Burger Moovment hasn’t moved, but it has changed hands. This beloved local slice of Americana has new owners who are just as dedicated to keeping the same high quality and flavor-packed menu that has been thrilling burger-lovers for the past 12 years.
When the restaurant at 7512 W. North Avenue in Elmwood Park was put up for sale Muhammad Komail and his partner Syed Mehdi decided to take a look. They were impressed with the offerings and the cleanliness of both the front and back of house.
“We just fell in love with it. The whole staff and everybody was great. And plus the food!” said Komail.
Komail previously worked in the tech field but felt a calling to be an entrepreneur. It was Mehdi who had the idea to run a restaurant together.
“We have known each other for over 18 years. He is like an older brother to me,” said Komail.
The new owners insist that Burger Moovment is staying the same. “We’re not changing anything drastic in the menu. The only thing that did change slightly was the turkey burgers. “I’d like to officially apologize to everybody who was coming here for the turkey burgers.” Komail said it is a supply chain issue and even turkey burgers will be back on the menu as soon as possible.
Signature burgers, like the South of the Moovment and the Carolina Gold Crispy Chicken, still keep company with the ever popular 8 a.m. Burger, which pairs a double meat patty with a fried egg. There is a choose-your-own-adventure model, where ingredients can be piled on to satisfy individual tastes. And don’t forget their signature Moov sauce – secret recipe, but familiar to all burger lovers.
Each month there are special offerings. In May a Torta de Mayo burger slips the flavors of Mexico between the buns. And there’s a featured shake. This month it’s dulce de leche. The two team up to create a Cinco de Mayo-themed double feature.
Premium shakes come in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, cookies & cream, and caramel on the regular and are topped with a mound of whipped cream.
Fresh cut fries are a favorite. Each morning pounds of fresh potatoes are prepped for their transformation into crispy fried perfection in 100% vegetable oil. Sweet potatoes, tater tots and onion rings all get the golden treatment too.
In the past Burger Moovment was only on one delivery platform, but now most services can bring these taste sensations to customer’s doors.
The restaurant was also a regular supporter of local youth sports teams and other organizations. Komail and Mehdi will continue to weave the burger restaurant into the community.
One change that they’ve made, they see as an opportunity to enhance community outreach.
“When we purchased the restaurant, we wanted to make it open to all the communities in the area. So the menu is now 100% halal. This way it opens up for the Muslim community,” said Komail.
People with other dietary restrictions can get their burger on too. Vegan Impossible patties and fish sandwiches extend the possibilities. Gluten-free buns and lettuce wraps are on offer as well.
“So pretty much anybody who wants to eat can eat,” said Komail.
One addition to the menu is wings. Great to go with the house dipping sauces: smoked BBQ sauce, honey mustard, cheese sauce, spicy chipotle, MOOV sauce, Carolina gold BBQ.
The business partners plan to franchise the restaurant. Until then Komail says they will “… keep focusing on the quality. That was something that I fell in love with and that’s what I want to continue.”
The Details:
7512 W. North Ave., Elmwood Park
Hours:
Monday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Sunday Noon to 9 p.m.
