Epik Burger - Quality, Taste and a Dash of Healthy Creativity

 

In a small strip mall and unassuming store front off Atlantic Boulevard is no doubt one of the best burgers you will find in Jacksonville. Epik burger is a collaboration of husband and wife team Korey and Lovice Konopasek whose background is rooted in culinary arts and hospitality.  Their idea of combining fresh, unusual and amazing ingredients while being mindful of people's thirst for healthy yet innovative menu items resulted in the birth of this special burger joint, Epik Burger, where quality and taste is served with a dash of healthy creativity.

As promised in the company mission statement, Epik Burger is low

frills and not fancy furnishings. Upon entering, once must maneuver the tables scattered throughout the front of the restaurant in order to reach the counter. But take your time getting there as the rather extensive menu while certainly give you pause. Grab a menu and study it at either the long picnic-style table anchoring the eating area.

The menu features seventeen specialty burgers, three ahi tuna “burgers”, seven chicken sandwiches and five veggie burger creations. But before you check those out, be sure you’ve reviewed “the 411” on the back. This gives you info on gluten free options, vegan versus vegetarian choices, add ons such as Lettuce, Tomato, Onion (LTO) and of course the different burger sizes: FFB or fast food burger which is a 3 ounce serving as opposed to an RB or restaurant burger which is a generous 6 ounce serving. This side of the menu also offers rules on ordering an “old skool burger” or your basic burger with a few options, handspun milkshakes and by their own admission, “not your ordinary sides”.

I went old skool and following the Rules ordered a FFB with a wheat bun, lettuce tomato and pickle, cheddar cheese, no specialty toppings, and standard Angus beef.  My lunch mate ordered the signature Epik Burger – pancetta, hold the Brie, cornichons (tiny crispy gherkins), balsamic mayo, and LTO also in a FFB and shared a side of truffle Parmesan fries. Mrs. Konopasek herself works the counter and delivered our piping hot and incredibly aromatic food. The smell of the freshly cooked burgers and the undeniable truffle and Parmesan instantly filled our nostrils and made our mouths water. Trust me when I say that we were not disappointed. I believe the commentary throughout most of the meal was quite simply, “mmmmm.” The flavors, the aroma and the ultimate satisfaction of a well-cooked and put together burger prompted me to try a strawberry milkshake. What can I say? 

 Once again, perfection. 

Served with just the right thickness to go through the straw and with enough strawberry to make you believe you were eating the actual fruit, my shake was in a word, superb, and I loved the extra touch of a strawberry pirouette cookie. I left with a completely full stomach but not so overfed that I regretted any bit of my scrumptious meal.

This is a burger joint not to be missed. True to their word, Epik Burger strives to provide high quality and innovative burgers utilizing the best ingredients available with a variety of healthy eating options. They've completely hit their mark.

  

Epik Burger
12740 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 105
904-374-7326

Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday 11a.m. to 9p.m.
Friday-Saturday 11a.m. to 9:30p.m.
Closed on Sunday