Farm Burger

Due to the recent closing of Wonderful World of Burgers in Emory Village, my friends and I were experiencing withdrawal from quality burgers.  Furthermore, with the oncoming holidays of both Good Friday and Passover, we wanted to treat ourselves to one last indulgence.  That being the case, last Thursday we sought out to try one of the many “build-it-yourself” gourmet burger joints in the greater Atlanta area.  Going off word of mouth, we settled on Farm Burger located on 410 W Ponce De Leon Avenue in Decatur. 

         Immediately we knew we had made a good choice seeing that there was a line stretching from the counter to within footsteps of the door.  The atmosphere is warm and inviting with wood paneled walls (similar to our beloved Wonderful Word).  Seating inside is dominated by one clear theme: it’s a place to say hello to your neighbor.  Several communal tables take up the floor, leaving those flying solo to fend for seats at the full service burger bar or at the glass-side counter.  Thrown in too are a handful of two tops for the romantic in you.

Being first comers, the long line provided us ample time to create a meal just to our liking.  At first glance, the stylish paper menu was a little intimidating, perhaps because of the multitude of enticing options.  There are appetizers and side dishes that hug either side of the “Build It” portion.   This section is divided into three sections of add-ons: free, $1, and $2.  Behind the register, there is a large “blackboard” menu which features premade creations along with the normal options.  In my opinion the menu was overall very thought out and well presented with enough variety to satisfy the both the picky and the eccentric. 

I ordered a 100% grass-fed burger with FB (Farm Burger) sauce, pepper jack cheese, and house-cured bacon and a side of Farm Burger fries.  A server quickly brought out my meal and the mere sight of it was mouth watering.  The burger was practically oozing with flavor and the fries were garnished with minced garlic, herbs, and Parmesan cheese.  As I bit into my burger, the FB sauce immediately distinguished it.  My best guess is that it was more or less a spicy mayo with peppers and finely diced pickles.  The fries were as tasty as they were aesthetically pleasing with a natural taste and a somewhat tangy hint.  All in all, the meal felt organic yet rich and satiated our craving for a GOOD burger.