Chubby's Burger Shack

Really enjoyed the burgers here.
The patty’s were flavorful without being too salty and the cornbread sticks (basically hush puppies) were a nice surprise.
The single patty was perfect for lunch to not be overly full, but I’d probably get a double for dinner.
Comfortable atmosphere and definitely the kind of place to meet up with or run into friends.

I wasn't aware that Chubby's is also a bar, so my review focuses solely on the food. I was impressed with The Bob sandwich! It is one of those menu items that sounds too interesting too pass up.
A thick slice of bologna topped with bacon and Texas toast.
It was yummy! I also appreciate the staff's demeanor towards two non-regulars who were not there to grab a drink.

I've been to Chubby's Burger Shack twice before and was unimpressed.
I'm never above giving a place a second chance, or even a third.
Maybe this means that the third time is the charm? I walk in and there's NFL on the scteens and a few patrons at the bar.
Clearly this place has regulars and they are dedicated.
It makes believe that there, at least, used to be something special about this place. When I enter, I ask about ordering to-go.
I am directed to the other bar (there's two bars in this place, apparently, one for food and the other for, well, what bars are for.) They've recently completely redone the menu, it looks like, so I'm optimistic.
I order the Double Cheeseburger with Bacon and Pepperjack.
I also ordered a Dr.
Pepper and a side of onion rings. First off, the kind lady behind the counter tells me that she would like me to try the Dr.
Pepper before she commits to selling it to me because they had to get a generic brand.
Now, I'm not too picky, nor am I a stranger to restaurants.
Sometimes what you get, as a restaurant, is what you get.
No two ways about it.
I try the flavor they were given and it's awful.
I choose to go with Coca Cola instead. Then, the cook comes and tells me that they dont have onion rings.
This is the second time i have been denied onion rings at this restaurant out of the twice that ive ordered them.
I'm disappointed, though unsurprised, and switch to the tots.
To the restaurant's credit, they decide not to charge me for the tots at all for the inconvenience.
Fair play. I finally get to leave with my food and head to my mother's house.
The unboxing is beautiful.
If I were grading solely on what the food looked like in the box, this restaurant would get a great rating, but I dont buy food to look at it. The tots were not good.
When I was ordering my food, the server didn't specify anything as being particularly good.
I usually use the suggestions by the staff to hone in on any particular favorites of the people who eat there regularly, so having no suggestions does not bode well.
These tots were obviously bought frozen and were fried in oil which was too hot.
This perplexes me because the fries from this restaurant are actually quite good. Lets get to the meat of the situation.
The burger patties were well scalded and juicy.
They were also not seasoned well at all.
This was about as disappointing as the bun which was soggy all around the bottom.
The pickles weren't crisp at all, and teh rest of the garden failed to move me.
It's as if this sandwich was designed to ruin any favor it grants itself.
It started off well and dropped dramatically afterwards, creating an overall mundane experience. If I had to offer any advice to this restaurant, it would be to stop fiddling with the menu and start working on the flavor.
Replace the buns with something that holds up against the juice of the patty and then start seasoning the beef.
Set two deep fryers for different temperatures and use one for your fries where its currently at and then use the other for your food with longer cook times. Overall, this restaurant has great service, mediocre food, and poor management.
I would have to give them a harsh 3/5. If you would like to read more reviews about DFW's amazing local burger shops, look up @BurgerByteDFW on Facebook or Instagram.