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newracer
11-30-2017, 11:53
My uncle who works for them told me this morning. It's now all over the news.
newracer
11-30-2017, 11:54
http://www.9news.com/life/food/in-n-out-burger-planning-expansion-to-colorado-/495796458
Zundfolge
11-30-2017, 11:56
Bet the guy that owns Drifter's is not happy :p
phew... this will be a cheat day for sure.
Am I the only one thinking
"So, what"?
Am I the only one thinking
"So, what"?
Not a huge deal for me, I do like their burgers though.
Come on Whataburger....
Huh, years of false rumors, this time it looks to be true. Cool.
Am I the only one thinking
"So, what"?
My thoughts exactly.
Their fries are great. Burgers, eh. But those fries...
Grumpy will complaint that in and out is too liberal.
Their fries are great. Burgers, eh. But those fries...
SHUT YER MOUTH!!!!
I hope they still have the Bible verses. Love watching Libbies get bent.
Zundfolge
11-30-2017, 13:50
I hope they still have the Bible verses. Love watching Libbies get bent.
The number of California leftist In-and-Out fans that don't realize the owners of I&O are every bit as right wing Christian as the owners of Chick-Fil-A always cracks me up.
Meh. Another transplant chain following their fans who think their garbage food is the best in the world.
In and out is no better than Wendy's or Burger King
colorider
11-30-2017, 14:09
The number of California leftist In-and-Out fans that don't realize the owners of I&O are every bit as right wing Christian as the owners of Chick-Fil-A always cracks me up.
Most likely why they chose Colorado Springs as the location for the store, patty plant and distribution center.
kidicarus13
11-30-2017, 14:20
Meh. Another transplant chain following their fans who think their garbage food is the best in the world.
Like Whataburger, White Castle, and Rally's.
SHUT YER MOUTH!!!!
I hope they still have the Bible verses. Love watching Libbies get bent.
I'm not a major burger fan in general. In general, to me, a burger is a burger.
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In and out is no better than Wendy's or Burger King
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I'm not a major burger fan in general. In general, to me, a burger is a burger.
Double + grilled onions
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Is it at least better than Freddy’s?
I was speculating the white castle would come in to CO before in and out due to excessive demand in munchies. :)
Is it at least better than Freddy’s?
Yes! Freddy's are always dripping with grease, and the patties are paper thin.
68Charger
11-30-2017, 16:03
Whataburger is right here in Canton, but I gotta go all the way to Dallas for in-n-out burger
but there's a Duke's burger and sports bar right here that makes awesome burgers- whole 'nother level.... plus you can have a brew (or a scotch now, they just went full liquor license)
Bailey Guns
11-30-2017, 16:53
Come on Whataburger....
Yeah. I love Whataburger.
Though I have to admit there's some pretty good burgers in the area here. No chains...just mom n pop places.
Effies Burgers in downtown Lewiston. First time we went there looked at the menu and it said "Half Burger...$X.XX". I told the wife there must be a reason they sell half a burger. There is. A "regular" burger is made with 1 lb of beef. Very good.
Definitely a "Must Visit" place if anyone ever makes it out this way.
Come on Whataburger....
Preach it brother!!!
I've never had In-n-Out as the wife's family hates them.
Great-Kazoo
11-30-2017, 18:19
Am I the only one thinking
"So, what"?
Not at all. But if the fans are happy good for them.
TEAMRICO
11-30-2017, 18:22
Waiting on a Church’s Chicken to come to the Springs.....
Waiting on a Church’s Chicken to come to the Springs.....
When I had Church's back in TX, the chicken pieces were YUGE! I had to wonder what breed of genetically engineered chickens they were using.
Shouldn't we be protesting or boycotting this? Isn't this just one more step to turning Colorado in California?
electronman1729
11-30-2017, 18:31
Yeah no thanks.
White Castle Is better.
White Castle Is better.
You and I should open a franchise here. Maybe right next to a dispensary. We'd make a killing.
spqrzilla
11-30-2017, 18:42
Philistines
Aloha_Shooter
11-30-2017, 19:15
I'm not impressed. Didn't much care for Drifter's burger when I tried it and if I've ever tried In-n-Out in California, it didn't make much of an impression. I'm not a big fan of Five Guys either although I did like Whataburger on one of my visits to TX. If you want a good burger in Colorado Springs, head downtown to Bingo Burgers IMO. Now I would LOVE a Church's Chicken ...
