Tucked away at 1500 Old Hot Springs Rd in Carson City, Nevada, Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint is the kind of place that makes you want to plan a road trip just to eat there. With a 4.4-star rating from nearly 1,500 reviews, this funky, globally inspired restaurant has built a loyal following of locals and travelers alike.
Their cheeseburgers, in particular, have people talking — and for very good reason. From crispy cheese skirts to house-made buns and fresh organic ingredients, every burger on their menu tells a delicious story worth tasting.
The Fried Cheese Burger with a Crispy Cheese Skirt
Imagine biting into a burger where the cheese doesn’t just melt on top — it forms a crispy, golden skirt around the entire patty. That’s exactly what you get with Sassafras’s Fried Cheese Burger, and it’s a total game-changer.
Paired with a half-pound turkey patty and excellent skin-on fries, this burger delivers on both texture and flavor in every single bite. The crispy cheese layer adds a salty crunch that perfectly balances the juicy, tender patty underneath…