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Title: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on April 08, 2007, 04:47:12 PM
I am one always in the mood for a good burger.  Reading the "what's behind the name" thread got me wondering, which is better?  White Castle or In & Out?   Although i believe the best burger is one always made on your very own grill, but what are your opinions on the "Best Burger"  no matter where it may be from?   ::)

Disuss?? :P
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: okarol on April 08, 2007, 05:16:04 PM
The only White Castle I have ever had is the frozen kind, so I would have to vote for my all time favorite In-N-Out!!
There's no White Castle on the west coast, is there?
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on April 08, 2007, 05:20:43 PM
The only White Castle I have ever had is the frozen kind, so I would have to vote for my all time favorite In-N-Out!!
There's no White Castle on the west coast, is there?

So you prefer In-n-Out over ANY other burger?  I like In-n-Out but i also like a Whopper Jr. ;)
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: okarol on April 08, 2007, 05:27:41 PM
Well the best burger I ever had was in a roadside place in New Mexico called BOBCAT BITE http://bobcatbite.com/menu.html - they put green chile on the burger and the meat is really great. MMMMMmmmmmm! If you're ever in West Los Angeles go to the Apple Pan -- they have a hickory burger that is to DIE for! And the pie is sooooo good too. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Apple_Pan -- Oh man, I am going there soon.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Chicken Little on April 08, 2007, 05:40:45 PM
For big chains, it's In-n-Out or Fuddruckers.  We usually go to Taxi's or Kirk's Steakburgers though, two local chains.    Kirk's meat is excellent, even cooked to death - like I like it.   :thumbup;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: thegrammalady on April 08, 2007, 08:49:13 PM
i'm rather partial to carls jr's $6 burger. if i'm in the colorado springs area there is a place called red top. they make a burger that is possibly the biggest burger in the world at least 9 inches across!!! and positively yummy.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Sluff on April 08, 2007, 09:24:43 PM
In and Out never heard of it here in Wisconsin, is that something you made up Goofynina? I could imagine.  >:D
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: glitter on April 09, 2007, 04:53:27 AM
heres a big one- 9lbs 20 oz

sells for 29.95 somewhere up north in the US-if you can eat it in three hours its free.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: tamara on April 09, 2007, 05:26:24 AM
it was funny while i was reading this thread in the background on the tv they were talking about the obesity epodemic, gee i think i just saw the reason why we have a problem with obesity in the world.............
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Hawkeye on April 09, 2007, 07:30:02 AM
White Castle is great and I've never heard of In-n-Out, but if your want a really great chain burger that tastes like a greasy spoon diner go to Schoop's.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Sluff on April 09, 2007, 07:33:18 AM
Never heard of schoops either. I like going to the mom and pop restaurants because the still press their own and taste the best on a hard roll instead of a hamburger bun.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Hawkeye on April 09, 2007, 07:36:27 AM
Never heard of schoops either. I like going to the mom and pop restaurants because the still press their own and taste the best on a hard roll instead of a hamburger bun.
Schoop's burgers are not prebought patties either.  They are hand formed on site so you get all those jagged little crispy bits around the outside edge....mmmmm.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Sluff on April 09, 2007, 07:37:33 AM
Never heard of schoops either. I like going to the mom and pop restaurants because the still press their own and taste the best on a hard roll instead of a hamburger bun.
Schoop's burgers are not prebought patties either.  They are hand formed on site so you get all those jagged little crispy bits around the outside edge....mmmmm.

Now I'm getting hungry you just had to do it didn't ya?.. :D
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Hawkeye on April 09, 2007, 07:40:43 AM
Now I'm getting hungry you just had to do it didn't ya?.. :D
>:D sorry  >:D If it helps I'm right there with you.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: livecam on April 09, 2007, 07:45:53 AM
Mooreburgers are probably the best burgers anywhere but you have to be a Moore or a close friend to get one.  In N Out has ok burgers but they aren't really spectacular.  My favorite cheap burger is the dollar double cheese burger from Burger King.  I was bad this morning and had one on the way to work.  Quite tasty.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on April 09, 2007, 10:30:56 AM
heres a big one- 9lbs 20 oz

sells for 29.95 somewhere up north in the US-if you can eat it in three hours its free.

That is unbelievable,  Looks like it can feed an entire family of 10. But it does look good ;)
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Sluff on April 09, 2007, 12:59:03 PM
I think they call that the Brady Bunch sandwich.. :D
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: BigSky on April 09, 2007, 01:34:23 PM
No In-n-Out or White Castle here.

