Off the Beaten Plate: Hercules Burger at The Mad Greek

Hercules Burger at the Mad Greek, 907 Massachusetts St.

If you’ve ever eaten a hamburger and thought to yourself, “This could really use more meat,” the Mad Greek’s Hercules Burger may be the meal for you.

The Hercules Burger — no doubt named for its massive amount of meat sandwiched between two buns — is one of the Mad Greek’s many Mediterranean-inspired hamburgers. This one, which is comprised of a beef patty topped with gyro meat (70 percent beef, 30 percent lamb) and melted Kasseri cheese, is sprinkled with feta and tzatziki sauce.

Where to get it:The Mad Greek, 907 Massachusetts St.

What you’ll pay: $8.99. Includes a side of fries.


Try it with:
A cup of tzatziki sauce or feta dip to dunk your fries in.

Also on the menu: Plenty of Greek staples (think gyros, falafel, dolmas and more) and Italian fare, like lasagna and chicken parmigiana. Plenty of salads, soups and desserts, too.