No thank you
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longrange2
11-30-2017, 19:58
I’ve eaten there a few times when traveling and I don’t know what the fuss is all about. I can get much better burgers elsewhere. Certainly didn’t live up to the hype after all I had heard about it.
Double + grilled onions
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Oh god.....grilled onions!
electronman1729
11-30-2017, 20:30
The place I will miss is Griff in Arvada.
hollohas
11-30-2017, 20:30
I love In n Out. It's the one thing I miss from my 18 month long stay in SF.
In and out is no better than Wendy's or Burger King
7/10 troll attempt, gotta be more subtle.
OtterbatHellcat
11-30-2017, 21:05
I've had I/O on a trip to Northern California.
I can't say I got a woody, but I can't bitch either.
The chances of me going through the Springs and making a point to eat there are about zero.
After reading this post, I went to Culver's and got a snack pack combo for under 5 before taxes. It was small and cheap. Lunch under $5.
OtterbatHellcat
11-30-2017, 21:46
Suggestive impulse eating...sucker..Much?
;)
theGinsue
11-30-2017, 21:55
I've had In-N-Out on two separate visits to CA. The last time was in January with coworkers who just rave over them. Neither time I went really impressed me. Okay, but nothig special.
Waiting on a Church’s Chicken to come to the Springs.....
I haven't had Church's since I moved out of Kansas City (MO) in 1985. That is probably the best restaurant chicken I've ever eaten. I miss Church's.
Yeah no thanks.
White Castle Is better.
I used to go to KY via Southern IL to go visit my in-laws. I would always stop in @ White Castle either going down to KY or coming home. I love me some White Castle sliders - by the bagfull. Now that the in-laws have passed away and we've sold their home we have no reason to make the trek.
Zundfolge
11-30-2017, 22:04
I haven't seen a Church's in ages, I always liked it better than KFC.
As for In-n-Out, its popular for a few reasons (even though most folk that try it now are not super impressed):
Its cheap, but still pretty good
Its got a "secret menu"
It's deeply connected to car culture in California (many locations host car shows every weekend)
People that grew up in California connect it very strongly to their childhood
The fries!
So I see why people from California love it, and my brother who lives in Vegas really likes it (he's pulled in by the "secret menu") but I also can see why most everyone else is underwhelmed by it (myself included).
If I had one close by I'd eat there occasionally, but there's just too many other places that are just as good.
hollohas
11-30-2017, 22:05
I worked in NJ for a summer during college. And, because of Harold and Kumar I couldn't wait to try White Castle when I got out there. I was very disappointed.
There was a White Castle within walking distance of my dorm at the University of Indiana... it was open 24 hours a day... do I even need to tell you how many sacks of sliders we ate that year?!?
Church's is ok, but it sucks that the Denver area stores don't have white gravy for the chicken strips like they do in TX
Dude, it's about the iPhone X these days. iPhone 8 was soooo last month.
Honey Badger282.8
11-30-2017, 23:27
In n Out is a solid burger, when you factor in the price it’s arguably the best burger. It’s cheap, it has fresh ingredients and the thousand island sauce is good.
There used to be a couple of joints here that had food very similar to In 'N Out, one was here in Parker. Burgers 'N Sports? Something like that. Pretty dang good, I liked 'em. Seems the rumor was they were somehow related to In 'N Out, owned by a former employee or something. Been gone several years, health dept. violations or some such BS, probably threats of lawsuits too.
Then there's that place in The Springs that's also similar, but not quite, Drifters. Also good, but different enough to stay under the lawyers radar I reckon.
Anyway, good stuff. Never had a real In 'N Out burger, I avoid California. But I'm anxious to give it a whirl.
My all-time faves are private, local joints in my hometown in Enid, OK - Lottaburger, Lenox Drive In, and the Flamingo Lounge. Ain't gonna find those burgers anywhere else. There's some killers in El Reno too at Sid's Diner.
newracer
12-01-2017, 01:18
It was Old School Burgers (originally Burgers N Sports), last one was seized for unpaid taxes.
I'm guessing it's mostly like Apple. When a new In n Out opens, gotta eat there to get the new Iburger 8! Why is it so good? Because it's In n Out from California and lots of people like it! But why is it so awesome? BECAUSE OTHER PEOPLE SAY SO. It's f'n fabulous man, just like an iPhone 8, nothing comes close to it. You just have to believe. Don't be a heretic, have some faith when you bite into that burger that it's the best f'n thing you've ever had and it will be.