Best here would be Fuddruckers or a local place called Fords Drive Inn.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: KICKSTART on April 09, 2007, 01:56:41 PM
In the UK we dont have 'best burgers'  :'(
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Zach on April 09, 2007, 02:02:16 PM
In the UK we dont have 'best burgers'  :'(

How about minced meat pies?
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Falkenbach on April 09, 2007, 07:11:24 PM
To the best of my knowledge, we don't have either of those take-aways in Australia. Plenty of McDonalds and Hungry Jacks/Burger Kings, KFCs and so on (that goes without saying I guess).

Oh and can I add that - quite aside from the fact I'm vegetarian - I think meat pies are revolting things  :D - never understood our Aussie obsession with them.

I occasionally buy a "Vegie Supreme" burger from Hungry Jacks (Burger King) but I would prefer to get a curry from an Indian restaurant in all honesty.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: carson on April 09, 2007, 07:18:33 PM
Being a vegetarian too, I have found plenty of veggie burgers from different chains, as well as at the grocery store. Here in Canada we have Harveys - great veggie burgers, Kelseys too and at the store I like President's Choice from Loblaws and also Boca burgers. Throw them on the George Forman or bbq and no one knows the difference!!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Sluff on April 09, 2007, 07:26:46 PM
I love my George Foreman grille, and it cooks fast especially chicken breasts.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: okarol on April 09, 2007, 07:29:01 PM
would prefer to get a curry from an Indian restaurant in all honesty.

mmm love Indian curry
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Sluff on April 09, 2007, 07:39:02 PM
Indian Curry is a little too spicy for me, however authentic indian cuisine does have some excellent entrees.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: George Jung on April 09, 2007, 07:59:20 PM
India is the spice capital of the world.  I used to work with a few interns at the Hyatt in Key West who were from India, they/we would cook once a week or so and it was always excellent.  I really like to eat with my hands, as opposed to silverware.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: glitter on April 09, 2007, 08:45:16 PM
Quote
I really like to eat with my hands, as opposed to silverware.

 :D :D ;)    seems like part of the taste....
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: carson on April 10, 2007, 05:58:20 AM
my husband made me chana dal, basmati rice with peas, and tofu tikka masala for dinner. He learned to make it authenitcally from a Sikh friend of his while living in Belgium a few years ago. It's better than anything I've had at an Indian restaurant. Because Indian food is very salty, hubby has learned to make it without adding any salt and cutting out much of the oil. But my FAVORITE part is the Indian spice tea we have after..mmmmmmmmmmmmmm!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Hawkeye on April 10, 2007, 06:09:14 AM
Being a vegetarian too, I have found plenty of veggie burgers from different chains, as well as at the grocery store. Here in Canada we have Harveys - great veggie burgers, Kelseys too and at the store I like President's Choice from Loblaws and also Boca burgers. Throw them on the George Forman or bbq and no one knows the difference!!

There are a number of very excellent veggie burgers on the market.  I especially like the veggie rib patties though.  Cook those up on the grill....mmmm.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Bette on April 10, 2007, 06:11:19 AM
Has anyone tried Culver's butter burgers.  My husband thinks they're the best.  I actually prefer a good homemade burger from my own backyard grill.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Hawkeye on April 10, 2007, 06:12:36 AM
Has anyone tried Culver's butter burgers.  My husband thinks they're the best.  I actually prefer a good homemade burger from my own backyard grill.

Culver's burgers are good I agree, but I like their cheese curds better.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Falkenbach on April 10, 2007, 09:05:36 AM
my husband made me chana dal, basmati rice with peas, and tofu tikka masala for dinner. He learned to make it authenitcally from a Sikh friend of his while living in Belgium a few years ago.
that sounds so good, I'm drooling.  :)
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: kitkatz on April 10, 2007, 05:50:00 PM
Jack in the Box Ultimate Bacon Cheesebruger.  When it is served to you piping hot, it is delicious. 
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: tubes on April 10, 2007, 06:06:12 PM
never have been a burger fan.  as a kid when my dad would grill out i would catch black ants and smush them into the patties.  yea, i know...so wrong....but then i would eat a hotdog.  >:D
i would prefer a chicken fried steak.  at the ly-kan restaurant in lyons, it's the best chicken fry ever.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on April 10, 2007, 06:25:16 PM
So far it seems like the best burgers at burger joints no where around here dammit, lol,  i would love to try that Double Bacon Cheeseburger at Jack in the Box but just the thought of it has my arteries screaming, lol,  i feel guilty if i take a bite of my hubby's double cheese burger at McDonalds.  I always order my Big Mac with no cheese,  let me tell you, there is a definet difference with no cheese, blah, but hey, gotta do what i gotta do huh?  dammit all to hell anyways :P
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Sluff on April 10, 2007, 06:39:19 PM
I really don't like fast food at all, yes I do eat it occasionally but i really don't enjoy it. I have expensive tastes.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: okarol on April 10, 2007, 07:25:20 PM
I really don't like fast food at all, yes I do eat it occasionally but i really don't enjoy it. I have expensive tastes.

