Logan Molyneux

There's not much that's little about Little Acorn, a new sandwich and burger joint in Pleasant Grove.

The burgers are large, so are the fries, and there's even a large and beautiful fish tank to occupy you (or your kids) while you wait for your food. The dining area is also spacious, and the booths are comfortable.

But the best part is that Little Acorn is a cut above fast food at fast food prices. Combo meals are in the $5-to-$6 range but the sandwiches are easily more impressive. The one you want is called the Shadow Fighter (don't ask us why) and comes with a beef patty, cheese, ham, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and a special sauce. It's served on thick, toasted bread instead of a bun, and boy is it a mean sandwich.

Our other favorite menu item was the chicken strips, which were surprisingly good. The batter is thin and tasty, and the chicken is juicy, so much better than those thick, crispy lumps you'll find at chain restaurants. They were served with a smooth and creamy ranch sauce for dipping, and the combination was perfect.

We also tried the Turkey Avocado Swiss sandwich, which was good, and the Deluxe Pastrami Cheese Burger. We would have liked an extra slice of turkey and pastrami, respectively, but the sandwich bread here is homemade and made up for that.

You can even buy a fresh loaf of white or wheat bread for $2.75.

Our combo meals came with plenty of fries, which were good enough to finish off, and a standard selection of fountain drinks. For dessert, there's ice cream (vanilla, chocolate or twist) or a wide variety of shakes. The shakes are a very manageable size (like, you could actually finish one yourself) and start at only $2.25. They're made with vanilla ice cream and your choice of mix-ins -- we liked cherry best.

Kids Meals at Little Acorn are only $2.99 and offer a secltion of kid classics and include fries, a drink and M&M candies. If they're not that hungry, you can get a single corn dog for a buck and change. We can't think of why you'd go to a fast food place when you can get better food and stay within your budget at Little Acorn.