On just a two mile stretch of Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills there appears to be a developing Cheeseburger Nirvana building. It all started with Jaws Burger which made the Detroit News best Cheeseburger years ago (4 of 6), then the chains moved in, Five Guys (5 of 6) and Smash Burger (4 of 6), then an old favorite added a hip looking new location, Red Coat Tavern (5 of 6) and now a new joint from the Flint area has put their second location just two doors down from Jaws in an old Burger King. Freakin Unbelievable Burger, welcome to Cheeseburger Boulevard.
It is going to be tough to come into this run and make a name for yourself; the competition is fierce. The Burger Joint added their second location in the shell of an old Fatburger that didn't survive in Southfield. Cheeseburger Boulevard is no joke, you best be ready.
I have been twice and ordered my standard review burger (American cheese, ketchup, mayo, lettuce and tomato), as well as the house special, The Freakin' Unbelievable Burger. First time in I got the Freakin'. It is an upscale Big Mac, two patties, pickles, cheese and their Freakin' sauce which is a slightly more zippy take on "special sauce". Their meat is guaranteed Angus and their own special grind. It does have a good flavor, however the usual problems kick in when a burger joint tries to get fancy with the beef. It has a weird texture. It is a little chewy and it kind of snaps off in your mouth when you bite through it. Unfortunately there is a second problem, the grill is too hot. Every burger my guests or I have ordered is pink in the middle and dark on the outside with the odd texture. Turn down the grill, slow down the process and maybe the texture will improve. Let's get to the bun. It is Brioche. I will admit it is not my favorite to begin with, but I have had many that were a nice flavor. This one isn't. It is heavy and dense and has a bitterness to it that I could not identify or understand. The taste was there at both visits, so I cannot blame a bad batch or anything. Toppings were plentiful and varied. Unfortunately much of it cost extra. Cost was a problem all around. A burger, fries and a pop cost a few pennies under $10! The decor is very cool, but I don't care to pay for it on my first visit. I want like this place more, but...these burgers are Completly Freakin' Believable.
