All Bareburgers are made with organic meats and poultry free of growth hormones, artificial additives and antibiotics. The animals are humanely raised, free-range, and grass-fed, and their turkey bacon and regular bacon are both organic and nitrate-free. Their food comes from local farms and cooperatives (their brioche buns and 7-grain buns are baked daily by local artisan bakers). All vegetables, fruits, cheese eggs, and dairy products are certified organic and produced without any pesicides or antibiotics. Carb-counters may choose to have their entree wrapped in lettuce instead of served on a bun. Even the physical space was built using sustainable, reclaimed and recycled materials. This is not a joke.

At Bareburger, every burger is made to order, so although there is a menu, you choose your ingredients. I ordered the Avocado California Burger for $11.95 (aged cheddar, hass avocado, mixed greens, tomato, raw red onion and organic dressing) and chose turkey meat and the 7-grain bun. Messy, yes, but simply delicious. My husband ordered the BareBurger Supreme for $10.95 (monterey jack cheese, gourmet bread battered onion rings, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomoato, and BareBurger special sauce) with beef and a 7-grain bun. Equally devastating although not half as healthy. We also shared the french fries for $4.95 (cooked in 100% peanut oil) served with spicy chipotle mayo, curry ketchup, and BareBurger special sauce. As if we needed it, we topped off our meals with yummy organic beer (mine was $3).

As for the wee ones, this place is as kid friendly as they get. They provided us with a fun, colorful, and super-comportable (padded) booster seat that my son loved and actually wanted to sit in. There were tons of kids in the restaurant and they clearly have experience in this department. We sat outside which was perfect as it was not in direct sunlight. For my 21 month old son, we ordered off the kids menu (they call them Cubby Meals all priced at $5.95). We chose the Grizzly Meal – choice of beef, turkey, or veggie burger, served with monterey jack cheese, lettuce and mayo. All Cubby Meals include a small salad and fries. The kids presentation was just perfect. It’s a mini burger which comes on a huge platter with a small salad and fries. Our son was in heaven. We considered ordering one of their amazing looking milk shakes for deserts but just couldn’t eat any more.

Don’t live in Queens? BareBurger is so good it’s even worth a special trip.

BareBurger
33-21 31st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11106
(718) 777-7011

(Note that BareBurger also serves breakfast and offers free delivery with a $15 minimum)