Blanc Burgers + Bottles

While the service and my burger were both very good. my wife’s Truffle Fries were a bit of a disappointment. It appeared as though she got almost ¼ of the basket filled with little bits and pieces of fries. I also ordered a plate of Gouda and Bacon Fries on the appetizer side, and they were full pieces of fries so I wonder if she got the «bottom» of the bag.
Anyway, I also ordered a Strawberry shake that was thick and delicious. So after all this
Service: ⁴¹⁄₂ stars
Food: ²¹⁄₂ stars
Value: ²¹⁄₂ stars.
I did not speak to a manager as we would use the bits as seasoning on something else. I truly appreciate the response from the management and, of course, we WILL be back!

Amazing food, fast service, friendly staff. Tonight was our first time in and we will definitely be back! The inside out burger was incredible!

Let me preface this by saying I recently found out that I can’t eat gluten or dairy.
I saw that Blanc had gluten-​free buns and I had been to Blanc in the past so I knew what the food was like. Well, something has happened in the past six months because their burgers used to be great and now they serve what looks like frozen patties. They have no flavor at all. And why did they get rid of their diet bottled sodas? The gluten-​free bun was great, but I can make a much better burger at home. I will not be coming back.

We enjoy taking the kids here for a «fancy» meal. The location is great and if there is a wait, you can walk around and explore the shops if the weather is nice. Sometimes parking can be a bit of a pain at peak hours.
Our favorite burger is the inside out burger, it’s filled with blue cheese on the inside. When they tell you to cut it open before you eat it, follow their directions or you will make a big mess! Fries and onion rings are served in cute paper lined mini metal shopping carts. I don’t know why but the homemade katchup is such a small thing but something we always fight over at the table. They have dozens of bottled soda (kids and adults that act like kids) and beer as well for the grown ups. Décor is very Andy Worhol.

I LOVE their chicken sandiwich! Its is the most flavorful, delicious chicken sandiwich! My husband and I usually share an order of their gouda fries. to die for! They frequently have a groupon available so we always purchase one. We were sad when their place closed in Westport, but its worth the drive out to Kansas.

Great service and really good food!
We always start off with shakes. Delicious shakes. The last 2 times it was Raspberry for me, and she loves the chocolate shakes. Tasty burgers, fries, and rings, as well.
EVERY time we go the wait staff is great. Our guy tonight passed/​stopped by the perfect number of times and was the perfect amount of nice and attentiveness.
I can’t help but share a story of a visit some months back. Must have been Friday or Sat because it was packed, with a small amount of people waiting at the door for spots.
On top of our usual burgers, rings/​fries, and shakes we decided to try 3 appetizers.
Obviously the apps and shakes arrived first. We ate and drank. TASTINESS! But… Now we were full.
So we asked our waitress if she’d have our burgers, rings, and fries boxed up when they were done. The manager came out with our food a few short minutes later and knelt next to our table and apologized profusely for the wait for the food. I was quick to tell him, «No! It’s not taking very long we’re just full» but I could tell he still felt bad.
It’s great to see people that care so much! Keep up the great work everyone there :)

Very popular place, and the food was pretty good, but entirely too pretentious. Had a Groupon and they treated me like I was stealing from them. Service was bad enough to never go back.

If you ever find yourself in the Kansas City area, I totally recommend Blanc Burgers as an eatery! Not only are their gourmet burgers INCREDIBLE and UNIQUE but, the décor is very trendy. The food taste so fresh and succulent that it was hard to believe that the prices were so low. My actual first impression was, «The restaurant looks nice so the food must be expensive» but, NOT SO! Blanc Burgers is definitely one of my favorite eating spots so far! Thanks Mr. Vrendenburg for introducing me this place!

First off, Ernesto is great. Fast and friendly service.
Consistent good burgers. The daily special with chorizo and egg was awesome. Wife gets the mahi mahi burger and always raves about it. Get crunch on the beer battered onion rings. Blanc is our go to burger spot in OP.
Oh yeah, caramel shake… nice finish.

