Details A’Gory: Check Out Burgertory

Burgertory
3197 S Redwood Rd, West Valley City
Mon–Thurs: 11 a.m.–3 p.m., 5–8 p.m.
Fri–Sat: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun: 11 a.m.–8 p.m.
(385) 229-4074 | burgertoryslc.com

The spooky season brings delights of fright and scare, so be brave and read on if you dare… If you’ve ever felt nervous or had fear about wondering if you could find a new, scary-great burger near, it’s a good thing West Valley’s Burgertory is here. Tasty, frightful, flavorful and delightful, you’ll wonder if you’re in burger heaven… or hell. Either way, with every horror-filled bite, Burgertory will help you see the terror-ific burger blacklight!

October is the time for Halloween festivities and while you’ll probably visit a haunted house as per usual, a haunted corn maze or even a haunted ghost tour, when was the last time you went to a horror-themed restaurant? Never? EXACTLY. The walk to the bathroom will have you feeling like you’re entering a haunted house with all the eerie lighting and furnishings. That alone is worth the adventure to be had at Burgertory—plus the burger options won’t let you down.

At first step inside Burgertory, it lives up to the billing on their website that says “our vision is to summon an unforgettable dining experience that merges the thrill of horror movies with the delight of gourmet burgers.” The decor is immaculate with all manner of horror movie posters, decorations and haunted vibes. Each menu item is a fun pun. No, seriously: EVERY. SINGLE. ONE. The vegan options include the Last House Salad On The Left ($8.99) or The Transylvegan ($13.99)—there’s something for everyone! Even the kids menu has amazing puns, with Children of the Corn Dog ($7.99) being the one I appreciated the most.

I wanted to see how the appetizers were to determine if Burgertory was more than a one trick burger-pony. I shared the Monsterella Sticks ($7.99) and the six-piece Stranger Wings ($8.99) sauced in Frank N. Stein’s hot sauce with my friend Aaron. We both had a similar opinion of the apps being fine. Now, I don’t think that’s a bad thing, because if you market yourself as a horror burger specialist type joint, do the appetizers need to blow you away? It’s gonna be a no from me, dog. I will say though, with a name like “Monsterella Sticks,” I was expecting a bigger mozz stick than what was presented. Maybe that’s on me, but again, they were fine. Both apps calmed our appetite sufficiently and prepared us for the main event.

The burgers were so good that they were almost sinful. Fitting for a restaurant named Burgertory, eh? I ordered the Organ Trail ($14.99), with cheddar, bacon, BBQ sauce and “Omen Rings.” The beef patty was seasoned well, with more than salt & pepper, and it was big, too. I’d wager somewhere between 1/3 lb and 1/2 lb. The onion rings—erm, I mean, the Omen Rings—were crunchy and fresh. The bacon was juicy and thiccc (with three c’s) and the BBQ sauce was the perfect amount of sweet and somewhat smoky. Glorious! Or should I say, GORY-OUS. The only negative aspect of this enticing concoction was the bread. It was falling apart, like the plot to a PG-13 horror movie that doesn’t quite hold up. I don’t mind a soft bun, but it shouldn’t break easily, in my opinion. Should that be a deterrent from going to Burgertory? Absolutely not. Also, each order comes with an order of Stake Frights covered with tantalizing seasoning that normal french fries can only dream of.

It’s October, baby! Get lost in the haunts, the horror jaunts and the good-natured taunts. Attending Burgertory and getting a delicious burger should be on your 2024 Halloween Bingo Events Card. Wait, you don’t have an HBEC? Well, it’s time to start one by going to Burgertory on 3197 South (cue disembodied voice) DEADWOOD ROOOAAAD…

Graphic Designer: Paul Taylor Mason | behance.net/paultaylormason | @paultaylormason

Walk us through how you created this layout. What inspired you when designing it?

I used [the] building’s interior photos and title images to reflect a restaurant. I added some flare to reinforce the horror vibe.

Tell us about your design background. How has your style evolved over time?

I studied at Weber State, joined the SLUG team a year later and [I] do some freelance work here and there. Over time, I think my style has turned a little artsier.

What are some of your design inspirations or influences? 

Aesthetic Apparatus and William Schaff are inspirations and influences. 

What does your graphic design process usually look like? 

I gather all my resources and materials [and] determine what it’s trying to say, and that helps point me in the right direction. 

What is your favorite aspect of graphic design?

My favorite aspect of graphic design is the uniqueness of every project.

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