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https://krdo.com/news/top-stories/2021/03/31/whataburger-coming-to-colorado-springs/
Glad it?s in the Springs or it would put a serious dent in my healthy eating kick.
SideShow Bob
03-31-2021, 15:21
Building looks like they modified an old ?Derweinersnitzel? drive thru for indoor seating.
The drive thru portion was under the high peek.
Building looks like they modified an old “Derweinersnitzel” drive thru for indoor seating.
Many of them look that way. That's how the new buildings are going up or being remodeled to.
Another garbage transplant burger joint to join steaknshake, in and out, culvers, ect.
Another garbage transplant burger joint to join steaknshake, in and out, culvers, ect.
Says the guy who obviously has never been to Whataburger.
My friends took me to a Whataburger when I visited them in New Braunfels a few years back. Don’t really remember much about it other than we went there so it must not be all that great.
Average burgers that are 1/2 step up from McDonalds.
I haven't been to Whataburger since "MeMeMe" Mel Tillis was their spokesman.
Is this going to turn into a WB v.s. In N Out thread (9mm is better than .45acp)? [Poke]
Delfuego
03-31-2021, 19:50
I don't get either.
eddiememphis
03-31-2021, 20:49
Trendy nonsense like the "Grand Opening!" of (insert store of the minute here).
Cabela's, In-n-Out, IKEA, Trader Joe's, et cetera.
Much like the hype around the Super Bowl commercials, in a few weeks the novelty wears off and it's the same ole' stuff.
theGinsue
03-31-2021, 21:08
I wish I could agree with you Eddie, but last Wednesday at 4PM when I drove past the In-&-Out Burger that opened up here late last fall, the drive thru line was still 30+ cars deep.
I think part of it is the fascination folks have with I&O and the rest is the craziness that is the Colo Spr food consumer. I've never seen more eateries anywhere else that comes close to what Colo Spr offers and they are all always busy. It's nuts.
I was in CA for 3 weeks and one of my coworkers (who used to live in CA) said he'd never had In-&-Out. During our trip he decided to try 'em. Like me, his reaction to their food was less than "meh" and he can't understand the hype.
I stopped at a place in TX while driving through once. Based on what the Texans I knew said, I was basically going to have a taste bud based explosion of pleasure and satisfaction. In typical Texas fashion is was a bunch of average wrapped in propaganda. It was, like In-n-Out, Culver?s, etc., not anything special. Could care less. I prefer Big Macs anyway.
Whataburger is what I grew up with, and where I visited often after high school (2am ish, for reasons). It's a homegrown thing for me.
Same type of reason I visit Rudy's BBQ and use their sauce. I was taken to the original store between Helotes and Boerne, TX many times as a kid.
eddiememphis
03-31-2021, 21:27
The ownership of Whattaburger is interesting.
A long time (est. 1950) Texas based business, it was sold to Chicago private equity firm, BDT Capital in 2019 for $1.4 billion. The guy Behind BDT, Byron Trott, was a Goldman Sachs guy for years and is tight with Warren Buffet. BDT has stakes in Flying J and Weber BBQs, and manages $6 to $9 billion in funds depending on the sources I have read.
When you look up BDT, it jumps to GBL, a +/- $20B Belgian holding company that is publicly traded. They tout "We recognize the importance of finding the right balance between our need to seek financial returns, with the imperative to preserve the integrity of our planet and the health of the people and society who inhabit it."
They have $130 million invested in BDT and claim $24 million in distributions with no timeline mentioned.
I dug into it hoping to find something nefarious but it looks like a bunch of smart guys capitalizing on a profitable business, generating wealth for their investors.
But what do I know? I'm just a cook.
Great-Kazoo
03-31-2021, 21:33
The ownership of Whattaburger is interesting.
A long time (est. 1950) Texas based business, it was sold to Chicago private equity firm, BDT Capital in 2019 for $1.4 billion. The guy Behind BDT, Byron Trott, was a Goldman Sachs guy for years and is tight with Warren Buffet. BDT has stakes in Flying J and Weber BBQs, and manages $6 to $9 billion in funds depending on the sources I have read.
When you look up BDT, it jumps to GBL, a +/- $20B Belgian holding company that is publicly traded. They tout "We recognize the importance of finding the right balance between our need to seek financial returns, with the imperative to preserve the integrity of our planet and the health of the people and society who inhabit it."
They have $130 million invested in BDT and claim $24 million in distributions with no timeline mentioned.
I dug into it hoping to find something nefarious but it looks like a bunch of smart guys capitalizing on a profitable business, generating wealth for their investors.
But what do I know? I'm just a cook.
