IT'S OFFICIAL

[theGinsue]

yea living in Vegas now we had to try In-n-Out when we got out here, thought it was ok at best. Now everyone that comes to visit they want to try it...pretty much everyone says the same thing, "eh its nothing special, I've had better."

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.

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!"

[Zundfolge]

...I've been in both Smash Burger & Crave and just couldn't justify spending the money they wanted for a burger.

Agreed, not bad but way over priced.

While I've eaten at Red Robin several times, I think their burgers are just okay too - but I love their endless fries (yum).

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).

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!"

Being originally from Wichita Kansas I was happy to see Freddies start popping up out here.

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).

[theGinsue]

(that and way too many children ...

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.

[james_bond_007]

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.

[brutal]

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.

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!"

Without question, every $25 room service burger I've ever had was awesome.

It has to be right?

It always tastes best when someone else is paying for it.