5 /5 Larry Ray Reed: It is tempting to call this place a hidden gem but when you arrive to an impossible hunt for parking and hear a concert in the distance you think that the gem must not be all that hidden. Perhaps I was just the last to know. If they offered an orientation session before your visit, that would be helpful for navigation. I followed a sign to the restaurant side but if it weren’t for a sign on the door that said “Yes, in here” I never would’ve thought that this plain steel door was an entry. Once you’re inside, don’t worry, it’s just as confusing. There’s a series of pieced-together additions - all of which are as old as sin - that can take you to some sketchy bathrooms, a quaint ice cream parlor, various dining spaces, or if you’re watching really closely, the hostess stand. But once I found that hostess stand, I was welcomed like they knew I was coming and the service held strong to the end. I ordered Vic’s Famous Freiheit Extreme named after their longtime security guard and “pappy.” I got to meet Vic and he’s like a well-loved celebrity walking around this place. If George Strait would’ve walked in I don’t know that he would’ve gotten as much attention as Vic. And his namesake burger is the favorite for a reason. All of the Freiheit burgers come on a delicious Hawaiian bun with a seasoned-to-perfection half-pound patty. Vic’s burger comes with bacon, cheese, grilled onion, grilled mushrooms, jalapeños (86 for me because #spicywimp), and dressed all the way. The first bite into this burger was delightful. It comes together very well. It looks large but as long as you’ve got a big mouth you’re good. My only critique would be that the patty is cooked (per the menu) to medium well. Cooking that patty to medium would take this burger to new levels of seduction. It still gets an A for flavor. I’ll have to go again to figure out the concert side. So much to explore, so little time. Cheers to Freiheit Country Store for honoring their security guard with a delicious burger creation!
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