Berkshire Hathaway has a 38% stake in Flying J
cableguy11
03-31-2021, 21:36
Whataburger is what I grew up with, and where I visited often after high school (2am ish, for reasons). It's a homegrown thing for me.
Same type of reason I visit Rudy's BBQ and use their sauce. I was taken to the original store between Helotes and Boerne, TX many times as a kid.
Amen!! Me to! First place we hit every year when we head to to TX! It's a Texas thing and I would appreciate if no one else shows up so I don't have to wait in line for my food...lol
Great-Kazoo
03-31-2021, 21:49
I don't get either.
With a white castle in the valley, why would you go anywhere else ;)
Says the guy who obviously has never been to Whataburger.
Been to ones in Killeen, Austin and San Antonio. Meh... just an average fast food place like jack in the box, McDonald's hamburger stand or burger King.
I grew up visiting the original Culver's when visiting the grandparents in Wisconsin as a treat. The burgers were and still are meh. The treat was the root beer floats and ice cream. My parents were more excited when they came to Colorado Springs since they grew up in Wisconsin. But they both said thier memory of the place far outweighed the food. I guess the nostalgia replaces taste buds for the dopamine hit...
I tried a Whataburger when I was working in TX, it was a bit dry IMO. Didn't trip my trigger. But there were some seriously delicious independant burger joints in my hometown in OK, so the bar is pretty high for me.
Some of the best I ever had came from a beer joint, the guy cooked burgers in the back room in a 15" electric skillet. Damn they were good! But the health department shut him down, because it wasn't a kitchen, just a skillet and a fridge in the storage room.
Some of the best I ever had came from a beer joint, the guy cooked burgers in the back room in a 15" electric skillet. Damn they were good! But the health department shut him down, because it wasn't a kitchen, just a skillet and a fridge in the storage room.
Those are the best ones.
Before 'rona, I had the best tacos and birria of my life out of a horse barn on a dirt road close to a friend's. I actually cerakoted his 22 that the pigs knocked down and was in the mud for 2 weeks.
I'm kinda sad they haven't opened since lockdown.
The Whataburger patty melt is my go-to. Brings the moisture back in.
Sometimes I develop opinions about fast food. Less often, I share them!
StagLefty
04-01-2021, 07:54
I finally came to the conclusion that I can make myself a great cheeseburger on my own grill. Spices, different cheeses, and a good bun are way more affordable than most of the burger places nowadays !!!
Delfuego
04-01-2021, 09:01
With a white castle in the valley, why would you go anywhere else ;)I actually did go to White Castle a couple weeks ago :)
Best burger I have found in town here is AJ's Fine Foods Market outdoor BBQ. Cheap and really good. Way better than fast food for about the same money.
Whataburger is what I grew up with, Chipoltle #1 was good too, but you wont see me eating there anymore. I do love nostalgia though.
kidicarus13
04-01-2021, 09:26
I finally came to the conclusion that I can make myself a great cheeseburger on my own grill. Spices, different cheeses, and a good bun are way more affordable than most of the burger places nowadays !!!Over the years, I've concluded the same with steak.
TEAMRICO
04-01-2021, 09:54
As someone still processing some Whataburgers through my colon from last week. I would prefer them over any other fast food burger.
Friendly service, they bring the food to you, the value and portion size is great. The sweet tea is on point.
That’s just me.
OneGuy67
04-01-2021, 10:48
What everyone is forgetting is we used to have Whataburger here in Denver back in the 70's.
At that time, my family lived on the border of Westminster and Federal Heights and our neighbors used to go regularly. My parents wouldn't take us to fast food and I used to watch my neighbors get out of the car with these HUUGGEE cups of soda. So envious at 8-9 years old.
I'm in Texas now. There's a whataburger and donut shop at about half the exits. Just seems like another chain restaurant
I'm in Texas now. There's a whataburger and donut shop at about half the exits. Just seems like another chain restaurant
Stop by Bucee's yet?
Just seems like another chain restaurant
Indeed, it is just another chain restaurant. Not all that different from McDonald?s or Burger King or whatever.
But, if I?m grabbing a burger from a fast food joint and there is a McDonald?s, a Wendy?s, a Burger King, a Hardee?s/Carl?s Jr, and a Whataburger all side by side then I pick Whataburger.
There isn?t necessarily anything special or magical about the place but the fact that for the last 20+ years I couldn?t just run down the street and pick some up kind of makes it like a special treat.
If I pick a fastfood place, I usually go by time and amount of line I have to wait on. Then I go by quality of food.
