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No, not the place that serves a great char grilled half pound burger.

No, not McDonalds, Wendy's, or Burger King.

We're talking the places where you pile the food into your gut.

In N Out
Crystals
White Castle

You know what I'm talking about. A truly non-halal, non-kosher, beef fat paradise, with those little crunchy onions and that stuff called "American cheese".

White Castle. All t3h way. It's the only proper burger joint there is (besides the big three, I mean)

You know what I'm talking about. A truly non-halal, non-kosher, beef fat paradise, with those little crunchy onions and that stuff called "American cheese".

Nah, we don't have those. We just have "sliced cheese".

There's a place in Belfast called Esperantos that makes properly incredible burgers. Expensive-ish, but not overly, and you pack on all the extras you want.

Fast Eddys. Not actually fast, and a touch expensive, but the best burgers I've ever come across in Oz.

Alright theres this place in Savanah, Georgia. Its this Irish pub/resteraunt. All you can eat burgers for 9.99 and i mean GOOD burgers cooked anyway you want too. I like my burgers cooked Rare. They made me sign a waver but i didnt care.

They actually have a White Castle? Awesome.

But yeah, In N Out all the way.

Tasty Home Cookin'. Don't know if that's anywhere else, but it's great.

Carls Jr.

Yeah, we don't have them in the UK. And I refuse to go into the mainstream ones. I will go into cafes though. The kind you pronounce "caff". That's hardcore unhealthy eating.

In N Out, definitely.

Burgerville.

It doesn't get much better than Burgerville.

Checker makes good, greasy ass burgers and fries as well.

Why would I want to eat Burgers?

http://www.trianonbauru.com.br/fig_index/bauru.jpg

This is called a Bauru. It varies from state to stste, but basically it is prime beef steak in a bun with ham, cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion etc. (this one has an egg included - a common option)

Jack's in downtown Santa Cruz.

On the list, In-n-Out, but that's the only one I've been to, so it's not really a comparison...

http://www.toronto.com/restaurants/listing/000371458

Otherwise, I'll give Harvey's the nod as the superior franchise chain-burger, overall. But it really doesn't come close to the beauty that is Hal Burgers.


Really.

Why would I want to eat Burgers?

To be a good little American....

In-n-Out on the west coast, as far as chains go. The best burger in the world is at Joe's Cable Car in the City, but it's pricey.

Out here in Florida, I've got to go with Char-Hut for chains--local chain though.

To be a good little American....

Don't you mean "To be a good obese American"? Little has nothing to do with it.

FATBURGER!

Don't you mean "To be a good obese American"? Little has nothing to do with it.

Good point....

This is entirely dependant on the menu, guys. Not all burgers are wretched lumps of gristle & fat served on tasteless bread topped with orange rubber masquerading as cheese. Some of them are, well...

*mouth-wateringly good*

Best Burger i've ever har was a 1/2 pound Chipolte burger with grilled onions in this truck stop (Travel Center of America) outside Madison, Georgia. It cost $8.99 but it was worth it. It was soooo good. I can't wait to go back and get another one. I left the waitress a $2.50 tip.

Truck stop food can be really good.

This is entirely dependant on the menu, guys. Not all burgers are wretched lumps of gristle & fat served on tasteless bread topped with orange rubber masquerading as cheese. Some of them are, well...

*mouth-wateringly good*

Maybe, but why chop up the meat and reconstitute it as a burger unless the meat wasn't too good to start with?

Here we have a hamburger joint called Johnnie's. They don't have much variety or any cool crazy things(one time I ordered a pineapple burger at Red Robin's) but they make a really good burger. This week I had a coupon, buy 1 get one, so I went in and bought two classic cheeseburgers for $4.50. They have big burgers there too. mmmmmm

Anyone ever heard of "Culpers"? They are relatively cheap but really good. Not to start anything...but I can hardly digest White Castle, the little things sicken me.

You people need to visit some local places.

Theres this one place on Grand River Ave. in East Lansing. It's named Burger. They make burgers. Very good burgers. Thats why its caled burger.

/circularreasoning

No, not the place that serves a great char grilled half pound burger.

No, not McDonalds, Wendy's, or Burger King.

