Willamette Burger Company

December Special.

2010-12-01T19:38:00.000-08:00

Christmas in Santa Fe!

On a recent trip to Santa Fe we were intrigued by the many offerings of chilies, and the option to have things “Red, Green or Christmas” style. Well, we figured there was no better way to celebrate the holiday than with our OWN version of a Chile (with an E) Cheeseburger - Christmas Style! Red Chile sauce covers our handground patty along with Willamette Valley Cheese Company’s Jack Cheese, fire roasted Anaheim chiles and pico de gallo. 8 - make it a "basket" with fries for a buck more.

Note: Our monthly specials feature locally grown or produced ingredients and sometimes quantities are limited. Get 'em while they are available!

November Special.

2010-11-02T11:01:00.000-07:00

The VEGGIE burger!!

You've been patient long enough...the long awaited veggie patty is here! Handmade in our kitchen from a propriety blend of beans, grains and mushrooms. The patty is completely VEGAN, and topped with caramelized onions, roasted red peppers and our house-made avocado spread. 8.00

Make it a "basket" with fries for a buck more.

Try a HYPOCRITE Burger - add your favorite cheese and bacon for a truly tasty experience!

Note: Our monthly specials feature locally grown or produced ingredients and sometimes quantities are limited. Get 'em while they are available!

Anniversary Food Challenge!

2010-10-08T08:00:00.000-07:00

We have RE-SCHEDULED our Food Challenge - it will be Sunday, November 14th at 3:00 pm. We are so sorry for the inconvenience, but over half of our competitors backed out at the last minute, forcing us to re-schedule. Contest rules remain the same: you must sign up/pay ahead of time, the first person to complete the challenge in 45 minutes wins!
You guys keep asking for a Food Challenge - so here goes!

Sunday, October 24th at 2:30 we are hosting a food challenge in honor of our one-year anniversary. What does this mean? Well, I'll tell you!

Participants need to sign up before hand (we'll be taking people right up until Saturday the 23rd.) We're looking for about 10 of you hungry burger lovers out there. Cost of entering the contest is $20.

The challenge? You need to eat a TRIPLE BYPASS (three patties) topped with bacon, an egg, lettuce, onion, tomato and the sauce of your choice; a basket of either fries, tots or onion rings; and a large Coke. And you need to do it in 45 minutes, surrounded by a crowd!

And what do you win for participating in all this artery clogging fun? Aside from the FAME, you get a FREE basket of tots every time you buy a burger. That's right, a FREE basket of tots with every burger you buy from October 2010 to September 2011! That's a lot of tots!

Ask one of our awesome servers how to sign up - let the challenge begin!

Anniversary Art Contest!

2010-10-04T11:01:00.000-07:00

As part of our month-long anniversary celebration, we're having an art contest! And we have some FANTASTIC prizes for our winners:

1st place: We name a Burger of the Month after YOU! AND you get a $25 gift certificate. AND an awesome Burger T-shirt.

2nd place: You get a $25 gift certificate and an awesome Burger T-shirt.

3rd place: You get an awesome Burger T-shirt.

Entering is easy: Draw something on our tables (anything you want) to celebrate our one year anniversary and at the end of the month, we'll pick 3 winners!

Note: Be sure to tell your server that your drawing is for the Anniversary Contest - we ask that you sign a release for your original artwork, as part of the contest rules.

Now, get to drawing! Contest ends October 31st.

[[And stay tuned - we have more contests to announce later!]]

October Special.

2010-10-01T08:46:00.000-07:00

After our month long poll for what YOU think was our Burger of the Year, The Hula Burger was the clear favorite (with 40% of the votes!) Thanks to Cynthia for this genius burger idea - hurry down to Oregon this month so you can enjoy one on us! So, without further ado, here's October's Special:

The Hula Burger!

Take a slice of FRESH pineapple and brush it with some house-made teriyaki sauce. Put MORE sauce on the burger. Top it with creamy goat cheese and some crispy alfalfa sprouts and you're doing the HULA!

$9 - make it a basket for a buck more.

Note: Our monthly specials feature locally grown or produced ingredients and sometimes quantities are limited. Get 'em while they are available!

And for those of you looking at a calendar, our one-year anniversary is happening THIS MONTH. Can you believe it? I feel like I was painting in the dining room just yesterday! We have a little celebration in the works - watch for more info.

Also, we will be participating in Chef's Nite Out this Sunday, the 3rd - hope to see you there!

September Special

2010-09-01T12:37:00.000-07:00

The NOM NOM Burger!