I think I've picked Arbys over Old Chicago more than 20 times while living in Thornton.
cableguy11
04-01-2021, 14:36
I'm in Texas now. There's a whataburger and donut shop at about half the exits. Just seems like another chain restaurant
You are in Austin or nearby Round Rock Donuts are pretty darn good!
hurley842002
04-01-2021, 23:48
Says the guy who obviously has never been to Whataburger.
It wouldn't matter if he'd been or not, I rarely see a positive thing come from his keyboard....
hurley842002
04-01-2021, 23:50
I don't get either.
Sounds like ya'll are deprived up there, we have a coupe Whataburger's, In n Out's, Culver's, Raising Cane's, the list goes on.
StagLefty
04-02-2021, 07:10
Over the years, I've concluded the same with steak.
Absolutely on the steak !!!!
Great-Kazoo
04-02-2021, 07:21
I actually did go to White Castle a couple weeks ago :)
Best burger I have found in town here is AJ's Fine Foods Market outdoor BBQ. Cheap and really good. Way better than fast food for about the same money.
Chipoltle #1 was good too, but you wont see me eating there anymore. I do love nostalgia though.
Where they at? Will put it on the places to eat, when in the valley trip.
Delfuego
04-02-2021, 08:42
Where they at? Will put it on the places to eat, when in the valley trip.The one by us is near Westworld (1.5 miles E from Dillon :) ) FLW & Thompson Peak. They have an outdoor kitchen/grill for lunches daily (till 2pm), specials on the weekend. Regular burger w/sides is $8 and Kobe is $11.
BladesNBarrels
04-02-2021, 08:49
Old Guy memory
Best cheeseburger.
My wife, teenage daughter, and I were vacationing in Hawaii.
We took a snorkeling trip to Molokini that was extended because we were seeing so much wildlife and sea creatures.
Got back to the dock later than anticipated and we were hungry.
There was a Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurant with Jimmy Buffet smiling down, so we went in.
We all agreed that they were truly cheeseburgers in paradise.
Nothing like eating when you are hungry after a day outdoors.
It wouldn't matter if he'd been or not, I rarely see a positive thing come from his keyboard....
Then maybe a Whataburger with cheese would do him some good.
If you're ever in El Reno, OK or passing by, look up Sid's Diner. Hope ya like grilled onions! There's a bigass gun shop in OKC that has a restaurant inside that's supposed to have great burgers, but it's hard to catch it open - has different hours than the gun shop.
Delfuego
04-02-2021, 12:50
Blake's Lotaburger if you're ever in NM. I usually get some when I'm passing through. Green Chile Cheeseburger [Dinner]
Aloha_Shooter
04-02-2021, 13:01
Blake's Lotaburger if you're ever in NM. I usually get some when I'm passing through. Green Chile Cheeseburger [Dinner]
I did like Blake's. Much better than what I've received at In-n-Out or Five Guys much less Burger King or McD's. I'd probably take In-n-Out over Five Guys because they grill the buns and I liked the quality of the lettuce and tomato but the burger itself just wasn't very satisfying. Very NOT impressed with Five Guys' cheeseburgers (their fries are very good). I've only had Whataburger years ago in San Antonio and IAH. It was also better than Five Guys, McD's, or Burger King. For burgers I can get from a drive-through, I tend to opt for Carl's Jr.
Scanker19
04-02-2021, 13:06
If you're ever in El Reno, OK or passing by, look up Sid's Diner. Hope ya like grilled onions! There's a bigass gun shop in OKC that has a restaurant inside that's supposed to have great burgers, but it's hard to catch it open - has different hours than the gun shop.
Yes! Onion burgers!
Okay so sell me on this what burger stuff. What should I get there for lunch today?
Today I ate at Carl's because the coupon was just too attractive to pass on. There were no lines, and I can dine in as well.
Kind of tired of eating home. I think I've tried about 60% of available foods sold at Costco. Even my favorite costco salmon steak is getting old.
Yes! Onion burgers!
Okay so sell me on this what burger stuff. What should I get there for lunch today?
Patty melt
Great-Kazoo
04-02-2021, 16:32
Blake's Lotaburger if you're ever in NM. I usually get some when I'm passing through. Green Chile Cheeseburger [Dinner]
I did like Blake's. Much better than what I've received at In-n-Out or Five Guys much less Burger King or McD's. I'd probably take In-n-Out over Five Guys because they grill the buns and I liked the quality of the lettuce and tomato but the burger itself just wasn't very satisfying. Very NOT impressed with Five Guys' cheeseburgers (their fries are very good). I've only had Whataburger years ago in San Antonio and IAH. It was also better than Five Guys, McD's, or Burger King. For burgers I can get from a drive-through, I tend to opt for Carl's Jr.
Give Charlies spic n span in las vegas NM a try. Go in hungry, come out with an extra inch to the waistline. You could make a meal from their bakery dept.
