The stacked pickle is the new burger joint in town. How does it compare to local competitors? 

By Sally Bae 

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Burgers and wings have always been popular and traditional American fare for hungry customers. However, it is difficult to find a genuinely good burger as most are indistinguishable from one restaurant to the next. Stacked Pickle, however, offers a small, but impressive selection of burgers and wings which are definitely worth the wait.

Stacked Pickle is a cozy dine-in restaurant with classic American fare. The atmosphere was inviting and rustic, although dimly lit. It did seem to cater to an older audience with the bar being a main feature of the restaurant. There were several plasma screen televisions, all tuned to ESPN, and a pool table, giving off a casual, meeting spot feeling. One rather interesting bit was the “over-21 only” game room in the corner of the restaurant.

Service was decent, not exceptional but friendly and prompt. I visited the restaurant around 5:30 p.m., but surprisingly, did not see much of a dinner crowd. I am assuming, however, that the majority of its older customers drop by at later hours for a drink. Seating was immediate and it only took about 10 minutes to get my order.

The restaurant featured their burgers, wings and beer as the favorites on their menu. The rest of the menu is a very typical mixture of pizza, tacos, and other standard fare. (Although I did see a rather strange appetizer, fried pickles, which I was not brave enough to order.) I had one of the favorite burgers, the Mob-Ster, topped with mushrooms, onions and bacon. All the burgers come with a side of fries with a price tag of about $7. The prices for these burgers are on the high side, but I felt that it was a decent price in comparison to similar restaurants. The burger itself was delicious, if not a bit large. The meat was cooked just right (medium-well for me) with plenty of toppings, served on soft warm bread.

Aside from the burger, the item that most caught my attention was the side of chicken wings. They come with celery and ranch or bleu cheese sauce and can be ordered in a variety of styles for $7 as well. I ordered the medium wings, which were juicy and flavorful with just enough heat, definitely a must-have. The other side item, however, was not quite as spectacular. There was a large serving of fries that came with the burger, but I felt they were flaky and mushy.

Overall, Stacked Pickle was a satisfactory, if not a bit pricey burger joint. Granted, I was not the typical customer, but enjoyed my experience nevertheless.

In comparison to other burger joints, Stacked Pickle was good but did not excel in one particular category. The burgers, themselves, are capable of competing with other restaurants but were not exceptional. In terms of pricing, Stacked Pickle cost is average restaurant for their burgers. The extra items on the menu, appetizers and sides, were pricey in comparison.

It was, however, definitely not a family restaurant, which other burger restaurants cater to. Overall, the food is worth a visit, but there are other options that might better fit the average high school student.