Fuddrucker's

Fuddruckers


Route 1 Saugus, Ma
114 West North Andover, Ma
Jordan's Furniture, Reading, Ma
Village Mall, Methuen, Ma

Menu: Fresh Burgers, chicken, Salads
Kid Friendly: As friendly as it gets
Atmosphere: Family fun and Freedom
Price: Great place to bring the family for good food at a reasonable prices

"Welcome to Fuddruckers Home of the World's Greatest Hamburger, How may I help you?" That is how we used to answer the phone when I was 23 years old and working at Fuddrucker's in Saugus, Ma.. Eighteen years later, I am still going to Fuddruckers to get great food.

I hadn't been to Fuddruckers in a while, so when my good friend Banks asked me about going there this weekend, I jumped at the chance. A lot of people may read this and say, why review Fuddruckers? It is pretty well known, a lot of people have tried it, but I promised myself when I started writing this blog I would write about every place I ate at for a year. I am also pretty sure, if you have been to Fuddruckers and like it, you may not know everything that makes it oh so good.
Fuddruckers was started by Phil Romano in the 1980's. No matter what anyone tells you about the name, his intention was just what you think it was. The name was thought up over a night of drinking, and was meant to make you turn your head and question, "What did you just say?"
Phil Romano is a very successful restaurant entrepeneur. He creates concepts, makes them work and sells them. You may have heard of Romano's Macaroni Grill? Same guy.

Romano's philosphy is fresh, bountiful food. Go into any Fuddruckers and you will see what I mean. The buns are made fresh daily. The meat for the burgers is ground daily and pattied. The produce bar and condiments are plentiful and all you can eat. Milkshakes are made to order, and cookies, brownies and pie's are baked daily. Fuddruckers built its reputation on great burgers, but it also has fabulous chicken sandwiches and salads. This trip, I noticed the addition of turkey sliders and burger sliders on the menu. One of the best things about Fuddruckers is your meal is completely customizable to your liking. Want some cheese on that sandwich? Bacon? Mushrooms? Ask for it to be added at the counter. Are you more of a lettuce, tomato, onion or pickle kind of person? Dress your sandwich up at the produce bar. There's pico de gallo and jalepeno peppers for people who like it spicey. BBQ sauce for some southern flavor, and all the melted cheese you want.

This trip I opted for the original chicken sandwich. It is a 6 ounce chicken breast grilled and flavored with spud spice (Fuddruckers special spice mix), served on a pefectly grilled fresh bun. I also got my favorite, chili cheese fries, a basket of wedge cut fries smothered in coney style chili, and cheese. Softdrinks are from the fountain and all you can drink. Fuddruckers also serves up bottled beer.

The atmosphere at Fuddruckers is family fun and freedom. You order at the counter and sit where you want. Chairs and tables can be easily reconfigured to fit larger groups. Games are abundant to occupy the kids. The one in Saugus even has an old car/table you can sit it.

Fuddruckers began in Texas, but today you can find them all over the US. In Massachusetts you can find a Fuddruckers in Saugus, North Andover, Reading, and Methuen. Jim Boland is the owner. When you enter his franchises you can tell Jim is fully involved in the communities his restaurants are in, and committed to giving back.

If you are a Fuddrucker's fan, now you know a little more. Never been there? What are you waiting for? The World's greatest hamburger is waiting!