I didn't really know a whole lot about Utah until I started getting interested in national parks. Utah is mostly known for its beautiful, natural landscapes, Mormons, And the Sundance Film Festival.
I traveled here to visit Arches, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon and Zion - and of course had to enjoy some good meals while here. Torrey is a small town outside of Capitol Reef National Park and it's where I needed to get some grub.
Slackers Burger Joint is a 50s themed restaurant that is known for its burgers, shakes, and other diner fare. According to their signage, they have been ranked as one of the best drive-in restaurants in Utah. Either way, it is a humble stop that has seen its fair share of wear and tear. It was pretty busy when I was there, but I was able to place an order for a burger and shake and have my meal within 10 minutes.
The world famous juicy burger is served on a stone ground sourdough bun. I had mine with mushroom and Swiss, plus other condiments on the side. I did enjoy the bun which slightly eclipsed the burger, but it was fresh and pillowy. The burger was a little overdone from my liking, but it was clearly homemade. The side of sweet potato fries were good; I just wish someone would figure out a solid dipping sauce that is standard for these.
The star was this giant milkshake, which had all of the cherries and whipped cream. They were not stingy with the portion sizes in, the sweet treat to finish off the meal was a satisfying finish.
Grade: B
