Burger Battle Week Three: Jerry’s Sandwich Shop

Round Three of the Burger Battle takes place at Jerry’s Sandwich Shop. This local eatery serves classic grill menu and has a great time with it! The burger is loading…

Contest setup:

I will be visiting the following establishments to order their cheeseburger as served with no onions: Ed’s, Etna Diner, Ivey’s, Jerry’s, Penn’s, Ray’s, Ward’s, and What-a-Burger.
I will be paying with my own money and rating them based on my own opinion.

Burger Battle Judging Criteria

Taste (4 points)

4: Perfectly seasoned beef, rich flavor, toppings enhance the patty.
3: Good flavor, minor imbalance.
2: Under-seasoned or overpowering condiments.
1: Bland or poor taste.

Texture (2 points)

Juicy, tender patty with constant doneness; bun soft but sturdy.

Build and Balance (2 points)

Excellent ratio of bun, meat, cheese, toppings; easy to eat and holds together.

Presentation (2 points)

Looks appetizing and well appointed. 10 Total Points possible

The Burger

Jerry’s Sandwich Shop falls in line with a cheeseburger that hit the standard area metric: hand formed griddle-cooked patty, American cheese, mustard, and chili on a traditional white hamburger bun.

Price: $4.25

Flavor: 3 – Solid overall, but didn’t compare in flavor to the level of the previous competitors. Pepper forward, but didn’t have the flavor balance to score higher. Texture: 1 – Patty was cooked well, not dry, but not moist. Bun was soft.
Build and Balance: 2 – Large patty, tasted all ingredients evenly.