Culture is so doomed in fifty years.
So wrong.
The new fad burger joint is Shake Shack. Which is excellent, btw.
In and Out is the classic. A return to classics can only help the culture in multiple ways. It's like the "take a kid shooting" of burger joints. Beach Boys over Katy Perry.
Yes, this is the fast food we ate before the fake fast food of today. And they don't use marketing on your kids to pressure you to go so he can think he's getting a cheap made-in-China toy that turns out to be a three page coloring book with two crayons.
Oh, and I'm going to have to buy a few pairs of pants in the next size. Just in case.
GilpinGuy
12-01-2017, 09:24
Meh, about as excited as the arrival Krispy Kreme. Not very.
Meh, about as excited as the arrival Krispy Kreme. Not very.
What if Krispy Kreme partnered w/ In-N-Out to make a donut-bun burger?
kidicarus13
12-01-2017, 10:07
What if Krispy Kreme partnered w/ In-N-Out to make a donut-bun burger?
Go to Crave Burger, order the "Luther" and be done with it... 72681
BladesNBarrels
12-01-2017, 10:13
Go to Crave Burger, order the "Luther" and be done with it... 72681
Literally "done with it"
Toes up, out the door!
newracer
12-01-2017, 10:14
Stuft in Fort Collins, Greeley, and Windsor also has donut buns.
Go to Crave Burger, order the "Luther" and be done with it... 72681
I prefer my novelty to be traditional. These upstart chains with their shenanigans...
The place I will miss is Griff in Arvada.
Yes! It was awful but awfully good!
68Charger
12-01-2017, 10:40
on the subject of chicken instead of burgers... when I was in Tulsa, I was introduced to Charlie's Chicken... their chicken chunks (while not an appealing name) are far and above any other chicken I've gotten at a restaurant.
certainly if someone has a memory they're trying to get back to, it will trump the actual quality of the food... closest thing I have to that is Korn fritters from Sourdough Mining Co in Anchorage (Now out of business, but I have the recipe from when I worked there)
Not a huge deal for me, I do like their burgers though.
Come on Whataburger....
Yes x1000! Whataburger>In-N-Out (and TX>CA in general)
Shouldn't we be protesting or boycotting this? Isn't this just one more step to turning Colorado in California?
This is my thinking... another step toward the Californication of CO. I've had it, it's Meh at best, and think we've managed just fine without I-N-O the last however many decades. Granted, it's been at least 14 years since I've had it (and since I've been to Commiefornia), so I'd be willing to give it a try again, but I'm not hopeful.
I haven't seen a Church's in ages, I always liked it better than KFC.
As for In-n-Out, its popular for a few reasons (even though most folk that try it now are not super impressed):
Its cheap, but still pretty good
Its got a "secret menu"
It's deeply connected to car culture in California (many locations host car shows every weekend)
People that grew up in California connect it very strongly to their childhood
The fries!
So I see why people from California love it, and my brother who lives in Vegas really likes it (he's pulled in by the "secret menu") but I also can see why most everyone else is underwhelmed by it (myself included).
If I had one close by I'd eat there occasionally, but there's just too many other places that are just as good.
The only problem I see- you'll have to wait forever due to popularity... If you think Chick-fil-a is bad you have no idea how long the lines will be at In-N-Out- and I'm not just talking the first few months. The Chick-fil-a in Brighton ALWAYS has a huge line at Lunch time.
we've managed just fine without I-N-O the last however many decades.
I never understood this sentiment with regards to anything.
"Humanity managed just fine for thousands of years without morphine/antibiotics/etc"
Just because we don't know what we were missing doesn't mean we won't see an improvement in quality of life from it's arrival. INO is a cheap, tasty, relatively healthy lunch option.
hurley842002
12-01-2017, 12:18
I never understood this sentiment with regards to anything.
"Humanity managed just fine for thousands of years without morphine/antibiotics/etc"
Just because we don't know what we were missing doesn't mean we won't see an improvement in quality of life from it's arrival. INO is a cheap, tasty, relatively healthy lunch option.Agree, except for the relatively healthy part.
Sounds like another fast-food joint that I will avoid.
I never understood this sentiment with regards to anything.
