Like Fast? Go (Run!) To Scotty P.'s Hamburgers
Scotty P.’s Hamburgers
11661 Preston Rd. #131
Dallas, TX 75230
Corner of Preston and Forest (across the street from Whole Foods Market)
972.398.6767 (outside the store)
or 214.691.1200 (from their web site)
I first noticed Scotty P.’s Hamburgers while looking for a fast restaurant to get a bite to eat before work.
Flashback to that day: Being grateful that they were–in fact–fast, I hunkered down and read “You Shall Know Our Velocity,” (by Dave Eggers) my current favorite book, while sitting outside. Even though my chicken sandwhich (The Chris P. Chicken Sandwich) was almost too big to bite into, it was still good. To my surprise, Scotty P.’s turned out to be a decent place-to-eat-before-work.
When I was there the other day, I accidentally witnessed a father in a table close to mine talking earnestly to his imported toddler from a Latin American locale, trying to get the little boy to eat. “You want more pollo? Eat some more pollo. No more leche? Have some more pollo!!!” Also, the little boy’s alleged grandparents chimed in.
That day my cheeseburger was a little undercooked on the inside. I was too tired and obssessed with leaving to go on my next errand to ask for a new burger. I did not tell the girl at the counter I wanted it well done. She did not ask, either. Afterward I noticed that the takeout menu said: “We cook our burgers medium well. If you would like your burger cooked differently, please let your cashier know.” On to the Awesome Blossom Moment: onions somehow appeared on my cheeseburger that I was not previously aware of.
The place is kind of pricey (The Chris P. Chicken Sandwich is $5.89 by itself). The cups at Scotty P.’s tout: “That’s One Historic Burger!” If it is a historic burger, why not have Historic Prices? It makes the burger even more memorable.
On another recent trip, I tried the cheesecake and strawberries, even though Blake (manager) pointed out that the chocolate cake “rocked.”
There really is a man named Scotty P. I asked Blake when I was there and he said Scott Pontikes is the founder. The first location was built in Frisco. Now there are eateries in other Dallas suburban hotspots including Frisco, McKinney, Plano and Garland.
The Heart Dallas BOTTOM LINE: Go.
You will at least get your food fast. Little facts to ponder: the prices are sometimes disturbing and the place is sometimes empty.
By Alice, kids coloring activity-stealing Blogger.