We're talking the places where you pile the food into your gut.

In N Out
Crystals
White Castle

You know what I'm talking about. A truly non-halal, non-kosher, beef fat paradise, with those little crunchy onions and that stuff called "American cheese".No, actually Burger Kind would have been my top choice. With two slices of pickles that I proceed to remove and put in the wrapper.

Maybe, but why chop up the meat and reconstitute it as a burger unless the meat wasn't too good to start with?

Because it wouldn't fit as neatly on a bun?

Theres this local place called Calamity Jane's they specialize in burgers. Their menu is almost entirely burgers. They have some damn good burgers, and of course some ones that make me wonder how many of them they sell, such as "The Honey Loving Jimmy Carter Peanut Butter Burger" and the "Inflation Burger - $135.63"

Although they do have alot of really good burgers.

In N Out
Crystals
White Castle


None of these exist in Connecticut.

I did eat at a White Castle once, in Louisville, Kentucky. It was vile, and is still a major reason why I believe in the electoral college - it's proof (along with Dominos Pizza) that the average American has bad taste. :D

How about Five Guys? http://www.fiveguys.com/
Or Fatburger? http://www.fatburger.com/home/

or, the only REAL hamburger, Louis' Lunch? http://www.louislunch.com/

(The first hamburgers in U.S. history were served in New Haven, Connecticut, at Louis' Lunch sandwich shop in 1895.
Hamburgers are still the specialty of the house, where steak is ground fresh each day and hand molded, slow cooked, broiled vertically, and served between two slices of toast with your choice of only three "acceptable" garnishes: cheese, tomato, and onion. Want ketchup or mustard? Forget it. You will be told "no" in no uncertain terms.
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/cgi-bin/page.cgi/es/ct/burger_1 )

Recently, I went to a place called "Red Robin" which I found out is a chain.

I had their bacon cheeseburger because I was in the mood when I saw it on the menu. I usually dont eat burgers (or any ground meat) in restuarants, but I broke my own rules.

The burger was fantastic. So was the service. I'd go back again.

Aside from that, I think I make excellent burgers at home.

Sonic Burger. Cheap food, car hops on roller skates, and all the hotrodders meet there on friday nights. Its American Grafitti in the 21st century.

You know what I'm talking about. A truly non-halal, non-kosher, beef fat paradise, with those little crunchy onions and that stuff called "American cheese".I like McDonalds...

better than BK or Wendy's.


but when I'm in the mood for burgers and not for Micky D's...


W&M. a local mom and pop store that also serves thin strips of Barbecued steak marinated in Teriyaki sauce...

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,,,


damn, I'm hungry now and they're closed... :(

Local Burger joints in Honolulu. (http://honoluluweekly.com/restaurants/2005/12/this-is-a-tasty-burger/)

Back when I ate meat I loved Steak & Shake. I'd get the "cheese" fries and put them on the burger. It was great.

http://www.irmasburgershack.com/
they have fresh beef in everyday, fresh like straight from the slaughter house, and it's good beef, no hormones, grain fed, free roaming yummy-ness.

:( I've never been to in N' out, Crystals, or White castle...

:( I've never been to in N' out, Crystals, or White castle...


In n' out is good, but White Castle and Crystalsdo not deserve the title of Burger.

Scoty P's. The giant burger piled with barbeque sauce, cheese, and pickles. With a side of Cardiac Fries. http://img174.imageshack.us/my.php?image=cardiacfrieszf5.jpg

Butterburgers FTW.
http://www.culversaurora.com/images/burg.jpg

Jack's in downtown Santa Cruz.



Greatest place. I go to school right up the street from it.

No, not McDonalds, Wendy's, or Burger King.

We're talking the places where you pile the food into your gut.

In N Out
Crystals
White Castle

Well, we have no In N Out, Crystals, or White Castle around here..

I guess the local bars are the best.

I liek Burger King and Harveys... they have awesome veggie burgers.

Durst&Wurst at the central train station in Hamburg.

Butterburgers FTW.
http://www.culversaurora.com/images/burg.jpg

Here Here. Thats some good shit!

Recently, I went to a place called "Red Robin" which I found out is a chain.

