The best fast food burger?

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Mon Aug 04, 2014 10:15 am

gumby wrote:As a kid, I recall seeing these listed with the other sandwiches on some menus. Would say "hamburger sandwich."

Then, like Jacko, it busted out and went solo.

I remember that. That's historical. In Tropic of Cancer (or Tropic of Capricorn, I can't remember which), the narrator refers to this one time back in New York when he ordered "a hamburger sandwich with lots of onions."

It went from hamburger sandwich... to hamburger sandwich with cheese... to hamburger and cheeseburger, whereby the latter somehow freed "burger" to stand on its own as an entire category separate from sandwiches. Hence the title of this thread. I say, I'm a burgher, too. Aren't you? I feel a musical coming on....

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:54 am

I'm a burgher, you're burgher
He's burgher, she's a burgher
Wouldn't you like to be a burgher, too?

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Tue Aug 05, 2014 2:00 pm

http://tucson.com/entertainment/blogs/c ... f887a.html

Graze Premium Burgers opens at 11 a.m. today at 2721 E. Speedway, in the former home of fro-yo purveyor BTO By Choice.

Graze is owned by Paolo DeFilippis, and Jeff and Fran Katz — the folks behind the healthful-leaning Choice Greens chopped salads and sandwiches shops.

Graze’s burgers are made from antibiotic- and hormone-free Niman Ranch beef and there is a grass-fed beef option on the menu. Kennebec potatoes — the taters of choice for finer restaurants nationwide — are hand-cut Belgian-style and double fried. They also serve free-range chicken, organic sugar cane sodas and organic soft serve.

Graze is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Follow them on Facebook.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Tue Aug 05, 2014 10:47 pm

Lindy's just featured on Man vs. Food, along with El Guero Canelo (blonde cinnamon?) and Mi Nidito. That Lindy sure is a large fellow. About the size of five guys.

the real dill · Post by **the real dill** » Wed Aug 06, 2014 7:39 am

Whataburger
Mooyah
Smash Burger
Culvers

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Wed Aug 06, 2014 10:03 am

gumby wrote:Lindy's just featured on Man vs. Food, along with El Guero Canelo (blonde cinnamon?) and Mi Nidito. That Lindy sure is a large fellow. About the size of five guys.

I've seen that one a couple of times. It is indeed somewhat troubling to watch that big fella cook that massive burger - makes your chest tight and your left arm hurt.

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Wed Aug 06, 2014 1:41 pm

Even more troubling is what that sh*t turned Sean Miller--er, Adam Richman--into.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Wed Aug 06, 2014 2:38 pm

catgrad97 wrote:Even more troubling is what that sh*t turned Sean Miller--er, Adam Richman--into.

super fat

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:44 am

For those with Fatburgers:

Jefe · Post by **Jefe** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:22 am

haha looks like the double down from KFC

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 12:48 pm

I'm comfortable saying that it is not the Jack in the Box Spicy Chicken sandwich nor is it the Bacon Ranch Monster Taco. Descending the shame spiral now.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 1:02 pm

This thread had me so tempted to go to Culvers but I held off the temptation and ate a salad. I'm in my own shame spiral BearDown89.

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 1:42 pm

Chicat wrote:This thread had me so tempted to go to Culvers but I held off the temptation and ate a salad. I'm in my own shame spiral BearDown89.

I may continue to circle the drain at the Chinese buffet tonight with my kid, but I guess that should go in the dinner thread. Good for you with the salad and taking a shot at fish tacos. Don't let me pull you down with me . . .

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Fri Oct 03, 2014 5:33 am

McDonalds has launched a squid ink burger in Japan:

http://www.nbcchicago.com/blogs/inc-wel ... wt_CHBrand

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 3:18 pm

Reydituto wrote:
FAST Fast food burgers, I like Whataburger, followed by In-n-Out, Steak'n'Shake, and Freddy's, with a soft spot for Blake's (when I'm in NM). Wendy's and Carl's Jr in a pinch when I'm not in Tucson, but rarely ever. Didn't really like Culver's much except for their frozen custard. Used to like Jack-in-the-Box, but not so much anymore, and I avoid the rest.

Longhorned wrote:
Here are my current rankings (chains only):
5. Blake's

http://tucson.com/business/blake-s-lota ... 7561d.html

A New Mexico fast-food staple is slated to open its first location in Tucson by late summer.

Blake’s Lotaburger will take over the former Arby’s at 2810 E. Speedway.

Blake’s has been around since founder Blake Chanslor opened his first hamburger stand in Albuquerque in 1952.

Today, it has 77 locations, throughout New Mexico and in El Paso.

In 2006, National Geographic recognized the chain for having the best green chile cheeseburger in the world.

