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Years of visiting Whistler has taught me two things --One: even if you don't plan on going out on a Saturday night, expect to be woken up in the middle of the night by girls screaming and crying and guys acting like d-bags. And two: Splitz is the Sunday fix I can't help but crave!
Since the last time I gorged on a Splitz, their menu has grown in size: Salt Spring Island lamb burgers, Organic Turkey, double stacks of all natural beef, spicy lentil, just to name a few. My usual toppings: Splitz Sauce, honey mustard, ketchup, sprouts, tomato, pickles, and cucumbers on a multigrain bun. Although, I am sure I'll never be able to eat as much as the people on their bulletin board. One guy ate $80+ worth of stuff, in a single sitting!
The service is still incredible! The guys are funny, silly and always good spirited, joking around with each other and everyone in line. This weekend, they brought our fries to our table and asked if we'd ever tried Splitz sauce on our fries. When I said no, they brought us a free dip! I'm hooked - can I get a tub of that stuff to go?
Listed in: On the Sea to Sky, Whistling to Whistler
damn good burgers.
this is a super good spot to fill up after a day on the hill. the burgers are giant, dripping with delicious juice and piled high with your choice of toppings. i'm a big fan of the splitz sauce, the milkshakes and the fresh cut fries.
Listed in: whistlered
This hidden gem offers great hefty made-to-order flame-broiled burgers. In addition to traditional burgers, they have vegetarian options as well. When your burger is ready, your name is called and you choose your sauces and fixins at the counter with choices right in front of you. For people like me who don't like conventional topping combinations, this is perfect. I had mine ordered with a fried egg and topped with a thick layer of their house Splitz sauce (honey garlic mayonnaise), honey mustard and alfafa sprouts. Yum. Of course, there are also the ever-popular banana peppers, pickles, tomatoes, iceberg lettuce, etc
I had my hot and juicy burger loaded with good old carb and cholesterol with a cup of thick and sweet strawberry milkshake ... a perfect apres-ski meal. Who needs a pint of beer :)
It's a good burger. But I think Vera's is much better.
I got the classic 1/3 lbs burger - and while Splitz offers more in terms of patty choices, I am a pure beef guy. And my burger (patty) was salty, really salty. It was weird. Everything else that others mention is there including they build the burger in front of you (who really cares? You can go to Fuddruckers in the States and make your OWN, but as long as it's freshly made, big deal), variety of toppings (like this is really that special anyway), etc.
If you are an alternative patty person (bison, lamb, etc.) I could see this as a good alternative, but when it comes to beef and just pure burger goodness, nothing beats Vera's.
Plus the fries here were horrible. I got lots of nubs, and lukewarm nubs at that. I could've complained, but I just wanted to eat.
After a long day burning up thousands of calories on the slopes, who wouldn't want a nice juicy burger? I guess owners Trevor and Miriam Jackson figured this out in 1997 when they first opened Splitz Grill. Their build-your-own-burger joint is jam-packed during the lunch and dinner rush.
You first order at the counter specifying your protein of choice (beef, chicken, free-range bison, Salt Spring Island lamb, wild sockeye salmon, Italian sausage) and if you want cheese, bacon, sauteed mushrooms, or sauteed onions. After placing your order, scoot down the line and pick out your toppings, which includes some interesting Mediterranean inspired items like hummus, baba ganoush, and tzatziki sauce. This aint no Mickey D's assembly line, so be prepared to wait, but boy is it worth it.
I sampled the beef and the locally-raised lamb, both of which were absolutely drip-down-the-arm juicy and delicious. I wouldn't necessarily call the lamb gamy, but there's no mistaking what kind of meat this is; lamb lovers would approve. The thick-cut fries were nice and crisp, no complaints here.
And if you weren't already full by now, there's always the banana split. Gooey, fruity, cold, and hot mess, and yes, whipped cream too.
photos at http://www.alamodejour...
Listed in: Vancouver/Whistler Eats
This would be a great place for all colleges - definitely a good burger joint. The concept is great. The burgers are good too. I wanted a vegetarian, but it turns out that that consists of cheese and guacamole....I went with the salmon instead. The condiments are great, especially if you like BBQ sauce on everything. Yam chips are yummy too. Just wish they had some more real vegetables - spinach, grilled veggies, or something other than iceberg lettuce.
