First look: BurgerFi opens at the Banks
Florida-based gourmet hamburger chain BurgerFi opened 11 a.m. Monday at The Banks. Check out entertainment editor Tasha Stewart’s and entertainment reporter Brian Mains’ first taste of the place located at 161 E Freedom Way next to Tervis.
Tasha tried the Breakfast All Day burger made with natural Angus burger, American cheese, bacon, maple syrup, fried egg, hash brown, grilled onions and ketchup. Photo by: Tasha Stewart | WCPO
Brian had the vanilla root beer float (right). Tasha sampled the Oreo shake.Photo by: Tasha Stewart | WCPO
BurgerFi has ample seating, which is a mixture of tables, booths and bar area that faces East Freedom Way.Photo by: Tasha Stewart | WCPO
Brian ate a single-patty bacon cheeseburger made with bacon, Angus beef and American cheese.Photo by: Brian Mains | WCPO
You enter BurgerFi through one set of doors and make your way to the counter to order. The restaurant had a nice crowd less than an hour after opening at 11 a.m. Monday, March 20.Photo by: Brian Mains | WCPO
Tasha tried a sample of the Red Velvet custard handed out during BurgerFi's opening.Photo by: Tasha Stewart | WCPO
BurgerFi has two Coca-Cola Freestyle machines for a near-infinate variety of drink flavor choices. Photo by: Brian Mains | WCPO
Brian and Tasha split an order of BurgerFi's onion rings and french fries (Cry+Fry on the menu).Photo by: Tasha Stewart | WCPO
BurgerFi had multiple televisions mounted throughout the restaurant.Photo by: Tasha Stewart | WCPO
After placing an order, a BurgerFi employee gives customers a pager to notify them when their food is ready. BurgerFi also offers advanced ordering through a smartphone app or online.Photo by: Tasha Stewart | WCPO
BurgerFi also has recycling stations for glass bottles.Photo by: Brian Mains | WCPO
It took two trays to contain the food and drinks ordered by Brian and Tasha. Pictured here are the Cry+Fry side, All Day Breakfast burger, bacon cheese burger, float and shake.Photo by: Brian Mains | WCPO
BurgerFi's onion rings.Photo by: Tasha Stewart | WCPO
The ordering line at BurgerFi.Photo by: Brian Mains | WCPO
The BurgerFi Oreo shake.Photo by: Tasha Stewart | WCPO