griddled crispy edges and juicy middle — ask for medium-rare, fries non-negotiable

ask for whole milk if you're not picky, the texture is genuinely better

flaky, buttery — ask if it's same-day baked, that's the only way to order this

best test of a barista — if it's not balanced, the rest of the menu probably isn't either

ask for extra dressing on the side, house croutons should be fresh and crispy