Sluff, this is about burgers.
Maybe you should start a thread about what you DO like.  :lol;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on April 10, 2007, 07:36:47 PM
I really don't like fast food at all, yes I do eat it occasionally but i really don't enjoy it. I have expensive tastes.

We are just the opposite, we will take fast food over a fancy restaurant any ol' day.   That is why i wanted to know about different burgers and where they are from just in case we take a road trip somewhere, we are always searching for theee ultimate burger ;)   :P
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: George Jung on April 10, 2007, 07:46:51 PM
Sluff, do you eat at Whole Foods or Wellspring?  That's where the smart, sophisticated people eat!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on April 10, 2007, 09:03:49 PM
George, i know your a good cook, i can tell ;)  How would you create a "perfect homemade burger"  To me that is usually the best tasting burger, i love to hear the different ways people cook them, like my cousin puts onion, cilantro and ketchup in his meat before he cooks it, i have to admit, it was quite good :) 
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Sluff on April 10, 2007, 10:22:45 PM
I really don't like fast food at all, yes I do eat it occasionally but i really don't enjoy it. I have expensive tastes.

Sluff, this is about burgers.
Maybe you should start a thread about what you DO like.  :lol;

I like hamburgers just not from a fast food resteraunt. I find the best ones are home cooked on the grill.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: George Jung on April 10, 2007, 10:39:07 PM
If Me and a couple of the boyz are hanging out watching a Formula 1 race we put some coals on the grill and make these burgers.

Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Burgers with Bacon and Grill Red Onion Rings
Yields about 8 burgers

2# ground beef
1sm white onion - minced
1med Red onion - for grilling rings
1/4 bunch chopped parsley
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
2tbls/6-8 shakes Worcestershire sauce
1 jalapeno chopped fine - keep seeds for extra heat
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and fresh ground pepper

Add all ingredients in large mixing bowl and incorporate without over mixing.
Form burgers, cover and chill minimum 2 hours

You should know where to go from here.....make sure the grill is hot!

You can top these puppies any way you like.  I usually do cheddar and bacon and grilled onion, salsa and s.c. are good options, any any kind of cheese will be a hit.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Falkenbach on April 10, 2007, 11:26:16 PM
Gawd - I reckon my husband will love the sound of those!

I make a good vegie burger, but the vegie patties I buy are ridiculously over-priced. I also use a fried egg, some cheese, tomato and mustard. Yum.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Hawkeye on April 11, 2007, 10:57:37 AM
George, i know your a good cook, i can tell ;)  How would you create a "perfect homemade burger"  To me that is usually the best tasting burger, i love to hear the different ways people cook them, like my cousin puts onion, cilantro and ketchup in his meat before he cooks it, i have to admit, it was quite good :) 

If I make my own burgers I like to put mushrooms, onions, garlic and Italian seasoning in the meat before grilling them.  I put just a touch of BBQ sauce on the outside of the patties so it crisps up a bit but not enough to effect the flavor much.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on April 11, 2007, 11:13:26 AM
If Me and a couple of the boyz are hanging out watching a Formula 1 race we put some coals on the grill and make these burgers.

Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Burgers with Bacon and Grill Red Onion Rings
Yields about 8 burgers

2# ground beef
1sm white onion - minced
1med Red onion - for grilling rings
1/4 bunch chopped parsley
1/2 bunch chopped cilantro
2tbls/6-8 shakes Worcestershire sauce
1 jalapeno chopped fine - keep seeds for extra heat
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
salt and fresh ground pepper

Add all ingredients in large mixing bowl and incorporate without over mixing.
Form burgers, cover and chill minimum 2 hours

You should know where to go from here.....make sure the grill is hot!

You can top these puppies any way you like.  I usually do cheddar and bacon and grilled onion, salsa and s.c. are good options, any any kind of cheese will be a hit.


OH damn, now THAT is what i'm talkin' about... oh man, can you please let me know when the next Formual 1 race is so me and my hubby can go hang out with you and the guys??  :P  ::)  ;)

Have you ever had a Hawaiian Burger,  you grill a ring of Pineapple and set the Swiss chees on the pineapple and then put it on the burger after it is done, grill a little longer to melt the cheese and top it with all the fixins, red onion, avocado and whatever else you may like, oh, and dont forget to toast them bunz, oh man, off the hizzook my friends... :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: George Jung on April 11, 2007, 12:35:00 PM
goofynina, that would be this weekend.  We'll make the full recipe if you are going to be in the neighborhood, just let me know!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: okarol on April 11, 2007, 02:10:14 PM
goofynina, that would be this weekend.  We'll make the full recipe if you are going to be in the neighborhood, just let me know!

