Mad Patties - Tunstall Square, Doncaster East
It's been a while, folks. Chloe and I have been bogged down with work and uni. Unfortunately we haven't had the time to try anything new until now, when Chloe suggested we try out a cheeky little joint called Mad Patties. I was more than happy to oblige, especially since one of the lads from Crust had actually suggested Mad Patties to me many months back.
Mad Patties is a little joint with a handful of stools inside and a few tables outside. Its size and simplicity is endearing. It's a classic burgy joint that doesn't reek of hipsters or assault your eyes with some big American theme (although there are several vegan options). The focus is on big, juicy burgers and good service, which is how a burgy joint should be.
I had the Panko Tango, which boasts panko crumbed chicken, cheese, pickles, bacon, lettuce and sweet mayo. The panko breadcrumbs are thick and crunchy, adding genuine bite and texture to the burgy. The pickles are juicy and generous, and are cut into crinkled slices. The sauce infuses the burgy with a pleasant tang, and the cheese is thick and soft. It's an outstanding burgy.
Chloe had The Mad Lot, which contains beef, cheese, bacon, egg, tomato, onion, lettuce, pineapple, ketchup and sweet mayo (although Chloe asked them to exclude the pineapple). The beef patty is thick and greasy, dripping everywhere. It silences a grumbling stomach, so much so that Chloe couldn't finish dinner hours later. I actually didn't have a bite of this as I'm not big on fried egg. Chloe's only complaint was that the meat is a bit too rare for her liking.
The chips are just chips here. The real standouts are the onion rings. Crunchy, golden-brown and sweet, they are simply on point. Mad Patties also gets a tick for serving them hot without being tongue-burning. We didn't need to blow on them or wait to tuck in, which are pet peeves of mine. I hate waiting to eat.
Mad Patties is a little joint with a handful of stools inside and a few tables outside. Its size and simplicity is endearing. It's a classic burgy joint that doesn't reek of hipsters or assault your eyes with some big American theme (although there are several vegan options). The focus is on big, juicy burgers and good service, which is how a burgy joint should be.
I had the Panko Tango, which boasts panko crumbed chicken, cheese, pickles, bacon, lettuce and sweet mayo. The panko breadcrumbs are thick and crunchy, adding genuine bite and texture to the burgy. The pickles are juicy and generous, and are cut into crinkled slices. The sauce infuses the burgy with a pleasant tang, and the cheese is thick and soft. It's an outstanding burgy.
Chloe had The Mad Lot, which contains beef, cheese, bacon, egg, tomato, onion, lettuce, pineapple, ketchup and sweet mayo (although Chloe asked them to exclude the pineapple). The beef patty is thick and greasy, dripping everywhere. It silences a grumbling stomach, so much so that Chloe couldn't finish dinner hours later. I actually didn't have a bite of this as I'm not big on fried egg. Chloe's only complaint was that the meat is a bit too rare for her liking.
The chips are just chips here. The real standouts are the onion rings. Crunchy, golden-brown and sweet, they are simply on point. Mad Patties also gets a tick for serving them hot without being tongue-burning. We didn't need to blow on them or wait to tuck in, which are pet peeves of mine. I hate waiting to eat.
Head-to-Head
It's a no contest for this one, as neither of us tried the other's burgy.
Pricing
We bought the Jumbo Sized Pack, which includes any 2 burgies and any 2 regular sides for $30.
Ambience
Classic, small-time, local takeaway. You're there to eat food, not take Instagram photos and hashtag your location.
Dietary Requirements
Vegans won't have any trouble eating here.
Address
62 Tunstall Square, Doncaster East (at the Coles end).
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