As a result of having quite a few friends living in the area, I had heard a lot of good things about Fudd’s at Aberfoyle Park, so tonight I made the journey down south and tried a Swiss burger.
The Swiss burger has a crumbed field mushroom, Swiss cheese, beetroot relish, caramelised onion and garlic-herb aioli, and it costs $14.
Surpassing our expectations of having to take care of ourselves, Fudd’s actually does table service, which was impressively warm and friendly. They have a good range of interesting alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks (of particular note are the local beers and the jarritos). We ate out the front in their very pleasant outdoor dining space, able to simultaneously enjoy the fresh breeze and the fairy lights while also making sure no one dinged our cars in the carpark.
Burgers can usually be categorised into two broad types: the “nice” burger, which is fresh and nutritious, and the “naughty” burger, which is rich and sloppy. Both have an important place in the world!
The Swiss burger definitely felt like a naughty burger. It was juicy and thick, and very substantial. The crumbed mushroom makes a satisfying meat-patty substitute. The burger had both sweetness (from the beetroot relish) and creaminess (with the Swiss cheese), and the onions added some nice complexity.
However, dear reader, I must confess that this burger just wasn’t really for me. I don’t really love crumbed things, because they make me feel really bogged-down as I eat them, and I definitely don’t love onion. Nevertheless, these are really just me-problems, and if you’re looking for a rich and heavy burger without the meat, I think this is definitely a great choice.
Also, Fudd’s fries were worth the visit on their own. They come in quite a few different options (including the Dirty Fries and the Classic Fries, pictured) and are crunchy on the outside, soft on the inside, and yum all over.
Fudd’s also have another vegetarian burger called Veg Out.
Flavour: 6/10. I can see how the flavour would be really good for most people. It just didn’t really suit my tastes.
Satiety: 9/10. It was very filling.
Structure: 3/10. Everything was going everywhere!!
Chips: 9/10. These fries were first-rate!
Overall score: 7/10. Yum, but I feel like I need a salad now.
Please note: All reviews on this site are intended purely as personal opinion. Prices and ingredients should be checked with the retailer.