OHHH! I love jalapenos!!! Sounds yummy! Make me one toooo!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on April 11, 2007, 03:53:19 PM
Hey Everyone, Burgers at George's house  :clap;  Ummm, where exactly do you live?? lol, i guess i should've asked that BEFORE i said i was coming, ok, got kitty on my brain, and on my back and on my legs, and on my computer and on..............oh, she is so comfy here at home now :P ...  :clap;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Bette on April 11, 2007, 06:44:48 PM
I'm HUNGRY!!!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Jill D. on April 11, 2007, 07:06:41 PM
I like burgers grilled at home on the charcoal grill, with a toasted bun, cooked 'shrooms, swiss cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickles, lettuce and tomatoes. Yum. Don't you dare put a raw onion slice on my burger (or in any of my food for that matter!)  ;D
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: kitkatz on April 11, 2007, 09:41:06 PM
All I can say is yummy for the tummy!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: KICKSTART on April 12, 2007, 10:16:01 AM
In the UK we dont have 'best burgers'  :'(

How about minced meat pies?

Do you mean the ones with gravy ? or the sweet ones we have at christmas ? ;D
We do have McDonalds here but somehow i think it may be different to the ones in America.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Falkenbach on April 13, 2007, 06:06:48 PM
Most people in Australia wouldn't have a clue what you mean by "cilantro" so for anyone else who may have been wondering, it's another name for coriander  :)
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: George Jung on April 13, 2007, 06:27:08 PM
The leaves...not the seeds.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Russ on April 13, 2007, 06:43:51 PM
i'm rather partial to carls jr's $6 burger. if i'm in the colorado springs area there is a place called red top. they make a burger that is possibly the biggest burger in the world at least 9 inches across!!! and positively yummy.

Carl Jr's. is the same as Hardee's here in the south.  I don't care that much for their burgers but their bisctuits are fantastic.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: greeneyes on April 16, 2007, 11:20:36 PM
IN N OUT ALL THE WAY!!!!  :)
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: st789 on May 22, 2007, 05:42:20 PM
In & out.  Always want to try white castle's burger.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: kitkatz on May 22, 2007, 05:46:12 PM
When I lived in Tennessee we use to go to Krystal Burger joints.  They served square burgers and good chili.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Russ on May 23, 2007, 04:56:15 AM
When Il ived in Tennessee we use to go to Krystal Burger joints.  They served square burgers and good chili.

We call em gut bombs.  They are so good at 2:00 in the morning when everything else is closed.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Sara on May 23, 2007, 06:33:24 AM
Portobello mushroom "burger" at the Loop.   :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Bette on May 23, 2007, 07:26:04 AM
I just tried In and Out burger for the first time this weekend.  They are AWSOME!   :2thumbsup; The best fast food burger I have ever had hands down.  Now I want to move out west!!!!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Jill D. on May 23, 2007, 05:29:05 PM
The burgers hubby is cooking right now on the grill...topped with freshly picked sauteed morel mushrooms!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: skillpete on June 14, 2007, 07:33:14 PM
Pauls Burgers - 2nd Ave & St. Marks Place (8th St) NYC   This has to be the best burgers ever folks, seriously!  however, their Turkey burgers are so good, thats all I ever eat when I go there. All the burgers are huge and light as cotton candy, always fresh cause their always busy. :beer1;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Hawkeye on June 15, 2007, 06:36:13 AM
This past Sunday we picked up some burgers from a local meat and veggie market that were absolutely to die for.  The have a regular burger and then others that have things mixed into the meat.  They have Mushroom, Green Pepper, Holipeno Peppers (Yeah I know it's probably spelled wrong), and new to the group Bacon.  We bought some of the bacon ones and cooked them up on the grill.  Because the bacon is mixed in with the meat it gives the meat a different flavor, and it was a million times better tasting than a normal bacon cheese burger.  I also added some slices of fresh mozzarella that I cut off a cheese ball I had gotten earlier in the day.  I think I am going to pickup more to grill up for Fathers Day this weekend.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: livecam on June 21, 2007, 03:38:05 PM
That'll be a double double, protein style, spread, pickle, no tomato, and mustard.  Was that right?
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Sluff on June 21, 2007, 04:26:10 PM
We had the ones with bacon just last night, very good.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: skyedogrocks on June 25, 2007, 05:17:10 PM
I don't think the Northeast has In-Out burgers and White Castle, so I'll have to take everyone's word on how good they are.

For chain, I LOVE Fuddruckers, very good.  We also have a chain out here called the 99 Restaurant, very good burgers.  I think the best burger I have had in a while has to be in North Conway, NH at this place called The Moat House.  Their bacon cheeseburger was SO GOOD!  YUMM!!

