Maple & Motor – Burgers and Beer

by Cheryl Collett, Itty Bitty Foodies - Yummy Adventures with Kids!
First rule upon entering this gas station turned insanely popular burger joint – line up and order before sitting down. Do not try (or even think about) poaching a seat beforehand. And just like how Mother Nature has a way of moving things along, by the time you order and pay, there’ll be a table free for you. The same applies to the parking lot. Pick up trucks and luxury vehicles alike wait patiently for a spot. And the turnover is quick. Maple & Motor’s ’greased stained tribute to low class cool’ has garnered quite a cult following here in the BigD. No wonder DMagazine honored it with it’s Best Burger accolade 2010. It’s personable owner, Jack Perkins wanders round greeting regulars by name and shaking hands with patrons like old friends.

Perrfection in a burger!

Ok. Now to the burger. What a huge glorious mess! It had the perfect combination of a juicy flavorful meat patty, sandwiched between a thick soft bun, a fried egg (as we do it Aussie style), gooey melted cheese, squirty sliced tomatoes, crispy lettuce and the fresh bite of red onions. The lightly seasoned fries complimented the burger perfectly.

Our only regret is that we ordered a Salmwich to change things up a little but the spicy salmon cake sandwich slathered in homemade remoulade sauce was only so so compared the the burgers. Too spicy and not enough salmon.

Salmwich

We hardly ever eat burgers but when we do, we’re heading straight southside to Maple & Motor and judging from the long lines, we’re not the only ones.

Itty Bitty Info:

  • Food: Go for the burgers
  • Ambience: The motto is ‘A greased stained tribute to low class cool’ – dress appropriately
  • Service: Counter service.
  • Kid Friendliness:  :) :) :) :) :)
  • Cost:  $5-7 for a burger depending on your add ons
  • Itty Bitty Foodies Tip: They’ve started serving breakfast too!
  • Parent Foodies Tip: Ha! there’s beer!

For more information on hours, location and all that good stuff : go to Maple & Motor

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2 Responses to “Maple & Motor – Burgers and Beer”

  1. We are always looking for a place to take our parents for a good burger when they are in town. I had heard this name a couple of time but had yet to try it. Looks like it is first on the list now. Great write-up.

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