Why NOM NOM? Not all that descriptive after all...simple really: that is the sound you will be making when you eat it! We took Fontina Cheese and Bacon, then topped it with mixed greens tossed with Balsamic Vinaigrette, a slice of fresh tomato and drizzled the bun with Oregon's own Beaver Dijon Mustard. Nom nom, indeed! $9 - make it a "basket" with fries for a buck more.

Note: Our monthly specials feature locally grown or produced ingredients and sometimes quantities are limited. Get 'em while they are available!

August Special.

2010-08-03T16:12:00.001-07:00

The Grown-Up Grilled Cheese!

Using our delicious, house-made bread, we melt Willamette Valley Cheese's Jack Cheese atop crispy strips of bacon. Then, we add our house-made pico de gallo sauce for this 'not your average grilled cheese' sandwich. Take the bacon off for a tasty vegetarian option! $6.50 - make it a basket with fries for a buck more.

And on tap, we have Southern Oregon Brewing's Gold Digger, fermented with a larger yeast, this crisp, lightly hopped beer finishes with a subtle citrus note.

We also have another FABULOUS brew from Gilgamesh! (If you haven't tried their beer yet, shame on you.) Right now we have their Pumphouse Copper, a light, crisp amber-style ale with mild citrus notes. It's hands down my favorite brew from them. $4 a glass / $8 a pitcher.

Burger of the Year

2010-08-03T12:26:00.000-07:00

We're preparing for October, when we will be celebrating ONE YEAR OPEN (can you believe it? We can't!) And we want YOU to be a part of it. We want to showcase one of our fantastic special burgers that we've had this year - and you get to pick it! Loved the Hula? Thought the Delta Gamma Beta was killer? Couldn't get enough of the Little Italy? Head over to the sidebar and vote! It may just be our "Burger of the Year" in October.

And don't you worry - we'll be updating the poll in September to include September's special.

A description of THIS month's special to come soon - it doesn't involve a burger, but it is SO tasty!

The Bite and Brew.

2010-07-26T11:07:00.000-07:00

Have you heard? We're going to be at Salem's Bite and Brew this year!
This Friday, Saturday and Sunday, we'll be down at the Waterfront Park grilling burgers and frying tots - come down and say hi!
Click here for full details of the event.

Tap List.

2010-07-19T10:43:00.000-07:00

We have two new brews on tap! From Lompoc Brewing, we have the ever popular C-Note! To call C-Note very hoppy would be an understatement. It's brewed with the seven "C" hops (Crystal, Cluster, Cascade, Chinook, Centennial, Columbus and Challenger) and pushes the bitterness limit to 100 International Bitterness Units.

And from Deschutes Brewing we have their summer seasonal, the Twighlight Ale! This is a lighter, yet full flavored ale with a delicious citrus overtone. (I think this one is a new server favorite - they can't stop talking about it!)

$4 a glass - $8 a pitcher.

July Special.

2010-06-30T21:52:00.000-07:00

The Popper!

Time to spice it up! We smother our fresh and tasty buns with a house-made cream cheese and jalapeno spread. Then, to sweeten it up, we top our hand-spanked patty with a caramelized onion marmalade, piling lettuce and tomato on top! 8.0

Make it a “basket” for a buck more.

NOTE: Our monthly specials feature locally grown or produced ingredients and sometimes quantities are limited. Get ‘em while they are available!

Tap List.

2010-06-29T10:40:00.000-07:00

We now have Ninkasi Brewing’s Summer Radiant Ale! Crisp and flavorful, this smooth malt character is balanced by a elegant hop bitterness – a perfect summer beer. $4 a glass.

Tap List.

2010-06-25T14:44:00.000-07:00

Replacing the Oakshire Amber (which was FANTASTIC, by the way - we can't wait to get it again!) is Fearless Brewing's Scottish Ale. This brew is a caramel, malty beer light on the hops with a slightly nutty component. $4 a glass - $8 a pitcher.

Annnnd rumor has it we have another Ninkasi coming up soon!

Tap List.

2010-06-12T12:32:00.000-07:00

Well, the Mamba is long gone (don't worry - it WILL be back!)
In the mean time, we have a brew from Cascade Lakes Brewing Company - their Blonde Bombshell! Brewed to be a light bodied, refreshing ale, Bombshell combines subtle malt and wheat flavors with a slight hoppy aroma. Nothing says summer like a tasty blonde ale, am I right?