I had their bacon cheeseburger because I was in the mood when I saw it on the menu. I usually dont eat burgers (or any ground meat) in restuarants, but I broke my own rules.

The burger was fantastic. So was the service. I'd go back again.
Ohhhh there's one in Wilkes!

Great burgers.

*drools*

I am in Columbus, Ohio. Think about the obvious.

And even at that, the only one on the poll I've ever tried is White Castle.

Although I prefer burgers from another Columbus born restaraunt: Wendy's. Dave Thomas forever!

Recently, I went to a place called "Red Robin" which I found out is a chain.

I had their bacon cheeseburger because I was in the mood when I saw it on the menu. I usually dont eat burgers (or any ground meat) in restuarants, but I broke my own rules.

The burger was fantastic. So was the service. I'd go back again.

Aside from that, I think I make excellent burgers at home.

Everybody does make better homemade burgers. I think it is a law or something.

Supposedly, the best burgers here in Washington state are from a place called Dicks'. But I vote for In-N-Out. Never understood anyone who likes steamed hamburgers.

Red Robin? good food. there are several of them in the area. Gourmet Burgers, and the prices arent too bad for the amount of food you get.

My personal faves though tend to be InandOut, Tommy's and Carls Jr. And not a single one of them is in Western Washington! Bloody uncivilized place this is!

The propane BBQ sitting aproximately 2 feet outside my door. Because, although capable of producing hamburgers, it tends to produce ribs, sausages, and steaks instead. Plus, the chef is directly accessable, thus preventing meat being rendered into shoe sole rubber...or served still mooing.

If actually eating out, it's Red Robin (http://html.redrobin.com/) (Santa Fe Burger) or Chili's (although their webmaster should be flogged...Flash only?...the blue cheese burger is pretty good. But for the love of all that is holy, do not order a steak; think pre-chewed but still hanging together. Nearly lost a customer, but the burger saved them).

In-N'-Out is greasy overratedness. Wendy's spicy chicken sandwhich is pretty good (even if not remotely spicy..that's where some fresh chopped habanero at home comes into play). Used to eat at Carl's Jr. all the time, but now relatively rarely; last burger I had there was the one with jalapenos, and it was completely tasteless, as I actually expected.

For chains, I go with In-n-Out, that is some seriously good stuff. Though, I admit, I don't like their fries.

The best burger shop IMHO, is a place called Walker Burgers in Walker, California on US-395. It's a little out of the way place, but they have the best burgers and their milkshakes are simply divine.

Hot-N-Now.

Heathens

Burger Wisconsin.


I get the feeling that it's far too classy for this thread though.

Lion's Tap and Amburgers & Wootbeer.

Greatest place. I go to school right up the street from it.
Sweet, that brings the NS Santa Cruz count to 3. Do you go to Santa Cruz High or UCSC?

Recently, I went to a place called "Red Robin" which I found out is a chain.

I had their bacon cheeseburger because I was in the mood when I saw it on the menu. I usually dont eat burgers (or any ground meat) in restuarants, but I broke my own rules.

The burger was fantastic. So was the service. I'd go back again.

Aside from that, I think I make excellent burgers at home.

There was a Red Robin down the street from my house as a kid. For a while they had a burger that was just-well-
It was a burger, cheese, bacon, ham, a sliced hot dog, and an egg. You could feel your blood thicken as you ate it. I would eat it and then stare at the ceiling.


On the subject of comparison of In-n-Out, I have this same problem with a friend of mine. It is important in rating the value of In-n-Out to keep it in scope. It is a fast food burger, it's in the class of McDs, Wendys, Burger King, Carls Jr., Jack in the Box etc. And in that class it is an amazing burger.

Of course when you compare it to things like actual burger stands or restuarants it's not going to measre up as well. That's stupid. It's like saying-"Pfff. Ford Focus? Apparently you haven't tried a brand new Mercedes Benz..." It's just silly. Remember to keep you comparisons in scope. I know it's all uberinternet cool to be able to toss around things like 'overrated' and feel all sophisticated in your tastes, but try to maintain scope.

