Glory Days Grill - Cheeseburger Trifecta (4 stars)

1305 W. 7th St.
Frederick, MD 21702-4102
Phone:  (301) 696-1112
Website:  http://www.glorydaysgrill.com/

Several locations in the Virginias, Maryland, and Florida

Time of Visit:  September 28, 2015 at 11:45 am

My Order:  Cheeseburger Trifecta

                     Onion Rings
                     Iced Tea

 

 

Glory Days is near my workplace and it was Classic Burger Monday there, so I stopped in for another burger.

Burger Rating = 4.3 (****)

Presentation, Overall Rating 4

The food came out on a regular, diner style plate with the burger open.  Alongside it on the plate were the onion rings and a pickle spear was laying across one half of the burger.  Everything seemed freshly prepared and neatly prepared.  However, there weren’t any of the extras that would earn it a full score, so it gets a 4.

Meat, Overall Rating 4

The burger looked really good, with a nice brown crust and cooked all the way through.  It was seasoned very well and had a good flavor.  It was somewhat compacted in texture and a tad dry, so I’m going to give the meat a 4.

Bun, Overall Rating 5

The bun had a really nice appearance and fit the burger well.  It was nicely toasted and had a great flavor that contributed to the burger.  Plus, it held up all through the meal.  I’m not going to say anything bad about the bun, so it gets a 5.

Toppings, Overall Rating 4.3

Three Cheeses:  For once a burger has a good amount of cheese on it.  Of course, that’s to be expected for a burger that features the cheese.  The three cheese, Swiss, cheddar, and provolone, all looked good and were melted evenly over the patty, blending into a unified cheese layer.  I can say nothing wrong about the cheese, so it gets a 5.

Red Onions:  This was served as a single slice and I had to separate the rings to distribute them over the burger, so I can’t mark down the coverage as I did it myself.  However, there was plenty to cover and it was fresh and crunchy.  It did have a tendency to poke out of the sandwich as it was eaten, so I’ll give the onion a 4.
Lettuce:  Again, like for so many burgers, there just wasn’t enough lettuce.  There was one small piece that just didn’t add anything to the burger but a little color.  It was a good fresh piece and tasted fine.  Overall, this gets a 3.
Mustard:  This wasn’t included with the burger, so I asked for some to add on my own.  It was good yellow mustard.  Since I can’t mark down for what I added myself, the mustard gets a 5.
Note - There was also a tomato slice provided, but I chose to eat it separately and won’t judge it as a topping.  However, if I had used it, it wasn’t big enough for the burger.

Balance/Taste, Overall Rating 4

This burger was a consistent, balanced burger that held up all the way through.  The only thing I might have added would be the sharp bite of some dill pickles on the sandwich, but it was good anyway.  What it didn’t have was that little extra, like special sourcing of ingredients to take it over the top.  So, overall, a good solid burger, so I’m giving it a 4.

 

Other Notes:

Location and Access

This place is right in the 7^th Street shopping center and easy to spot.    Although it is in a large parking lot, the area tends to be busy and it can be tricky finding a spot reasonably close at lunch time.

Facilities

This building is in good shape and is set up in the typical sports bar style.  There are a few tables set up outside and you can get your order to go, if you want.  The restroom was easy to find and reasonably clean.

Staff and Service

I was seated as soon as I came in the door and the waitress was at my table quickly.  She was attentive without being annoying and responded to all my needs very quickly, even bringing a tea refill without being asked.

Sides

Onion Rings:  These were cut a little thicker than I like, but I guess many people prefer them that way.  They had the typical commercial breading, but were cooked really well and were really crispy.  These weren’t one of the standard sides, but were available with a small surcharge.

Pickle:  This was your standard kosher dill pickle spear, nothing outstanding, but a nice addition to the plate.
Iced Tea:  Your run of the mill, unsweetened tea, just something to wash down the meal.

Value

Since this was Classic Burger Monday, I got this meal for only a little over $10 before the tip.  That’s not a bad price, but the normal price seems a little high.