Barista Haus

So you might not be expecting to find a decent burger joint out west... let alone in a MegaMall Center in Auburn. This is exactly why places like Barista Haus is a nice gem. Located amongst nothing but furniture stores sits this modest looking cafe decked out in black and yellow. If not for the Fatties Facebook Page, I'd probably walk right on by.

I rocked up and mentioned I saw their burger offering on Fatties and was here for their burger recommendation. I believe I ended up getting a Haus Special Burger - Brioche Bun, Bacon, Lettuce, Cheese, Onion, Chilli Sauce, Beef Pattie and Pickles. It stacked high, looked mean and beckoned to be eaten. 

First bite was gleeful... you immediately get the crunchy bacon which always gets two massive thumbs up from me. The chilli kick was lacking but pleasant enough. I love that despite it's size, the burger held its form for most of the eating. With the burger also came a basket of chips paired with garlic sauce. Quite a large meal for a decent $12.

The wait for the burger was a tad long as they make 'em fresh on the spot. It was also quite early when I rocked up and they pretty much just opened. As I sat and watched their daily operations, I couldn't help but wish maybe more signage about their burgers. Why hide something great? 

I was surprised to find out that when I mentioned the Fatties page, they offered to knock off 20% from the bill or a free drink. The customer service was uber friendly, with the staff coming out to check on how my food was and hear the burger feedback. It's definitely a very decent burger to hit up if you're in the area.