Restaurant Review

Crack

by Elesha and Victor Wadel

My husband and I heard about a place in Long Beach that serves great hamburgers and we decided to try it.

“Crack,” as it’s called, is part of the pro shop on the Bixby Village Golf Course. The restaurant area is small with only three tables inside and three tables out on the deck.

Dave Trepanier, the owner, greeted us as we walked in and we seated ourselves at a table outside overlooking the golf course.

The menu is limited, with the stars being the three hamburger offerings, The Dirty, The Ortega and The Bacon/Jam.

He does have some other food items and sides which change according to what he wants to cook that day. We had the Dirty (chipotle) and the Bacon/ Jam. We also ordered two sides of white bean chili and a corn/asparagus salad, both served in plastic cups.

There are a few drink options and the draft root beer I had was perfect with the burgers. The meat patties are smashed and cooked outside on the patio grill till they are crispy charred and juicy and served on a toasted bun. They are so delicious, as were the two sides.

Dave was also our server and his humor and personality made our experience even more fun. So when you get that craving for a real backyard hamburger, check out Crack for some good food in a relaxing atmosphere. Crack is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at 6180 Bixby Village Drive, Long Beach. Residents can Google LA Eater, Bixby Burgers for their article and pictures.