A fantastic burger joint, if I do say so myself.
The lamb burger (just a note- there's a strong element of gaminess to it since it IS lamb) is delicious with cheese, Splitz sauce (sort of a creamy yogurt tasting sauce), sprouts, pickles, tomatoes, and a side of banana peppers and sauerkraut. The fries are thick and crunchy and they have a little shaker of cajun seasoning on the counter next to the soda fountain if you want to kick things up a notch. Their Splitz Burger is also very good- super juicy and flavorful. It's good with hummus if you're having trouble deciding which condiments to add.
They also serve a mean Banana Split here. The bananas are roasted so they're hot and caramelized underneath the 3 scoops of ice cream you get topped with chocolate and strawberry syrup. I believe they drizzle a sugar syrup onto the bananas because there was a crunchy, sticky part to the dessert that I figured must have been the syrup crystallized once it hit the cold ice cream. It was great way to top off a very satisfying lunch so if you're looking for something sweet, I'd say the banana split is a good choice.
Photos and more can be found here on my favorite blog- http://www.alamodejour...
Listed in: Good times in Whistler, BC
How many places lets you put these things on your burger without extra charge:
- Tzatiki
- homous
- salsa
- splitz sauce
- ketchup, mustard, relish
- lettuce, tomatoes
- cucumbers, pickles
- banana peppers
- onion
- alfalfa sprouts
Answer - SPLITZ DOES!.. and for a small charge, you can add on cheese, mushrooms and more!
Everything is made to order, and there are some awesome choices, including bison, lamb, turkey, and chicken. The prices are decent and the people are friendly......... and make sure you get extra napkins, because if you like sauce - it's going to get your hands super dirty. This is really how a burger should taste like. Honestly - it is like eating a burger and a salad in one but it is soooo tasty. You do not want to put it down because you're afraid the whole thing will fall apart as soon as you let go of it, but you are getting full slowly but don't want to waste as well.
Inside their store, there are records of what people ate... something like two giant burgers, fries, chicken fingers, milkshakes and banana splits - in less than an HOUR..... something awesome like that. If I could stomach more food, I would definitely get the banana split because I just love ice cream and it looks good... but get the burger..........any kind will not disappoint.
Make sure you also read their story on the chalk board. Good for them and all their success!
Listed in: Whistler Restaurants
After a long day of riding at Whistler, there was nothing I wanted more than a really delicious burger. I read all the great reviews and was soooo excited to try it all day.
You order in the front and then head on a few steps to wear the chefs are grilling up burgers and adding toppings. I got a classic beef burger with lettuce, cheddar, bacon and their special sauce (garlic mayo) and Splitz fries with cheese and gravy. They sell beer and a can of pilsner was only $3 or something - about half the price of everywhere else.
The burgers were AWESOME. Just the right size. They have a bunch of tables in the back and we didn't have to wait at all to sit down or order at 5 pm on a Thursday night. Inexpensive and delicious - my favorite place in Whistler!!
Its been a long time since Ive had a good burger like a Splitz burger, I think the last great burger i had was at Splitz in vancouver.
I always order the classic, with fried onions, the meat is so juicy and so good. They build the burger right in front of you the way you want it.. Line ups on weekends.
I went here based on a recommendation from a co-worker and the fact that my husband could eat BBQ bacon burgers every day of the week. We came hear the first night of our stay at Whistler. The place is definitely a local hang out. I thought the seating was going to be a little bit more formal since it's Whistler but we didn't mind the whole ordering when we got there and finding a place to sit. I had the buffalo burger with pancetta bacon and grilled onions. I was really impressed with it. It tasted great. I miss the taste of flame broiled if I don't have it for awhile. Their onion rings were really, really good. I'd go back here for sure and try some of the other burgers on the menu. The wait time was a little long, but we got there at the end of a rush so that was understandable. I can see why people like this place.
After a night out of debauchery all i wanted was a burger and french fries. As a pesco vegetarian i opted for the salmon burger combo which comes with a fountain pop and crispy french fries. What i loved was the insane amount of topping, which i of course indulged in. It kind of makes it hard to fit in your mouth but at least your getting a couple serving of vegetables at the same time. Price was $12 for the combo which is what i would pay for a sit down pub., but the quality is worth it. They have a nice picnic area out back. I would go back.
