Not too long ago I paid a late-night visit to Princes Avenue for drinks with friends which worked up a serious appetite.
With most kitchens closed, we were unsure where to go, but the tantalising smell coming from Cheezy tempted us off the street. Now, there are many takeaways in Hull that offer burgers and fries, but how many have a mascot resembling Donald Duck?
It was certainly the first thing that caught my attention when I walked through the door. Decor-wise, Cheezy is set out like an American diner, with booths and padded seating in cheerfully clashing bright blue and yellow.
I liked how the kitchen was in plain view of the seating area, which always shows confidence in hygiene. The queue for food was a promising sign of quality, so we browsed the menu and placed our order at the counter.
Within seven minutes, our food was ready. We got three burgers and four portions of fries, with the curly fries being particularly impressive in portion size.
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The dusting of chip spice was just right and not too salty, and the oil the fries were cooked in tasted really fresh. Having never had deep-fried curly fries before (I just whack them in the oven) it was a proper treat and upgraded them to another level of crispiness, kind of like an onion bhaji in texture.
All the burgers are priced under £10, with the cheapest under £6. My friends opted for the shroom burger – double patty, melted mozzarella, topped with creamy mushroom sauce and crispy onions.
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They really enjoyed the quality of the burger, especially the patty (described by one as “very meaty with a chunky texture”) and seeded brioche bun, but thought the mushroom flavour could have been more intense.
The other burger was the Cheezy Chicken Burger and again they said the quality was self-evident. The chicken was nicely fried and they liked the delicious combination of lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and the house sauce.
A minor gripe was that the cheese could have tasted cheesier. Overall, the service was top-notch and I would recommend Cheezy for a quick bite.