2810 E. Speedway will be its only Arizona location.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 3:57 pm

Congrats, Tucson. I'd love to have a Blake's right down my speedway.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 3:58 pm

Longhorned wrote:I'd love to have a Blake's right down my speedway.

I'm not quite sure what that means, but it sounds like a euphemism.

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 6:40 pm

Flagstaff just recently got a Smashburger. It's ok.

I think mine are still Whataburger, In-N-Out, and Freddie's.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Sat Jan 31, 2015 10:55 pm

Ooo Blake's green chile sounds good

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:40 am

Yesterday had a double double protein style with grilled onions at In-N-Out when out shopping with my son. Not sure if it's the best but I like it for fast food.

CalStateTempe · Post by **CalStateTempe** » Sun Feb 01, 2015 9:43 am

CalStateTempe wrote:For those who have lived in the south, is The Cook-Out worth a try?

It's the tits.

Highly recommend if you're traveling in the Carolinas

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 5:14 pm

Shake Shack is finally opening a store in Arizona

East Coast burger giant Shake Shack is expanding this side of the Mississippi River.

The New York City-born chain plans to open its first store in Arizona at Scottsdale Fashion Square in 2016. It'll take over the front half of the former Modern Steak restaurant, including the outdoor patio.

There are two other locations in the West: at the New York-New York Hotel in Las Vegas and in Austin.

https://www.shakeshack.com/2015/06/09/h ... uare-2016/

Bruins01 · Post by **Bruins01** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 5:17 pm

Arizona? Really??? What do we have to do to get a damn Shake Shack around here? I should sell the shares I own in the company out of protest.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 5:20 pm

You don't always have to be a stuck up twat ya know

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 5:23 pm

Bruins01 wrote:Arizona? Really??? What do we have to do to get a damn Shake Shack around here? I should sell the shares I own in the company out of protest.

Actually they are coming to W. Hollywood at about the same time they are coming to Scottsdale.

https://www.shakeshack.com/2015/04/21/s ... s-angeles/

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Wed Jun 10, 2015 10:15 pm

I still need to get to Tempe to do my birthday doubleheader of Earl of Sandwich and Steak 'n Shake.

It's so wrong that ASU students can get that fix, daily, and the rest of Arizona can't. Deeply wrong.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:11 am

McDonald's has a secret menu too?

No, I don't go there for food, but often go get a $1 large coffee or ice tea.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/mcd ... mg00000022

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Jul 22, 2015 8:17 am

Most of those aren't some "secret menu". They're just the result of unhealthy people ordering two or three things and then smashing them together before inserting the monstrosity into their disgusting gob.

Macho Grande · Post by **Macho Grande** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:19 am

http://www.fastcompany.com/3048382/the- ... in-america

THE BEST BURGER IN AMERICA
Vote for your favorite burger chain!

BY FAST COMPANY STAFF
Which restaurant chain serves the most delicious burger in America? We've collected 32 contenders from across the U.S.—eight each from the East Coast, West Coast, South, and Midwest.

Can a newcomer like Umami Burger beat a classic like Hardee's? Will Wendy's sliders overtake the Big Mac? We'll find out.

Voting begins at 6:00 a.m. ET on Monday, July 20, and ends at 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, July 24.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:34 am

Whataburger has a good burger, but really?

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 8:45 am

azgreg wrote:Whataburger has a good burger, but really?

Haven't had one since the early 80s in high school that I can remember. They were pretty damn good though with an actual char-grilled flavor. Don't know if they've changed in 30 years . . .

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:12 am

They're not THAT good, though. In that bracket Checkers (aka Rally's out here) would topple them in the second round.

Steak 'n Shake and Bob's Big Boy would also make my Final Four against In-N-Out and Five Guys.

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 9:54 am

Whataburger got a Duke-like draw. So unfair.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 11:02 am

BearDown89 wrote:
azgreg wrote:Whataburger has a good burger, but really?
Haven't had one since the early 80s in high school that I can remember. They were pretty damn good though with an actual char-grilled flavor. Don't know if they've changed in 30 years . . .

Similar here. Haven't been to Whataburger since the early 80s after hitting up the Bum Steer and Wildcat House. None around where I have lived since.

I do like Habit and In'N-Out since I can get grilled onions.

threenumberones · Post by **threenumberones** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:15 pm

azgreg wrote:Whataburger has a good burger, but really?

Yea. The only people who love Whataburger are those from Texas, and then only because they had generations of people telling them how great Whataburger is. I think it sucks compared to the alternatives and I live here where it is all over the friggin place. It's the equivalent of McD.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:25 pm

I would put Whataburg in the second tier of fast food with Carls Jr. Better than McD, BK and Jack, but not as good as Five Guys or In n Out.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:28 pm

Notice how they left out Jack in the Box....

