Gourmet burger places are all the rage around Pittsburgh in the past couple of years, and the locals have really embraced them. For many years, a lot of us have been making the trek to Bloomfield to enjoy a great burger at Tessaro's. At one time, they were the only game in town, but not anymore!
One of the newest and best burger places is Bubba's Gourmet Burgers and Beer, just south of the city in Bridgeville. I stopped in this week with my good friend Gary to check the place out. The space is open and comfortable with a full bar and plenty of TV's if you want to watch a game. We were promptly greeted as we entered and made to feel comfortable by our outstanding bartender, who introduced herself as Shea. It's always nice to feel welcome as soon as you walk in.
The menu is concise, with choices of appetizers, salads and of course burgers. Neither Gary or I were very adventurous as we both opted for a Classic Burger...with cheese, of course! The burger was properly cooked to a perfect medium rare and the flavor was tremendous. I later learned that Bubba (yes, the Bubba from local morning radio fame) grinds the meat fresh every day, using a mix of brisket, prime rib, short rib, and certified Angus beef. All of the beef is grass fed, and steroid and antibiotic free. The burgers were served with fries, but with a twist. They use a combination of standard potatoes and sweet potato fries, which I really enjoyed.
The menu is concise, with choices of appetizers, salads and of course burgers. Neither Gary or I were very adventurous as we both opted for a Classic Burger...with cheese, of course! The burger was properly cooked to a perfect medium rare and the flavor was tremendous. I later learned that Bubba (yes, the Bubba from local morning radio fame) grinds the meat fresh every day, using a mix of brisket, prime rib, short rib, and certified Angus beef. All of the beef is grass fed, and steroid and antibiotic free. The burgers were served with fries, but with a twist. They use a combination of standard potatoes and sweet potato fries, which I really enjoyed.
Pittsburgh has a number of quality burger places now but I think Bubba's is as good as just about any of them, and will be sure to return soon. Next time I'll be sure to try a different burger...I have my eye on the N'awlins Burger, with Cajun seasoning and chipolte mayo, bacon, blue cheese, lettuce tomato and onion...Wow!
Bubba's is located at 3109 Washington Pike, about a minute off the Bridgeville exit of Interstate 79, in Bridgeville Pa. Stop in and say hello to Shea, (who recently relocated from the west coast) and make sure to make her feel welcome to her new hometown!
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