Schmidty’s: Building A Better Burger

S ometimes simpler isn’t better, especially if it means sacrificing variety or quality. With three bun types and nine burger toppings (not including specials), Schmidty’s Burgers takes the Rube Goldberg approach — “accomplishing by complex means what seemingly could be done simply.” Sure, you could go with the usual burger: plain soft bun, maybe a little melted American cheese, a choice of lettuce, tomato, etc., and dress it yourself with ketchup or mustard. Schmidty’s goes a step further. Their six-ounce patties of certified Angus beef burgers on your choice of bun — roasted red onion, Kaiser or ciabatta-style — sport such outlandish accompaniments as pineapple and banana peppers (Mrs. Schmidty, $10.69) or baby portabella mushrooms and Swiss ($10.59). The Hangover Burger features a hashbrown patty, American cheese, fried egg and Canadian bacon ($10.89) while the California burger goes both ways — chicken or beef — with guacamole, bacon and Swiss ($10.89)/ Carrie Scozzaro , Inlander. More here. (Photo: Inlander)

Question: Has anyone tried out Schmidty’s yet? Thoughts?