Phillie Phoodie: Alley Grill

Posted: June 23, 2011

Outlet: ALLEY GRILL

We were there: Pregame, 6:20 p.m.

Wait for service: About 5 minutes.

Order: Double cheeseburger, garlic fries.

Cost: $13.75.

Phindings: Tucked away in the left-field corner of Ashburn Alley behind Harry The K's, the Alley Grill deals mostly in burger variations. My double cheeseburger - two American-cheese-covered patties, a dab of ketchup, a schmear of mustard and two tissue-thin pickle chips on a standard toasted potato bun - was filling and tasty enough, but hardly memorable. The beef was of a higher quality than expected, and the double-dose thereof certainly made the sandwich filling. But if you're looking for an outstanding burger, this ain't it.

As for the garlic fries, they appeared fresh-cut and freshly made, which was unexpected considering the mass-production aspect of Citizens Bank Park outlets. However, the spuds were overwhelmed by copious amount of salt (not that the Phoodie minded). Garlic, on the other hand, was little more than a rumor spread by a faint aftertaste.

Rating: Double.

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