A contrast in burgers

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Here are two burgers from Tacoma - I just wanted to study the contrasts. For me, it's not the cost as much as the intention, attention to detail and quality.

 1. Maxwell's Speakeasy & Lounge

454 St. Helens Ave
Tacoma, WA 98402
(253) 683-4115

Categories: Seafood, American (New), Steakhouses

4.0 star rating
  8/14/2011

Based on yelp friend's reviews, I decided to try Maxwell's again after not being in for a little over a year.

Yes, the bar is too expensive.  And, the food is on the high side.  So...yelp reviews are accurate!

Also accurate:  the WALKER BURGER (named…More »

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 2. Spring Lake Cafe

616 Regents Blvd
Fircrest, WA 98466
(253) 460-0919

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

2.0 star rating
  8/10/2011

Oh dear..."change in ownership" rears its ugly head again.  In the last year, I'd been very excited that this place had extended its hours and tweaked its menu to a basic lunch joint perfection.

HOWEVER - my visit after this "improvement" has shot me…More »

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