"Humanity managed just fine for thousands of years without morphine/antibiotics/etc"
Just because we don't know what we were missing doesn't mean we won't see an improvement in quality of life from it's arrival. INO is a cheap, tasty, relatively healthy lunch option.
You just compared In-N-Out to morphine/antibiotics...? Spoken like a true INO fanboy. [Poke]
I should have said "I have managed just fine..." I can think of at least 5 other burger chains (including Red Robin) that I enjoyed more than INO... YMMV
I always get you two (Ronin13 and Ridge) confused.
Firehaus
12-01-2017, 13:29
Wonder if she wanted locations closer to home?https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171201/73e3ca5a7e348b5507346b3bac0bf4f9.png
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beast556
12-01-2017, 14:31
For the money in n out is a good value and there food is good too. I will definitely be stopping in for a burger when they open.
You guys over think shit way to much it's just a dam fast food joint.
hurley842002
12-01-2017, 14:38
You guys over think shit way to much it's just a dam fast food joint.
Lol, no shit!
For the money in n out is a good value and there food is good too. I will definitely be stopping in for a burger when they open.
You guys over think shit way to much it's just a dam fast food joint.
Lol, no shit!
10 pages of discussion about a fast food hamburger is how you can tell it's a slow news day.
3beansalad
12-01-2017, 14:58
Waiting on a Church’s Chicken to come to the Springs.....
It's been years since I've been to a Church's. Damn that sounds good!
Get off my lawn! I'm allowed to be crotchety every great once in an.... always. [ROFL1]
Walt Kowalski would eat at In and Out.
10 pages of discussion about a fast food hamburger is how you can tell it's a slow news day.
But no warnings, timeouts, or bans.
[Ban1]
Walt Kowalski would eat at In and Out.
But no warnings, timeouts, or bans.
[Ban1]
1 Point to Skip!
wctriumph
12-01-2017, 15:06
If they open one in Ft. Collins, I will go there, maybe once a month or so. I will try to get one when I ever get out to CA (not often). I have not had a better one here in CO in the 19 years I have been in CO.
For the money in n out is a good value and there food is good too. I will definitely be stopping in for a burger when they open.
You guys over think shit way to much it's just a dam fast food joint.
No over thinking here- I'm just not losing my shit over a burger joint moving to CO... [Dunno]
OtterbatHellcat
12-01-2017, 17:11
Hey, it's rolling....roll with it.
Churches has much better chicken than KFC, but their sides kinda suck compared to KFC. IMO.
Never had White Castle burgers from an actual joint, but the ones I have had were small and retarded and they sucked. I must be missing out on the actual experience that folks are happy to report about. Actually, I don't frequent fast food joints very often because I know it's all crap food with tons of salt and fat. Also, most of the sit down restaurants serve basically unhealthy food in over sized proportions.
No side track intended.
Hypes...
Boston Chicken in CO 1993 (before it was Boston market)
Fazoli 1993 in CO
Krispy creme donuts in CO ~00
Chipotle in CA ~02-03
Pollo Campero in CA ~03
Hype? Sure. Why not? :)
Same as average fast food after hype goes down? Mostly.
spqrzilla
12-01-2017, 22:30
Boston Market is great for helping me lose weight. Whenever I go there, I got food poisoning and the week or so puking and not eating would get me eight or nine pounds weight loss....
I stopped going to Boston Market and unfortunately can't lose weight anymore.
Never got food poisoning there, but I always thought their food tasted wrong.
hurley842002
12-01-2017, 23:44
Fazoli 1993 in CO
Ahhh Fazoli's, I remember when they opened in Pueblo, my family would go to Pueblo just about every weekend (from La Junta), and we couldn't get enough of Fazoli's and their bottomless bread sticks. Small town folks are pretty easy to please.
So, has anybody tried the supposedly awesome chicken tenders at Raising Cane's? There's one here in Parker by Costco, but I haven't stopped by.
Boston Market is great for helping me lose weight. Whenever I go there, I got food poisoning and the week or so puking and not eating would get me eight or nine pounds weight loss....
I stopped going to Boston Market and unfortunately can't lose weight anymore.
Never got food poisoning there, but I always thought their food tasted wrong.
I've heard something similar from many people. :(
Ahhh Fazoli's, I remember when they opened in Pueblo, my family would go to Pueblo just about every weekend (from La Junta), and we couldn't get enough of Fazoli's and their bottomless bread sticks. Small town folks are pretty easy to please.
