Located at 2801 Johnston St., Twin’s Burgers and Sweets is a family-owned, casual burger restaurant with a bakery that is known for its laid-back atmosphere and delicious burgers, hot dogs and sweets.
Their menu offers a diverse selection of different renditions of burgers and sweets, as well as hot dogs and salads. Some of their most popular burgers include their specialty burgers, which incorporate the theme of twins. The Evil Twin features twin patties, jalapeno grilled onions, bacon, Cajun spicy mayo, pepper jack cheese, lettuce and tomato. In contrast, The Doppleganger features a turkey patty, bacon, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Some of their other popular burgers and sandwiches include a wide variety of options, such as the Twin Burger, Junior Burger, Crab Burger, Turkey Burger, Chicken Sandwich, Egg Sandwich and Grilled Cheese. Other meals include Twin Burger Salad, Crab Burger Salad, Good Dog and Bad Dog.
Identical twins Billy and Denny Guilbeaux decided to open Twin’s in June of 2012 after years of having a passion for making and selling sweets from an early age. They both wanted to start a restaurant with a sweet but savory food style. Their goal was to create everything in-house for the sake of freshness and quality.
According to Billy, they make the products that they are capable of producing in-house. “We grind our meat, bake our buns, make our icing and all of our sweets…”
Over the past 13 years, Twin’s has become successful as a staple in the community. With their delicious sweets and burgers, they have earned a loyal following. People not only love the food but also appreciate the welcoming atmosphere.
The atmosphere of the restaurant was cozy and had a sort of ambiance to it. It was wrapped by windows almost entirely around the place.
I enjoyed the natural lighting throughout each of the times I have been there.
The warm surroundings also make it ideal for families and friends. All of the sweets were on display for everyone to admire. I enjoyed the overall scent, a lovely blend of chocolate, vanilla and strawberries, in the air.
My colleague and I had the pleasure of visiting this establishment on Tuesday, Sept. 16. As we walked in, several people greeted us at the counter. We began to browse the menu and quickly made our decisions while in line.
Once we reached the counter, I ordered the Chicken Sandwich with regular fries and my colleague ordered The Eggcellent Twin with cheesy fries.
We also, of course, couldn’t resist getting a whole box of sweets, which included Oreo Cake Balls, Strawberry Cake Balls, Cheesecake Petit Fours, Dubai Chocolate, Frosted Brownies and a Chocolate Dinky Doozie.
Soon after we sat down, we received our orders. My Chicken Sandwich contained a grilled chicken breast, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
At the same time, my colleague’s Eggcellent Twin consisted of twin patties, a fried egg, bacon, American cheese, grilled onions, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
The sandwich and burger both looked certainly homemade and tasted even better. The chicken on my sandwich was well-seasoned and full of flavor; all the vegetables tasted fresh. My colleague describes her burger as a well-balanced proportion between the egg and the burger patties. Each bite was a delightful combination of crispy and savory elements.
After we finished our meals, we decided to start taking on the large amount of desserts we had. I decided to start with the cheesecake dessert. When I took a bite, it was incredible. The creamy texture of the cheesecake filling complemented the flaky and crisp crust very well.
Next, we tried the Oreo Cake Balls. These were a delightful treat, with a soft, gooey interior that was flavorful. The alternative, the strawberry version, was even better and offered a refreshing sensation to my palate.
The Dubai chocolate was extremely rich, melting in my mouth with each bite. The kadayif (crispy, shredded phyllo dough) added a nice crunch to the richness of the chocolate.
Finally, the very large Chocolate Dinky Doozie was a surprisingly familiar treat —a sandwich-style dessert with a soft cookie exterior and a creamy filling. It tasted very similar to a Hostess Ding Dong.
The culture and ambiance of this place are always evident every time I visit. The passion that Denny and Billy put into this restaurant was noticeable.
If you would like to visit this establishment, they are open Monday through Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. and are closed on Sundays.
