Tricera Coffeeis the the brainchild of Robbie Dietrich , one of the minds behind Charleston Cup Coffee . He and his wife flow this intimate little George St coffee bean workshop that cater mostly to CofC students andthe occasional holidaymaker . I asked about the dinosaur theme – “ were you obsess with dinosaur as a kid ? ” – and Robbie said it was a joke of an idea he and his sis had while fall up with names for the coffee job . He did n’t start collecting the triceratops paraphernalia until after they decided on the name ( which they pluck because “ although it ’s brusque for ‘ triceratops , ’ to the unsuspicious passerby , it could be something deep and Italian ” ) .

Once schooltime starts back up again , Tricera will re - introduce its Friday & Saturdaylate - nighttime carte du jour , boast delicious pick like the loaded magma fries , the midnight breakfast sandwich , and a pelf & cheese griller ( if you desire to fling but also be healthy ) . But the shining star is the donut burger : two grill Krispy Kreme doughnut , 100 % fern - feed Triceratops meat ( aka grass - fed beef ) , American cheese , and blackberry bush - cherry-red wine-colored reduction . Full revealing : I added bacon to mine , because why not ?

Though it ’s just been nixed from the bill of fare just for the summer ( probably to ensure we keep a teeny-weeny act of our figure ) , Robbie was kind enough to grill one up for me . Here ’s my mentation outgrowth during the integral spirit - altering experience :

Tricera burger

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While the burger was cooking:

1.A dinosaur - themed coffee shop is the coolest.2.This make me cogitate of when I was a little kid and my brother and I would play Godzilla vs Power Rangers . Why has n’t anyone made that a movie yet?3.I do n’t think I have enough diaper . Will anyone judge me if I bring the whole serviette dispenser over to my table ? Whatever , I ’m doing it anyway.4.Does diabetes run in my family ? I feel like I probably should ’ve arrest on that before decide to eat this.5.Am I ready for all this jelly ? I ’m not sure .

When I received the burger:

6.Jim Gaffiganwould be so lofty of me right now.7.This looks even sound than I image it in my head.8.I did n’t realize the donut were Krispy Kreme until this moment , and now I ’m triple - excited .

After I took my first bite:

9.I’m not 100 % cocksure , but I ’m moderately certain I heard a Greek chorus of angel harmonizing just now.10.This sauce is awful . Also , very messy.11.I feel like a T. king mightily now mauling this burger.12.The donuts have immediately deflated . I do n’t live my own strength .

13.This blackberry bush - reddish wine sauce run down my mitt makes me appear like a murderer . I do n’t really taste the blood-red wine , though . I guess it ’s more blackberry . [ puzzle out fingers ] Oh no , wait . I in spades taste the red wine-colored now . They should bottle this sauce , it ’s amazing.14.Bacon was a good selection . The smoky bacon is everlasting with the sweetness of the donuts.15.I just got donut glaze on my pants , and at first glimpse it does not face like donut glaze.16.It ’s good that I ’m not still in college , because I ’d want to feed this every Friday night.17.This beefburger should come with complimentary moisture - nap . I ’m a mess .

Final thought:

18.Is it big that I kind of want another one ?

OK , I wo n’t lie : the doughnut burger is intense , fill , and a creature of a burger . But overall , I ’ll definitely be perplex another one of these do August . You should , too .

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Tricera coffee decorations

Tricera Coffee

Messy fingers

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