Burger Battles

[Root]

I finally visited an In-N-Out burger over my recent vacation, and I gotta say, that shit is overrated. The fries are really not good. The burger was perfectly fine, tasty to be sure, but nothing special. I found the double-double to be rather skimpy. Add another patty or two and it'd be worth going back. At least it was cheap.

5 Guys is more expensive, but waaaaaay better.

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[Manveer]

No, In N Out is not the best burger of all time. It is good for the price.

Yes, there are other burgers that are better and cost more. Shake Shack is one example. I’ve never eaten at nor will I ever eat at Five Guys.

You shouldn’t have ordered a double double because you’re not a teenage girl. Order at least a 3x3.

Why does it matter if something is “overrated”? Is it good, or isn’t it? WGAF how good something is relative to how it is rated? /mini rant

[Root]

I’ve never eaten at nor will I ever eat at Five Guys.

What's your beef with 5G?

You shouldn’t have ordered a double double because you’re not a teenage girl. Order at least a 3x3.

My companion and guide for said visit advised me that the double double was the biggest I could get. WTF, Dad!

Why does it matter if something is “overrated”? Is it good, or isn’t it? WGAF how good something is relative to how it is rated? /mini rant

Because I looked forward to it for a very long time based on the reputation. Also, how could so many be so wrong about the fries?

[Allentown]

Why does it matter if something is “overrated”? Is it good, or isn’t it? WGAF how good something is relative to how it is rated? /mini rant

KBS is overrated.

[TimK]

I’ve never eaten at nor will I ever eat at Five Guys.

You don't want a grocery store sized brown paper bag full of french fries?

Damn now I want to go to 5 Guys

[GrizzlyAdam]

KBS is overrated.

Yeah, I guess it is. But ten years ago when the few barrel-aged stouts available were mostly crap, KBS was stunning. Now the landscape has changed and equal/better beers are easily accessible, but it still has that reputation as a beer worth chasing. And to be fair, it is good.

[Allentown]

Yeah, I guess it is. But ten years ago when the few barrel-aged stouts available were mostly crap, KBS was stunning. Now the landscape has changed and equal/better beers are easily accessible, but it still has that reputation as a beer worth chasing. And to be fair, it is good.

You didn't phrase that in the form of a statement intended to mildly annoy manveer.
Actually, I think Founders is mostly coasting on their history of being an early pioneer of microbrewing in the Midwest. True, you're almost never going to have a bad Founders beer (except Lizard of Koz, that was vile). But I do think a big part of the appeal of KBS is the hunt for the whale. I got a little excited when I saw a stack of them at my little local grocery store, even though I had no plans to buy any.

Also: dear breweries- stop bourbon barreling your beers.

Also, 5 Guys is alright. Like, I would go there if someone said "Hey, want to get burgers?" But if someone said "I really want a burger, where should I go?" I can think of a few places I'd recommend first.

[Root]

Also, 5 Guys is alright. Like, I would go there if someone said "Hey, want to get burgers?" But if someone said "I really want a burger, where should I go?" I can think of a few places I'd recommend first.

I don't wanna hijack your beer thread with talk of burgers, but where would you recommend?

[mbasic]

I do not see why is there is a line at the In-and-Out drive thru 15 cars long, that winds through the parking lot at 10:30am on a Tuesday.

Its not that good.

I like the Kafta Burger at Pita Jungle, with a side of tabouli salad, in lieu of the roasted garlic potatoes.

[Manveer]

What's your beef with 5G?

They tried to move in to CA and it seemed like they intentionally targeted locations next to In-N-Outs. And I like In-N-Out. Mostly because I grew up in CA. Short answer - I have an irrational dislike of Five Guys. Also, because @mgil likes them.

My companion and guide for said visit advised me that the double double was the biggest I could get. WTF, Dad!

Nope. 3x3 or 4x4, or two double doubles.

Because I looked forward to it for a very long time based on the reputation. Also, how could so many be so wrong about the fries?

The fries are marginally acceptable. Most people I know and have solicited opinions from don't think they're above average.

This was a fun video series:

[Manveer]

Why does it matter if something is “overrated”? Is it good, or isn’t it? WGAF how good something is relative to how it is rated? /mini rant

KBS is overrated.

I like it. I don't care how it's rated! gah!

I am slowly working through the remaining Hop Slam. And I have that Black Tuesday in the fridge for some yet TBD special occasion.

[Root]

Nice to see Kenny Vic and Guy working together again.

[Allentown]

I don't wanna hijack your beer thread with talk of burgers, but where would you recommend?

Stellas Blue Stuffed burger. I think the burger at Vivant is really good, but it ends up being like $25 or something by the time you add bacon and cheese, so I wouldn't really send someone there just for the burger.

[Root]

I don't wanna hijack your beer thread with talk of burgers, but where would you recommend?

Stellas Blue Stuffed burger. I think the burger at Vivant is really good, but it ends up being like $25 or something by the time you add bacon and cheese, so I wouldn't really send someone there just for the burger.

Yeah, I've heard Stella's has a good burger. Haven't made it there yet.

[broseph]

I vote SmashBurger, despite the fact their logo looks like GameStop.

[Allentown]

I vote SmashBurger, despite the fact their logo looks like GameStop.

The one on Beltline closed, AFAICT. I noticed when I was in a burger mood and driving past where it used to be. Went home and ate leftovers instead.

[Manveer]

I vote SmashBurger, despite the fact their logo looks like GameStop.

I ate there once. So salty it was almost inedible.

[augeleven]

Why does it matter if something is “overrated”?

I don't get out to the west coast much, but I can't wait to get to try some In-N-Out burgers.
I make it a point to eat the foods I can't get where I'm at. I can be obsessive: While on a road trip in Southern Maine, I woke up at 3am so I could drive to Brunswick to get fresh Frosty's doughnuts at 4:30. Worth it. After spending most of my life hearing about how awesome In-N-Out is, I'll be at least pretty bummed out if the burger experience isn't amazing.

[Manveer]

It won’t be amazing.

[Root]

Don't expect anything to be amazing. Then, when things are mediocre, as most things are, you won't be terribly disappointed, just mildly depressed. Eat Arby's.