Burgers are in vogue right now. Well, I don't know if they ever went out of vogue, but I'm certainly not complaining. For a while, British gastro-pub burgers were all the rage: one's so big you had to cut them in half with a knife and fork then risk lock-jaw in order to get your mouth around the burger, bun, three toppings and onion rings included. That was \"our\" type of Burger here on our wee Isle.\n\nBut then something changed, and Americana came over to the burger scene, taking us back to the way burgers used to be. Thin but no less flavourful or satisfying. And to be honest, i prefer them this way. Who thought bigger meant better when it came to burgers, when you literally can't fit it in your mouth for a bite, or finish it with chips without carrying food triplets for a few days after?\n\nSo, Burger Meats Bun is the newest addition to the Edinburgh burger-scene, nicely carrying on the American-style burger trend. The burgers are filling and the patties are still juicy, but it's more American style, complete with thin fries and milkshakes on the menu, and the food coming wrapped in paper on a metal tray. \n\nThe burger here was really tasty. And they do gluten free buns! Hurrah! And their gluten free buns are the best I've tasted in the city. Yey! The kim-cheese chips were SO good too, although laden in cheese, but that's the point right?\n\nThe dessert of dunkable donut bits with salted caramel sauce with added bourbon was mmmm far too good, and then dark n stormy cocktails were very well made.\n\nI think I would prefer to see a few more options of toppings on the menu. I like that its simple: beef, cheese, chicken, veggie, and a few specials (not 20 different options) but a few other relishes or sauces to add variety to the burger would be a nice addition.\n\nA great place for a mid week dinner, and with good cocktails, desserts and milkshakes to boot. Viva Americana burgers!
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