The 22 Builds — checked off, one by one
Twenty-two burger builds written the Kiser way: what the patty is, the sauce it rides on, and the toppings that go around it. Check them off as you go — the board keeps count for you.
Kiser Classic Smash
Thin smash patties with crisp edges, American cheese melted on the griddle.
Sauce: house burger sauce (mayo, ketchup, relish) · bun: sesame.
Double Stack Kiser
Two patties, two slices of cheese, sauce applied at both levels.
Sauce: double smash sauce · bun: potato.
Bacon Jam Kiser
Bacon cooked down with bourbon and brown sugar until it becomes a spread.
Sauce: bourbon bacon jam · bun: brioche.
Green Chile Kiser
Roasted green chile over pepper jack — heat that speaks first, asks later.
Sauce: green chile crema · bun: toasted.
BBQ Brisket Kiser
Chopped smoked brisket stacked on the patty — the smoker and the griddle shake hands.
Sauce: bourbon barbecue · bun: brioche.
Mushroom Swiss Kiser
Butter-browned mushrooms under a blanket of Swiss.
Sauce: thyme butter baste · bun: brioche.
Blue Ridge Kiser
Blue cheese melted into a cream sauce, arugula on top.
Sauce: blue cheese cream · bun: brioche.
Jalapeño Popper Kiser
Roasted jalapeños and cream cheese mixed into the patty itself.
Sauce: chipotle mayo · bun: toasted.
Turkey Cranberry Kiser
Ground turkey patty with cranberry relish — November on a griddle.
Sauce: club mayo with cranberry · bun: wheat.
Buffalo Blue Kiser
Buffalo-sauced chicken patty cooled by a blue cheese drizzle.
Sauce: buffalo + blue cheese crema · bun: sesame.
Hawaiian Teriyaki Kiser
Grilled pineapple and teriyaki glaze — the board's tropical branch.
Sauce: teriyaki glaze · bun: brioche.
Greek Feta Kiser
Lamb patty with tzatziki, cucumber and a crumble of feta.
Sauce: tzatziki-style yogurt · bun: pita-flat.
Cajun Shrimp Kiser
Chopped shrimp patty with Cajun spice and a cold remoulade.
Sauce: Cajun remoulade · bun: sesame.
Veggie Garden Kiser
Chickpea-vegetable patty with every crisp vegetable the garden offers.
Sauce: herb green sauce · bun: whole grain.
Portobello Melt Kiser
Whole marinated portobello caps with melted provolone.
Sauce: balsamic glaze · bun: focaccia.
Chili Cheese Kiser
Warm chili spooned over the patty, cheese melted into it.
Sauce: mild chili sauce · bun: sturdy.
Texas Brisket Melt
Brisket again, this time with pepper jack and pickled jalapeños.
Sauce: smoky chipotle BBQ · bun: potato.
French Onion Kiser
Braised onions, gruyere, the broiler finished it off.
Sauce: french onion jus · bun: baguette slice.
Nashville Hot Kiser
Cayenne paste brushed hot out of the oil — the board's proudest burn.
Sauce: Nashville hot oil + pickles · bun: soft.
Avocado Club Kiser
Smashed avocado, bacon, sprouts — the club sandwich's burger cousin.
Sauce: garlic aioli · bun: sourdough.
Smoky Chipotle Kiser
Chipotle in adobo blended right into the sauce — smoky from bite one.
Sauce: chipotle adobo mayo · bun: toasted.
Breakfast Kiser
Sausage patty, fried egg, maple hot sauce — the morning shift closes the board.
Sauce: maple hot sauce · bun: biscuit.
The Sauce Station
Every build above wears one of these. The method is constant: whisk the base, season, rest ten minutes before the patty lands.
House burger sauce
Mayo, ketchup, relish, paprika — the base of the base.
Chipotle mayo
Mayo, adobo, lime — for builds with smoke.
Bourbon bacon jam
Bacon, bourbon, brown sugar, onion — a topping and a sauce.
Green chile crema
Roasted chile, mayo, lime — for the western build.
Nashville hot oil
Cayenne, brown sugar, garlic — brushed on hot.
Maple hot sauce
Maple, chili, butter — the breakfast rule.