Tuesday, November 11, 2025

Boston Burger Firm Freak Frappes (and extra burgers!)


So, a few of chances are you’ll keep in mind that Josh and Wealthy did a evaluate of Boston Burger Firm a pair years in the past. I have been going there since their opening in Somerville, so I used to be pleased because the day is lengthy after they reviewed it. Since shifting to Cambridge, close to Harvard, I used to be much more excited after they opened a Harvard Sq. location on Mass Ave. I made positive I went again to re-read Josh and Wealthy’s weblog from earlier than, so I did not step on well-worn territory.

Initially, I did not go in for the burgers, I went in particularly to evaluate their new FREAK FRAPPES. However, its not like i am NOT gonna get a burger. It is also value mentioning, I’ve an issue with extremes. I are inclined to lean in the direction of “this was the most effective!” or “this was the worst!” In true fat-guy style, I am sentimental about meals… and I feel i am typically stunned that one thing does not suck. For a fats man, meals is meant to be an alternative choice to all that love and approval you by no means get elsewhere.

Let’s begin with the Freak Frappes. Oddly, regardless of my mission of solely reviewing the drinks, I had much less to say about them. I went in excited for these, not solely due to the cool flavors, but additionally as a result of who does not love shake with their burger? What I did not know getting in, they’re alcoholic! I’ve tried two of the 4 supplied Freak Frappes: The Bulleit Bourbon Blizzard (pictured above), and the Nutella Cream (pictured under). Firstly, I really feel like I obtained screwed over. Twice. The photographs I’ve seen (and ones being delivered to tables whereas I awaited my very own drink) have all types of toppers (one being a slice of cake, what seemed like rice krispee treats, and one with MnMs?), I obtained none of that (some nilla wafers and not-quite-pirouettes). And the presentation of the Bourbon Blizzard above is considerably missing. Additionally, mine wasn’t made with Bulleit Bourbon. I used to be seated on the bar, half-watching it being made, and noticed a distinct bourbon being substituted. Once I requested the bartender, she said they had been out of Bulleit. I then identified the bottle on the bar (which was with the label dealing with away). She supplied to make me a second one, however I declined. Presentation apart, I beloved the Bourbon Blizzard. 

Now, clearly the presentation of the Nutella Cream Frappe (Nutella, Bailey’s Irish Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream) is healthier executed. It was okay. It had an honest taste, however the taste of Nutella did not actually come by way of, not as a lot as I anticipated it to. It was additionally not very chilly, maybe might’ve used extra ice cream. It was thicker than the opposite one, barely, like ingesting a skinny pudding. What I’ll say for each, the booze to candy ratio was good. I believed that each had simply the correct quantity of alcohol coming by way of into the frappes, apparent however not overwhelming. I am assuming in a basic manner, all 4 Freak Frappes are basically the identical. However out of those two, the Bourbon Blizzard was higher. I want I had tried the Guinness Frappe as an alternative of the Nutella, and so they even have a “New England Mudslide” which sounded good. Although the flavour does come by way of whilst you’re ingesting them, it is simple to neglect they’re boozy, when washing down a pleasant burger. So tread frivolously, candy kids.

The true stars of BBC are clearly the hand-made, by no means frozen burgers. My typical staple right here is the “Killer Bee”, which is a bacon cheeseburger with onion rings stacked on prime within the form of a beehive, with BBQ sauce throughout it. Within the earlier BBC evaluate, Wealthy mentions the BBQ sauce, and the way good it’s (harking back to gold-fever wing sauce on the 99). I whole-heartedly agree, it is the most effective. I’ve additionally tried the “Inexperienced Monstah” and the “Artery Clogger” (which Josh reviewed). Now, after refreshing my reminiscence earlier than scripting this, the one factor I do not agree with these guys on is the chips vs fries. I like Boston Burger Co. chips. They’re ethereal, a bit of comfortable, however nonetheless crunchy. They’re particular, and an ideal facet to the burgers. I by no means as soon as missed having fries on the facet. I additionally am not a fan of the fries at BBC. They’re potato wedges, and so they ARE good, and have quite a lot of flavors/seasonings. It is simply not my factor, I stick to the chips. At all times. (Dipping the chips of their BBQ sauce can be advisable). I do want that they had some  “extra conventional” skinnier hand-cut fries, however it’s merely an afterthought.

This time round I went outdoors my “Killer Bee” field and ordered the “Porkasaurus”. It is a burger, TOPPED with pulled pork, cheddar jack cheese and pickles. At first look, I believed it seemed a bit of dry. “The place’s the sauce?” I requested. The bartender introduced me a facet of BBQ. LUCKILY, I did not simply dump it on my burger. I wanted to be taught to belief. I attempted the burger first with no sauce, after which with a bit of… and guess what, it was higher the best way they handed it to me. They know what they’re doing. It was unimaginable. The burger was cooked to perfection (all the time at BBC), and the flavour and texture of the pulled pork (which seem like strips vs shreds) actually made this burger. All that coupled with the pile of pickles, it was perfection. (I ended up utilizing my facet of BBQ sauce for dippin’).

Throughout my round-two go to, since I used to be making an attempt a distinct frappe, I figured I would proceed making an attempt different burgers they’ve to supply. I made a decision to go together with the Mac Assault burger (which was featured on Diners, Drive-in’s and Dives… hosted by that fool who places his solar glasses on the again of his head). Mac Assault is easy, it is a burger with frickin’ macaroni and cheese on prime… oh and BACON. Duh. It is nearly as if somebody stated “Hey you already know hamburger helper? What if we threw some bacon on prime and caught it between two buns?”

At first look, it is magnificent. Stunning. A murals. They don’t seem to be stingy on the mac (have a look at the images, are you able to even see the burger?!), which implies the burger is just not missing within the cheese facet. Love the flavour of the mac, it stole the present. Instantly I used to be forgetting all concerning the burger, and simply wishing I had a large bowl of that mac’n’cheese. I would not suppose all of the carbs would go so properly collectively, however it actually did, no texture took away from one other and the style was good. The bacon does add some a lot wanted taste, as a result of many of the style is cheese (not that there is something unsuitable with that!). The bacon provides steadiness. Oh, and since that is BURSTING with cheese, I like the flavour of the “burnt” cheese that touched the grill.

If  I did have a criticism about my Mac Assault, it is that I had ordered the bacon “further crispy” (yeah, i am excessive upkeep, cope with it). Although the bacon was adequately cooked, it was not EXTRA crispy, it was barely crispy.

However bacon is bacon and it was scrumptious, none being spared.

The ethical of the story is: Boston Burger Firm makes my favourite burgers. They’re enormous, sizzling, juicy and filled with taste. It does not matter which one, you’ll depart fats and pleased. I’ll positively be again to strive the opposite frappes I have not explored but, and perhaps i am going to work up the cajones to strive The King (Elvis) Burger, which has peanut butter and caramelized bananas on it.

*I additionally actually respect BBC as a result of they ship out emails with recipes and tips about making nice burgers at house. None of that “it is our secret” horseshit. It is just like the proprietor was fed up with the state of burgers on this nation, and determined to bestow upon us these culinary items. And for individuals who want a bit of further assist, you’ll be able to take a look at BurgaBox (by Boston Burger Firm) which has similarities to these mail order meal companies, however with out the chia seeds and crap like that; you get all it’s worthwhile to make dope burgers in your individual kitchen. I thought of ordering one so I might add it on to this evaluate, however since I reside a 10min stroll from a BBC, it wasn’t value efficient to cook dinner my very own dinner.

Assessment by Dave James, who at present lives in Cambridge, MA… snoogans.



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