Me & Applebee's

Rating: 4.5/5 Patties

Sparkling Water Anyone?

Do not ask me how I ended up at Applebee's. It is often in life's lowest moments that we seek the most common of things for comfort. No offense, but I am just not the American restaurant chain type of gal. Nonetheless, this changed when I had not only the treat of eating at Applebee's, but also having quite easily the best waiter I have ever met in my entire life.

Our waiter, a Middle Eastern man with a lisp and fabulous pep in his step promptly greeted us, and asked if we would like sparkling water or flat. Yes, you read that correctly. I was offered sparkling water at Applebee's. I guess in these tough economic times, there is no limit to what businesses are trying to do.

There was obviously only one option for me, a burger. But which one? Ahh yes, the A.1burger, which is topped with cracked peppercorn, Applebee's special seasonings, A.1 Steak Sauce, crispy fried onion strings, melted Jack cheese and mayo on a toasted bun.

Let me be clear: I will never again look down on a chain burger. Applebee's, you have proven a woman who is more often than not right-- totally totally wrong. Maybe I lucked out with the chef, maybe I was famished, but this burger was perfection. It was sloppy in all its artery clogging glory, unapologetic in its mountainous load of crispy onions, and unassuming in its simple presentation. This burger easily beat out many of the burgers that I've spent nearly 20 dollar on because it felt right and trendy. This was a glorious burger. Next time, I just may wash it down with sparkling water. Why not?