Listed in: Best Hangover Cures
Hey what can I say, an affordable meal in whistler! :)
Good burger, lots of options, check it out!
I love burgers. I mean, I love them so much that I get one at just about every restaurant that has them just to try it once. So, when I read the reviews for this place (not just on Yelp, but in a couple of magazines too) I had to come.
First thing to note - every burger automatically comes with BBQ sauce, so be sure to tell them if you don't want it. I ordered the lamb burger and had it topped with Splitz sauce (basically a garlic mayo), hummus, cucumbers and tomatoes. My hubby got the Legendary Splitz Burger with bacon, BBQ sauce, cheese (when you order 'cheese' it actually comes with 2 types of cheese so let them know if you only want 1 kind...I think it was Jack and Cheddar), then he proceeded to add every veggie topping they had. The bun looks huge, but it squishes down nicely and has this soft airy consistency to it. We also ordered some fries which were cut really thick. I prefer thin cut fries because I like crunchy food, but these were cooked quite well. We even ordered milk shakes for dessert. I had a vanilla Rolo shake...it was rich but amazing...seriously amazing.
I highly recommend this place for a great burger and a very affordable meal!
The burgers at Splitz are fantastic... because you build it yourself. At the register you pick a burger (beef, lamb, buffalo, chicken, veggie, etc) and decide on the extras (cheese, bacon and anything else that costs extra) and wait for your name to be called, then the fun begins.
You can load up your burger with any combination of sauces and toppings. The sauces include the usual suspects along with the tasty Splitz sauce which is a mayo/garlic/aioli dressing, 3 types of mustard, hummus and tzatziki. The veggie list has the normal accessories, plus unique choices like alfalfa sprouts, banana peppers, beets and cucumbers.
The fries are thick square cut which I really like. The only complaint I have is there are a lot of really short peices that get overcooked and turn into crunchy oil sponges. The bigger peices are soft and tasty.
I recently built a "normal" burger here to compare against my other favorite burger joints. It was definitely good, but not great. I think what makes Splitz special is the unique ingredients. Load it up with all the fun stuff you won't get elsewhere to appreciate the Splitz experience.
Tasty burgers and fries. My wife had the splitz burger and I had the Italian sausage burger which is actually chorizo. (We saw chorizo called Italian sausage in more than one place in Canada. Hey Canadians, chorizo is Mexican!)
Both burgers were really good although they both came with barbecue sauce on them. This was strange because before your burger is ready, you go to the counter and choose your fixin's ala Subway. I guess if you don't want barbecue sauce, you have to know this in advance and tell them to leave it off. Barbecue sauce would not be my first choice with chorizo, but it was still good. The french fries and onion rings were delicious.
I would have given Splitz Grill 5 stars, but they lose a star for having barbecue sauce on all the burgers by default, and for charging $.50 for a refill. I don't really care about $.50, but if you have a self-serve soda fountain, you should not be charging for refills. I wanted a refill and had to go to the register, wait on line, and then break a $20 bill.
One of the best burgers Ive ever ate. The restaurant's con is that you gotta pay for popular toppings like cheese and bacon. The wait wasn't that long, and the one size pop glasses arnt that big, but other than that it was a GREAT restaurant.
Maybe it was an off day, maybe I am too much of a burger snob but this was a big ol meh! First the burger was cooked to puck consistancy and the roll actuall cracked as I picked it up since it was so stale. The topings were a decent selectionj though and the Fries were very good but I came for the best burger in Whistler and I would have been better off at a wendy's which I do not hold in high regard for their burgers either. Sorry to go against the grain so much but when I think of great burgers I want red juice falling off my chin, and a roll so fresh I leave finger marks on top of it from grabbing it.
The best (veggie) burger in town! Actually, I think the spicy lentil burger is the best burger I've had - animal or not!
Splitz is reasonably priced, has tons of toppings, including salsa and sauerkraut! The staff is friendly and always greet you with a smile.
The fries are great too!
Listed in: Whistler Eats
I love burgers with fried eggs and this place can do that for you. Splitz fries are amazingly delicious smothered with melted cheese and gravy.
Real good burger, at a great location.
This place really hits the spot for a quick lunch that tastes good and will not hurt the wallet. I wish I had a place like this back home. I like all the toppings you can add to your burger. Hot dog also looked great. Burger was cooked well and the staff was a real help.