If I am grilling at home, I like them with 93% lean, nothing less, too greasy for me.  I like Worsterchire Sauce in mine, very tasty.  I don't like anything else mixed in, bleah, kill the onions & mushrooms too, lol.  I'm a boring burger woman, I just like tomato, lettuce, ketchup & mustard.  Oh, and it has to be Heinze ketchup, anything else won't do it for me.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: okarol on June 25, 2007, 10:42:19 PM
Leaving tomorrow, I will be in Santa Fe, NM and I am hoping to have a yummy burger at Bobcat Bite.

"Served in a green plastic basket with a handful of potato chips, Bobcat Bite’s green chile cheeseburger is different from most. For one thing, it is a big, succulent, hand-formed patty of good ground chuck. The configuration is different, too: the chile is put directly on the hamburger, then covered with cheese."

Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Hawkeye on June 26, 2007, 06:41:33 AM
Leaving tomorrow, I will be in Santa Fe, NM and I am hoping to have a yummy burger at Bobcat Bite.
"Served in a green plastic basket with a handful of potato chips, Bobcat Bite’s green chile cheeseburger is different from most. For one thing, it is a big, succulent, hand-formed patty of good ground chuck. The configuration is different, too: the chile is put directly on the hamburger, then covered with cheese."

Now that is one yummy looking cheeseburger.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: kitkatz on June 30, 2007, 08:08:49 PM
That looks yummy!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: poohkari on August 03, 2007, 08:04:19 PM
In Memphis, we go to Hueys (so good!)

In NY, I grab burgers from white castle (my old standby hangover food)

Here in Richmond, we get FIVE GUYS (amazing! www.fiveguys.com), or, when i'm really lucky, Wade will make us amazing burgers (like he did tonight!)

Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Ohio Buckeye on August 04, 2007, 09:49:11 AM
When OSU plays in Arizona everyone who goes to the game comes back
talking about the "In and Out" Burger.  It was on our local news.  It must be
a good burger.  Here Max & Erma's have a pretty good burger.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: okarol on January 11, 2008, 10:07:00 AM
Here's In-N-Out Burger's "secret menu" - with reviews --> http://www.badmouth.net/in-n-outs-secret-menu/  :thumbup;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on January 11, 2008, 04:57:37 PM
Here's In-N-Out Burger's "secret menu" - with reviews --> http://www.badmouth.net/in-n-outs-secret-menu/  :thumbup;


Thanks Okarol  :sarcasm;  Now i am soooo ready to put my shoes on and drive 30 miles for an "Animal Style" or a "Grilled Cheese" burger with extra crispy buns, ohhhhh damn that sounds so goooood  :P           That is a cool link, i never knew nor would i have ever known that there is more to In n Out that meets the eye, lol,  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Katonsdad on January 11, 2008, 06:02:17 PM
Thanks for the info . Will use it next time in So Cal in August ....
Nothing in Richmond is close to the In and Out ... Even the  guys abd Frys I rwad about earlier .
We have a Hardees nearby which is like Carls but NO HAMBURGERS !!!!!! They have fried chicken and the
service is really really slow .
But for a great burger in LA I would go to Cataline Airport and get a Buffalo Burger . They are great.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: livecam on January 16, 2008, 07:54:04 PM
There was a show on TV earlier and appropriately while I was consuming dinner that featured a restaurant that makes a very special burger.  This monstrosity consisted of 6 half pound patties with cheese on each stacked with a footlong toothpick through the middle holding it all together.  It didn't look very appetizing.  You should have seen the fries order that went with it.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: angela515 on January 16, 2008, 08:45:25 PM
Sounds very appetizing wether it looked it or not,  :lol;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: okarol on January 16, 2008, 08:53:13 PM
Here's a 20 patty burger from in-n-out -- there's also 100 patty but it's even more absurd!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: angela515 on January 16, 2008, 08:55:31 PM
I'm not sure why they even bother making them, who the hell has a mouth that big? I wouldn't even want to know..  :lol;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on January 16, 2008, 09:37:07 PM
Thanks Okarol, just looking at that pic made my phos. go up over 20, lol,  :secret; but i think its worth it ;)  :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: skyedogrocks on January 17, 2008, 05:22:46 AM
OMG, that looks like a heart attack in a box  :o.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: jonn r on January 17, 2008, 05:56:24 AM
Here's a 20 patty burger from in-n-out -- there's also 100 patty but it's even more absurd!

yumm....
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on January 18, 2008, 08:00:58 AM
Here's In-N-Out Burger's "secret menu" - with reviews --> http://www.badmouth.net/in-n-outs-secret-menu/  :thumbup;