Replacing the Stumptown Porter, we have Oakshire Brewing's Amber Ale! Brewed using three different types of hops, this amber is smooth and flavorful.

$4 a glass - $8 for a pitcher (which is about 2 1/2 glasses.)

Tap List.

2010-06-07T11:09:00.000-07:00

We've had Giglamesh Brewing's Mamba on tap for over a week - I've been seriously slacking! This is a hopless brew with a light, yet slightly sweet, spicy body. Brewed with black tea and a hint of tangerine zest and rye, the aromatic flavor will please beer and wine lovers alike. It's AMAZING. $4 a glass - better get in and try one soon, because its been selling like crazy!

June Special

2010-05-31T21:57:00.000-07:00

The Beast!

This month we are taking you to the brink! The BEAST has one of our hand-spanked patties topped with a generous portion of pulled pork drizzled with Adam's Rib BBQ sauce (YES - we are putting more MEAT on!) and then we top it with a horseradish spiked coleslaw. $9.50

Make it a "basket" for a buck more.

NOTE: Our monthly specials feature locally grown or produced ingredients and sometimes quantities are limited. Get 'em while they are available!

Tap List.

2010-05-28T10:25:00.000-07:00

Replacing the popular Irish Red from Salmon Creek Brewing's, we have Lucky Labrador's Stumptown Porter. Brewed using abundant caramel malts and a little roasted barley give this dark ale its sweet flavorful finish. Delish! $4 a glass.

Tap List.

2010-05-18T14:46:00.000-07:00

The Pilsner from Seven Bride's didn't last long either!
Next up we have an old favorite, Ninkasi's Total Domination IPA. A true Northwest style IPA, with citrus notes, a floral and balanced flavor and crafted from regional ingredients. $4 a glass.

Tap List.

2010-05-17T11:00:00.000-07:00

Gilgamesh Brewing's Hopscotch was a hit! It went by fast - look for another brew from there sometime in June.

Next up we have the Red Irish Ale from Salmon Creek Brewing! A true Irish Red, this brew is a bit sweet, with a lightly hoppy, dry finish. $4 a glass.

As always, if you have any suggestions, let us know!

Wow, just - WOW.

2010-05-03T10:00:00.000-07:00

First off, thank you to EVERYONE who voted for us this year. There are simply no words for how honored we are to have been chosen as Best New Restaurant - seriously. THANK YOU.

We'd also like to take a moment to give a big thanks to everyone who helped us make it this far: Steve, thank you for believing in our dream (and giving us the money to make it happen.) Mike, thank you for handling all that legal paperwork we pretend to understand. Jeff, thank you for slaving away all summer getting our remodel finished. And for working in the kitchen the first few months. And for being our go to handy-man. And for...everything! Mary Lou, thanks for being the best mom/mother-in-law/friend in the world. We could not have done this without you - you're amazing. Thank you to Sadie, for doing all the things we don't seem to have time for. Thank you to our families, for supporting us, for being our most loyal customers, and for being some of the most patient people in the world. This industry is a tough one and we are made stronger by your support. And thank you to our awesome customers - clearly, we wouldn't be here without you. Thank you for your patience in that first month when we were still figuring out what the heck we were doing. Thank you for telling your friends. Thank you for coming back again and again. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

This next year is going to be an exciting one - we're still working on that vegetarian patty, we've got some great new specials in mind, we're going to have outdoor seating once this rainy Oregon weather goes away and...well, you'll just have to wait and see!

Peace, Love and Burgers -- Nate, Sarah, Rob and Janet

Tap List.

2010-05-02T10:21:00.000-07:00

Well, those kegs didn't last long! While we're sad to see Dead Guy and the Watershed go (mmmm, that Watershed IPA was delish.) we are SUPER excited for the next two beers on tap!

We could NOT BE HAPPIER that we finally have a fantastic brew from Gilgamesh Brewing on tap (guys - congrats on the back to back People's Choice wins!) This go round we have the Hopscotch Ale, a heavy Scottish Ale with a pleasantly dark, warm and malty body. An additional smattering of hops added during fermentation leaves a complementing floral aroma. Yummy!

Our other brew comes from our neighbors in Silverton, Seven Brides Brewing! Their Lil's Pils, a traditional bohemian pilsner, is light, crisp, and has a floral hoppiness that balances the complex malty taste of the all German barley.

Both brews are $4 a glass.

Do you have any suggestions for what we should have on tap next? Let us know!

May Special.

2010-05-01T11:07:00.000-07:00

The (not so) Little Italy!

