haystack burgers & barley

very good burger place. my son raves about the patty melts. i like the more traditional burgers. each burger is large and juicy and well prepared. thefriesare also very good. the onion rings are also quite good i just wish their dipping sauce was a thicker consistency. the place is always packed and the end up having to find you a seat. this also means it isn't a good place for a leisurely meal. that said it is a must try if you like good burgers

this place was great for a vegetarian and her carnivore. the veggie burger option hit the spot! the single serve mound offrieswas plenty for two.

after a movie at alamo drafthouse next door, we decided to grab a bite to eat at haystacks & barley. we had been there a few times before and each time it’s been an excellent food experience.

om: i’ve had some dang good burgers since nom and i started our food journey, and haystacks always sticks out as the best burger experience out of them all! the interior of the restaurant could be described as industrial…i think, i’m not an expert in that stuff. no matter, it’s nice and fits with the food they serve. the service is friendly and helpful – they don’t have a wait staff and just deliver the burger to your table. the burger is simply outstanding. i had the haystacks burger, which had lettuce, tomato, cheese, bbq sauce, and onion strings. the burger is stacked high with toppings, i definitely used a napkin or five by the time i finished. the meat patty is the best tasting that i’ve had, and the combo of that plus the mentioned toppings really makes it an awesome and unique taste. we also ordered a “half and half”, halffriesand half onion strings, which were also very good. 5/5 for me, best burger i’ve had.

nom: we love haystacks burgers. when i think of where we should have a burger they come to mind and i lament how far they are from us! an added bonus is the fact they are right next door to the alamo drafthouse. i really like the interior, it’s kind of industrial but not so much so that it’s uncomfortable. it’s always been clean when we’ve gone and this trip was no exception. they serve a huge burger! i originally ordered the haystack but realized that it was far too big a burger for me and there would be no way i could finish it even if i just tried to have half. so i downsized…i had a cheeseburger with bacon, lettuce, pickles and mayo. there are a lot of places where they do not ask how you want your burger cooked but they do because the burger is nice and thick not some thin burger by any stretch! i had mine ordered medium rare and they nailed it! which was amusing since there was an upscale steakhouse that way overcooked a very expensive steak. it was juicy and tender and the toppings were nice and cold and crisp! i shared the 50/50 but was so full i couldn’t eat much but the haystack onions were cooked perfectly. they make the best burger i’ve personally ever enjoyed!

yummm!. great burger (el tres), great haystack onions, greatfriesand the house specialty frozen drink is delicious! will definitely go back!

haystack burgers & barley opened up in richardson a couple of weeks ago.  when i first read an article about this burger joint, i  was intrigued by this restaurant and one particular item on the menu.  i also thought, “does dfw really need another burger joint”  i was in the area one day following a trip to dallas, so i stopped in and grabbed a bite to eat. the menu item that intrigued me so much was the chicken fried burger with jalapeno-bacon gravy.  for those that regularly follow my blog, you know the fastest way to my heart is to deep-fry something.   the idea of a fried hamburger is enough to send my heart into palpitations, but then this place wants to go over the top and add jalapeno-bacon gravy  as i waited in line to order the burger, i felt like a young man about to go on his first date.  i nervously ordered the burger along with an order of the fresh cutfriesand the haystack onions. chicken fried burger with jalapeno-bacon gravy inside the chicken fried burger after a sh

interesting twist on a burger. the menu item that intrigued me so much was the chicken fried burger with jalapeno-bacon gravy. for those that regularly follow my blog, you know the fastest way to my heart is to deep-fry something. the idea of a fried hamburger is enough to send my heart into palpitations, but then this place wants to go over the top and add jalapeno-bacon gravy? as i waited in line to order the burger, i felt like a young man about to go on his first date. i nervously ordered the burger along with an order of the fresh cutfriesand the haystack onions.

after a short wait, my burger and sides arrived. the chicken fried burger was very good, but it was a little messy and i had to eat it with a fork. the bun had a sweet flavor to it that was a nice pairing with the gravy. thefrieswere better than average and i was particularly fond of the house-made chipotle ketchup. as good as the burger was, the real winner here was the side of haystack onions. they were perfectly seasoned and had a delicious crispy batter. i am not sure what ingredients were in the dipping sauce the onions were served with, but it was tasty and had a nice kick to it. all this delicious grub was washed down with pineapple-lemon-orange iced tea. although somewhat unusual tasting, it was very refreshing.

i really liked haystack burgers and barley and i would come back here for the haystack onions alone. the burger i had was great, but i am curious as to how the other burgers taste. i don’t know if i would rate this burger in my top burger joints in dallas, but it is very close to breaking the top five. off-site kitchen, maple and motor, and liberty burger are still my top tier burger joints, but this place is right behind them. if the idea of a fried burger does not appeal to you, they have several other menu options available that looked great as well.