A brand-new smash burger concept is joining the growing ranks of restaurants serving up no-frills halal burgers in the Tampa Bay area. Opening on February 18 at 10935 N 56th St in Temple Terrace, Byte will offer the community a menu that includes burgers, vegetarian-friendly falafel burgers, and dessert offerings, too.
“It’s a small menu, with just a few different burgers,” Ahmed, one of the owners of Byte, told What Now on Friday. “We’ll have house-made fries—real fries, never frozen—and we’re going to have our take on chicken nuggets, too.”
On the sweeter side, expect homemade cookies and milkshakes that can be customized with cookie bits.
“The idea really came from my childhood,” Ahmed said. “Where, when you’re eating halal, it’s not so easy to just go and eat a burger. And with our love for burgers, especially smash burgers—it just motivated me to give my community something for people who want to eat halal.”
Opening in the North 56th Street location, Byte’s space will include seating for about thirty guests upon opening. After that, there are plans to launch an outdoor patio space with room for about 30 more.
“I’m a big foodie, and this is about quality for me. We’re spending a lot of time sourcing the meats, our recipes, our sauces. We plan to be the best smash burger in Tampa, so keep an eye out.”
You can keep up with Byte by following the upcoming restaurant on Facebook.
