This place is totally legit…
Okay I know this isn’t an ice cream shop but it’s worthy of the attention. I have been coming to the Palm Springs area for almost 20 years and despite all this area has to offer I have failed to find a really good ice cream place. That ended this week.
Grill-A-Burger (AKA Gorilla Burger) is a hamburger restaurant but not just any burger joint. They make the most insane burger combinations you can imagine, all beef hot dogs, tangy-sweet coleslaw, and an amazing selection of fries.
And I should know. I have patronized this place for the past five years and in fact visited it twice on this trip. I had the Blu Job (blue cheese) on a pretzel roll which was probably the best burger I have ever had. My nephew, true blue Chicago lad, had the Chicago dog which was as authentic as the super green relish would suggest and elicited the comment “this place is totally legit.”
I even posted on Facebook my countdown dates with a tip of the hat to my fave eatery in the valley. I was shocked when we visited Grill-a-Burger last Friday and I was greeted by name. Apparently the owner saw my post that we had “landed” at Grill-a-Burger and offered Maureen, my nephew Jon and I milk shakes. And much to my surprise these were incredible. Thick, creamy and delicious. No doubt the best ice cream product I have had in the Coachella Valley.
If you live local, or are traveling, check out Grill-A-Burger in Palm Desert. You might come for a burger but you may just leave talking about the milk shakes. I know I am ( but ah I’m also talking about the burgers)!
Happy Thanksgiving Grill-a-Burger!
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