FOOD: Roebling Tea Room [Brooklyn]

This past weekend I spent a bit of time in Brooklyn, which is a little unusual for me.  As I was walking around I couldn't help but think, "I have no idea where I am."  I feel like if you dropped me anywhere in Manhattan I could find my way around but Brooklyn is a whole different situation for me so I was really excited about trying something new.

On a friend's recommendation, a couple of friends and I went to Roebling Tea Room which she told us was one of the best burgers she's ever had.  That's a pretty bold statement, but I was, and typically am, always in the mood for a good burger. And you can easily tell the difference between a mediocre burger and a really good one so I was totally into this suggestion.

I think the best burger I've ever had was at Minetta Tavern in the West Village, which for $30 absolutely should be the best, but again, I'm always up for finding great burgers.

The vibe of the Roebling Tea Room was pretty cool--it was homey, cozy, casual, and a little romantic.  I was totally into it.  The rest of the menu looked nice enough but I was really focused on the burger.  It is $16 which is not unheard of but a bit on the pricey side--considering this wasn't a dive bar though it was pretty much what I expected.

It took a decent amount of time before our food came out, we all ordered the burgers and it wasn't particularly crowded, but it was absolutely worth the wait. This was a serious burger.  The spices in the meat were on point and it was perfectly cooked and even had a special Big Mac style sauce that you can either get on the side or smothered all over the top.  I opted for on the side and ended up putting it everywhere.  I didn't reach for the ketchup once and was absolutely ok with that.  The bun was average I'd say--but this burger was totally about the meat.  If you're in Williamsburg, definitely check this out for a date night or with some friends.  Good vibes and excellent burgers.

Roebling Tea Room
143 Roebling Street
Brooklyn, NY 11211