Around 1993, my family were dirt poor. We once decide to go there with $15. We were anticipating on free bread stick refills, but we didn't have enough. I didn't go to Fazoli again until 2009.
If I recall, Fazoli tasted less salty back then than now.
So, has anybody tried the supposedly awesome chicken tenders at Raising Cane's? There's one here in Parker by Costco, but I haven't stopped by.
Yes. pretty good.
I visited Cincinnati and Columbus around '15, and discovered Cane's. I recently saw one near Parker Costco. I am planning to take my mother to that place for lunch this month.
Had Cane's chicken fingers for dinner. They're succeeding by keeping it simple.
newracer
12-02-2017, 22:34
Cane's is very good. Lemonade is great.
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Exactly how I feel about it. It's another fast-food chain. Great.
Had Cane's chicken fingers for dinner. They're succeeding by keeping it simple.
Tried it a few weeks ago and really liked it. Wish it was closer.
Had Raising Canes last night in Castle Rock...that's some tender chicken! Needs a lil more taste though...their cane sauce is pretty good tho...better than crappy in n out poop
Punkface
12-03-2017, 11:46
I'll take Raising Canes over In and Out any day.
Cane's is 5 mins from my house . . . have been there a few times (the kids really like it). Chicken fingers are pretty good. They're not "ZOMG . . . this is heaven" like I was expecting from the hype. But they are tasty.
In-N-Out is ok. I have been to CA a bunch on business and have had it several times. Same reaction as Cane's. It's good, but it's not the best burger and fries I've ever had.
Madeinhb
12-03-2017, 12:29
In-N-Out is ok. I have been to CA a bunch on business and have had it several times. Same reaction as Cane's. It's good, but it's not the best burger and fries I've ever had.
I'm from California and I love In N Out. Is it the best burger - No. It's not ment to compete with restaurants. But for fast food - Wendy's, McDonald's, Burger King, etc - my opinion is that it's far better. Patties are fresher. They aren't frozen.
What we really need is a Tommy's in Colorado...
hurley842002
12-03-2017, 13:20
What we really need is a Tommy's in Colorado...I love Tommy's but if we got one here my wife might rescind her acceptance of leaving Colorado.
theGinsue
12-03-2017, 13:51
When I was out in LA in August the word was that the quality of Tommy's has gone down, but not nearly as much as their cleanliness.
wctriumph
12-03-2017, 14:16
I used to eat at Tommy's and they had a few locations. None were as good as the original in the Valley by Budweiser Gardens.
When I was out in LA in August the word was that the quality of Tommy's has gone down, but not nearly as much as their cleanliness.
I ate at the one in Hollywood back in June and it's just as good as burgers, dogs and fries slathered in chili can be...
LOL. It's been about 15+ years ago, but I use to live walking distance of Original Tommy's at Beverly Blvd. I don't know about now, but they use to have 2 kitchens and rotate the usage on non busy hours to do cleaning. It was when they use to give bottle/can soft drinks and unlimited yellow pepper. My record was 20. I think I probably lost about 5 lbs that week from eating 20 peppers.
Only thing I would recommend is that just pay that extra x cents and get a chilli on top of the fries.
Chili goes on everything!!!
https://i.imgur.com/w5VvWXR.jpg
Chili goes on everything!!!
https://i.imgur.com/w5VvWXR.jpg
Now you're making me hungry... And I don't have any chili.
beast556
12-04-2017, 13:33
My Dad would always take us to tommy's when we went to Dogers stadium.
After seeing that photo, I am getting a can of chilli and Mezzetta hot chilli Pepper.
beast556
12-04-2017, 19:09
After seeing that photo, I am getting a can of chilli and Mezzetta hot chilli Pepper.
Might wanna get an extra pack of TP, your gonna need it.[ROFL2]
hurley842002
12-04-2017, 19:40
Chili goes on everything!!!
https://i.imgur.com/w5VvWXR.jpgTHAT'S chilli?
No no no,
Dinner tonight
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ETA: There are a couple Nathan's jumbo hot dogs in there somewhere.
Might wanna get an extra pack of TP, your gonna need it.[ROFL2]
Sadly, today's menu changed to pork chop.
:(
THAT'S chilli?
No no no,
Dinner tonight
Oh yeah....you sir are a connoisseur of chilli
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68Charger
12-04-2017, 20:57
THAT'S chilli?