On the subject of burger stands, however, there's a great one outside of Sacramento in either Davis or Dixon, I get the two confused...called...okay, I was writing this and then went to find a link, apparently (it's in Davis) it's called Redrum Burger (http://daviswiki.org/Redrum_Burger). Soooo good. Thier slogan used to be (may still be) "Burgers to die for" and of course animal activists would put up signs saying "The cows did." I'm always either in a hurry because I'm late to where ever I'm going in Sacramento or in a damned hurry to get out of that hell hole that I rarely actually stop at Murder Burger (screw them, I'm not changing the name), but it's sooo good.

Hot-N-Now.

Heathens

Damn right!

Although, a local joint is still my favorite for dirty, greasy food...JD's Drive-in Restaurant.

Damn good food, with bigger portions than any of the major chains, and usually for less money. Hell, I've never spent more than $6 on a single visit, and I'm always full when I leave. It's not that dirty "ugh" full you get from McD's or BK, either...it's more of an "ahh...I need a nap" kind of full. :p

Moderne Burger, without question. Simply amazing.

In-N'-Out is greasy overratedness.

HERETIC!!! You blaspheme the sacred In-N-Out Double Double?! A pox on you I say!!!:D

You want greasy. Try Tommy's Chili Cheese Burger with a side order of Chili Cheese Fries. Let them sit for a few minutes and you can literally see the fat rise to the top of the chili.

Makes my mouth water just thinking about it.

FATBURGER!

Fatburger is definitely up there. Johnny Rockets is also excellent.

Fudruckers in upstate NY. Its basically a warehouse where they have halfs of entire cows hanging up in the butcher section being ground up to a burger to your size and grilled to your cooking preference, then you get the slab of the meat a huge bun and you go to the "fixins" bar for every conceivable topping. YUM

No, not the place that serves a great char grilled half pound burger.

No, not McDonalds, Wendy's, or Burger King.

We're talking the places where you pile the food into your gut.

In N Out
Crystals
White Castle

You know what I'm talking about. A truly non-halal, non-kosher, beef fat paradise, with those little crunchy onions and that stuff called "American cheese".



The only burger places worth going to use sharp chedder and sourdough buns. I find it shameful that the word "American" is used in reference to a kind of cheese that is so sub-par.


The best burgers are served at:

Fat Apples (in Berkeley). They also have good pie.

McGee's (in Alameda). Sports bar/grill.


Or, if you want a place with more than one establishment there are

Nation's
Hamburger Mary's.


From what I've heard, Whitecastle sucks. I've never heard of this Crystals place, and In 'n' Out is decent, but their burgers are rather unremarkable.

Hot-N-Now.

Heathens

Word, brother.

Whats not to love about 0.39$ burgers?

I mean, they were usually dried out, ketchup laden cholesterol bombs, but you could stuff your face like a fat pig for TWO BUCKS!

*squeals like a pig*

There was a Red Robin down the street from my house as a kid. For a while they had a burger that was just-well-
It was a burger, cheese, bacon, ham, a sliced hot dog, and an egg. You could feel your blood thicken as you ate it. I would eat it and then stare at the ceiling.
.

Bro...

That is the grossest thing Ive heard all week.

Thanks.

Pray tell, what was this monstrosity named?

I also feel I must plug my recent favorite take-out place.

Bone Daddy's BBQ.

Best Goddamn BBQ Ive ever had.

Ive become addicted to the aptly named "Fat Man".

http://www.bonedaddysbbq.com/index.htm

I also feel I must plug my recent favorite take-out place.

Bone Daddy's BBQ.

Best Goddamn BBQ Ive ever had.

Ive become addicted to the aptly named "Fat Man".

http://www.bonedaddysbbq.com/index.htm


sounds great! i love bbq ribs... damn i wish i could go :( they closed the best rib place round here a few years back, was called The Rib Ranch and it was so good... i miss it :( (and i beat their eating challenge - got the t-shirt to prove it :p)

sounds great! i love bbq ribs... damn i wish i could go :( they closed the best rib place round here a few years back, was called The Rib Ranch and it was so good... i miss it :( (and i beat their eating challenge - got the t-shirt to prove it :p)

What was the challenge?

