Walking into Burger Hut, I knew I was in for an enjoyable experience.

The space is open and welcoming, with an arcade in the back and seasonal decorations painted on the windows. A friendly gal at the counter greeted me, asking if it was my first time at the restaurant. Since it was, she explained the entire menu and even recommended their homemade barbecue sauce. With so many ways to mix and match items, Burger Hut is guaranteed to be everyone’s favorite. I decided on a Classic Hamburger with barbecue sauce, Cheddar cheese and grilled onions, the Garlic “Ballpark” Fries, and a Black Raspberry Milkshake. When my order was up, I couldn’t hide my excitement. A heaping pile of grilled onions topped my burger, the shake was a beautifully marbled swirl of raspberry and vanilla, and the fries had the perfect garlic to potato ratio. My burger’s toppings were just right, but if they hadn’t been, there’s a “Fresh Fixins’ Bar”—stocked full of all the extras a hamburger could ever need. Now whenever I have to satisfy a burger craving, I know exactly where to go. Burger Hut, 2222 Francisco Drive, Suite 100, El Dorado Hills. 916-939-2260, burgerhut.com.