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Burger und Bier is a small – usually very crowded and cramped – burger joint on Klänzestraße, not far from Gärtnerplatz in Munich. My companion and I decided to go to Burger und Bier relatively spontaneously, as we weren't quite sure where else we wanted to go. The restaurant is located in the former Firnbar premises. The evening we were there was relatively mild, so we were able to take a seat at the only free – very small – table outside. In retrospect, "taking a seat" was definitely the wrong word, as we ended up crammed in like sardines between two other small, also fully occupied, tables along the building frontage, waiting for our burgers.

I only know the interior of this place from its days as a Firnbar. Immediately upon entering the roughly 25 to 30 square meter space, there's a small, illuminated bar on the right, where most of the action takes place. To the left – after a two- or three-step staircase – is the slightly elevated seating area with a few small tables. On the evening we were there, a relatively important football match was being shown, and the bar was absolutely packed. Even the outside area was full, and the entrance was blocked by standing people. As the restaurant's name suggests, Burger and Beer serves exactly that: burgers and beer. 🙂 A small chalkboard outside the restaurant listed another burger option, which I chose – the vegetarian version. We didn't have to wait too long for our order. Our drinks (a Diet Coke and a still water) were served very quickly before our burger order was even taken.

My companion opted for the "Funky Sweet Chicken" burger with fried chicken breast, tomato, lettuce, red onions, and sweet chili sauce for €6.20. You can choose from a variety of sides to go with your burger – my companion went for the spicy fries. Other options include regular fries, parmesan fries, chili cheese fries, etc., all priced between €2.40 and €4.20. As mentioned, I chose a burger that wasn't on the regular menu. This was a burger with wild garlic pesto, cheese salad, and tomatoes. It was supposed to have meat, but I ordered it with a vegetarian patty for €6.90. Both burgers tasted good. My companion's side was also tasty. The meat in the burger was delicious and not tough. All the burgers are made with 100% Argentinian beef, and the buns are homemade, as is the spice blend. Initially, I was a little worried that my choice might be a bit bland, but that wasn't the case, and I was very satisfied. The restaurant offers a total of 11 different burgers (excluding the special burger). These include, for example, a Torero Burger with tomato, lettuce, red onions, fried chorizo, cheddar cheese, and fig sauce; a vegetarian burger with a falafel patty; a no-carb burger without bread, with tomato, lettuce, bacon, onions, and lettuce; and the Cheddar & Bacon Burger. So there's plenty of choice, and the prices range from €5.90 to €7.40. As alternatives, there are also two different salads and Buffalo chicken wings. That's pretty much it for the menu, except for a few desserts to finish (e.g. vanilla ice cream, chocolate brownie, apple or cheesecake, etc.). The desserts are all priced between €1.90 and €2.90 – almost unbeatable by Munich standards.

The service – a young waiter – was very friendly, attentive, and quick. Although it was completely packed and easy to lose track of things, as mentioned, we didn't have to wait long and, apart from the lack of space, didn't feel uncomfortable. We paid €23 in cash for two non-alcoholic drinks, two burgers, and a side dish, including tip. Compared to other burger joints or chains (e.g.,. Hans in Luck, Belicious Burger, Holy Burger Grill, etc.) really good value. There's not much to say about the atmosphere, but the place is definitely small and crowded, and therefore probably rather noisy – at least that's what I gathered when I briefly stood in the entrance area and asked for a table.

Burgers and beer – hard facts and conclusion

The restaurant is open during the day from Monday to Friday, 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM. They also offer a lunch special (Cheddar Burger with fries) for just €6.60. Additionally, they're open from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM Monday to Thursday, and until 1:00 AM on Fridays. On Sundays and public holidays, you're welcome from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. So you can really hang out here every day. 🙂 In my opinion, the restaurant's appeal lies in its simplicity and straightforward concept – as the name suggests. Try it out with your friends. It's ideal for a relaxed evening with delicious burgers – the food is great, the service is friendly, and the price is hard to beat.

I'll be back: Definitely, if I want to enjoy delicious burgers in a simple and smaller setting, and at unbeatable prices.

Place visited: Burgers & Beer
Address: Klenzestrasse 40, 81469 Munich
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