If In-N-Out compares to Drifter's then I'll stick with Wendy's or Carl's or A&W for a quick inexpensive burger. I was NOT impressed with Drifter's in either taste or price.
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If In-N-Out compares to Drifter's then I'll stick with Wendy's or Carl's or A&W for a quick inexpensive burger. I was NOT impressed with Drifter's in either taste or price.
Drifters actually came to be from the closing of Classics back in the day. Drifters sure is a great burger! I also must agree on CJ. I love the burgers for breakfast.
In-N-Out is vastly superior to Drifter's. Drifter's is really bland.Quote:
Originally Posted by Aloha_Shooter
Smashburger, FTW. [rockon]
Several years back while out near Santa Monica, after hearing all of the hype, I tried In N Out; twice. I was left both times feeling the same way - okay, but nothing special.Quote:
Originally Posted by patrick0685
I recognize that everyones tastes are a little different and what I find excellent someone else may find distasteful. This is why some of us can't imagine certain restaurants thriving.
Personally, I've been in both Smash Burger & Crave and just couldn't justify spending the money they wanted for a burger. While I've eaten at Red Robin several times, I think their burgers are just okay too - but I love their endless fries (yum). Here in Colo Spr, my favorite burgers come from Freddies & Drifters (very similar style burgers). I haven't had a burger from anyplace in a long time that I thought was worthy of saying "oh man, that was awesome!"
Agreed, not bad but way over priced.Quote:
Originally Posted by theGinsue
God yes, their fries with ranch dressing (they make it with buttermilk ... mmm) and I liked their burgers a lot before they went through a couple of price hikes and then I decided it wasn't worth it (that and way too many children ... and I reflexively hate restaurants where they sing for people's birthdays).Quote:
While I've eaten at Red Robin several times, I think their burgers are just okay too - but I love their endless fries (yum).
Being originally from Wichita Kansas I was happy to see Freddies start popping up out here.Quote:
Here in Colo Spr, my favorite burgers come from Freddies & Drifters (very similar style burgers). I haven't had a burger from anyplace in a long time that I thought was worthy of saying "oh man, that was awesome!"
That said, the best burgers are at little mom & pop greasy spoons and dive bars ... always has been (unfortunately the worst burgers can be found in those kind of places too).
One day a few years back we went to the Red Robin off of Powers & N. Carefree. We were sitting in our booth when this booger-picking snot-nosed (literally) little kid came and stood next to us and just stared at my wife. After about 10 seconds of that my wife looked at the kid and said (in a not-so-nice tone) "Beat it kid". The kid went back to his table and tattled to momma who then gave us a dirty look. We returned it with an icy stare ready to jump her sh!t about controlling her kid if she said one thing to us. We still laugh about that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Zundfolge
Here's an article (2 years old) that discusses the Top 16 Fast Food Hamburger chains.
Yes, the word "TOP" is subjective. In the article "TOP" is defined as "Number of locations".
http://eater.com/archives/2011/04/28...ger-chains.php
Personally, I was happy to see that White Castle made the list.
Maybe not THE best overall, but certainly THE BEST at 3:00AM, after hitting the bars, and when everyone else is closed.
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Never had In n Out. I miss What-a-Burger.
I had it in Vegas. It's like an uprated McDonald's.
I'd rather Steak and Shake, at least it's an uprated McDonald's for the same cost.
One other suggestion is to try a place that just opened out in Glendale called Big Smoke Burger. The meat is good, the bun sucks.... but wait wait wait... its the only place I have found in Colorado that has poutine and does it right. That alone is worth the visit.
Have you been to Euclid Hall? They have great poutine.
Dammit BG!!! Now I'm craving What-a-burger. We almost made it to 6 pages...before someone sent me spinning off to my favorite fast food burgers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey Guns
...and onion rings.
...and shakes.
Anyone in the Springs like Red Top before they went down? That was always my fav in the Springs. I can't believe they closed! Broke my heart.
Truth! I've worked all over the country and eaten damn near every kind of meal wrapped in bread there is, and the no-name joints are usually the best IMO. I grew up on burgers from one certain place in my hometown in OK and they're still the standard I compare all others to. I know another place in El Reno, OK that has killer burgs, stuffed with fried onions - OMG.....fried onions on a cheeseburger are heaven.Quote:
the best burgers are at little mom & pop greasy spoons and dive bars
Tried it once. It was really expensive and not that great. I'm not sure, but I think they may have changed (for the worse) over the years. [Dunno]Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Giv
That is a definite. When they only had one store, and you had to wait for a table just about every time, they were good. Maybe it was the uniqueness, but many fond memories from my youth.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim B
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Jim's Burger Haven in Thornton was the same way. Haven't been in years, so don't know.