If this place is open late I would love to come here after having one to many beers.
Listen, I'm not one to bag on a perfectly good burger but the claims made about this being one of the best burger joints in the world are blown WAY out of proportion. Don't get me wrong, the meat burgers are good but you can get just about the same or better at any icehouse in Texas. Add to that the inefficient service process and you have the recipes for disaster if you walk into here starving.
Now for the good.... The veggie burger lives up to its fame (though I only had a bite). The selection of toppings is outstanding and the Splitz sauce (a garlic mayo as far as I can tell) is a must try. Add to these things the price and you definitely have a compelling argument for eating at Splitz.
Listed in: Vancouver & Whistler
Easily one of my favorite haunts in Whistler. Considering most restaurants are overpriced and tourist oriented, it's nice to have a little place like this for something more down to earth and reasonably priced.
I am not an expert on their menu as I've cut out meat cheeseburgers from my diet but I must say their Spicy Lentil Burger is one of the best veggie patties on the planet. It's handmade, thick and flavorful. Best of all, there are tons of toppings to choose from so you can personalize your burger however you want. They have a killer "Splitz Sauce" which is quite garlicky and guarantees your girlfriend will not want to kiss you after dinner. The fries are great.
The staff is terribly amusing. Always a hoot to go in there.
Along with Pasta Lupino across the street, you have two great places to eat with good value in close proximity
When people ask me where the best food is in Whistler they expect me to say some classy place like 21 Steps, Araxi, etc. But no. Those places are nice, but the best food by far is Splitz. The Spicy Lentil Burger with all the fixings, fries and a shake are like eating a bite of heaven.
Located across from the 7-11, near the Marketplace, Splitz is a hamburger lover's paradise. I have heard from many a meat eater that their meat patties are just as fantastic as their lentil patty. The best part of Splitz are the topping options. I highly recommend getting the banana peppers. Just don't get too many toppings or you may hurt yourself. Really. I opened my mouth so wide that I heard something popped. Even with the pain I finished every morsel of goodness.
Listed in: Whistler Eats
Of the 3 dinners that I had in Whistler, 2 were enjoyed at Splitz. Not only is it wallet-friendly, but it's also taste buds-friendly as well. First night, I had a SaltSpring Lamb burger with Splitz sauce, hummus, tzatziki, tomatoes, sprouts, red onions and a side of babba ghanoush. It was so effin good I had to go back the next night to try the Salmon burger. My taste buds were not disappointed with the BC salmon filet, Splitz sauce, tomatoes, sprouts and red onions. I asked for another side of babba ghanoush bc it was just THAT good to snack on. My friend was also very happy with his original Splitz burger.
The shop is not fancy by any means, but the burgers are damn well worth it. Service is OK. I'd definitely recommend this place to anyone visiting Whistler.
Fun atmosphere and staff
Great burger and fries
In my opinion, a unique experience. Yes, there are many build-it-to-order type burger places, but I thought this one had a great selection of toppings and ultimately you end up with a burger that is, well, probably too big for one person - maybe I should have skiied that day?! The staff is part of the experience choosing and building the burger and that's why this gets a bonus. The BEST burger, I don't know about that - maybe choices are slim in Whistler for burgers (ha!), but all in all a good experience. Would go back.
Just a good all around solid burger place. Very tasty with tons of options. The workers are also all very righteous homies.
when you need a simple meal after riding but do not want to forgo the fancy-schmancy flavors, this is your place. and who can argue with cheese and gravy drenched fries after a day blasting through pow?
i overdosed on boca burgers a few years back, and then i drove the nail into my legume-as-meat substitute coffin by frequenting a greasy-spoon vegan diner in california, but splitz brings the bounce back with their lentil patty. yum. it's good enough to make me pause again when i contemplate the cow patties.
Fun kind of atmosphere with generally jovial employees. when it comes to the burgers i found them to be more of a substrate with which to deliver condiments. you'll note that all the reviews here make mention of the extensive condiment selection. unfortunately when it comes to the burger itself ours came waaay overcooked with bland flavor and texture. to put simply it was kind of like eating a hockey puck with fabulous condiments stacked on top.
Whistler, BC
Whistler, BC
Whistler, BC
Whistler, BC
Whistler, BC
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