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Claud’s - Double meat Cheese Burger

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Claud’s opened in 1954 in the Sheridan & Admiral area and moved to its current Brookside location in 1965. Since that day they have been serving some of the best burgers in Tulsa. Today the principal owner Cliff Hobson and his brother Rob Hobson runs Claud’s as did their dad. I’ve been going to Claud’s for close to 30 years and very little has changed over the years. About the only change I can spot is that the outside of the restaurant use to mention that they grind their own meat daily. When I inquired as to the change Rob noted the inefficiencies in the meat portions needed versus what was supplied coupled with having a top local meat processor who can supply the quality of meat that he demands. His care in the quality of the meat is easily tasted.

One of the thing I’ve always loved at Claud’s is the ability to see you burger being made every step of the way. The prime seats are to the left of the restaurant where you can watch the onions get smashed in and placed on the griddle and cooked to a perfect sear. On today’s trip I hooked up with Brian McCullough of The Tulsa Food Blog, the top food blog in town. Brian and I both went with the double meat cheese burger with onions cooked in. At Claud’s the double meat burger consists of taking two of the 3 oz meat patties and mashing them together to create one 6 oz patty. The benefit of this is not only a larger burger but also a more juicy burger. This burger also comes with two slices of wonderful american cheese on top. Claud’s has always done an excellent job of searing meat and caramelizing the onions in the burger. The pictures below will vouch for that.

When you enter Claud’s you go to the cash register area, place your order, and receive a small square butter pad piece of paper with a number on it. You don’t pay yet. Seating is limited, only 8 at the front counter and 3 or so at the rear. After you sit down the they will bring you your order and will give you your guest check that once you have finished you will pay at the register. Also note that even though Claud’s has been around forever it is NOT one of those places that will intimidate you or bypass you if you ask a question - no soup nazi here. Just a great burger place.

As I’ve alluded to above, Claud’s burger is one of the top burgers in Tulsa. The sear is great, the caramelized onions in the meat is sweat and the meat is beefy with great flavor. When you taste this burger you know why they have been around forever - great consistent burger. The fries are a plus also, with fresh cut potatoes fried to a crispy crunch.

Thank you Claud’s for providing me and Brian McCullough of The Tulsa Food Blog with a wonderful lunch. Till next time...

Opened 1954, at this location since 1965 Use your magic eyes to see inside

Simple menu

Don’t be fooled by the empty seating, this place fills up

Ticket number given after ordering

Onions smashed in!!!

Great sear and caramelized onions Beautiful american cheese

Final product - tastes as good as it looks Crispy fries

06.03.10 Triple Cheese Burger (1/2 lb)

Rating Criteria
Cook to Order: No / Well
Thickness: Thin
Notes: Onions cooked in
Burger Cost: $4.20
Burger: 9 of 10
Fries: 8 of 10
Final Word: Great tasting classic cheese burger

Name:

Claud’s

Address:

3834 S Peoria

Tulsa, OK 74105

918.742.8332

Hours:

Mon/Wed/Sat 1030am-4pm

Thur/Fri 1030am-8pm

Sun/Mon Closed