The patio was already full when we arrived save for one table located right in front of the TV showing the Ranger game. And the weather was spectacular so we were already off to a perfect start. And because it is a beer garden, there's no rush to order your meal. We were actually able to wait for everyone to show up before we ordered. That doesn't always happen.
There are probably about 10 different types of burgers to choose from and all of them sounded so wonderful. There are definitely some I plan on trying in the future. All of their burgers are made with natural grass-fed beef and most everything is made in house which you can tell as soon as you take a bite. I ended up going with The Coop, with the fried egg cooked just a touch hard and the patty with a touch of pink. It was absolutely delicious: Burgers at Goodfriend are the kind you'll want to cut in half to be to handle properly, but even then I still made a mess. Just a sign of a good burger filled with tasty, fresh condiments. I'm not a big fan of tomatoes, but just look at how red and fresh those slices are! So yummy! I'm about ready to get in the car and head back to East Dallas as I write this.
Other burgers you might consider trying are the Loretta (their version of a blue cheese burger), the Pepper Bomb (made with habaneros, serranos & jalapenos - yikes!), or the Latin Lover (chorizo burger). If you want a burger without beef, you're in luck! You can try a turkey burger, a lamb burger, and even a black bean burger.
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| I don't remember the name of this one, but it has some kind onion compote - heard it was awesome! |
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| You can't ever go wrong with a good old-fashioned cheeseburger. |
We had three sides to select from and you can't go wrong with any of them. You can choose from waffle fries (good) or sweet potato waffle fries (better). And if you can't decide, don't worry, they'll let you order a basket with both. Not a potato lover? You absolutely won't miss with the fried battered green beans. Yes, I said fried batter green beans served with a tangy ranch-like dip. Up until this point, Smashburger had my heart when it cam to friend green beans, but the beans at Goodfriend are way better by far.
You might still be unsure of my opinion of the burgers at Goodfriend. I know I haven't been very complimentary. A definite two thumbs up! It has everything - great food on a patio with a friendly, laid-back atmosphere. Be warned though, the kitchen doesn't open until 5, so no burgers until dinnertime.
Until next time!
