Some might consider Burger Mondays, located at 23 Henry St., to be Binghamton’s most revered burger joint. From the classic cheeseburger to the ahi tuna burger, the array of choices make this restaurant appealing to anyone who steps through the front door. Yet while my Mediterranean burger was cooked perfectly, I left feeling like my Restaurant Week experience was still subpar.
Considering the 40-minute wait to be seated, the 30-minute wait for my food to arrive, and the numerous empty tables that glared at me while I merely got to stare at a menu next to the front door, you really can’t be surprised. Even though the food was delicious, I left the restaurant with a bad taste in my mouth.
Don’t be completely discouraged, however. If you’re having a craving, the Burger Mondays Restaurant Week menu offers some of their signature dishes, including the Guinness chili, the southern barbecue burger and the chicken club. With the perfect blend of tomatoes and spices, the Guinness chili should not be overlooked, in addition to the side of crispy, thin-cut fries that accompanies every entrée.
Reasonably priced, the majority of burgers are $12 and range from $9 to $15 across the board. Salads and appetizers range from $4 with the Guinness chili to $9 with either the calamari salad or the Thai chicken salad. Even on a college student’s budget, Burger Mondays is affordable and a great place to dine with friends.
But make sure you eat quickly. Once that food finally reaches the table, it’s time to eat. Or else, you face the awful predicament of eating a lukewarm burger and mediocre fries. Get it while it’s hot, right?
Burger Mondays definitely has its strong suits. It can provide a good meal at a decent cost, but comes at the price of poor service. Its atmosphere has a subtle hint of fine dining, yet crossed over with typical lackluster bar food. Unfortunately, the ups and downs of eating at Burger Mondays might leave you feeling confused rather than satisfied.