A few weeks back I went to EPCOT to try the California Burger at Connections Eatery. In my usual late to the game fashion for vegan burgers, after trying an item thats existed for a while they replaced it. I am trying to be better about being there sooner to review things, but in all honesty all the burgers usually take a back burner in my wanting to try things. None the less, I went to try the new Black Bean Burger here as it is a new creative option.
The new burger here is house-made and it is a thick patty. They changed the toppings from the previous burger and this new one now comes with guacamole, a vegan chipotle sauce, lettuce, and tomato. The side options here are fries, Cuties, or a coleslaw.
The patty upon first look looked to be pretty dry, however it was not at all. The patty held together the whole time I ate it and didn’t once crumble, as bean patties often can do. The flavor was really nice and I appreciated how thick they made the patty so it was really a hearty sandwich.
There was a slight kick with the chipotle sauce which I enjoyed. My burger didn’t have very much on it, I wish there had been more of that and less of the guacamole. The flavors of this burger go well together with the black beans and then what feels like Tex-Mex inspired with the guacamole and chipotle sauce. It has a southwestern bowl vibe but on a bun.
I really liked the previous burger here, but I feel like this was a pretty solid swap. Disney seems to be pulling away from the faux meat options, so it’s really refreshing to see an option that still offers a hearty flavorful protein without just using a brand of vegan meat. I will absolutely eat this burger again.
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Review from June 2024.
Do you know if the black bean burger has quinoa in it? It looks so good and I would love to try it, but am allergic. to quinoa. Thanks!
You will have to ask for the ingredient binder, I would say likely no as I don‘t recall any quinoa bites but you never know.