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Coming from the East Coast, I wasn't that impressed with In & Out. Great toppings, but not enough meat in the patty. For West Coast burger chains, my vote goes to Fatburger.
My all time favorite is 5 Guys, but been wanting to try Shake Shack.
Umami Burger > Shake Shack > 5 Guys
Yeah if you've got cash to spend, Umami Burger is great. Ask for the cheesy tots while you're there. They're off menu, and amazing.
If we're looking higher end, I'd give a shout out to The Counter too.
I think the Beastie Boys sum it up: "I chill at White Castle, cause it's the best, but I'm fly at Fatburger when I'm way out west."
I think Notorious B.I.G. said it best.... "If I want to squirt her..take her to Fatburger."
Bro, that's why you always go 2x2 at In-N-Out.
5 Guys is above and beyond Shake Shack. I don't understand the Shake Shack love. In CT we have a Plan B burger place- it's better than both. I also think 5 Guys is better than in-and-out.
I, personally, swear by Shake Shack, but I'm a much bigger fan of those completely unknown burger spots, and for me, the cheaper the better. Fact is you're eating the least healthy shit imaginable at any of these spots, so go for the gold. In order:
I'd have included Umami burger, but that's not a cheap burger. Once you cross the $10 meridian of planet burger, you're talking artisanal and fine cuisine.
You lumped McDonalds and In N' Out into the same rung??? 5 Guys is below White Castle and McDonalds?? We're also talking about burger joints and fried chicken made your list?
You're either a Russian Spy trying to come off as American, or you have the taste buds of a Mushroom (aka you eat shit).
You don't know about Kennedy Fried Chicken? Not KFC from the commercials, you spoiled suburban brat. I'm talking about the good shit - the spots with an illegal Somali dude making burgers, rice, and fried chicken in the same grill, and where a full meal will cost you $4. If you don't know about this delicious heart attack / food poisoning on a plate, then you've never been to the Bronx, Queens, or Brooklyn. It's okay man, it'll be alright.
lol I noted the difference between Kennedy and Kentucky, but thank you for erring on the side of caution you dock worker.
I've had the unfortunate pleasure of traveling into the boroughs to dine at Kennedy's a long time ago. From memory it would not make my top 50, nor McDonald's. I think your burger order got shuffled like the freight containers you were unloading on Dock 4A. In N' Out is by no means a 10/10, but is far better than McD's, White Castle, and Kennedy's (period). Do note, I'm a midwestern and I love my grease spoon burgers like any red blooded American.
If you really want to go "ghetto" go to Lincoln fried chicken. Instead of running with the "K"FC initialism, they went with the copy of the copy of the copy. Kennedy was an assassinated president...you know who else people would like to think about when they fried chicken, obviously another assassinated president...Lincoln! Eureka!!
Taste buds of a mushroom is now my favorite insult.
Shake Shack hands down - reasons why: 1) better ingredients (namely, in my opinion, better meat, buns, and secret sauce) and 2) so much cleaner to eat (5 Guys in my experience is too big, too messy). 5 Guys has way better fries I'd say though, like way better.
Agreed, 5 Guys fries are dangerously good. It's just those burgers that kill it for me. I can feel the stroke coming at 5 Guys, whereas at Shake Shack it's just a mild, angina-esque pinch in the chest.
If we're bringing fries into the conversation. Checker's/Rally's fries are my ultimate guilty pleasure.
I have a rigorous diet so I don't eat hamburgers. Thanks for asking though!
Please stop.
In-N-Out blows.
In no particular order: Black Iron Burger, HB Burger, The Counter, Burger Joint (in the Le Parker Meridien), Black Tap Burger, 5 Napkin
no lunch burger at Wolfgang's or Luger's?
Haha, nah
From the East Coast so I've never had In-N-Out, but 5 Guys is definitely number one on my list. Recently had BurgerFi, pretty up-scale burger joint that I thought was surprisingly good. Burger was great although the bacon could have been better and the fries were amazing. Only downfall of BurgerFi was how expensive it was. $50 for 3 people: split a big thing of fries, two double patty burgers, one single party burgers and two milkshakes along with one soda.
What is that $8/burger, that's not expensive.
BurgerFi is way too expensive for what you get.
Where is BurgerFi at?
BURGERFI IS WHERE IT'S AT. that CEO burger with the truffle alioli and beef a brisket patty? Ugh so fantastic.
Shake Shack and 5 Guys are great. If you are ever in D.C. there is an amazing spot called Z-Burger.
There's one close to Dupont I think I've been meaning to try, is it any good? Also have you tried that knock-off In-n-Out place in NE or wherever?
There is a knockoff in-n-out?! I need to find this place. I have never had a chance to go to the west coast so I have always dreamed of an in-n-out burger and what it might be like. (In case it isnt obvious from the username- I love cheeseburgers).
Z-Burger is awesome. I dont know if there is a difference between the locations, but the one in Tenley is awesome. Only ever went to a different location once, but I was drunk so I coulda been eating cardboard and it woulda been good.
Any of these chain places mentioned let you specify how you want your burger cooked? I'm here for a good time, not a long time -- and I like a nice pinkish hue to my meat.
While every burger spot does, chances are that if you're in NYC and unless you pay at least $12 for a burger you just want to go with fully cooked...
Is pink less healthy for some reason?
"Burger Joint" - hidden inside le Parker Meridien hotel lobby. Awesome spot.
my backyard :) bison burger on portabello bun yum yum
Medium rare?
usually, yep
CHICFILA
Steak-n-Shake Shake Shack In-n-Out
Whataburger for fast food.
