Any decent day of exploring will flat put a 'hunger' on you. Once Grandpa gets his fair share of photography and hiking it is time for a burger. The small village of Meers (and I use that term loosely) is located just north of the area. You will pass through canyons, ridges, and everything will remind you that this is definitely cattle country. You finally drop down into a small valley entering the wide spot in the road that is home to one of the BEST BURGERS YOU WILL EVER EAT.
The town is what remains of early gold rush settlers and now one of the largest herds of Longhorn Cattle around. Once a bustling Old West metropolis of over 500, it now has a population of one family of 6 people, 8 cats, and a dog. No raised eyebrows, please. www.meersstore.com/
On the National Historic Register
The menu consists of many items from beef steaks, BBQ, hot dogs, and sausage. Of course the favorite is the Meers Burger in your choice of Meersburger, Cheeseburger and the ONE POUND Seismic Burger. All are available with Bacon and Jalapenos, of course. ALL their meat comes from the family's private herd of Hood Longhorns. Of course you may order off the menu for toppings as it states, "Some folks like mayo on their burgers instead of mustard and we call this the SISSY BURGER. Other folks like ketchup on their burgers instead of mustard and we call this the YANKEE BURGER. Cowboys believe ketchup belongs on fries, not beef. Even a few folks want all three, mustard, mayo, and ketchup on their burgers. These poor fools are simply confused." The sides are to die for, including fries, fried green tomatoes, fried corn on the cob, fried okra, fried green beans, beans, and onion rings. The dessert menu is no less enticing: fried peaches, cobbler, pecan pie, ice cream, Coconut Crème Pie, and Banana Pudding. Food comes on simple metal pie plates with minimal utensils, but lots of napkins. Good food and service, no frills.
You may also inquire as to purchasing the fresh meats to take with you. Everything here is dine in or to go. They accept only cash or local checks here, NO CREDIT CARDS.
On the weekends during the summer and other times it can be quite crowded (now you can raise your eyebrows). Be prepared to wait in line. On the day of our visit our grandson Brock, who is now a senior at nearby Marlow HS did his best hanging out with us all day as well as reminding us it was time for burger. Love that lad! When we arrived there was no line and we were seated promptly. Barb ordered the Chicken Fried Steak while Brock and I ordered the Meers Cheeseburger. Brock got fries, I got deep fried green beans and we also got a side of fried bread and butter pickles.
Service was very good as always, but today there was a snag. The Deep Fried Green Beans were delicious, but the Fried Pickles were so-so. Barb did not enjoy her Chicken Fried Steak as it was chewy tough. Brock and I both verified this so when they came to finish us Barb explained it to the waitress who talked the to kitchen staff and her order was removed from the menu. Our waitress Lisa was the best. The burgers, of course, were EXCELLENT!. In fact, Brock finished off his, half of grandpa's, the fries and took the pickles home in a 'to go' box. Once again the lad gives no quarter. He lays waste to each meal.
Meers serves a quality product in a simple format offering only the best you can eat. Total price for our meal, $49. I've been here before and I'll be back again.....and again. Even with CFS faux pas, the burgers and the service more than make up for it. This one gets the Full Monty. If you would like further testimony:
"Grass fed cattle produce more greenhouse gasses (30-50% more methane) than grain fed cattle."
Lisa Kemmerer, Eating Earth; Environmental Ethics or Dietary Choice
"That's okay, I produce more than that with or without grass fed beef"
Rich Hilts
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