Finally a quality & price-​point match-​up I can endorse! Yes, you’ll pay $ 10-​$ 13 for one burger, and then pay separately for sides, but it’s worth it! My inside-​out burger was generously stuffed with blue cheese and topped with bacon was awesome. More than I could eat in fact (and that made my husband smile!) What a great splurge (calories & dollars!)
Garlic Fries were tasty but I have two comments:
–80% of my fries were less than 1″ long. Fry tidbits or ambitious hashbrowns?
–the homemade ketchup, though tasty wasn’t a good fit. It was like a sweet marinara.
The décor was modern in shades of gray and bright orange, techno dance pop music & white cotton napkins. Sort of a fancy meets urban vibe. Service was great.

Came here for the first time while visiting family in Kansas. I’ve been to location in Kansas City and I remembered liking it. Didn’t Unilocal much back then so here is my review:
We came here on a Saturday night and to my surprise they were not busy at all. Including our table, maybe 4 others were occupied. I don’t know why, but I was glad to have a seat right away.
Service was great! Staff was really nice, welcoming, accommodating, and gave great recommendations for their food and drinks.
⁵⁄₅ for service.
I don’t drink beer, but my brother and fiancée seemed to enjoy it.
We ordered:
The blanc burger: I ordered this one medium rare. I usually get well done because I don’t want to see the pink but I am so glad I did! I loved how juicy the patty was. The burger seemed so simple but it was really good! Best part was that i was able to finish it without feeling bloated. ⁴⁄₅
Spiced lentil burger: Fiancée really liked it. I tried the patty. He gives it a 4.5÷5 and says more sauce on the burger would be better.
Au Poivre burger: My brother comes to blanc burger a lot and loves their food. He says their other burgers were a lot better and gave this burger a 3.5÷5
Fire fries (free from Unilocal check-​in): my brother told me they would be spicy. I am okay with spicy food but these fries were too spicy, to the point where I couldn’t eat more than 10. ³⁄₅
Onion rings: soooo crispy and so good! ⁵⁄₅
Gouda cheese fries: got these without the bacon. I think we were too full to eat these. Didn’t think the portion siZe would be so big. They were good.
3.5÷5
Would definitely return!

I regret not trying this place sooner. B&B definitely fixed my burger craving. Every part of the Dark Truth Burger was amazing. Even the bun was toasted to perfection. The truffle fries weren’t really my thing but, my husband loved them! Price point is up there but, the quality of the food and service was amazing. Fair enough I suppose. I would suggest they work on plating the food a little better.
Luckily, we had a Groupon so, we didn’t break the bank. We sat at the bar and things seemed a little hectic behind the scenes. I can tell they have a great team atmosphere by the way the owner was pitching in and helping. When everyone gets along, it sets the tone for a pleasant dining experience.
Good times at B&B. Cheers!

Boo. I can’t say enough to steer you away from this place. I have partook in four Groupon deals, as to ascertain the quality of this place. Recently found out that Dempseys Irish pub took over their location on the plaza. Couldn’t be more happy that happened. The food is overpriced, and done so out of arrogance in my opinion. The wait staff is simply abominable. Each time I have been there, I have been treated poorly by the staff. The setting is extremely cold. If you ever wanted to eat in a brightly lit alleyway behind the place that constructs operating rooms, I know a place where you can get a burger. Avoid this place at all costs. I am a foodie of sorts, and I would rather eat a cold Big Mac then try this place one more time. Don’t do it.

I had the lunch special which included a few of the sandwiches & sides for $ 10. 00. I chose the blanc burger (cooked medium, natch) and opted for the spinach salad. Now if this were a mediocre burger and side item, I would agree that 10 bucks is steep. However, these are extremely good and big burgers.
Unilocal’S check an offer was a free side of fire fries. Isn’t Unilocal just the best??? I mean, really?
Being a bit of a weenie about spicy food, I talked my server, Ernesto, who is also the owner into letting me try a side of cheese fries for a small upcharge. So glad he agreed. The freshly cut fries are topped with a melted & spiced smoked Gouda cheese, pieces of bacon, and green onions. The cheese had a wee bit of a kick to it, but nothing objectionable.
My burger was cooked perfectly and the spinach salad was also a standout. Thinly sliced fresh Fuji apples & spinach leaves, pickleded fresh onion, blue cheese crumbles, roasted pumpkin seeds & a light flavorful bacon vinaigrette dressing.
There are a couple of new burgers on the menu. One is a lamb burger with feta cheese and mint pesto and the other looks especially promising to me: half ground pork & half Kobe beef, with smoked Gouda cheese, crispy bacon straws, and an apple bacon jam. Sounds like an amazingly flavorful burger to me.
Great burgers & sides. Large assortment of beers here too. It had been along time since I’d been here and I’m glad I reacquainted myself with this little place.

