3/5 Ben S. 10 months ago on Google
A
Night
at
the
Hip
Hop
Haven:
Milky
Lane
on
Cavill
Ave,
Surfers
Paradise
Tucked
away
in
bustling
streets
of
Surfers
Paradise,
the
Milky
Lane
burger
restaurant
on
Cavill
Avenue
presents
an
unforgettable
spectacle.
It’s
not
just
another
burger
joint—it's
an
experience
that
aims
to
enmesh
the
art
of
food
with
the
spirit
of
street
culture,
the
walls
adorned
with
expressive
murals
of
revered
rappers
that
infuse
the
space
with
an
irrepressible
energy.
This
hive
of
vibrant
personas
embraces
a
bohemian
charisma
that
dares
to
be
different.
It
attracts
a
coterie
of
quirky
and
dynamic
patrons
who
only
add
to
the
ambiance,
making
it
a
prime
destination
for
those
seeking
more
than
just
a
meal.
Upon
arrival,
I
found
myself
caught
in
the
throes
of
a
bustling
Friday
night,
my
lack
of
reservation
serving
as
a
lesson
to
future
visitors.
Although
seated
outside
due
to
the
dinner
rush,
the
vibe
of
the
street
comfortably
dovetailed
with
the
restaurant's
theme.
Venturing
into
the
menu
for
the
first
time,
I
opted
for
the
tried-and-true
Milky
Lane
classic
cheeseburger,
a
double-smashed
delight.
Simplicity
often
serves
as
a
litmus
test
for
a
place’s
commitment
to
culinary
finesse.
However,
here
I
encountered
a
glaring
culinary
misstep
that
couldn't
be
ignored:
the
presence
of
tomato
sauce.
This
condiment,
in
my
book,
is
a
definite
no-go
for
a
smashburger.
A
cardinal
rule
overlooked.
In
terms
of
its
composition,
the
burger’s
freshness
was
commendable
but
let
down
by
the
seemingly
gratuitous
construction.
An
apparent
attempt
at
aesthetic
enhancement,
the
towering
structure
felt
more
like
a
gimmick
than
an
essential
enhancement,
diluting
the
authenticity
of
the
experience.
Culinary
assessment?
A
rather
underwhelming
4/10.
Its
aesthetic
appeal
was
not
enough
to
justify
the
cost
nor
the
sensation
of
each
bite,
where
even
a
fast-food
equivalent
like
a
McDonald's
hamburger
would
have
filled
the
void
equally.
So,
where
does
this
leave
Milky
Lane
on
Cavill
Avenue?
Well,
despite
my
lukewarm
burger
experience,
the
pulsating
ambiance
left
a
significant
impression.
The
place
thrives
on
its
street
art
ethos,
a
swaggering
personality,
and
a
lively
crowd.
The
verdict
is
that
I
may
return
for
a
second
round,
not
lured
by
the
prospect
of
a
standout
burger
but
to
immerse
in
the
electrifying
atmosphere.
So,
while
the
burger
game
might
not
be
their
strongest
suit,
Milky
Lane
unquestionably
reigns
supreme
in
terms
of
ambiance,
a
testament
to
its
unique
blend
of
dining
and
urban
culture.