White Manna Hamburgers!

"I'll gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today." If the mini-slider-size hamburgers Wimpy was always eating in the Popeye cartoons were from White Manna, I understand his desire for this barter!

Day one of our trip has proven successful and definitely did not disappoint! I know, you're all happy for us.The appearance of White Manna Hamburgers in Hackensack, New Jersey is definitely deceiving. The small white and red White Castle-type shack on the side of the road is loaded with some BIG flavor. Please, do not take me saying "White Castle-type shack" as an indication to the burgers you will experience at this place.

The restaurant(probably measuring about the size of your living room) was loaded with people. Mike and I happened to get there just before a lunch rush, thankfully. You walk in towards the counter, which isn't more than a foot from the front door, and just wait for your turn to tell the cook your order. He takes a few at a time and just puts the burgers on the griddle lined up in order. There is only one guy cooking the burgers and it's done right in front of you. There are 2 other employees there, a guy that bags up the orders and works the register and a guy taking fry and drink orders. It's amazing what the three of them can bang out!

Let's get to the menu, shall we? Of course, Mike and I ordered some burgers and cheeseburgers. As I mentioned before, they are White Castle style, so they are pretty small. You're gonna need to order 2-3 at the least to fill you. But trust me, once you've tasted them, that won't be a problem. You can also order doubles, if that is your preference, which are just slightly bigger versions. The burgers are put on the griddle for a few seconds before the cook asks you if you want onions on it(even if you don't like onions, I'd recommend saying yes) then both sides of the bun are placed on top of the burger in order to kind of steam them! Genius! Then the cheese is placed on and once they're removed you can ask for the works(ketchup, pickles and mustard), or you can just get them as is.

Don't fret folks! The menu doesn't stop at burgers. They also offer omelettes, plain eggs, egg sandwiches, a variety of flavored milk shakes, hot chocolate, coffee and tea. Surprisingly big for such a small place, wouldn't ya say? In any case, I'd still say to get their burgers; boy oh boy were they good!

For me, one of the best parts of going to White Manna is learning how close in proximity it is to where I live. How convenient! Hey, if this got your mouth watering, invite me with when you decide to check it out!

This is Katie saying continue to keep it tastey and go eat some meat! Over and out!