Five Guy's


Excellent burger place up the east coast of the USA. I can say with pride Virginia has the most :)

White Castle?!?!?! yuck. insert vomitting smiley here

I heard either Jack in the Box or In and Out Burger is moving out this way of the US. I forgot which.

Anyway... my favorite is a local one, somewhat unknown unless you know the Ann Arbor, Michigan area: Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger. Anyone that went to U of M should know it. If you did and you don't, you wasted your college experience! ;)

In N Out
Crystals
White Castle


I haven't seen any of these where I live in the US (Texas and Calif). I am fairly sure I haven't come across these names.

When I used to eat meat, I liked the Chicken whopper of Burger King though.

Bro...

That is the grossest thing Ive heard all week.

Thanks.

Pray tell, what was this monstrosity named?

Honestly, it was embarrassingly tasty. It was the kind of burgur you'd look at and think, "No good comes of this." It's all that is wrong, and wrong is a big, greasy, meaty, tasty burger. I don't know that even at my most stoned I would dare conquor that burger again, but damn.

I think it was called a GutBuster, or some other allusion to that effect.

They also had an arcade that was the only place I could find that old side scrolling game that was kinda Robotech, though I don't know if they liscenced it or not, but it was a side scroller where you flew a Veritch Fighter that you could switch between jet, giant robot, or that halfway dealy.

Honestly, it was embarrassingly tasty. It was the kind of burgur you'd look at and think, "No good comes of this." It's all that is wrong, and wrong is a big, greasy, meaty, tasty burger. I don't know that even at my most stoned I would dare conquor that burger again, but damn.

I might eat one, if I was out of toilet paper, and couldnt afford to poop for a week.


I think it was called a GutBuster, or some other allusion to that effect.

The Cardiac Arrestor.
Dig it.


They also had an arcade that was the only place I could find that old side scrolling game that was kinda Robotech, though I don't know if they liscenced it or not, but it was a side scroller where you flew a Veritch Fighter that you could switch between jet, giant robot, or that halfway dealy.

Used to run home from school to watch that show.

The half-way dealy was called "Guardian Mode".
/inner nerdness.

What was the challenge?

i can't quite remember but iirc you had to finish two racks of bbq pork ribs, a 14oz steak (that was sheer murder, especially as i don't like steak lol), a chicken fillet thing, a whole load of chicken wings and thighs etc, potato skins, fries, a pittence of salad, and some token saussages etc. it cost 40 quid usually but we got it when they had an offer on so it was almost half price hehe... probably what made them go bust ;) :p
was called the Chief Joseph



There was a Red Robin down the street from my house as a kid. For a while they had a burger that was just-well-
It was a burger, cheese, bacon, ham, a sliced hot dog, and an egg. You could feel your blood thicken as you ate it. I would eat it and then stare at the ceiling.

that actually sounds really good to me... i think there must be something wrong with me :P

I might eat one, if I was out of toilet paper, and couldnt afford to poop for a week.
I don't remember that being a problem at all. Probably too much information.


The Cardiac Arrestor.
Dig it.
Believe it or not, that's the name of a rather tasty burger at The Hungry Slug on the UC Santa Cruz campus. I lived on that and burritos most my time there.



Used to run home from school to watch that show.

The half-way dealy was called "Guardian Mode".
/inner nerdness.
I didn't run, but I would be upset if I didn't catch it. Though my favorite was the one with the motorcycles.

And I was actually a little proud of myself that I had forgotten the name of the Guardian Mode. But now I totally remember that...

i can't quite remember but iirc you had to finish two racks of bbq pork ribs, a 14oz steak (that was sheer murder, especially as i don't like steak lol), a chicken fillet thing, a whole load of chicken wings and thighs etc, potato skins, fries, a pittence of salad, and some token saussages etc. it cost 40 quid usually but we got it when they had an offer on so it was almost half price hehe... probably what made them go bust ;) :p
was called the Chief Joseph


The Cheif Joseph??

Becuase you will poop no more, forever?

(Thats really funny, btw, if you get the joke....)