It's a conspiracy!

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:40 pm

I'm still taking Culver's over everything.

Daryl Zero · Post by **Daryl Zero** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:39 pm

wyo-cat wrote:I would put Whataburg in the second tier of fast food with Carls Jr. Better than McD, BK and Jack, but not as good as Five Guys or In n Out.

Your so-called "first tier" is food poisoning waiting to happen. Surprised you wouldn't have Lucky Wishbone with these other jokers.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:42 pm

Daryl Zero wrote:
wyo-cat wrote:I would put Whataburg in the second tier of fast food with Carls Jr. Better than McD, BK and Jack, but not as good as Five Guys or In n Out.
Your so-called "first tier" is food poisoning waiting to happen. Surprised you wouldn't have Lucky Wishbone with these other jokers.

five guys and in n out is food poisoning?

JMarkJohns · Post by **JMarkJohns** » Tue Jul 28, 2015 10:03 pm

I've eaten at Five Guys numerous times. I've yet to be impressed.

My Final 4: In-N-Out, Culvers, Bob's Big Boy, Rally's.

Though I'd take a Freddie's over the last two. Not sure it counts since not actual hamburger, but rather shaved steak. Steamies is good, too.

Never had most of the East Coast, but Friendly's sucked.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:22 am

Only been to Five Guys once since there are none around here, was not impressed wither. Much rather get the double double protein style with grilled onions at In'N'Out.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:24 am

Merkin wrote:Only been to Five Guys once since there are none around here, was not impressed wither. Much rather get the double double protein style with grilled onions at In'N'Out.

I'm like your polar opposite. Had In N Out a couple of times and thought it was totally overrated and overhyped. I'd much rather eat a Five Guys burger.

rgdeuce · Post by **rgdeuce** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:33 am

Whataburger is pretty good, definitely not the best though. Their A1 burger and the green chile are pretty damn good, but only a once in a while type thing for me. Five Guys is hit and miss. Sometimes it is outstanding, other days its ehh. In N Out was the greatest ever til it came to Arizona. The novelty wore off, but when it was an only when you are in California thing I would have probably had it number 1.

Final four in no order: Culver's, Fuddruckers, Big Boy, and Red Robin (why the hell isnt it in that bracket?). Red Robin is the best overall for me. I was eating there twice a week for months during my wife's first pregnancy, was very thankful for that particular pregnancy craving.

BearDown89 · Post by **BearDown89** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:50 am

Chicat wrote:
Merkin wrote:Only been to Five Guys once since there are none around here, was not impressed wither. Much rather get the double double protein style with grilled onions at In'N'Out.
I'm like your polar opposite. Had In N Out a couple of times and thought it was totally overrated and overhyped. I'd much rather eat a Five Guys burger.

Totally agree. Never understood the In n Out hype. Yay secret menu! Totally overrated. All of it - burgers, fries, shakes marginal at best.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 8:53 am

BearDown89 wrote:
Chicat wrote:
Merkin wrote:Only been to Five Guys once since there are none around here, was not impressed wither. Much rather get the double double protein style with grilled onions at In'N'Out.
I'm like your polar opposite. Had In N Out a couple of times and thought it was totally overrated and overhyped. I'd much rather eat a Five Guys burger.
Totally agree. Never understood the In n Out hype. Yay secret menu! Totally overrated. All of it - burgers, fries, shakes marginal at best.

Not to mention that if you go there with no prior knowledge of how to order, you end up getting a giant inedible raw onion on your burger that will ruin your social life for the rest of the week.

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:37 am

Chicat wrote:
Merkin wrote:Only been to Five Guys once since there are none around here, was not impressed wither. Much rather get the double double protein style with grilled onions at In'N'Out.
I'm like your polar opposite. Had In N Out a couple of times and thought it was totally overrated and overhyped. I'd much rather eat a Five Guys burger.

Five Guys doesn't have green chiles - Disqualified from consideration...

... though, what they do have ain't all that bad.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:44 am

pc in NM wrote:
Chicat wrote:
Merkin wrote:Only been to Five Guys once since there are none around here, was not impressed wither. Much rather get the double double protein style with grilled onions at In'N'Out.
I'm like your polar opposite. Had In N Out a couple of times and thought it was totally overrated and overhyped. I'd much rather eat a Five Guys burger.
Five Guys doesn't have green chiles - Disqualified from consideration...

... though, what they do have ain't all that bad.

If this was a "Best Fast Food Burger in New Mexico" I'd be inclined to agree with your disqualification.

In the other 49 states the presence (or lack thereof) of green chilies is not a deal-breaker for most people.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:46 am

I had five guys once and it was soggy, disgusting dog food. In n out any day over that slop

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Jul 29, 2015 9:48 am

Green chiles always make a burger better

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