Ever feel like your pizza needs more...beef? Have we got a burger for you! Take one of our hand-spanked patties, drench it in our rich, savory pizza sauce, then add melted mozzarella and pepperoni on top - mamma mia! $8 - make it a basket for a buck more.

Note: Our monthly specials feature locally grown or produced ingredients and sometimes quantities are limited. Get 'em while they are available!

[[Picture to come soon!!]]

Tap List.

2010-04-20T10:42:00.000-07:00

To replace the Pin-Up Porter, we have Rogue Brewing's Dead Guy Ale! Made with Rogue's proprietary "PacMan" ale yeast, it is deep honey in color with a malty aroma, rich hearty flavor and a well balanced finish. $4 a glass.

We're going to try and get a brew from Gilgamesh Brewing for one of our taps - what do YOU think we should get?

Tap List.

2010-04-16T14:41:00.000-07:00

Recommended to us by an AWESOME customer, next up on tap we have Oakshire Brewing's Watershed IPA! Their Northwest India Pale Ale highlights the flavors and aroma of our regions best hops woven through a rich malt profile. $4 a glass.

As always, if you have a beer you want to see on tap, let us know! Email me at sarah@willametteburger.com and we'll do everything we can to get in our restaurant.

We've updated the menu!

2010-04-08T14:52:00.001-07:00

The Coney Dog is back, we've added Nate's Dirty Dog (carmelized onions, shredded sharp cheddar cheese and our house-made chili on a 10 inch Zenner's hot dog) and added a BLT (comes with fries, whether you want them or not!)

AND, when you order a basket of tots, onion rings or fries, you get a side of your choice for FREE! Awesome, right?

Click here for the full menu.

Tap List.

2010-04-02T10:51:00.000-07:00

Next up on tap, we have Southern Oregon Brewing's Pin-Up Porter (S.O.B. - clever, right?) We're lucky enough to even have a little back story on this tasty selection: the beer genius behind Deschutes Brewing's Black Butte Porter has since left Deschutes and joined the team at Southern Oregon Brewing to create this brew. We've had it once before, when they were just calling it the S.O.B. Porter - they've since given it a sassy name we love!

Easter Sunday.

2010-04-02T10:22:00.000-07:00

We will be closed Sunday, April 4th so that our employees can spend the holiday with their families.
Thank you for your understanding - and guess what? We'll be open at 11 am on April 5th, our first official Monday open!

April Special.

2010-04-01T08:00:00.000-07:00

The Delta Gamma Beta - or in our words, a Damn Good Burger!
We put Spinach, feta, tomato, onion and house-made cucumber tsatsiki sauce atop a burger seasoned with oregano - this burger is sure to make the Greek in you shout "OPA!" 7.50
Make it a “basket” for a buck more.

Note: Our monthly specials feature locally grown or produced ingredients and sometimes quantities are limited. Get 'em while they are available!

And remember: starting in April, we are open on MONDAYS!

Tap List.

2010-03-29T21:03:00.000-07:00

Replacing Ninkasi's ESB, we're bringing in their spring seasonal, Spring Reign! Notes of toasted malt up front, ﬁnished with a bright and refreshing Northwest hop aroma - perfect for the change in the season!

April showers bring more BURGERS.

2010-03-23T13:53:00.000-07:00

Starting in April, we are open on MONDAYS!
That's right - burgers and tots 7 DAYS A WEEK.
Our first Monday open is April 5th - come down and have a burger with us.

Look for a revamped menu in April as well! We're adding a new sandwich, bringing back an old favorite and...well, you'll just have to wait and see - we're pretty excited!

Happy Spring Break!

Have you tried Foursquare?

2010-03-18T13:51:00.000-07:00

One of our awesome customers turned us onto the 'new' thing in internet social networking: Foursquare!

Here's a rundown of all the features Foursquare has from their website:
People use foursquare to "check-in", which is a way of telling us your whereabouts. When you check-in someplace, we'll tell your friends where they can find you and recommend places to go & things to do nearby. People check-in at all kind of places - cafes, bars, restaurants, parks, homes, offices.

You'll find that as your friends use foursquare to check-in, you'll start learning more about the places they frequent. Not only is it a great way to meet up with nearby friends, but you'll also start to learn about their favorite spots and the new places they discover.

Think of foursquare as an "urban mix tape." We'll help you make lists of your favorite things to do and let you share them with friends. Think beyond your standard review - we're looking less for "The food here is top notch" and more for "Go to Dumont Burger and try the most amazing Mac and Cheese ever." Foursquare will keep track of the things you've done, help you create To-Do lists and even suggest new experiences to seek out.