Butterburgers FTW.
http://www.culversaurora.com/images/burg.jpg

So I'm not the only Culver's fan. I remember when they opened around here, I saw their signs beforehand and thought, "What the hell's a ButterBurger?" It sounded gross. I tried it out of sheer morbid curiosity, and it's better than anything. The Wendy's Classic Triple with Cheese is close, but the Double ButterBurger is the greatest way to give yourself clogged arteries.

I also see Fuddruckers around here. Huge, honking burgers, with the chance to put whatever you want on them from a condiment bar. Usually, it's jalapeno cheese, onion, relish, and maybe spicy mustard, along with Heinz 57 and A-1 for my fries. To go to a place that serves this stuff and put ketchup on anything is a crime. For that matter, putting ketchup on anything is at least a misdemeanor; name me one thing that just needs ketchup (no, fries don't count; I can think of at least a half-dozen things that are better with fries. My personal favorite is Ranch dressing.)

#1 is McGuires in P'cola, FL
#2 is The Del Monte Express in Monterey, CA
#3 is a bar in Coupeville, WA for which I can't remember the name.

burgers aren't real food. bolognese is. *sticks neck out for proper food*

FATBURGER!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOT !!!
I agree ! Nothing better !

Sweet, that brings the NS Santa Cruz count to 3. Do you go to Santa Cruz High or UCSC?

SC High. Jacks is too expensive for a poor high school student though, so I stay happily away from goodness.

The Cherry Cricket in Denver. :D

Fudruckers in upstate NY. Its basically a warehouse where they have halfs of entire cows hanging up in the butcher section being ground up to a burger to your size and grilled to your cooking preference, then you get the slab of the meat a huge bun and you go to the "fixins" bar for every conceivable topping. YUM

Yeah-I almost forgot Fudrucker's !

The burgers are 1/3 or 1/2 pound and they grill the buns too-very good.

All the fixins, plus cheese for fries and they usually have long-neck beers too.

I also see Fuddruckers around here. Huge, honking burgers, with the chance to put whatever you want on them from a condiment bar. Usually, it's jalapeno cheese, onion, relish, and maybe spicy mustard, along with Heinz 57 and A-1 for my fries. To go to a place that serves this stuff and put ketchup on anything is a crime. For that matter, putting ketchup on anything is at least a misdemeanor; name me one thing that just needs ketchup (no, fries don't count; I can think of at least a half-dozen things that are better with fries. My personal favorite is Ranch dressing.)

Why did it take until the 73rd post for someone to mention Fuddrucker's? Boggles the mind. Best. Burger joint. EVAR.

Why did it take until the 73rd post for someone to mention Fuddrucker's? Boggles the mind. Best. Burger joint. EVAR.

Because the Mom&Pop places outshine any of the chains when it comes to good burgers. For a chain, Fuddrucker's isn't all that bad.

Because the Mom&Pop places outshine any of the chains when it comes to good burgers. For a chain, Fuddrucker's isn't all that bad.


Oh, I agree, but the poll suggests we're talking about chains. My absolute favourite for a burger is a place called Memphis Roadhouse, right here in my town. It's a barbecue place (helloooooooooooo, pulled pork! :D ) with some fantastic burgers.

Oh, I agree, but the poll suggests we're talking about chains. My absolute favourite for a burger is a place called Memphis Roadhouse, right here in my town. It's a barbecue place (helloooooooooooo, pulled pork! :D ) with some fantastic burgers.

I voted other. I'd pick any chain above White Castle or Krystal. I don't share the fondness for In 'N Out that others do, either. Unless, of course, I've had a margarita and I'm out cruising for DUIs.

I voted other. I'd pick any chain above White Castle or Krystal. I don't share the fondness for In 'N Out that others do, either. Unless, of course, I've had a margarita and I'm out cruising for DUIs.

As far as I know, they don't have any of the poll options here in New England. I've been to White Castle in Philly, have never heard of Krystal, and never heard of In N Out until Paris Hilton got popped for a DUI the other day. *shrug*

So I'm not the only Culver's fan. I remember when they opened around here, I saw their signs beforehand and thought, "What the hell's a ButterBurger?" It sounded gross. I tried it out of sheer morbid curiosity, and it's better than anything.