I’m usually not hard to please when it comes to burgers… burgers are life! But, my mom and I were both disappointed with the food here. Too much bun for a whopper sized burger… but the bun was pretty good. The pickles were great… on the sandwich-​not so much by themselves. We also had sweet potato fries… that were pretty run of the mill type.
In short… food did not impress me, but the waiter-​Marlon (I believe) was very nice and enthusiastic! A little slow service but we weren’t in a rush.

Very good burgers and as their names states, a great bottle selection of sodas and beers to support it.

My husband and I had lunch here and didn’t care for it. I asked for my burger well done and it was brought out bloody. I had Sprite my waitress refilled with water. Neither were big deals, but it added to the overall blah vibe we were feeling. The music was too loud and the seating felt awkward. I was closer to the table beside us then to my husband sitting at the same table.
We had burgers, fries, and cheese curds. They were fresh, hot and looked really yummy. Only problem is they were just… Average? Underwhelming? I don’t know. I can’t exactly figure out the right descriptor here. Someone else used the word flat, and I would have to agree.
The hostess in her batman dress was memorable, but the rest of the visit and food wasn’t. While we won’t be going back, I wouldn’t hesitate to tell you to try it. Just because it wasn’t our thing doesn’t mean it won’t be yours.
TIP: Try their house made ketchup and/​or mustard prior to putting it on your food. They have very distinct flavors that not everyone may like.

NUMBER OF VISITS: 2
Dinner both times.
FOOD: 2.5÷5
Hamburger: Not bad, but hardly gourmet, either. In fairness, my order (double, no cheese, lettuce, tomato and onions only, salt & pepper brioche bun) forsook Blanc’s artisan ingredients, but so do my orders at Red Robin, McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, and Five Guys. I prefer all of those burgers to Blanc’s, especially Red Robin, my favorite gourmet burger in town.
Hand Cut Fries: Some crispy, some soggy, all skinny, absolutely nothing special.
Fire Fries: Same as hand cut fries with so-​so cajun seasoning.
Sweet Potato Fries: I actually liked these. Not gourmet, mind you, but good.
Boulevard Pale Ale Onion Rings: I did not like these at all, but that might just reflect my preference for breaded (instead of battered) onion rings. For the best breaded onion rings in the metro area, go to Red Robin.
SERVICE: ⁵⁄₅
Excellent waitstaff. And the owner seems like a genuinely nice man.
VALUE: ²⁄₅
Blanc is located in an expensive part of town, which no doubt accounts for their high prices. The food, though, is barely average.

I think we caught Blanc on an off night. They were out of most of their seasonal beers, even though they were all still on the printouts on the table and listed on the chalkboard above the bar. They were out of a few non-​seasonal ones too. Second, my burger came out really rare. I like some pink in my burger, but I couldn’t eat it like this. I felt bad sending it back, but they got me another one out as soon as they could.
However, once we got what we were looking for, the food was awesome. Our server suggested we split out side, and we chose half sweet potato fries and half fire fries. Plus they make their own pickles, which were amazing.
Our server, Sarah, was great. She would come back with beer suggestions when we kept ordering ones they were out of, and she was great when my burger was rare. Good table service!

Service was outstanding!
In an era where servers do the minimum required of them at any other restaurants, this one had servers that go out of their way to make sure you have a great experience.
From suggesting a half and half split to sample two different kinds of fries AND burgers to friendly prompt service and conversation, Blanc Burgers is a step above the normal burger places around town.
This place is a flavor explosion so if you are looking for normal burgers, (I’m sure they will make them for you), you will be missing the whole reason to visit this place.
The only thing they can improve on are the quality of the fries. Great flavor but a little on the soggy side.
Both the truffle and sweet potato fries were excellent.
Great selection on beer too.
All in all, there’s too much to take in on one visit.
I’ll definitely be going back.