No no no,
Dinner tonight
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20171205/419eb6a1b563c2afa252a95d533d53c3.jpg
ETA: There are a couple Nathan's jumbo hot dogs in there somewhere.
REAL Chili doesn't have beans!
Oh crap, I'm becoming a Texan...
hurley842002
12-04-2017, 21:14
REAL Chili doesn't have beans!
Oh crap, I'm becoming a Texan...Already forgetting where you came from lol.
REAL Chili doesn't have beans!
Oh crap, I'm becoming a Texan...
Real chili doesn't look like diarrhea either.....and beans are awesome!
The chili dogs above look bitchin', but those fries looks like someone shit on them.....
JMHO.
hurley842002
12-04-2017, 22:11
those fries looks like someone shit on them.....
JMHO.
Lol, that's what I was thinking, like someone ate real chilli, and then shat on an order of fries.
REAL Chili doesn't have beans!
Oh crap, I'm becoming a Texan...
I agree on both counts!
68Charger
12-04-2017, 23:13
Already forgetting where you came from lol.
I won't forget Colorado... they won't let me. Most of the people here look at me funny when I tell them I left Colorado to move here when they ask where my accent is from. They can't understand why I would leave such a purdy place. I'm also not originally from Colorado, grew up in Alaska.
Lol, that's what I was thinking, like someone ate real chilli, and then shat on an order of fries.
That was my reaction, but I was tryin' to be polite and all... looks like some Californian used ground beef (shudder).
I'm even getting cattle, pick up 2 steer this Sat... still looking for a proven cow, rather than take a gamble on a heifer.
I could have a whole thread on "if it has beans, corn, tomatos, or mushrooms, it's really a stew... with chili IN it."
But at the same time, I know Texans didn't invent chili- they just perfected it. [Poke]
But at the same time, I know Texans didn't invent chili- they just perfected it. [Poke]
Kinda' like BBQ.[Coffee]
I tried Raising Cane's this weekend, pretty good. But I can't help feeling like they need mashed 'taters and creamy white gravy. Sent 'em an email saying so. Those tenders are crying for a plate with taters & gravy, veggies too.
I tried Raising Cane's this weekend, pretty good. But I can't help feeling like they need mashed 'taters and creamy white gravy.
Oh yeah. Just setup a stand in Cane's parking lot. [rockon]
68Charger
12-05-2017, 07:22
Kinda' like BBQ.[Coffee]
Mmmmmmm, BBQ... is it too early for brisket?
Mmmmmmm, BBQ... is it too early for brisket?Never.
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Meh. [Shake] Ate there the last time I was in CA. Didn't do anything for me. None of the "new" burger joint chains excite me.
When did White Castle become good? Spent some time in OH and was never impressed with them. Didn't like Tony Packo's either.
Now, if Milt's, Rod's Herd Burgers or Jack's Atomic Dogs came to CO, I'd get excited.
REAL Chili doesn't have beans!
Oh crap, I'm becoming a Texan...
I agree.
And this is Colorado- Green Chili is it's own food group here! [Beer]
Meh. [Shake] Ate there the last time I was in CA. Didn't do anything for me. None of the "new" burger joint chains excite me.
When did White Castle become good? Spent some time in OH and was never impressed with them. Didn't like Tony Packo's either.
Now, if Milt's, Rod's Herd Burgers or Jack's Atomic Dogs came to CO, I'd get excited.
White Castle/Krystal = Drunk chow. I used to live in Chattanooga (Actually Red Bank), and the speed shop I managed was directly across the main drag from a Krystal. On a busy saturday, I'd just hand the shop monkey $20 and tell him to go get a bag of Cheese Krystals, would feed the whole crew. You could make a mint opening a White Castle next to a dispensary...
osok-308
12-06-2017, 09:52
Good burgers that I love to have every time I visit Commiefornia. Now I won't have to travel to get them!
Thornton one just opened.
I can eat all the in and out I want in NV or CA, but I am going there with my family for early lunch. After lunch. I will go put some gas (not buckee nor kum and go) at Costco.
Yes. I own ev but we have another vehicle which is 4.0 v8 biturbo.
wctriumph
02-14-2022, 16:53
They finally demolished the building and are digging up the property where we will get In n Out here in Fort Collins.
Went to In-and-Out Thornton location at around 11:15am today. Long drive-thru, but no dine-in lines. only 1 or 2 tables available to eat.
They are building Raising Cane's next door, and that restaurant has long drive-thru as well. This strip will be full of traffic during lunch/dinner hours.
