I’ve been to Moonshine 152 before, so I already had a pretty good idea of what to expect from their kitchen. They aren’t afraid to get creative with their food, and November’s Thanksgiving Poutine Burger is a perfect example of that.
The first thing that stood out to me was the stuffing. You notice it almost immediately with the first bite, and it’s delicious. It brings that familiar, savory Thanksgiving flavor that really anchors the whole burger. The patty itself was juicy and cooked perfectly, which is important because with this many toppings, it would be easy for the actual burger to become an afterthought. The gravy added richness, while the cranberries provided just enough sweetness to cut through some of the heavier ingredients.
There’s a lot happening here, and not every ingredient is going to announce itself in every bite. But that’s part of the appeal. You’re essentially trying to fit an entire Thanksgiving dinner between two buns. Some flavors blend together, others stand out, and the result is something that tastes like the meal it’s trying to recreate rather than just a collection of toppings.
It’s a big, messy burger, and there’s really no getting around that. But I don’t think that’s a criticism. When you’re working with stuffing, gravy, sweet potato fries, and everything else, a little mess comes with the territory.
I also appreciate the decision to make a Thanksgiving-inspired burger the November special. It’s a natural fit for the season, and there’s something fun about taking a familiar holiday meal and reworking it into something entirely different. It’s the kind of idea that makes sense on paper, but still needs to be executed well to be worth ordering. Moonshine 152 pulled it off. At the end of the day, it’s a really good burger, and that’s what matters.