Aaron Deacon wrote:I've been to Papa George's once or twice, and thought the burger was quite serviceable for it's sort.
Aaron,
Was there yesterday and I'd agree on the burger, serviceable, though I had the 1/3-lb, the 1/2-lb, if you can get it med-rare, may be another story.
The fries, as Seth mentioned, were texturally excellent, crisp on the outside, light potato goodness inside, salted just right for me, which means light on the salt.
The one small problem I had with the fries was there was an ever-so-slight past it's prime flavor from the oil, as if they meant to change the oil that morning, got busy, and said tomorrow is close enough.
I'm talking really slight here, so slight that if I would have taken a bite of my hamburger first I might not have noticed.
Papa George's, in general, is great, comfortable tables to sit, magazines to read, interactive staff, who seem to know 4 out 5 customers, friendly owner joking with everyone, while he keeps a sharp eye that things run smooth, which they do.
Papa George's has daily specials, including soup of the day, yesterday was chicken noodle, though one of the customers was pushing to have her favorite put back in rotation, Avgolemono.
I'll definitely be back for the fries, though next time I'll try either the 1/2-lb burger med-rare or Italian beef.
Enjoy,
Gary
Papa George's
3324 N California Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
773-478-8894