Spork Atlanta Edition {Flip Burger}

With a zillion burger chains popping up daily everywhere, I find it hard to get excited about a new “burger boutique.” I’ve pretty much avoided them all together because what’s so special about a $15 burger anymore? But…….Atlanta’s FLIP Burger rapidly changed my mind about gourmet burgers.

Located in the up-and-coming Westside area in Atlanta, Richard Blais’ FLIP Burger, is definitely worth a visit if you are in the peach state. The vibe at FLIP is funky and uber modern, but that’s part of what makes this burger joint memorable – it’s also full service which is a major plus.

Deciding what to order was difficult – thank goodness for the burger AND appetizer trio. My BFF ordered the Southern burger and self admittedly “inhaled” her meal. She really did. Anyways, The burger trio was uhhhmazing and featured a miniature burger sampler: rBQ, Butcher’s Cut and Fried Chicken. The Butcher’s Cut was the tastiest with beef, crumbled bleu cheese, caramelized onions, soy truffle vinaigrette, frisée, pickled shallots and red wine jam. The rBQ with beef and pulled brisket was dry, but the Fried Chicken with b+b pickles and spicy Duke’s mayo gives Chick-fil-A a run for their money.

The Fry Side Sampler was equally tasty with Beef Fat French Fries, Sweet Potato Tots and Vodka Battered Onion Rings. The Beef Fat French Fries with smoked mayo and ketchup definitely take the win over the other two in the trio. The Sweet Potato Tots with coffee BBQ spice and blue cheese dressing will completely erase all bad memories you have of tots and school cafeterias. Needless to say, our jeans were getting a tad uncomfortable at this point, but I’m determined to return for one of their world famous Krispy Kreme milkshakes!

Next time you’re passing through Atlanta be sure to stop by FLIP Buger. Who knows, Chef Blais himself might even be in the kitchen! Hey, it’s always a small possibility. Stay tuned for part two of Spork Atlanta featuring Jeni’s Ice Cream.

Photo Credits: First three flipburgerboutique.com. Last three are Spork’s.