Thursday, May 5, 2011

Haiku Review - Roll N Roaster

it's good but not great
cheez on anything you pleez
that's roll n roaster

Rating - 3.25/5 - If I was rating other things on the menu, I'd go 5/5 here. The food, the consistency, and the nostalgic feel are all worth the raves and repeat visits. The burgers are not main eventing at RNR but they are good. Go with cheez and onions.

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  1. As a young boy, we'd take long walks to and from Sheepshead Bay to enjoy the water, the sights, and the food. Much has changed since then but one Brooklyn institution has remained throughout. Roll N Roaster is a staple in the Bay, serving up roast beef sandwiches that are smack in the middle of one of the hottest debates in BK but that's for another day. For starters, the rolls at RNR are quite possibly the best I've ever tasted. The only other sandwich I've had on a roll that's just about as good is at Phillipe's in Los Angeles. The rolls are light, hard on the outside, soft and delicious on the inside. Not too doughy and just so perfect. Those who know RNR know that you can put cheez on anything you pleez. This cheez, something like whiz but better.

    The burgers here are good, not great. Some people do swear by them but in a place that's famous for their cheez policy, 70's decor, and spinning wheel I think there's other things to consider. In all seriousness, their roast beef is the draw and I'd advise you to not sleep on the grilled chicken with cheez and sauteed onions. But if you are here and are curious about the burger, chances are you'll enjoy it. I just think you can do better.

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