As you check-in around the city, you'll start finding tips that other users have left behind. After checking-in at a restaurant, it's not uncommon to unlock a tip suggesting the best thing on the menu. Checking-in at a bar will often offer advice on what your next stop should be. Every tip you create is discoverable by other users just by checking-in.

We all have our local hangouts and foursquare keeps tabs on who's the most loyal of all the regulars. If you've been to a place more than anyone else, you'll become "the mayor"... until someone else comes along and steals your title.

It may sound a little silly until you see the list of places that are offering freebies to our mayors - free coffees, free ice-cream, free hotel stays - it pays to be a foursquare loyalist and check-in whenever you go!

Sounds fun, right? Check it out for yourself and next time you're in for a burger, "check-in!"

St. Patrick's Day Special.

2010-03-15T21:28:00.000-07:00

Irish Nachos!

Our delicious, twice cooked, hand-cut french fries topped with shredded Tillamook sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, jalapenos,...really, the possbilities are endless! Available ONLY on St. Patty's Day.
$6 for a basket.

Also? We'll have some green beer on hand - ask your server for details!

Happy St. Patrick's Day -- WBC

[[image found via weheartit.com]]

Tap List

2010-03-14T09:35:00.001-07:00

Replacing Lucky Labrador's Stumptown Porter, we brought back one of our favorite darks, 10 Barrel Brewing's Sinistor Black Ale! Brewed using a special German dehusked black malt that is free of astringency, giving the beer a rich black color without the traditional dark beer characteristics. Subtle hints of chocolate, a light body and smooth finish round out this tasty brew. Excited? We are.

St. Patrick's Day - PREVIEW.

2010-03-11T10:24:00.000-08:00

We're cooking up some fun treats for St. Patty's Day next week.
Green beer is a go.
And we're going to have a special appetizer to bring out the Irish in you.
More next week!

[[image found via weheartit.com]]

Tap List.

2010-03-05T19:37:00.000-08:00

Since we can't seem to not serve a Ninkasi, we've brought in their latest seasonal: ESB Renewale! This is our first ESB (Extra Special Bitter) we've had on tap here at WBC and we can't wait to give it a try! [[Unfortunately, it's so new that I can't find ANY sort of description for it online - but it's from Ninkasi, so how bad could it be?]]

It's on tap now, but I'm sure it's going to go fast!

Hop Henge IPA

2010-03-05T10:30:00.000-08:00

We have a new 22 ouncer in our midst - Deschutes Brewery's Hop Henge Experimental India Pale Ale! Brewed with Centennial and Cascade Hops and a blend of crystal, pale and carastan malts gives this IPA a dense, hoppy finish. A case was delivered yesterday and we've already sold 5 of them - crazy!

March Special.

2010-03-01T08:49:00.000-08:00

The Inferno!

We are setting March on fire! We grill house-made buffalo sauce and spicy Tabasco directly onto the burger. Then we top it with house-made horseradish sauce, creamy jack cheese, fresh jalapenos, lettuce and tomato. You better ask for a big glass of water when you're done to douse the flames! $8.50 - make it a basket for $1 more.

Note: Our monthly specials feature locally grown or produced ingredients and sometimes quantities are limited. Get 'em while they are available!

Also this month, we are offering a very special deal to all you Costco members out there - as this month's Restaurant of the Month, we are offering $2 off any order over $10. All you have to do is show your Costco Membership card to your server when you pay your tab!

We finally have a hefeweizen!

2010-02-19T10:58:00.000-08:00

ETA: Lucky Labrador's Stumptown Porter is finally on tap - brewed using abundant caramel malts and a little roasted barley give this dark ale its sweet flavorful finish. Delish!

Coming from our neighbors up north at Leavenworth Biers, the Whistling Pig Hefeweizen is a fruity, refreshing unfiltered wheat bier. It's classically cloudy appearance is characteristic of some of the best German hefeweizens. We're glad to finally have a hefeweizen on our beer list!

Tap List.

2010-02-11T10:33:00.000-08:00

Our AWESOME server Dustin never disappoints with his beer selection - this time is no different!

To replace Rogue Brewing's Chocolate Stout, we have Lucky Labrador's Stumptown Porter. Brewed using abundant caramel malts and a little roasted barley give this dark ale its sweet flavorful finish. Delish!