Poe's Tavern is probably one of the best I've had, not a big chain though.
Yeah Poe's Tavern is really good. I live right near one.
Same actually. currently out of town for an internship so no Poe's for me currently..
Honestly surprised more people haven't mentioned Whataburger. And I don't think anyone has mentioned Smash Burger, so damng good.
Gonna try Whataburger in Texas soon, their menu offerings look insane.
Whataburger.
Besides a local joint, number 1 is 5 guys...im a sucker for the toppings
5 Guys and In-n-out for fast.
Holsteins in Vegas is pretty damn good.
Bobbys Burger Palace (BBP)
The Blue Door Pub in Minneapolis has my favorite burger, bar none. Since I'm not up in MN often, its a toss up for second place between Hopdoddy and Whataburger.
Can't go wrong with the golden arches. Hardly ever buy burgers out tho because the mark up for the quality is an insane trade off relative to cooking at home.
Paul's Da Burger Joint on 7th street & 2nd Av in NY is my fav!
7Eleven
Bareburger in Ginza.
Shake Shack and Mooyah
Mooyah isn't as well known but they've apparently been around since 2007. Fresh ingredients, great fries, shakes. Seriously blows all the other fast casual places out of the water.
Culver's is top dawg
With regards to chain restaurants: Shake Shack > Super Duper Burger > UMami Burger > In-N-Out
Favorite sit-down place: Mel's Burgers (NYC)
Umami burger is pretty good
Fat Burgers on the west coast. Pappy's is good if you are on a budget.
Surprised to not see Schnippers on this list. I think it's only in NYC but it's a fantastic burger.
Yes. Schnippers.
In-n-out was incredibly underwhelming. There's what...2 oz of meat in there?
Wahlburgers, on the other hand, was surprisingly really good.
lol that show Wahlburgers is hilarious
I'm from the East Coast so I've never had In-N-Out. But Five Guys is better for what you get. You could argue that the quality of the patty at Shake Shack is better. However, for what I usually get when I'm there (shack burger, shake, and fries) the price does not justify it. It's almost $15 for the meal and the size isn't spectacular. Five Guys fills me up personally and their fries are a lot better.
Hah...no. Just NO to everything posted so far.
If you ever go to Denver try this place :http://larkburger.com/
The Vortex, Atlanta.
Island Burger-51st and 9th. $10 cash only lunch is a great buy.
Shake Shack has recently expanded into the west coast (a few locations in SoCal so far, don't think there are any in the Bay Area yet). Other west coast people may crucify me for saying this but man is their burger a lot better than In N Out. I think a big part of it, at least for me, is the bun. However, I don't think there is any comparison regarding the fries -- In N Out trumps Shake Shack easily (especially if you consider their gluttonous Animal Fries option).
In the past, I've never really liked comparing In N Out to Five Guys. Maybe others here will agree with me. The latter is a whole different type of meal (a lot more filling) and is simply a "different" type of burger. In other words (for me at least), there are times where I'm in the mood for an In N Out burger and others for a Five Guys burger -- I usually am not deciding between one or the other. One thing I love about Five Guys (aside from the peanuts while you wait) is just eating a massive burger with melted cheese stuck to the aluminum foil wrap!
Just my two cents, since I'm (a) not from the US, and (b) have only been to the WC. Must say my favorites are Umami Burger and Super Duper Burger. Also Five guys > In n Out anyday.
P.S. if anyone was looking for the best burger in the Philippines, check out Boutique Burger Kitchen
Putting in my two cents as a West Coast guy...
Lots of misinformed mouthbreathers in here shitting on In-N-Out, but it's not their fault I guess, OP's comparisons don't make any sense.
A double-double at In-N-Out is $4 and a single cheeseburger is $3. Wow, you get less meat than an $8 Five Guys or Shake Shack burger? Please no more huge surprises for me today, I can't take it. There are people in this thread making direct comparisons between In-N-Out and $15 NYC burgers like Black Tap, Islands, and 5 Napkin. I can't come up with any excuses for those people, unfortunately. Truly shocking that a drive-thru fast food burger is lower quality than a 1/2 pound house ground short rib-chuck blend burger at a sit-down NYC bistro. One would think people on this forum would be better at making "apples-to-apples" comparisons.
In-N-Out is the only one of these brands that is mainly a classic drive-thru fast food joint. It competes primarily at the same price point with McDonald's, Burger King, etc. and it's definitely fresher and tastier than any of those places. It has a loyal cult following in California because in high school when you have limited funds, that's where you drive to with your friends after high school to get the most bang for your buck. Ain't nobody in high school paying $20+ checks at Umami Burger.
Even after getting older and making more money, it's still a top choice for when you don't want to sit down somewhere and get a quick bite, you can be in and out the drive-thru in 5 minutes. Makes zero sense to put it in a head-to-head contest with more upscale sit-down restaurants.
West Coast: In-N-Out East Coast: Shake Shack
Most of this thread is embarrassing
Go to the original JG Melon or Corner Bistro and have a real burger
i usually fancy myself a $1 mcdonald's cheeseburger
Shake Shack is ridiculously overpriced and, frankly, over hyped. I prefer In-N-Out and Whataburger for the value (the taste is comparable). Hopdoddy destroys all these places though, where you can get a much better quality burger and fries for the same price as you do at Shake Shack. Idk how Shake Shack gets away with it honestly.
By selling you artisinal 'NY' bs. Where's Hopdoddy at?
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