The best fast food burger?

gumby · Post by **gumby** » Sat May 20, 2017 11:52 am

EVCat wrote:Haunted Hamburger is really more for the view than anything. Good burger, but generally speaking, a zoo to get in and out of, and not a super burger, just a good one.

I really like Bachi Burger in Vegas. A little overpriced, but what isn't there?

Fatburger for the chains wins hands down. For the massive chains, Wendy's double, though I couldn't care less about frozen vs fresh. McDonalds serves it purpose as a dirt-cheap burger that holds all its contents (because it has few) when eating on the road. But, not a favorite.

Five Guys is good, not great. I like almost any burger, but the Five Guys pricetag is ridiculous. Just stop giving away more fries than the biggest glutton could eat and cut your margin.

I really like Smashburger, but probably for the flavor of everything else in the burger. The meat is...meat.

The Vegas prices thing is so odd to me. I grew up there, and if there were one advantage (and there weren't many), it was that eating out was dirt cheap. This was not limited to buffets. Steak or prime rib for about the same as a burger in the burbs. The key was to eat and leave.

Looking back, I'd like the thank The Mob for its business model.

EVCat · Post by **EVCat** » Tue May 23, 2017 11:45 am

gumby wrote:
The Vegas prices thing is so odd to me. I grew up there, and if there were one advantage (and there weren't many), it was that eating out was dirt cheap. This was not limited to buffets. Steak or prime rib for about the same as a burger in the burbs. The key was to eat and leave.

Looking back, I'd like the thank The Mob for its business model.

I do miss those days, though I only caught the tail end of it. But they figured out that people will pay AND gamble. No more need to lure them in just to gamble. Loss leaders are simply not needed because money magically turns into something different when you cross the NV border. It doesn't turn back into money until after you leave. While there, it is just a magic, ephemeral spirit that flows from your wallet for experiences shallow and deep...and a burger.

Bruins01 · Post by **Bruins01** » Wed May 24, 2017 11:43 pm

Longhorned wrote:Anyone ever tried Umami Burger? There's one in the international terminal at LAX.

Umami started a bit of a craze here in LA but was quickly surpassed by superior options (in my opinion). It's still hanging around and still perfectly good, though.

I gave Five Guys in Westwood another a third chance the other day for whatever reason. It won't be getting a fourth.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:33 am

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:02 am

There are In-N-Outs in Illinois?

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:08 am

Chicat wrote:There are In-N-Outs in Illinois?

Not according to their website.

http://www.in-n-out.com/locations" target="_blank

Arizona
California
Nevada
Oregon
Texas
Utah

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:24 am

Not having Blake's in NM is a travesty. Puts the quality of the whole map in doubt.

Chicat · Post by **Chicat** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 9:43 am

azgreg wrote:
Chicat wrote:There are In-N-Outs in Illinois?
Not according to their website.

http://www.in-n-out.com/locations" target="_blank

Arizona
California
Nevada
Oregon
Texas
Utah

Fuckin snowbirds...

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 10:44 am

It is because so many damn Illinois people come to AZ for college and to retire.

Coop Cat · Post by **Coop Cat** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 3:43 pm

wyo-cat wrote:Not having Blake's in NM is a travesty. Puts the quality of the whole map in doubt.

This I can agree with!!

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 4:08 pm

Yeah I was surprised there wasn't Blake's in NM. Still never had it before.

UALoco · Post by **UALoco** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 4:16 pm

I like Shake Shak.

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 7:52 pm

Merkin wrote:

BS

https://www.lotaburger.com" target="_blank

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:22 pm

The Blake's that opened in Tucson has thoroughly mediocre reviews. Has caused me to avoid going so far. Reviews are that it's a boring, standard, barely above McDonald's level burger with green chilies thrown on.

catgrad97 · Post by **catgrad97** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 8:55 pm

Hell, I'm amazed that North Dakota even rates a Steak 'n Shake. AZ only has that crap one near ASU on Mill Ave.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Wed Jul 05, 2017 10:12 pm

catgrad97 wrote:Hell, I'm amazed that North Dakota even rates a Steak 'n Shake. AZ only has that crap one near ASU on Mill Ave.

I hear they are putting one in the Food Court at the Union.

I used to stop every now and then around St. Louis and I remember it being OK.

pc in NM · Post by **pc in NM** » Thu Jul 06, 2017 4:59 am

ASUHATER! wrote:The Blake's that opened in Tucson has thoroughly mediocre reviews. Has caused me to avoid going so far. Reviews are that it's a boring, standard, barely above McDonald's level burger with green chilies thrown on.

Blake's is the original, standard, old-time Green Chiile burger (along with the Owl Bar in San Antonio, NM). While their burgers are not the best in today's market, they do bring back fond memories, etc. (And, to compare them to McDonald's is bizarre)...

There are better Green Chile Burgers throughout NM, but not in franchises....

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Sun Jul 23, 2017 4:55 pm

Getting ready to have a burger at Bobby Flay's Bobby's Burger Palace.

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:15 pm

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:16 pm

Are they good?

UAEebs86 · Post by **UAEebs86** » Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:21 pm

azgreg wrote:Are they good?

Never been - a couple posters recommended earlier in the thread.

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:23 pm

azgreg wrote:Are they good?

I like their mushroom burger. They were my favorite in Phoenix until Shake Shack arrived. They have 3 different kinds of peppers you can put on your burger in the condiment area. I definitely like them better than In-N-Out and Five Guys.

Longhorned · Post by **Longhorned** » Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:56 pm

azgreg wrote:Are they good?

Hell yes. You never know how well something will travel but Habbit has always been my go-to craving, comfort-food favorite. In style, it's what In-n-Out would be if it weren't a chain. I don't know what that means now that Habbit is a chain.