And to replace Ninkasi's Total Domination, we have another Ninkasi creation (can you tell we love Ninkasi here?) Their Believer Double Red is a rich deep red with roasted malt and caramel notes, balanced by plentiful hops. The Believer encompasses everything that is great about Northwest beer - the Total Domination didn't last long, so this one is already on tap!

If you ever have any beer suggestions, please let us know! Email me at info@willametteburger.com. We'll do everything in our power to make your suggestions happen!

Peace, Love and Beer -- Sarah

Nothing says 'I love you' like a BURGER.

2010-02-09T10:15:00.000-08:00

This Valentine's Day, bring your favorite person down for a burger and tots! We are open 11-8(or later if need be.) We aren't taking reservations, but we do have CALL AHEAD seating - call when you are on your way to put your name on the list and get a table even faster! And if 'dining in' isn't for you this Sunday, call in an order to-go and have a picnic at home!

Remember, Valentine's Day isn't just for you lovebirds out there - I like to think of it as a day to celebrate ALL the people in your life that you love. And buy them some tots :]

Peace, LOVE and Burgers -- Sarah

[image found via weheartit.com]

February Special.

2010-02-02T10:36:00.001-08:00

The Hula Burger!

Take a slice of FRESH pineapple and brush it with some house-made teriyaki sauce. Put MORE sauce on the burger. Top it with creamy goat cheese and some crispy alfalfa sprouts and you're doing the HULA!

$9 - make it a basket for a buck more.

Note: Our monthly specials feature locally grown or produced ingredients and sometimes quantities are limited. Get 'em while they are available!

Tap List.

2010-01-26T16:07:00.000-08:00

Following Southern Oregon Brewing's Woodshed Red (which went surprisingly fast!) we are bringing in Rogue Brewing's Chocolate Stout! This brew's mellow flavor of oats, chocolate malts and real chocolate are balanced perfectly with the right amount of hops for a bitter-sweet finish. It pairs great with beef and desserts (which is right up our alley!)

The C-Note has stuck around much longer this time, but we're getting close to bringing on Ninkasi Brewing's Total Domination, a true Northwest style IPA, with citrus notes, a floral and balanced flavor and crafted from regional ingredients.

And as always...please let us know if you have any suggestions! We are always looking for recommendations on what to bring in next.

Peace, love and BEER -- Sarah

January Special - only one week left!

2010-01-26T10:24:00.000-08:00

Hurry in and get one before we say goodbye to the Coney Dog!
But don't despair...February's Special is TASTY :]

Size really does matter (to us.)

2010-01-08T10:49:00.000-08:00

There is no such thing as a burger that is too big. At least not to us. We like to think that our burgers require an attack strategy (mine? i cut it into fours, then devour.) The more goodies we can pile on top, the better. And we realize that in doing this, our burgers might look smaller, because they aren't very wide. But when you get down to brass tacks, we know we tower over most of our competition.

Our patties start out at 6 oz (cooked they are just under 6 oz.) Local industry standard is 4 oz (on the left.)

Our menu is ever changing - we are constantly tweaking things to make it better. If you have any suggestions, let us know! We want to make you the perfect burger, every time.

Peace, love and BURGERS -- Sarah

Next Up.

2010-01-06T10:41:00.000-08:00

Replacing the always popular Lompoc C-Note, we have another brew from Ninkasi! Total Domination is a true Northwest style IPA, with citrus notes, a floral and balanced flavor and crafted from regional ingredients.

Replacing the deliciously dark Sinister Black, we have Southern Oregon Brewing's Woodshed Red. A deep mahogany color, this beer has a toasty aroma with a slight toffee scent. Brewed with a nutty caramel flavor and some floral overtones, this beer has a smooth and full finish.

As of right now, we still have the Sinistor and C-Note on tap, but come and get a pint soon - they are going fast!

Peace, love and BEER -- Sarah

January Special.

2010-01-01T16:34:00.000-08:00

The Coney Dog!
A ten-inch Zenner's all-beef coney dog on one of our hand-made, freshly baked buns, topped with out house-made all-beef (NO BEANS!) chili, chopped onion and yellow mustard. Oh yes, it's good. REAL good. $5.50
(Make it a asket for a buck more)

And for the kids (or for you non-chili lovers out there) you can get a plain Coney Dog for $4.

As always, you can customize your Coney any way you would like - just ask your server about any additional cost.

NOTE: Our monthly specials feature locally grown or produced ingredients and sometimes quantities are limited. Get 'em while they are available!

Peace, Love and CONEY DOGS!

Bring on 2010!

