The dim lights of Revery VR Bar act as a sort of beacon on Monroe Drive for those seeking a virtual reality experience with cocktails. But Revery is also home to a takeout gem called Heartbreakers tucked away behind the building, and it’s slinging LA-style smash burgers starting at 9 p.m., right as those after-hours food cravings start kicking in at night.
Revery VR Bar owner Vincent Wynn II never imagined his story would lead him from working in a clothing store to working as a bartender to owning his own bar. He began formulating the idea behind Revery while working behind the bar owned by his future business partners. Wynn wanted to open an Atlanta bar where people could socialize over cocktails while playing games beyond the standards like pool and darts.
In 2017, Revery VR Bar opened on the southern end of Monroe Drive near Ponce de Leon Avenue becoming the first virtual reality cocktail bar in the nation, according to Wynn. To generate more business for Revery, Wynn books DJs to encourage dancing at the bar. While Revery does serve some snacks, the menu isn’t enough to keep people continually engaged in their virtual reality games as the evening wears on, or attract people to the bar for late-night bites.
Inspired by places like LA smash burger sensation Burgers Never Say Die, Wynn founded Heartbreakers burger truck — a nod to the 2001 film of the same name and his love for cheesy rom-coms and teen comedy movies. In fact, burgers on the menu are named after rom-com characters such as the Ronald Miller from the 1987 movie “Can’t Buy Me Love”. It’s a double stack topped with American cheese, pickles, diced onions, and ketchup and mustard. Fries are available, too, tossed in Cajun, salt and pepper, or lemon pepper seasoning.
Heartbreakers Burgers
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