Newer Ames burger joint named Best Burger in Iowa

[capitalcityguy]

I've heard zero buzz about this place but supposedly they have the best burger in Iowa. Brick City Grill...not yet open a full year. Any firsthand feedback from CFer's? I'm a big fan of Zombie Burger and they beat them out (amoung others).

Always good to have another "go to place" when up in Ames, so hope this is legit.


http://www.desmoinesregister.com/st...01/brick-city-grill-ames-best-burger/8563647/

 

[carvers4math]

I've been there and had a burger. It was good, not sure I would say best in Iowa. Also been to Zombie Burger. Enjoy the variety there. Service was inexperienced at Brick City when we went but they hadn't been open that long.

 

[cyclone87]

Went to their grand opening a while back, as carvers said the wait staff was still learning. Been meaning to go back and give it another try. They some things I would like to try on their menu.

 

[cycloner29]

We went during the Final Four games. Mistake. We decided to wait 30 minutes for a table. Service was really good considering. The fried pickles as a appetizer were awesome!! I had to try a burger to see what the hype was all about. The burger itself had a lot of flavor and was cooked to my liking. It would be hard to judge against the other ones as I haven't been to any of the other places.

 

[Cycsk]

Went a few weeks ago on a whim on a Friday night. Hadn't heard much about the place. Really enjoyed it. Thought it was a great game watch environment. Had the Brick City Double. Needed knife and fork because it was so big. Fantastic flavor of the meat, loaded with bacon, and a nice thousand island dressing accent. Our server had been there since it opened, so she told us more about it and took good care of us.

 

[cmjh10]

Went a couple months ago for a friends birthday, and I thought it was good. Nothing spectacular, but good enough that I would go back again.

 

[IowaClone]

Its kind of funny its the best burger, and Its Yelp / urbanspoon rating isn't very good. Though that could be just from the simple fact its only been open under a year.

 

[CyHawk7]

I guess I'll have to go there again. I went there when it was opening and didn't think there burger was that great.

 

[keepngoal]

Red Alehouse in North Liberty has phemonmial burgers ... when you order medium-rare, you get medium-rare.

 

[3TrueFans]

I've been there several times and I thought the burgers were just ok. I wonder how much they had to pay to get this best burger title.

Also the service sucked every time. Can't wait for Wallaby's to open across the street.

 

[isufbcurt]

I've been there once and didn't think it was that special, so haven't been back. If I want a burger in Ames I go to Oddfellows.

 

[Rabbuk]

Is it a hipster place?

 

[IcSyU]

I've been there once and didn't think it was that special, so haven't been back. If I want a burger in Ames I go to Oddfellows.

This. Live three blocks away and don't think it's anything special. Wallaby's however being three blocks away is going to be absolutely awesome.

 

[huntt26]

I'm partial to the Gunder Burger at the Irish Shanty myself - but will definitely give this a try. Zombie is great fun and great variety too.

 

[3TrueFans]

Is it a hipster place?

Just a sportsbar.

 

[PabloDiablo]

NM ....

 

[PabloDiablo]

We went during the Final Four games. Mistake. We decided to wait 30 minutes for a table. Service was really good considering. The fried pickles as a appetizer were awesome!! I had to try a burger to see what the hype was all about. The burger itself had a lot of flavor and was cooked to my liking. It would be hard to judge against the other ones as I haven't been to any of the other places.

So you had to wait 30 minutes for seating at a sports bar during the final four and that ruined it for you?

 

[cyowan]

This is a joke. I don't know where the best burger in Iowa is but I can assure you it's not Brick City. Don't get me wrong, the food isn't terrible, but the burger is greasy and the bun is starchy. I work near there and all of my coworkers were surprised to hear this. On a completely unrelated note, I'm going to reevaluate the direction my life is headed if this is what I think about.

 

[cytown]

This is a joke. I don't know where the best burger in Iowa is but I can assure you it's not Brick City. Don't get me wrong, the food isn't terrible, but the burger is greasy and the bun is starchy. I work near there and all of my coworkers were surprised to hear this. On a completely unrelated note, I'm going to reevaluate the direction my life is headed if this is what I think about.

It's a decent burger, but its not even the best burger in Ames. I'd take a Wendys classic double over it to be honest.

 

[Ames]

It's not even close to Zombie. It's not as good as Wallabys.