2009-12-30T10:47:00.001-08:00

We are open 11-8 New Year's Eve, but closed New Year's Day for a much needed day of rest.
We'll be back to grilling burgers and frying tots Saturday, January 2nd.
Happy New Year's!

--Willamette Burger Company

Happy Holidays.

2009-12-22T10:35:00.000-08:00

We wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday season.
Remember, we are closing at 3 on Christmas Eve and closed all day Christmas Day so our staff can enjoy some time off with their families.

Next Up.

2009-12-17T10:29:00.000-08:00

Back by popular demand (and not just from Nate and Rob!) the Lompoc C-Note is coming back on tap. Here's a little description from our friends at Lompoc Brewing: To call C-Note very hoppy would be an understatement. It's brewed with the seven "C" hops (Crystal, Cluster, Cascade, Chinook, Centennial, Columbus and Challenger) and pushes the bitterness limit to 100 International Bitterness Units.

And next up on our 'dark' list, we have 10 Barrel Brewing's Sinister Black. Here's a run down on this delicious new selection: We craft our S1NIST0R BLACK ALE using a special German dehusked black malt that is free of astringency, giving the beer a rich black color without the traditional dark beer characteristics. You will notice subtle hints of chocolate with an easy drinking balance on the back end. In the glass the dark color may look intimidating to some, but don't let this beer fool you. Our unique combination of malts creates a very light body and smooth finish.

Look for these here soon! For now, we still have Southern Oregon Brewing Company's Porter and Pale Horse's Hillbilly Blonde - come get some before it's gone!

Peace, Love and Beer -- Sarah

Eat Salem

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Thanks Gino, for the awesome review!

S.O.B.

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Next up on tap, we have Southern Oregon Brewing's Porter (S.O.B. - clever, right?) We're lucky enough to even have a little back story on this tasty selection: the beer genius behind Deschutes Brewing's Black Butte Porter has since left Deschutes and joined the team at Southern Oregon Brewing to create the S.O.B. Porter. Nate and Rob can't wait to give this one a try!

We still have Deschutes Brewing's Jubelale and Pale Horse's Hillbilly Blonde - come in for a pint before they are gone!

Peace, Love and Beer -- Sarah

It's Holiday Party Season.

2009-12-08T14:29:00.000-08:00

Sunday, December 20th we will be closing at 4 pm so we can celebrate the Christmas season with our awesome staff and their families.

Thanks for understanding!
Happy Holidays -- Willamette Burger Company

Dine Out 4 Youth

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**Thanks to everyone who came out and participated in this year's Dine Out 4 Youth!**

Willamette Burger Company is proud to participate in this year's Dine Out 4 Youth campaign - come in for dinner Thursday, December 3rd and help support our local Youth Impact Mentoring program!

(And if you don't feel like burgers, our friends at Willamette Noodle Company are participating too!)

ETA: Several people have asked what Youth Impact is...Youth Impact is a local non-profit that matches at risk youth with mentors. It's a great program and we're so excited to be a part of Dine Out 4 Youth this year!

Happy Thanksgiving.

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Your friends at Willamette Burger Company wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving filled with turkey, potatoes and lots of PIE.

Next on Tap.

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We're all out of the Lompoc C-Note - that was a popular one! Next up, we have the winter seasonal from Deschutes Brewing - the Jubelale has smooth malt body with a hoppy finish. Delicious! And, thanks to a suggestion from one of our awesome blog readers, we are bringing in Pale Horse's Hillbilly Blonde. Thanks OceanKarma for that great suggestion! The Hillbilly is a classic style blonde ale. We'll be getting that as soon as the Ninkasi is out - come get a pint before it's gone!

And, as always, we love to hear suggestions on what we should get next - Northwest breweries only, please :]

Just got the word that we now have the Pale Horse Stout in 12 oz bottles as well!

Thanksgiving.

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We will be closed for business Thursday, the 26th and Friday, the 27th of November so that our employees can spend Thanksgiving with their families. We'll be back open on Saturday, the 28th for all you early holiday shoppers!

Hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving!
-- All of us at Willamette Burger Company

Specials.

2009-11-14T20:58:00.000-08:00

We get asked this every day - do you have any specials? My response is always, "Everything on our menu is special!" But in all seriousness, we DO plan on doing a special 'Burger of the Month,' and (once we can find a local source for cookies) a special 'Ice Cream Sandwich of the Month.'

Unfortunately, with the holidays coming up, our families AND our customers keeping us busier than ever, we haven't been able to devote any time to creating new things. Hopefully by the start of the year we'll be ready!