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Originally Posted by T-Giv
I got to the Springs in '95 and we tried Red Top. They were really good back then. There was about a year period where I didn't eat there but when we went back we noticed a definite drop in quality and taste. We ate at one about a year and a half ago and found they'd continued to go down. We decided then that it would be the last time we ate there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim B
In and outQuote:
Originally Posted by Tinelement
Double double animal style
My gold standard for burgers Jim go back and give it a shot it's WAY better then just there standard stuff
Only been once in the last ten years it was good burger but had lost the character of the place, back in the day tops in Denver.Quote:
Originally Posted by crays
Back in the 60's, 70's and early 80's in Commerce City, Ol Joes Shack, wasn't far from being an actual shack. Neighborhood favorite, not much of a neighborhood, but great burgers. The Super Maxi and family fries would feed family of four. Handmade 1+ pound burger patty, huge bun, whole tomato sliced, whole dill pickle sliced length wise, and 1/4 head of lettuce, hand cut potatoes with skin, fried perfect. Pretty much drive thru(used to cal ahead, that burger took alot longer to cook than the hockey pucks served these days) or carry out, only room for two tables and carry out window inside. Real dive, but great burgers and good times remembered.
When the grand kids ask what is was like when I was a kid, this is one of the ones I tell them.
Without question, every $25 room service burger I've ever had was awesome.Quote:
Originally Posted by theGinsue
It has to be right?
It always tastes best when someone else is paying for it.
Kroll's in Green Bay, WI. Right across from Lambeau Field. There's one on the east side that is apparently serving a little better and cheaper menu.Quote:
Originally Posted by rondog
They have a hard Kaiser Roll burger with a slab o butter on that will curl your toes. Nothing super special about the meat, but they're yummy.
Not so bad on the Chicken Booyah and you can get Lake Perch there any day of the week. :D
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Never had In N Out, but a guy in my office that's from CA seems like he would shave and hump a moose to get one located in his backyard.
My first In-n-Out was in the Las Vegas location and it sucked balls. Super crowded with thugs and other questionable people. Burgers were "meh". Then, my wife won a radio contest that flew us out to L.A. to have lunch at the original In-n-Out location. It was awesome. Though it wasn't a fair comparison to the Vegas store as this meeting was a promotional gig and the Execute VP of Marketing greeted and served us whatever we wanted. I have heard from others that the Vegas location does suck.
I love in n out. I'm originally from CA and when I visit, I stop. Are they the best burger - no. But the are fresher than most FF places. Nothing is frozen at I&O. And for the price- can't go wrong. If I want a 10 dollar burger I'll go to a restaurant. If I want a 3-4 dollar burger, I'll take I&O any day.
The Vegas I&O's suck. Not sure why but they do. At least the one across the freeway from NYNY. There are other locations less crowded and better but have to drive.Quote:
Originally Posted by KS63
Jim's Burger Haven is pretty close to the What-a-Burger style of burger. I may have to make a "road trip" to Arvada.
I live right near Jim's and eat there regularly. Where is the one in Arvada? I only know of the one at 78th and Sheridan and then the one in Thornton.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey Guns
Jim's was probably the worst place I've been to...and that's not even factoring the place is a dump. I think I'd rather eat at Culvers.
Another barf burger joint.Quote:
Originally Posted by DeusExMachina
CULVERS [facepalm]Quote:
Originally Posted by DeusExMachina
That's the one. Maybe it's Westminster (or Denver).Quote:
Originally Posted by T-Giv
Thornton. 88th and Washington abouts.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey Guns
Yeah, because I take cues from people from CA ... [facepalm]Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave
What's real fun is to find left leaning Californians and Californian-wannabe In N Out fans and tell them that In N Out burger is owned by Evangelical Christians that are every bit as religious as the owners of Chick-Fil-A.
That one is Westminster. I'm just a few blocks from there. Drop me a line when you go and we can grab a burger. COAR meet-up anyone?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey Guns
Man don't ruin my dreams. I'm in Cali this week and we're having In 'n' Out tonight...
As long as you're in denial no problem. I'd do weinerschnitzel way b4 I&O. Where in CA you at, there's way better places to chow down, and be kind to your colon at the same time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian
Silicon Valley - in Santa Clara today. Had good mexican last night, but I need a burger.Quote:
Originally Posted by jim
Breast Implant capital of the world.Quote:
Originally Posted by Brian