A Burger A Week – Mad Moe’s
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πͺ§ WELCOME TO BEAUTIFUL OSPREY!
We’ve been to a few places on this Sarasota area burger adventure. But this is the FIRST time that the trail has led to Osprey, Florida.
And we end up in this place not by any great piece of burger research on our part, but on the advice of one of our readers.
ποΈ All the Way Back in January, we asked you for some suggestions to round out our burger lineup card. And boy, did you respond. I will admit that you all have some pretty refined burger tastes and opinions.
π‘ A Few Ideas. Here are some that you were kind enough to send…
Kolukan, Ford’s Garage, Villani & Co., 3 Keys Brewing, The Yardhouse, Juicy’s, and Ed’s Tavern. Someone was even out there shouting for the Bird Key Yacht Club (I don’t doubt that they serve a great burger. Itβs just that most of us can’t access it! π)
That is just a sampling of well-thought-out burger recommendations. There was one, however, that jumped right off the screen and screamed, “I’m the One!”
We hadn’t been down to Osprey yet, so this seemed like the perfect fit. And, of course, we needed to properly reward the reader who made this pitch for burger number 48.
π It’s Our Very Last Burger Ride-Along
Iris Pressman is a Baltimore Orioles fan. She’s actually A LOT more than that. A retired educator from the Charm City, she splits time between here and there. Iris spends as much time in the Sarasota area as her duties as a Grandma/Nana/Bubbe will allow.
When she’s not enjoying spending time with her little bundles of joy, she’s teaching mah jong, lunching with local friends, volunteering as a Siesta Key Beach Ambassador with her husband, Ivan, or just taking in all that Sarasota has to offer. Yes, Iris is a busy little bee. π
She also has opinions about her burgers. That, of course, is what led us to Mad Moe’s. She’s a believer in Moe’s.
If you’ve never been to this no-nonsense sports bar on the east side of Tamiami Trail, it’s worth the trip.
They have some airy outdoor dining space.
That sports bar vibe greets you when you walk through the front door.
Being originally from Chicago, I loved this…
I just wish that the Punky QB could have a little more respectful placement than directly next to the bathroom. π Maybe considering how the Bears have played the past 15 or so years, it’s fitting. π π
But let’s not get sidetracked here. We’re here for a burger. So, let’s get to it!
Let’s talk about our Mad Moe’s burger experience..
DATE OF VISIT: APRIL 1, 2024
STOP #: 48 OF 52
BURGER TASTED: MAD MOE’S BURGER
π OUR TASTING NOTES
π This burger is served as listed on the menus: Swiss cheese, mushrooms, bacon. ($14)
β’ We’ve had mushrooms on more than a few burgers. This one had just the right amount. They were a perfect topping for this simple burger.
β’ Iris loved the three-topping triple play (Swiss, bacon, and mushrooms) that comes standard on the Mad Moeβs Burger. π
β’ We both really liked the bun. Iris thought it “tasted very fresh.” I agree!
β’ This burger was juicy and cooked perfectly to temp. I’d rather have it a little under than over. Give the kitchen a pat on the back!
β’ OK, here’s something a little odd. There is tomato, onion, lettuce, and pickle “available upon request.” I didn’t notice that before I ordered (that’s on me, for sure). As good as this burger was, any/all of those toppings would have made this burger better by multiples.
β’ The Fries! OK, here was the only bit of disappointment with this visit. We both agreed that these fries were just OK. They were cooked fine, but they just didn’t have a whole ton of flavor. Ketchup was required (at least by me). An upgrade to Garlic Parm Fries or the Sweet Potato Tots is a MUST. π
Let’s check out how all of this looked when we ordered it…
BURGER TAKEAWAYS: Moe’s has a “neighborhood” feel to it β’ Great service! Our server, Olivia, hit it out of the park. Thanks, Olivia! β’ There is lots of parking here. That takes some possible hassle out of things. β’ At $14, it’s a pretty good burger deal! π
π SNEAK PEEK: 48 down, 4 to go! We’ve got one downtown spot, a St. Armands Fav, a Sarasota mini-chain, and a fast-food burger that’s been reimagined. Should be a fun sprint to the finish line! π
~ LH
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