By Caroline Carter 
Staff Writer
When thinking of a place to grab a burger, fast food restaurants tend to come to mind. But how many think of a burger restaurant offering condiments ranging from Cheez Whiz to chili or having an onsite pastry chef preparing ice cream for shakes?
At Twisted Root Burger Company, with seven different locations across Dallas, customers are in for a unique dining experience. When you walk in, you immediately notice that this restaurant’s vibe is one appealing to all ages.
Rows of license plates line the walls along with comical posters saying if you use your cell phone at the table they will “have to release the flying monkeys.” Other pop culture references include having a fake Hollywood name instead of a number such as Britney Spears or Cinderella.
The menu consists of nothing but burgers, and although variety on the menu is lacking, the taste makes up for it. Burgers range from buffalo burgers to black bean burgers, and the menu offers specials including “The Bacon Bomb” consisting of bacon and blue cheese.
While I waited for my food, I was able to better grasp the uniqueness of Twisted Root. I did not expect to walk into the restroom and find myself surrounded by fuchsia walls, complete with a disco ball and 80s music blasting through the speakers; it was almost too fun to leave. However, I knew my food was quickly on its way out.
The cheeseburger took about 20 minutes to come out, and the restaurant was semi crowded for weeknight. I was quite impressed with the size of the burger. The only offered size was a 1/2 pound and even then the burger patty was overflowing on the warm bun. A generous amount of sweet potato chips were also given.
The burger’s smell made it hard to resist taking a bite, but I managed to wait as I added some condiments at the vegetable bar. Twisted Root also offers homemade sauces including chipotle mayo and spicy ketchup. After making it back to my table, I was ready to dive in.
The food was satisfactory. The homemade ketchup and other sauces were tasty, but the burger itself was much like that of any other burger restaurant. However, if you are coming for a good burger, Twisted Root does its job.
To end my meal, I had one of their shakes, Chocolate Heath Bar. The shakes come in a tall glass and are made quickly to order. Sweet and creamy, this ice cream shake did not disappoint.
Overall, the highlight of Twisted Root is the experience. The fun atmosphere was highly enjoyable and provided a fun alternative to standard burger restaurants. If you don’t mind a bit of a drive, Twisted Root offers the perfect place to grab a meal with friends and families
Twisted Root (3.5 stars)
Price: $$$ (Burgers can range from $7 to $14) Side dishes and drinks are an additional cost
Service: Efficient and welcoming
Ambience: Loud music, busy wall décor, and sports broadcasted on television. Patio seating is also available.
Location: Deep Ellum, SMU campus, Richardson, Roanoke, Fairview, Plano and Arlington Hours: Sunday—Thursday 11:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m.; Friday—Saturday 11:00 a.m.- midnight
Website: twistedrootburgerco.com
Credit cards: All major credit cards
Wheelchair accessible: Yes