OK Okarol, ima gonna go order me one of these "menu" items  ::)  If they look at me funny, i'm gonna say you sent me, lol, i'll let'cha know what they say  ;D
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: boxman55 on January 18, 2008, 08:20:53 AM
There is a restaurant here in downtown Milwaukee called Kill@Watt or kilowatt that has reserected the Marc's Big Boy burger anybody remember that. The likeness is remarkable..So good...Boxman
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: KT0930 on January 18, 2008, 12:13:31 PM
I have to agree with PoohKari. 5 Guys has made its way to Georgia, and it's AWESOME! It is the ultimate in "do one thing, and do it right". They have burgers, hot dogs, fries and onion rings. Their burgers and fries can't be beat!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: goofynina on January 18, 2008, 10:29:03 PM
OK, I went to In n Out today and ordered me a #1 Animal Style/Xtra Toasty burger :)  It was good (and very messy) Sam ordered for me and i didnt realize i was ordering a double double, that was alot of burger :P  1/2 way through it, i had to swallow 6 Renagels cuz of the guilt of eating that cheese, I can honestly say although the cheese was good, i think i am used to eating my burgers without  ::)  After finishing my burger i ate a Fosrenol also.  ;)   My niece ordered her fries Animal Style and i think i enjoyed those more than the burger.   :2thumbsup;  Next time i think i will stick with my good ol' #2 burger with grilled onions  :clap;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: frankieb on January 21, 2008, 02:48:25 PM
This post is making me salivate.  Yum...  5 guys just opened a location here on Long Island.  I'll have to try one.   Suggestions???  onions,mushroom,pickels,chilis... love em all!!

I guess I'll have to visit the west coast for those In and Out burgers.   I'll go there n say, " hey burgers.... GET IN MY BELLY !!!  :beer1;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: livecam on January 22, 2008, 01:15:28 PM
CNN Headline News is reporting a new contender for world's biggest burger today.  I caught the story out the corner of my eye but the burger was produced here in California and weighs in at 222 lbs.  Their website doesn't link to the story so you'll have to catch it on TV today or tomorrow at the latest.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: KT0930 on January 23, 2008, 07:24:20 AM
This post is making me salivate.  Yum...  5 guys just opened a location here on Long Island.  I'll have to try one.   Suggestions???  onions,mushroom,pickels,chilis... love em all!!


I'm a purist. I get cheese, ketchup, sometimes mayo and lettuce. Sorry, can't help ya except to say Go, you won't regret it!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Krisna on January 25, 2008, 12:49:57 AM
There are few places I will still eat burgers at but I've gotten away from eating ground beef in restaurants especially a few of my local fast food places where I received under cooked beef patties.  They were fined and the workers retrained but it just soured me totally on those places.

Fast food & Drive In's; Burger King, Dairy Queen; Burger Master, A & W and Zeke's Drive In (Just outside Gold Bar, WA along Stevens Pass Hwy 2.  They have a huger burger called the Honeymoon Burger).  Hubby likes Smokey's Char Broil too but I think their burgers taste too much like frozen burgers.  I mean I know that most places use frozen stuff but not all taste like it.

Restaurants; Billy McHale's, Applebee's, Claim Jumper (huge burgers), Muckleshoot Casino, a few other casino's and some bars I can't think of the names right off hand and then Red Robin as the old stand by.

These are all in WA and fairly close by with the exception of Zeke's which we go to in the summer.  Which one I eat at depends on my mood because they're all different.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: KT0930 on January 25, 2008, 11:08:08 AM
This thread got me craving 5 Guys, so had that for lunch today. Thanks, folks!  ;)
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: mariannas on January 25, 2008, 11:24:14 AM
Nothing beats a burger....plus, they are a great way for me to get some of that coveted protein that I always need to eat more of!  :2thumbsup;

My favorites are the Burger Bar in the Mandalay Bay hotel in Las Vegas.  They have three grades of beef to choose from, several different buns, cheeses, and toppings so you can make it as cheap or expensive as you want.  They even have lobster and truffles if you want to go all out!   Second favorite has got to be Miner's in Yakima, WA.  It's *famous* around these parts and I'm always running into people who, upon learning I grew up in Yakima, ask me if I've ever been to Miner's.  Interestingly, I never ate there until I sometime after I graduated college.  Finally, Red Mill Burgers in Seattle.  They are pretty close to Miner's and oh so delicious.  My biggest complaint is that they took their tater tots off the menu.  Curses!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Russ on January 27, 2008, 10:07:47 AM
We drove to Nashville yesterday and I had my first ever White Castle burger.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: aharris2 on March 04, 2008, 05:58:45 PM
(alene writing) I am quite fond of Krystal Burgers and loved White Castle as a kid, but by far the best burger is Tommy's Chili Cheeseburger from the original Tommy's stand at the corner of Rampart and Beverly in Los Angeles as is evidenced by the big smile on this tourist's face:

Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: terry3004 on March 06, 2008, 06:47:19 AM
My two favorite burger places are 5 Guys and Fuddruckers.

