Burger Bench is a delicious gourmet burger joint in Escondido, opened in 2014 by Derek Loranger. The restaurant, which is housed within the city's historic 1924 Escondido Times-Advocate building, serves up casual, family-friendly fare crafted with locally-sourced ingredients. Excellent burger and slider options range from the restaurant's Taco Burger, which tops beef patties with housemade salsa, cheese, and tortilla strips, to high-quality chicken, turkey, and mushroom burger options. Gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches are also served up, along with shareable appetizers and sides such as crispy chicken wings, truffle parmesan tots, and miniature corn dogs. More than 20 San Diego craft beers are available on tap, complemented by a selection of craft sodas and decadent milkshakes.
237 E Grand Ave, Escondido, CA 92025, Phone: 760-294-2001
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