The website says Charlies bakery & cafe. Thanks to OUTRAGE from the anglo citizens of NM. Not the locals, but transplants to the S.F and Taos area.
https://www.charliesbakeryandcafe.com/
I use to love Whataburger. From what I understand, it isn't what it used to be.
Tommy?s chili burgers in Los Angeles. Not the best but at 1am the best thing out there.
^ this.
One in beverly and rampart.
OldFogey
04-02-2021, 18:20
Used to love Conways Red Top in Colorado Springs. If you were hungry you could get a whole hamburger (size of a plate).
I went to SF around 2007. I went there on a Job Interview. One day later, one of my CO friend went to SF for a planned vacation with her friend. We decide to meet in SF and tour around the town. Ended up eating In-n-Out for LUNCH and DINNER.
She wanted to eat it twice.
[Rant1]
Great-Kazoo
04-02-2021, 19:44
Used to love Conways Red Top in Colorado Springs. If you were hungry you could get a whole hamburger (size of a plate).
with fires, smothered in red chili, with a large chocolate malted
hurley842002
04-02-2021, 20:25
Used to love Conways Red Top in Colorado Springs. If you were hungry you could get a whole hamburger (size of a plate).
Loved that place!! My father, brother, and myself went for one last burger on their last day open, was actually quite sad, we grew up going to Conway's, and I recall the commercials quite well.
Best burger I?ve ever had was from Willy Ray?s BBQ in Beaumont, TX.
Pretty sure they aren?t around anymore but they smoked their burgers and they were absolutely delicious. If memory serves me the burger and fries were like $5.
Never tried the BBQ but grabbing a burger for lunch was hard to beat.
Aloha_Shooter
04-02-2021, 22:15
Used to love Conways Red Top in Colorado Springs. If you were hungry you could get a whole hamburger (size of a plate).
I am sad that I never went there. I was living in V7 and they were convenient but I couldn't bring myself to get even half a burger that big.
hurley842002
04-02-2021, 23:23
For the folks in or around Pueblo, there is a little Mexican food joint off of Santa Fe called "Taco Casa", out by Blende that we would also go to, and they (surprisingly) make a burger very similar to Red Top, not sure if they are still around as it's been years since I've been.
Another garbage transplant burger joint to join steaknshake, in and out, culvers, ect.
Does CO have any great chain/fast food burger places?
Delfuego
04-03-2021, 14:10
We used to get RedTop Burgers after playing hockey at the Broadmoor.
Feeling old after that sentence...
Give Charlies spic n span in las vegas NM a try.]Might have to try this next trip north.
Does CO have any great chain/fast food burger places?
Good times cost more, but puts all the transplant chains to shame as far a quality and taste.
.455_Hunter
04-03-2021, 15:26
Good times cost more, but puts all the transplant chains to shame as far a quality and taste.
Goodtimes is pretty yummy!
We just got dinner from location #1 in Boulder last night.
.455_Hunter
04-03-2021, 15:33
I always get Whataburger confused with Lotaburger, but the later is mostly just in NM.
Bailey Guns
04-03-2021, 16:15
I like What-a-Burger. I grew up with them. I don't eat them these days, though.
But if you're ever in Kamiah, ID stop in at The Hub. Almost worth driving up there from Colorado just for one of their burgers... And you might as well get a slice of the peanut butter pie while you're there. You're welcome.
hurley842002
04-03-2021, 16:49
I always get Whataburger confused with Lotaburger, but the later is mostly just in NM.
Come to think of it, we have a few Lotaburger's in Tucson as well.
I like What-a-Burger. I grew up with them. I don't eat them these days, though.
But if you're ever in Kamiah, ID stop in at The Hub. Almost worth driving up there from Colorado just for one of their burgers... And you might as well get a slice of the peanut butter pie while you're there. You're welcome.
I'll have to keep that in mind for when we get a chance to road-trip around the PNW.
Great-Kazoo
04-03-2021, 19:47
I'll have to keep that in mind for when we get a chance to road-trip around the PNW.
If you're going through Evanston.
Forget fast food and hit Bon Ricos, i suggest reservations for dinner. Or be there before they open. A hole in the wall, or so you think in old town Evanston. To say everything we ordered was good, would be an understatement.
Not a low budget place, or will break the bank, yet a worthwhile stop for a great meal.
https://travelwyoming.com/listings/bon-ricos/
Good times is pretty good stuff..
Does CO have any great chain/fast food burger places?
Crave, only two locations so not exactly a chain. But they are great!
https://craverealburgers.com/
Aloha_Shooter
04-04-2021, 13:30
I do like Crave but my waistline doesn't.
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