When our Culver's opened (last month) I thought something similar, except I thought, "Holy crap, a butterburger! That has to be terrible for you. I need one now!". Their custard is by far the best thing on their menu.

Also, the best burger place I've ever been to is a tiny place called Clyde's in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. It's a mom and pop place, so it doesn't count for this thread, but they're really really damned good.

Anyway, I'd only ever heard of any of the poll options when I joined the Army. I've never even seen any of them in person.

Well, we only have one of the three choices in California (In-N-Out) and In-N-Out only exists in 3 states, so.. not the ideal list, I think.

That said, In-N-Out and White Castle are both great but not comparable.. a DoubleDouble and a slider are worlds apart.

I've never tried a Crystal's burger, although I did sleep in a Crystals for like a week a few years ago.. the one on Bourbon St. in New Orleans, third floor.. sight-seeing on a dime, etc. I probably should've paid the $2 and tried one.. :p

Don't you mean "To be a good obese American"? Little has nothing to do with it.

To be fair, your preferred sandwich looks to be a good sight more decadent than the average burger... steak, ham, and a fried egg with garnishes on a bun? If that were popular here we'd probably have a whole new definition of obesity.. :p

We don't have none of those places here, so Burger King wins, had some today, damn fine.

Big Kahuna Burger.

Don't do hamburgers so I prefer http://www.churchs.com/

Big Kahuna Burger.

http://erose999.myweb.uga.edu/kahuna.jpg
"Now THAT is a tasty burger!"

:D

To be fair, your preferred sandwich looks to be a good sight more decadent than the average burger... steak, ham, and a fried egg with garnishes on a bun? If that were popular here we'd probably have a whole new definition of obesity.. :p

The egg, as I said is optional. The rest is less greasy than any burger. It also has the benefit of actually filling you up, so you don't need tons of fries and a chemical concoction called a shake. (I normally drink water with mine.)

Actually, as it is lunchtime here, I think I'll go hunt down a decent gaucho bauru.
(In the state of São Paulo - where the city of Bauru actually is, a Bauru is made with slices of roast beef, and ricotta - strange but there is no accounting for Paulistas.)

kızılkayalar at Taksim Istiklal street they have a unique tomatoe souce(actually its a kind of different salça), one of the simplest,cheapest and most delicious burgers that one can taste. They are famous countrywide and a lot of tourists that discover this delicacy are among frequent customers. Another place to catch same taste is their competitor Öztürkler, both are small incredibly fast working places.
http://www.kizilkayalar.com.tr/2.htm
When we pass by I at least taste one and if a bit hungry eat like 6-8 burgers with ayran(a drink made from water,salt and yoğurt)
Of course its not even slightly american and doesnt contain cheese etc. but still I had to share :D

No, not the place that serves a great char grilled half pound burger.

No, not McDonalds, Wendy's, or Burger King.

We're talking the places where you pile the food into your gut.

In N Out
Crystals
White Castle

You know what I'm talking about. A truly non-halal, non-kosher, beef fat paradise, with those little crunchy onions and that stuff called "American cheese".

Of the three listed, I've only been to White Castle. Gross.

For big chains, it's Dairy Queen, and for small chains, it's Dairy Bar. Funny, eh?


Whataburger and sonic are good too. Kua Aina Burger is really good as well.

When I was last home, at my brother's place in Iowa, I found out about Maid-Rite, an excellent small chain that would go straight to the top, were it not for the distinctive style of "loose meat sandwich".

Another unique one is the Japanese chain MOS Burger. They're at the upper end of the big fast food chains for their burgers, but the "rice burgers" (served on a special rice "bun") are the bomb.

For mom and pop places, Christian’s Totem or Lankford's, both in Houston, are hard to beat.

But for the best ever burgers, Boondocks in Amarillo. On family trips, we've been known to drive over 100 of miles out of the way just to stop there.

Why did it take until the 73rd post for someone to mention Fuddrucker's? Boggles the mind. Best. Burger joint. EVAR.

I assume it's because that's the kind of place excluded by:

No, not the place that serves a great char grilled half pound burger.

and:

You know what I'm talking about. A truly non-halal, non-kosher, beef fat paradise, with those little crunchy onions and that stuff called "American cheese".