In the meantime, try ordering something 'off' menu. There is ALWAYS the option to 'build your own' burger. My favorite? Goat cheese and EXTRA crispy bacon. You never know, one of your creations might someday make it onto our menu!

Peace, Love & Burgers -- Sarah

Veteran's Day.

2009-11-10T22:25:00.000-08:00

In an effort to honor the thousands of veteran's that have served our country (including some of our staff - we love you Jeff!) we are running a special this Veteran's Day. With the purchase of a sandwich, any veteran with a military I.D. can have a fountain soda, coffee or iced tea on us!

Everyone here at Willamette Burger Company wants to thank our wonderful veteran's for the sacrifices they have made for us - this day is for YOU.

On Tap.

2009-11-09T20:46:00.000-08:00

One of Rob and Nate's greatest passions (other than burgers!) is beer. So we've made it our mission to find some of the best local beer around - stuff you can't find just anywhere. We have two on tap at a time and when they're gone, they're GONE. Part of the fun for us is being able to try something new and different every time.

Right now we have Redhook's Blackhook Porter, a delicious and dark porter. Unfortunately, Redhook is discontinuing this particular beer, so once this keg is gone, it's gone for good. We were lucky to get one of the last in existence! And since the last Ninkasi we had (their winter seasonal, Sleigher) was such a hit, we've brought them back into our mix with their Oatis, a yummy oatmeal stout.

It's anyone's guess as to what we'll have on tap on any given week (though I do know we have a pale ale from Lompoc waiting in the wings once Blackhook is gone) so be sure to check in here to get the scoop. And if you have any suggestions, please let us know! Our only requirement is that they be brewed in the Northwest and that they are DELICIOUS!

Peace, Love & BEER -- Sarah

ETA: I'm sure this isn't going to be the last time this happens, but I was wrong about which beer we had coming up next! We now have Lompoc's Imperial Ale, a fruity pale ale with a smooth finish to replace our Widmer seasonal. Look for the Ninkasi Oatis here soon!

Hello. I'm an absent blogger.

2009-11-06T19:14:00.000-08:00

Between a VERY busy first 3 weeks and a computer malfunction at home, I've been a very a sad excuse for a blogger.

That aside, our first few weeks have been AWESOME. We've seen a lot of old friends from WNC (and made some new ones too.)

The best part? Seeing so many return customers already. From all of us at WBC - thank you to EVERYONE that has come to see us. We hope to see you again soon!

And....WE'RE OPEN.

2009-10-22T08:40:00.000-07:00

It's been 18 long months in the making - we couldn't be happier to finally turn on that open sign!
Follow us on Twitter at @willametteburgr as we 'tweet' our way through opening day.
Hope to see you there soon!

Let them eat pie.

2009-10-21T22:27:00.001-07:00

We could talk all day about this pie.
Handcrafted and lovingly baked by Uncle Ray at Fordyce Farms, this pie is something to write home about. Seriously.
Right now we have apple-blackberry (A-MAZING) and pecan pie.
Our selection changes with Uncle Ray's mood - once we're out, it's anyone's guess as to what we'll be getting next! Follow us on Twitter at @willametteburgr to get daily pie updates.
Peace, Love and PIE -- Sarah

The beginning is near.

2009-10-19T19:40:00.000-07:00

It's official - we will be open for business Thursday, October 23rd.
We are so excited for this little adventure to finally be under way.

Follow us at @willametteburgr on twitter - we'll be tweeting our way through the day!

Converting one vegetarian at a time.

2009-10-14T20:48:00.000-07:00

We've had a lot of questions regarding the absence of a veggie burger on our menu. Our standing on this is simple: we refuse to serve products processed, manufactured or heavily laden with additives or preservatives. Our goal is to bring food back to the basics - delicious, local and handcrafted. That being said, Rob and Nate do plan on creating an all vegetarian patty at some point - but they want to take their time and do it right. So for now, we won't have one on our menu.

I would like to shamelessly toot our own horn for a moment - a good (and mostly vegetarian) friend of ours sampled Aunt Jenny's Mushroom Burger and had this to say: "I rarely eat meat and I ate EVERY SINGLE BITE. And I'll be coming back for more!" We're glad we could sway you Catherine!

And for those vegetarians we can't sway - we do have an AMAZING portobello mushroom cap stuffed with creamy havarti cheese to tickle your tastebuds.

We are still ironing out the kinks but look for our open sign - it'll be lit SOON.
Peace, Love & Burgers -- Sarah

Coming Soon!

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