The best thing about 5 guys is that they cut their own potatoes, and from experience, I know they have to be soaked therefore they are lower in K than other fries...which means better labs for us patients    :yahoo; :2thumbsup;

If I have to go with fast food, my choices here in Florida are Whataburger first then Wendy's and Burger King.  Steak N Shake is also decent, but I prefer their shakes to anything else (Always order with vanilla ice cream instead of the shake base...trust me!!)  I have also had Jack In The Box, which is good.  Didn't have a chance to go to In N Out while in Vegas, but will the next time I'm out there.

Another place that comes to mind is Kopp's in Milwaukee.  I have gone there a couple of times while my wife and I were up there visiting her family.  Those are some good burgers as well.

I'm sure there are other places that I have been that have really good burgers...just can't think of them.

You can go to citysearch.com and one of their links is best burgers for a particiular city.  Sometimes the fast food joints show up, but also some restaurants will appear as well.  Sometimes, you might want to look under best fries, because a good burger is usually accompanied by good fries as well.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: okarol on March 06, 2008, 07:19:42 AM
I was looking at roadfood.com, checking out the hamburger places near my sister in Milwaukee. Take a look at Anchor Bar - Superior, WI  :o http://www.roadfood.com/Reviews/Overview.aspx?RefID=5084
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: okarol on March 06, 2008, 09:30:15 AM
Even though I have been on a diet the nutritionist said it's ok to have a Double/Double at in-n-out burger occasionally - as long as I have it protein style (no bun, wrapped in lettuce) and instead of the spread (which has mayo) I order it with ketchup, mustard and pickles only. Sometimes I add grilled onions. I skip the french fries and malt! Still makes me happy!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Beth36 on March 06, 2008, 04:15:56 PM
I vote 5 Guys.....it's a pregnant woman's best friend!


Beth
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Stacy Without An E on March 06, 2008, 05:04:36 PM
If you're ever in the North Bay of California (also known as the Wine Country) first off, come say hi!  Then I'll take you to the most amazing burger joint north of the Golden Gate...Mike's One Burger in Cotati.

For the last five years, this location has won the Best Burger Joint in the local independent paper's reader survey.  Be warned, they don't serve french fries (I know, what a travesty) but their menu explains why.

Every time I have a guest and they're in the mood for some good protein, I take them there.

Oh yeah, and the waitresses are gorgeous.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: rimbo74 on March 06, 2008, 08:20:30 PM
Here in Dallas there are several:

Snuffer's - great burger and loaded cheese fries
Jakes


When I lived in Ohio, White Castle was the best after a night on the town.  Living in Texas I now have to settle for the frozen.  We do have one our two Krystal's, same kind of burger as White Castle but for some reason I like White Castle's better.  The next day stinks though and I'm not talking about being hung over. 

TMI   ;D
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Russ on March 07, 2008, 06:45:22 AM
Here in Dallas there are several:

Snuffer's - great burger and loaded cheese fries
Jakes


When I lived in Ohio, White Castle was the best after a night on the town.  Living in Texas I now have to settle for the frozen.  We do have one our two Krystal's, same kind of burger as White Castle but for some reason I like White Castle's better.  The next day stinks though and I'm not talking about being hung over. 

TMI   ;D

I'll be in trouble for saying this because my home town is the headquarters for Krystal but I have to agree.  I think the White Castle burgers are better.


Edited: Fixed quote tag: okarol/moderator
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: kitkatz on March 13, 2008, 10:04:42 PM
If you're ever in the North Bay of California (also known as the Wine Country) first off, come say hi!  Then I'll take you to the most amazing burger joint north of the Golden Gate...Mike's One Burger in Cotati.

For the last five years, this location has won the Best Burger Joint in the local independent paper's reader survey.  Be warned, they don't serve french fries (I know, what a travesty) but their menu explains why.

Every time I have a guest and they're in the mood for some good protein, I take them there.

Oh yeah, and the waitresses are gorgeous.

