Friday, June 24, 2011

Big Top Drive In

6/16/2011 - The Big Top Drive Inn is everything a true “burger joint” should be - and more! Located at the corner of Maryland and Fulton (1213 W Maryland St.) in Evansville, The Big Top is like stepping back in time to when you were a kid. From the hand-drawn menu illustrations to the eclectic set of quarter toy machines in the corner to tide you over during the reasonably short wait for your order, it was truly a complete experience.

I had the pleasure of trying the Giant Chz Burger combo ($3.29 for a huge burger and a large sack o' fries). The lightly toasted bun and thin-patty burger combination, easily delivers a satisfying yet not cumbersome meal. This combo can come with one of three sides; onion rings, french fries, or fried mushrooms. I ordered the mushrooms, and was very impressed by the balance of juiciness and crunchiness. I also finished some left over fries, which were shockingly good.

Now if you’ve been by The Big Top I don’t have to mention the plethora of dessert options but on this trip, I decided to try something completely new. I ordered a Large Twinkle Kote. Good luck containing your laughter. This combination of sprinkles and peanut crunches is just what every ice cream cone needs in my book.

Very briefly I want to mention the quarter machines…one in particular dispenses various foreign currencies. It cost 50 cents, and it’s completely up to chance on what you will receive. I put in my two quarters and out popped a Russian coin, a 10 Kopek piece. All this to say for all the people claiming the downfall of the US dollar, a single US dollar is still equal to 28 Rubles, or for this purpose 2800 Kopek…

So think about that the next time your fretting what’s going to happen to the U.S. dollar, and stop by the Big Top Burger for some great service, classic burgers, tasty desserts and a potential exchange rate lesson.

End Result? 3 stars. For $3.29, this burger + fries = 3 stars (out of 5). The ice cream and good service were bonus'. This isn't a high quality burger. And I'm pretty sure the owners know that. But at this quality, the price is what makes the 3 stars. It's a great pit stop for lunch!

Until next time...

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