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 Stars and Strikes BAC N Burger Review 🍔🎳

After an evening at Stars and Strikes Entertainment Center with some coworkers, I put in some serious work on the bowling lanes and arcade games. Naturally, all that competition built up an appetite, so I decided to give their in-house kitchen a shot. A burger sounded like the safe play, so I stepped up to the counter and ordered the BBQ BAC N Burger. 

Appearance – 3 Patty Points

When the burger arrived, it looked like it had just finished bowling ten frames itself and was ready for a nap. It was slumped over to one side, with shredded lettuce spilling out like it was trying to escape. The only thing keeping this burger from completely collapsing was the wooden skewer stabbed through the top bun. Honestly, that skewer deserved employee of the month because it was doing some heavy lifting. 

Bun – 5 Patty Points

The bun was your standard white bread affair—nothing fancy, nothing memorable. From the first grab, I was nervous about its structural integrity. This was one of those burgers that required a firm two-hand grip and constant attention. Putting it down between bites felt like a risky decision. Flavor-wise, the bun was basically a spectator. It showed up, did the bare minimum, and went home. 

Meat – 22 Patty Points

The BBQ BAC N Burger features two quarter-pound smash patties, and this is where the burger scored most of its points. The patties were cooked well and still managed to hold onto a decent amount of juice. There was a little bit of char, but as a burger enthusiast, I wanted more of that crispy smash-burger edge. Despite that, the beef was flavorful and satisfying. 

The bacon also came to play. There was plenty of it, and every bite that included bacon was noticeably better. The combination of beef and bacon carried this burger through several of its weaker moments. 

Cheese – 12 Patty Points

The MVP of the entire burger. 

A generous blanket of melted American cheese covered the patties, creating that glorious gooey, stretchy effect every burger fan wants. With certain bites, you'd pull away and get those picture-perfect cheese strings connecting your mouth back to the burger. If there was any magic happening here, it was happening in the cheese department. 

Vegetables – 11 Patty Points

The burger came loaded with shredded iceberg lettuce on the bottom and tomato, onion, and pickles stacked on top. The veggies definitely added volume. In fact, there were moments when fitting the whole thing into my mouth felt like a challenge. 

The standout was the onion. The slices were extremely fresh, crisp, and flavorful. Ironically, there just wasn't enough of them. Every few bites I'd catch that fresh onion flavor and immediately wish there was more. When an onion leaves you wanting extra, that's usually a good sign. 

Dressing – 6 Patty Points

According to the menu, this burger was supposed to have BBQ sauce. According to my taste buds, it was apparently playing hide-and-seek. 

Every now and then I'd detect a hint of smoky sweetness, but it was so inconsistent that I started wondering if the cook had waved the bottle over the burger instead of actually applying it. A burger named BBQ BAC N Burger should have a much stronger BBQ presence. 

Messiness – 4 Patty Points

This burger was an absolute mess—and surprisingly, that's one of the categories where it excelled. 

Juices were running down my hands, toppings were shifting around, and my napkins were working overtime. My tongue couldn't keep up with all the escaped burger juice around my mouth. It was chaotic, sloppy, and completely unconcerned with cleanliness. At least it delivered on the messy burger experience. 

Burgerness – 6 Patty Points

This category is all about that unexplainable burger magic—the feeling that somebody cared when they built it. 

Unfortunately, I didn't get that feeling here. 

The burger tasted fine, but it felt assembled rather than crafted. It lacked personality and looked like it was thrown together in a hurry before being sent out the door. Nothing about it screamed passion, creativity, or attention to detail. 

Bonus Round

Fried Pickles 🥒

The fried pickles were actually pretty decent. They came in chip form, making them easy to snack on between bites of burger. More importantly, the pickles retained their dill flavor instead of becoming bland under the breading. Not amazing, but definitely enjoyable. 

Fries 🍟

Now for the tragedy. 

The fries were rough. 

As a self-proclaimed fry enthusiast, I usually have no problem demolishing an order of fries. These, however, defeated me after only a few bites. They were oddly soggy, lacked seasoning, and brought virtually nothing to the table. If the burger was "meh," the fries were actively disappointing. 

Final Score: 69 Patty Points

I've had better burgers and I've definitely had worse. Unfortunately, the BBQ BAC N Burger lands squarely in the middle of the road. It wasn't terrible enough to become legendary for the wrong reasons, but it wasn't good enough to make me want another visit. 

Would I recommend it? No. 

Would I order it again? Absolutely not. 

They say you have to kiss a few frogs before you find your prince. Well, after spending some quality time with the BBQ BAC N Burger, I can confidently say this one is definitely a frog. 🐸🍔