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^ Both of them are over rated. But no one asked me, so [Dunno]
^ Both of them are over rated. But no one asked me, so [Dunno]
It is cheaper than many fast food places, and in and out makes it hotnfresh.
As for Cane's , it is cheap as well. I can order Caniac 6piece combo and just split it with my wife (3pcs each). $12.99 Lunch for 2.
Maybe we should have a Thornton COAR15 meet at In-and-Out? :)
They finally demolished the building and are digging up the property where we will get In n Out here in Fort Collins.
You sure 'bout that? I heard that died a year ago due to city bureaucracy.
It is cheaper than many fast food places, and in and out makes it hotnfresh.
As for Cane's , it is cheap as well. I can order Caniac 6piece combo and just split it with my wife (3pcs each). $12.99 Lunch for 2.
Maybe we should have a Thornton COAR15 meet at In-and-Out? :)
We literally just at Cane's for a VD dinner. Get their rewards because you get BOGO deals semi-regularly.
We literally just at Cane's for a VD dinner. Get their rewards because you get BOGO deals semi-regularly.
Didn't even know they had one. Will sign up!
We love BOGO.
beast556
02-14-2022, 20:23
They finally demolished the building and are digging up the property where we will get In n Out here in Fort Collins.
The one for ft fun fell through. Supposedly there putting one in in centera in loveland. I'm sure ft fun will get one in time.
beast556
02-14-2022, 20:27
I used to eat at Tommy's and they had a few locations. None were as good as the original in the Valley by Budweiser Gardens.
My dad use to take us there when I was young, they had awesome burgers and milk shakes.
I love in-n-out. Wish we had a western slope location. It's much "fresher" and legit than other fast food. Simple ingredients. Tastes great. I think they are conservative too....
I have my doubts we'll get one only because of proximity to their distribution-thingies.
I will admit that in-and-out burger has a very good burger....but for me their fries while perfect at first - is more of a hit or miss.
Their ice tea or lemon aide has been spot on, and always fresh tasting.
3beansalad
02-15-2022, 07:57
I love in-n-out. Wish we had a western slope location. It's much "fresher" and legit than other fast food. Simple ingredients. Tastes great. I think they are conservative too....
I have my doubts we'll get one only because of proximity to their distribution-thingies.My recollection of their requirements are that you have to be within a 6 hour drive of the distribution center to build a restaurant.
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newracer
02-15-2022, 10:02
They finally demolished the building and are digging up the property where we will get In n Out here in Fort Collins.
If your talking about the corner of College and Prospect, that's going to be an Alpine Bank.
The one for ft fun fell through. Supposedly there putting one in in centera in loveland. I'm sure ft fun will get one in time.
Both Loveland and FoCo are off the table at this time, no plans within to build one within a year.
My recollection of their requirements are that you have to be within a 6 hour drive of the distribution center to build a restaurant.
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It's "within a day's drive" but I am not sure what that means, could be the 14 hours legal for a trucker, or maybe 7 hours each way?
Now if only I had the franchise fee.... [ROFL1]
Maybe someone will though. That gives me some hope...
newracer
02-15-2022, 14:14
Now if only I had the franchise fee.... [ROFL1]
Maybe someone will though. That gives me some hope...
There is no franchises, they are all corporate owned.
TEAMRICO
02-15-2022, 19:00
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Scanker19
02-15-2022, 19:14
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We can’t be friends anymore.
Had that 3 times in the last week
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Rico wins the internet
Might go to in and out again tomorrow.
Person I know will be in Thornton before noon, and he wanna try it.
[flamingo]
TEAMRICO
02-18-2022, 14:04
Rico wins the internet
Unfortunately we are down in South TX for a family emergency. Been here a week today and me and the boy will head back Sunday.
Wife will stay here for the time being.
I mean, but while we are down here we gotta eat!!!
I worked in the DFW area for quite awhile back in the 90's, and found Whataburgers to be rather dry and lifeless, nothing like my hometown Okie burgers. Didn't care for them. But I'd try one again. Like In-N-Out burgers just fine, grilled onions rock!
I worked in the DFW area for quite awhile back in the 90's, and found Whataburgers to be rather dry and lifeless, nothing like my hometown Okie burgers. Didn't care for them. But I'd try one again. Like In-N-Out burgers just fine, grilled onions rock!
