Building my Own at Wayback Burgers

Burger and tots.

Wayback Burgers is a burger joint and bar at 10412 Jasper Avenue. For delivery, I ordered the "build your own" burger - I always appreciate that option at a burger joint, because I am very particular if not somewhat of a minimalist. My burger arrived with my specified toppings of grilled onions, pickles, mushrooms, and mayo. It tasted great, and I especially appreciated the fluffy bun. My side was tots, and they were very average. In reading reviews here, I think I should have gone for the chips instead, which I will do next time. My chocolate shake is substantial and very cold and sweet, as it should be.

Rebel Burger at Rebel Food and Drink

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Rebel Burger - two juicy patties with mayo, tomato, lettuce, pickle, and grilled onions on a brioche bun. The fries were lightly seasoned and cut thin. #yeg #yegfood #yegeats #edmontonfood #yegwestend #yegfoodie #foodporn #foodphotography #yegphotographer

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Salmon Burger at Three Vikings

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The new salmon burger at Three Vikings has powerful flavour, both in it and the dill cream sauce and pickled onions. The Lemon Lavender Radler is fast becoming my favourite warmer weather drink. It’s low in alcohol and high in citrus flavour. #yeg #yegfood #yegeats #yegdt #yegfoodie

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Burger at Three Vikings

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My favourite burger. #yeg #yegfood #yegeats

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Burger at Rocky Mountain Icehouse

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Delicious, thick, and juicy burger at @icehouseyeg earlier this week. I especially liked the unique roasted potatoes that were both sweet and savoury. #yeg #yegfoodie #yegfood #yegeats #yegdt #hamburger

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Burger from Bully Food Truck

This burger from @bullyfoodtruck was so excellent. A perfectly seasoned patty with garlic aioli, picked onions, and picked. I could not really detect the brisket cracklings unless they were incorporated into the patty itself. Sweet brioche bun. I held the cheese. #yeg #burger #beef #yegfood #yegeats #latergram #yegfoodie

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Vegging Out: Beyond Meat Burger at A&W

I finally tried A&W’s Beyond Meat burger. It lived up to what I’ve been reading, that it tastes almost just like a beef burger. The texture is lighter and softer than ground beef. Also, it comes with mayo, so if you’re vegan you’ll want to hold that. #yeg #vegan #vegetarian #a&w #beyondmeat #nofilter #fastfood #yegfood #yegfoodie #yegeats

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Turkey Burger from Bully Food Truck

This turkey burger from @bullyfoodtruck was amazing! A huge patty with excellent seasoning, topped with turkey bacon, garlic aioli, and pickled onions. I held the cheese. Knife and fork were required. #yeg #yegfood #yegfoodie #yegeats #nofilter #bullysfoodtruck

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Turkey Burger at High Level Diner

Turkey burger and tabbouleh salad #yegfood, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

I had supper at High Level Diner yesterday evening prior to an event at Metro Cinema.

I ordered the turkey burger, since I have been meaning to try it for a while. The meat was ground with sage, vegetables, and cranberries. It tasted like turkey dinner with all of the elements at once! I wish I could have detected more of the taste of the turkey itself - the cranberries and sage dominated.

Adorning the whole wheat bum was a creamy dressing, greens, red onions, and some of the most ripe tomatoes I have ever seen. I decided on a tabbouleh salad instead of fries. It's lightness and acidity paired well with the burger.

The Act Burger

Act Burger #yegfood, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

I finally made it to The Next Act Pub on a busy Saturday evening for a burger. The basic Act Burger was all I was after - a huge, thick, juicy patty that is grilled to perfection on a brioche bun with mayo and "groceries." It is more than a burger - it is an experience. The burger has a very unique flavour, enhanced with seasonings but never overpowered.

And the fries - oh, the fries. The fresh cut, thin, house-made fries. If I was not so hungry, I would never have made it through the plate.

Bodhi Burger with Whirling Dervish Quinoa Salad

Bodhi Burger with Whirling Dervish Quinoa Salad, a photo by raise my voice on Flickr.

My first visit to Noorish Cafe was very enlightening. You can feel the artful, New Age vibe as soon as you walk in (there is a yoga studio in there also, as well as a small grocery area).

I had a Bodhi Burger, which is a flavourful patty of sprouted chickpeas and other grains. I loved the ginger drizzle and avocado topping. Besides having a lactose problem, I usually hate cheese and I learned that this applies to the vegan version also, which looked, smelled, and tasted almost like the real thing. As a result I did not touch the top half of the bun.

My Whirling Dervish salad was so delicious, I would come back just to have a full sized portion as a meal. The mix of quinoa, figs, and nuts was incredible.

After having a hard time deciding on a drink, I had some organic blueberry juice, which tasted almost like non-alcohol wine. I would definitely return to try one of the coffee or chai concoctions.

The menu here is a bit pricey. Also, this was my first time trying raw, vegan food and I think it shocked my system in a cleansing way. Maybe I needed it.