A smashed burger searing on a flat-top griddle

Smash burgers · Winnipeg

[Business Name]

Smashed thin, seared hard, stacked tall. A neighbourhood counter turning out the kind of burger you remember on the way home.

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How we started

BUILT FOR THE BITE

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[Business Name] began as a single flat-top and a line down the block. We smash every patty to order, sear it hard on the plancha, and stack it while the bun is still warm. No heat lamps, no holding — just the burger, the way it should have always been done.

The line-up

Four burgers, built around one idea: a thin smashed patty, seared hard on the plancha, stacked on a soft bun while everything is still hot. Pick your stack.

$11

THE ROOKIE

The one we built the counter on. A single smashed patty, American cheese, pickle, onion, and our house sauce on a soft bun. Nothing it does not need.

THE ROOKIE smash burger
$15

THE PITMASTER

Double smashed, glazed in smoked BBQ, piled with onion strings, sharp cheddar, and a long pull of bacon. Eat it over the tray.

THE PITMASTER smash burger
$17

THE BLACK TIE

Truffle aioli, caramelized onion, sautéed mushroom, Swiss, and a handful of arugula on a double patty. The burger you would order in a tie.

THE BLACK TIE smash burger
$13

THE WILDFIRE

Sriracha mayo, pepper jack, fresh jalapeño, and a habanero relish that does not apologise. Built for people who order the hottest thing on the menu.

THE WILDFIRE smash burger
Inside the back bar at Flame & BunThe back bar cocktail counter

Past the kitchen

THE BACK BAR

Through the kitchen and down the hall, there is a small room with a bar and a short list of cocktails. No sign, no queue — just a seat, a drink, and the kind of night that does not post itself.

On tap

THE LINE-UP

We do not brew, but we pour like we do. Four local beers on rotation — picked to stand up to a smashed patty and cut the richness. Ask the counter what is on today.

33cl | Alc 5%

BOLD AND HOPPY

IPA

BOLD AND HOPPY — IPA

A rich, hoppy IPA with citrus notes and a clean bitter finish.

Burger pairing

The Rookie

33cl | Alc 7%

DARK & ROASTY

Stout

DARK & ROASTY — Stout

A bold stout with deep chocolate and coffee notes and a smooth, velvety finish.

Burger pairing

The Pitmaster

33cl | Alc 4.5%

CRISP PILSNER

Pilsner

CRISP PILSNER — Pilsner

A light, refreshing pilsner with a clean finish and subtle floral notes.

Burger pairing

The Rookie

33cl | Alc 6.5%

SMOOTH AMBER

Amber ale

SMOOTH AMBER — Amber ale

A smooth, caramel-toned amber ale with hints of toffee and a balanced malt body.

Burger pairing

The Black Tie

Hold a table at Flame & Bun

Hold a table

GRAB A TABLE

Walk-ins are welcome, but the counter fills fast on weekends. Hold a table and we will keep a seat for you — whether it is a quick lunch or a long one with the crew.