Whataburger patty melt. It has the grilled onions and a pepper sauce on it. Not as dry as the usual
.455_Hunter
02-18-2022, 14:36
My family gives In-N-Out an OK rating, but big thumbs-up for Whataburger based on our experiences in TX.
newracer
02-18-2022, 17:01
Whataburger is coming back to Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first location.
Whataburger is coming back to Colorado, Colorado Springs is the first location.
Wednesday
I worked in the DFW area for quite awhile back in the 90's, and found Whataburgers to be rather dry and lifeless, nothing like my hometown Okie burgers. Didn't care for them. But I'd try one again. Like In-N-Out burgers just fine, grilled onions rock!
Okie burger? Oklahoma onion burger? Or Del Rancho burger?
thedave1164
02-19-2022, 07:38
I found Whataburger to be spendy, they were ok, but nothing I would go out of my way for.
In-N-Out is good, and I will eat there if there is one in the area, but if I am not in the area, I won't drive an hour just to eat there.
Drifters in COS was a pretty good substitute for INO and to be honest as crowded as INO is in COS I would just go to Drifters LOL
Okie burger? Oklahoma onion burger? Or Del Rancho burger?
I was born & raised in Enid, OK - grew up on burgers w/grilled onions, ain't nothing better! And 80/20 meat is best, the fat gives a lot more flavor. Leaner meat isn't as tasty.
Awesome... used to get onion burgers down in Purcell... now I make em myself
Awesome... used to get onion burgers down in Purcell... now I make em myself
I'll be right over!
beast556
02-21-2022, 00:58
Went to the in n out in Thornton today. For as many people were there we got our food quick and it tasted pretty good. Not the best burgers out there but for the $$$ there pretty good.
I fully admit to wanting a Whataburger based solely on sentimental reasons. Twenty-eight years in southeast Texas and it was definitely a place that I grabbed lunch way more than any McDonalds, Burger King, etc. I would probably put Dairy Queen above Whataburger but they were different in Texas back in the day. The chicken fried steak sandwich was my favorite. Can?t remember if they called that the beltbuster or the hungerbuster but it was yummy.
I can?t get too pumped for anything from the west coast because I?ve never spent time there and the thought of any more Californication of Colorado just ruffles my feathers.
hollohas
02-21-2022, 07:16
I love In N Out but won't go out of my way for one.
There is a Shack Shake by my office and those burgers are bomb.
I fully admit to wanting a Whataburger based solely on sentimental reasons. Twenty-eight years in southeast Texas and it was definitely a place that I grabbed lunch way more than any McDonalds, Burger King, etc. I would probably put Dairy Queen above Whataburger but they were different in Texas back in the day. The chicken fried steak sandwich was my favorite. Can?t remember if they called that the beltbuster or the hungerbuster but it was yummy.
I can?t get too pumped for anything from the west coast because I?ve never spent time there and the thought of any more Californication of Colorado just ruffles my feathers.
It is the Dude.
And yes, awesome. They still have that thing at DQ, but of course, not here. Same with the steak finger basket.
It is the Dude.
And yes, awesome. They still have that thing at DQ, but of course, not here. Same with the steak finger basket.
I forgot about the steak fingers. Seems the DQs in Colorado only have the chicken fingers.
Sonic menus are a little different between here and Texas as well. I used to love the jalape?o burger but now I have to settle for a green chili burger instead.
Went for first time at midnight. I am too old to stay up like that. Was hoping fries a little better without them having to rapidly cook so many. Now as terrible as foretold. Burger was pretty good, wish it was closer to $4 flat.
So basically not bad, not great. Cheaper than the wife's jersey Mike obsession.
Just ask for jalapenos on the cheeseburger
electronman1729
02-21-2022, 18:02
Would like to see a Braum's out here
^ I would too, but it will never happen. The company does not open stores outside of a 300-mile radius of the home farm in Tuttle, Oklahoma.
thedave1164
02-22-2022, 06:00
I miss the old Sonic chicken fried steak sandwich. Living up here in FoCo there isn?t a good place to get a chicken fried steak. They ran Black Eyed Pea out of here and their steak was killer. Tried Texas Road Houses?, Chilis?, etc. I am a pretty good cook but my attempts fail to please. Guess I need to visit Texas?
If you are in Westminster, Parker or COS you can get some killer Chicken Fried Steak at Saltgrass Steakhouse.
Of course I always get their dry aged ribeye. ;)
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