KaibabKat · Post by **KaibabKat** » Thu Sep 14, 2017 7:57 pm

Kewpee - if you ever find yourself in or near Lima, Ohio. Very small chain that has been around for about a century.

http://kewpeehamburgers.com/

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:28 am

Hey Tucson peeps:

http://tucson.com/entertainment/this-ch ... aign=share" target="_blank

Tucson's two Hamburger Stand locations will be celebrating the chain's 35th anniversary with 35-cent hamburgers this Sunday, October 8.

Line up any time between noon and 5 p.m. at 625 W. Ajo Way and 1710 W. Valencia Road, and you'll have the opportunity to buy up to 5 burgers per customer for 35 cents apiece.

The offer will be valid until supplies run out.

wyo-cat · Post by **wyo-cat** » Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:40 am

There used to be one at Grant and Country Club - we would by a bagful of hamburgers and go to the drive in.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Sat Oct 07, 2017 9:43 am

Never even heard of that place and I've lived here 13 years. I also never go down to Ajo or Valencia

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:30 pm

Had a little bit of time to kill this afternoon around the Biltmore area. Found a little hole in the wall place on 16th St South of Camelback Rd called Harvey's Wineburger. Arguably the best burger I've ever had.
http://www.harveyswineburger.com/" target="_blank

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:46 pm

their website doesn't work?

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:47 pm

Works for me.

UALoco · Post by **UALoco** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:53 pm

I used the live around the corner from Harvey's...great burger..ambiance..not so much.

PHXCATS · Post by **PHXCATS** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 3:56 pm

Been wanting to go there for a while now. And the website link works great.

Lando05 · Post by **Lando05** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:01 pm

Habit burger is really good. Definelty for the price best burger you can get.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:06 pm

UALoco wrote:I used the live around the corner from Harvey's...great burger..ambiance..not so much.

Agree. Textbook definition of a dive bar. Dingy and dark.

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:08 pm

Lando05 wrote:Habit burger is really good. Definelty for the price best burger you can get.

I agree. Just went there Monday. Their Roasted Garlic PortaBella Char burger is to die for. I has caramelized mushrooms on the burger. Glad Habit Burger is now in Tucson for you guys to experience.

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:20 pm

azgreg wrote:Had a little bit of time to kill this afternoon around the Biltmore area. Found a little hole in the wall place on 16th St South of Camelback Rd called Harvey's Veggieburger. Arguably the best burger I've ever had.
http://www.harveyswineburger.com/" target="_blank

Hmmm I'm going to have to try that.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:33 pm

got the link to work on my phone and looked them up on yelp. unfortunately i have to travel to phoenix for work next month so i might have to stop by. looks tasty.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:36 pm

A no nonsense burger for sure. Patty, bun, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. The patty was thick and juicy and spiced just right.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Apr 25, 2018 4:44 pm

simpler is often better when it comes to classics like that if you ask me. nice cheap looking bun too. make the patty right and cook it right and that's 90% of what makes it good.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu May 10, 2018 5:42 pm

God I hate driving in this town this time of day. Good thing I found myself near Harvey's.

Merkin · Post by **Merkin** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:43 pm

azgreg wrote:I still like Fuddruckers.

Not any more.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:47 pm

Yeah just in the last couple years there have been like 4 fancier burger joints that have opened on top of the existing ones. Fuddruckers sucked anyways but it had no chance against Graze, Smash Burger, Habit Burger, Zinburger and Truland Burgers all existing.

azgreg · Post by **azgreg** » Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:49 pm

The Fuddruckers by my house is still open.

Post by **UAdevil** » Fri Aug 10, 2018 1:07 pm

KVOA had an article on their FB page about Fudds closing. So many comments lamenting the 'loss of a Tucson icon'...WTF? A mediocre franchise whose claim to fame in modern pop culture is Buttfuckers as seen on Idiocracy is a "Tucson Icon". Some people need to get out more.

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Fri Aug 10, 2018 2:45 pm

UAdevil wrote:KVOA had an article on their FB page about Fudds closing. So many comments lamenting the 'loss of a Tucson icon'...WTF? A mediocre franchise whose claim to fame in modern pop culture is Buttfuckers as seen on Idiocracy is a "Tucson Icon". Some people need to get out more.

Seriously Tucson is a UNESCO recognized World gastronomic City with tons of amazing restaurants yet so many people in this town think the fancy good restaurants to go to are Fuddruckers, Olive Garden and Chili's.

FreeSpiritCat · Post by **FreeSpiritCat** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:20 pm

Not that I am much of a White Castle fan since I was young. Yet they are coming to Phoenix Metro.

https://www.azcentral.com/story/enterta ... 085560002/" target="_blank

ASUHATER! · Post by **ASUHATER!** » Tue Sep 11, 2018 6:55 pm

I love white castle. They were in Phoenix in the like 70s and 80s I think. Growing up in the 90s I remember seeing an abandoned old white castle building in the ghetto part of West Mesa. Hope it comes to Tucson.

Not sure why the article says it's their first location west of the Mississippi when they absolutely had stores in Phoenix back in the day.

ASUCatFan · Post by **ASUCatFan** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 6:09 am

These days, it's Graze or nothing for me. They are good. If you're in Tucson and haven't eaten there, you should check it out.

scumdevils86 · Post by **scumdevils86** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 1:11 pm

ASUCatFan wrote:These days, it's Graze or nothing for me. They are good. If you're in Tucson and haven't eaten there, you should check it out.

In Tucson this is 100% accurate

EastCoastCat · Post by **EastCoastCat** » Wed Sep 12, 2018 2:21 pm

My son took me to Graze when I was out visiting...excellent burger.

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