Comments on: Gourmet burgers sizzle in Lexington

By: Doug

Doug — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 19:26:29 +0000

Bunks has a great product, it’s on par with Malones/Drakes burgers. Keep in mind that Smash Burgers is going to open up in Center Court in Mid-March and they also serve wine and beer and are out of Colorado and are Anges never frozen as well. Both will be great. Also in the old Awkward Moose I hear there is a burger place going in there as well. Overall Bunks will always be in my restaurant rotation, it’s best to wait for happy hour at the Keys and wait for your burgers while drinking the dollar drafts. My only concern with Bunks is the wait, but heck I’m retired and it’s not a problem to me but if your in a hurry, you may want to let them know or CALL AHEAD!

PEACH OUT.

By: Jeremy

Jeremy — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 01:07:44 +0000

Just went to Bunks and had the most amazing burger!!! I’ve been to Tolly Ho, and Five guys… They are decent….but Bunks is way better quality. The meat is so much better and the sauces are amazing!!!! Everyone should go to Bunks!!!

By: Leigh

Leigh — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:18:25 +0000

Nicholas , you obviously have redneck taste.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 06:12:27 +0000

Funny how Nicholas Aden, who bashes Bunks, works at Tolly Ho. Looks as if some new competition in town has someone worried. Come to think of it if you can buy a burger for $3.23 at Tolly Ho, who has no buying power, it makes you wonder what kind of meat you are eating…

By: Nicholas

Nicholas — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 07:28:50 +0000

“I’m pretty confident in saying that we have the best burger in Lexington…” – Dallas Rose

I can’t resist a good burger – what red blooded American can?

As such, I walked down to Two Keys and bought myself a burger. I am the kind of person that will always get the Original first and move from there – so I ordered the Classic with Cheddar cheese. In case you’ve never been, this burger is dressed with lettuce, red onion, tomato, and what I can only describe as a fancy spiced mayo. You know – it’s just a classic burger. Just the same – I paid $6 and waited for 15 minutes.

My first impression was based solely on presentation – the burger was smashed, the bun was clearly sporting an uneven char on the top. Just the same – maybe taste made up for it. My thoughts after eating? The burger tasted a little over done – but I’ve always been one who liked a little pink in my burger – and the burger was definitely juicy. The bun was WAY too sweet – overpowering the burger and other ingredients entirely if too much of the bite was bun. The amount of onion was minimal, but with red onions being stronger than yellow, this was expected. Overall, I was unimpressed.

Maybe it’s not the same “gourmet” mix of meats in their ground beef, but for $3.23 you can get a Tolly Ho with Cheddar cheese. That’s after tax.

If you want a burger in town, you’ve got options. For me, Bunk’s is not option #1. Maybe if I’m chilling in Two Keys and I get a little hungry – but let’s face it, by then…I’m drunk.

Nicholas Aden
Materials Science and Chemical Engineering Junior

By: matt

matt — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 04:32:04 +0000

this sounds like 5 guys…

By: Uncle Charlie

Uncle Charlie — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:09:42 +0000

Bunk’s has the best burgers and fries I have ever experienced. Highly recommend to any and all – definitely worth a visit!

By: Helpful

Helpful — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:40:10 +0000

It’s at 333 South Limestone, inside Two Keys Tavern. Two Keys is quite a bit down the street from the bookstore. It’s in between the Tin Roof and Pazzo’s.

By: Lloyd S Andrews

Lloyd S Andrews — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:27:01 +0000

What is the actual address? I’m from Northern Kentucky looking for another place to eat when coming to games! Is it near Kennedy’s bookstore?

By: Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:48:42 +0000

Article not clear on location if Bunk’s Gourmet Burgers? Is it in Two Keys or did they open seperate location?