Hay I am going to be up in Winsdor, CA the last week of June. Can I take you up on that offer of a burger?
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: paddbear0000 on March 14, 2008, 01:25:56 PM
Best burger I've ever had was at this Hawaiian themed restaurant at the shops at Planet Hollywood in Vegas! It had grilled pineapple and guacamole on it! Yum!!   :2thumbsup;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: twirl on March 23, 2008, 02:43:33 PM
:stauffenberg;   never saw this one before

the best burger is the one my husband grills


( now that he is not reading over my shoulder; the best burger is Burger King --Whopper)
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Chris on March 23, 2008, 05:00:29 PM
:stauffenberg;   never saw this one before

the best burger is the one my husband grills


( now that he is not reading over my shoulder; the best burger is Burger King --Whopper)

Have to agree, Whopper is better in the fast food arena and home cooked. haven't been to any other places that have a good burger.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: paddbear0000 on March 23, 2008, 05:45:45 PM

( now that he is not reading over my shoulder; the best burger is Burger King --Whopper)

 :rofl;  :rofl;  :rofl;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: jwlikins on March 26, 2008, 01:46:05 PM
Well lets see, When we lived in California it was Fat Burger and In to Springfield, Mo area about 2 yeaand Out.  Fat burger had an availably fried egg on them and it was the bomb.  Since we moved to Springfield, Mo area I would have to say Backyard Burgers.  Their double is awesome and filling.  However nothing beats one made on the grill in the back yard with good, fresh ground sirloin.   OK, enough enough, I'm getting really hungry.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: highlite36 on March 26, 2008, 02:39:12 PM
Best burger joint in town is at the Nitty Gritty.....  First of all, beer on tap is FREE on your birthday....and then there's this AWESOME veggie burger that TOTALLY ROCKS MY WORLD!!!  It's a soy burger with this AWESOME cucumber dill mayo that completely makes the sandwich.......  Then you get a huge slice of avocado on it!  YUM-OH!!!!!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Falkenbach on March 28, 2008, 06:25:12 PM
As usual, I continue to make my burgers (vegetarian) at home.

Recently I discovered Fry's Vegetarian Burgers. They come in a pack of about 8 or 10 or something, in the frozen section of the supermarket. They're not full of good ingredients or anything - mainly just wheat gluten, like a lot of other vegetarian "substitute" products, but I do like them fried up real well and put on my burger with cheese, egg, tomato, onion and mustard. mmmmmmm.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Chris on March 28, 2008, 06:29:54 PM
As usual, I continue to make my burgers (vegetarian) at home.

Recently I discovered Fry's Vegetarian Burgers. They come in a pack of about 8 or 10 or something, in the frozen section of the supermarket. They're not full of good ingredients or anything - mainly just wheat gluten, like a lot of other vegetarian "substitute" products, but I do like them fried up real well and put on my burger with cheese, egg, tomato, onion and mustard. mmmmmmm.
I could be wrong, but doesn't egg and cheese rule out it being a veggie burger?  :rofl; :rofl;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Falkenbach on March 29, 2008, 05:45:46 PM
No, not at all. I'm a vegetarian, not a vegan.  ;)
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Falkenbach on March 29, 2008, 05:48:39 PM
I should elaborate:

lacto-ovo-vegetarians (that's me): consume dairy and eggs as well as plant foods
lacto-vegetarians: consume dairy as well as plant foods (but no eggs)
vegans: consume ONLY plant foods. No animal-derivatives whatsoever. Or even insect really - many vegans will not even consume honey as it comes from bees.

Some people make these decisions for ethical reasons, others (like me) make their decision based on personal tastes.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Chris on March 29, 2008, 06:20:59 PM
Sorry, wasn't being serious when I made that comment. But the info is good. However I still believe you need the egg and cheese to cover up that awful tasting (my experience) veggie burgertaste, which wouldn't make it a true veggie burger?  :rofl; :rofl;
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: boxman55 on March 29, 2008, 06:36:29 PM
I am sorry but, veggie burgers are disgusting. It ain't a burger less it is ground sirlion with cheese and fried onions and the bun is spread with butter and toasted lightly...Boxman
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Chris on March 29, 2008, 06:43:11 PM
Knew I forgot to do something today, go get a burger from somewhere as long as it's not Mc Donald's.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Falkenbach on March 29, 2008, 10:17:55 PM
I still believe you need the egg and cheese to cover up that awful tasting (my experience) veggie burgertaste, which wouldn't make it a true veggie burger?  :rofl; :rofl;

lol. It's still a vegetarian burger. It's just not a vegan burger.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: paddbear0000 on March 30, 2008, 12:08:46 PM
I am sorry but, veggie burgers are disgusting. It ain't a burger less it is ground sirlion with cheese and fried onions and the bun is spread with butter and toasted lightly...Boxman

Yumm!!!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Falkenbach on March 30, 2008, 08:58:07 PM
I like the bun toasted too!
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Chris on March 30, 2008, 09:34:51 PM
When I think of toasted buns, I think of toast and how crispy it is. I never had buns for a hamburger toasted, does that come out the same way as toast? I'm use to the soft buns you get from Burger King, Mc Donald's, Wendy's, ect.
Title: Re: Best Burger
Post by: Falkenbach on March 30, 2008, 10:31:22 PM
Not as crispy as toast. I just toast mine lightly under the grill. Sometimes I put the cheese on before toasting, so it melts in. Yummmmmmmmm.