Brent Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) The hype for the In N Out burger is crazy right now here in allen and frisco. 6 more locations are coming to North Texas this year and possibly 20 total in the next 5 years through out the state. I have to admit, I havent tried it yet, but the lines are hours long, as they just opened this weekend. im sure Ill try it in the next week or so, after things calm down a bit. So it got me thinking, what is the best chain burger My personal favorite is the Whataburger, which is a staple in the south, but I believe it is only served in 3 or 4 states. Whataburger is made to order, I love the toasted bun and the flavor of the meat. Close second is the Culvers Butterburger, which just moved here from Wisconsin about 5 years ago in my hometown and another suburb a couple years before that. we have a 5 guys burger here as well, though I havent had that one yet, but I hear it is tasty and a NE staple And now In N Out burger. So what is the best chain burger where you live, and what makes it the best. Edited May 15, 2011 by Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambo Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 In N Out have got to be the most overrated, overhyped bugers/places going. A friend and I ate at one once, never been back. I'd rather just cook my own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 5 Guys and its not even close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Brent I heard about this craze too in frisco, they said peeps were camped out a day or so before it opened!! I havent tried this joint either, but dont think I'd ever camp out for a cheeseburger lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWmaker Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 luv me my 5 guys. (although I miss my Wetson's burgers from my youth) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 the lines are hours long peeps were camped out a day or so before it opened!! If anyone needed more evidence that some people are devoid of any brains at all, here it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Brent I heard about this craze too in frisco, they said peeps were camped out a day or so before it opened!! I havent tried this joint either, but dont think I'd ever camp out for a cheeseburger lol! I live 15 minutes from the Frisco location, and have accounts in that area. The Grand opening had waits of 3+ hours. On Friday it was 1 1/2 hours. I don't have the time to wait an hour for something other than a steak. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 5 Guys and its not even close werd 5 guys is off the charts - best burger by a landslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 My personal favorite is the Whataburger, which is a staple in the south, but I believe it is only served in 3 or 4 states. Whataburger is made to order, I love the toasted bun and the flavor of the meat. Close second is the Culvers Butterburger, which just moved here from Wisconsin about 5 years ago in my hometown and another suburb a couple years before that. we have a 5 guys burger here as well, though I havent had that one yet, but I hear it is tasty and a NE staple And now In N Out burger. So what is the best chain burger where you live, and what makes it the best. Agree. As of right now it's Whataburger. Flavor of the meat and cheese. Oh and the best ketchup anywhere. Where is a Culvers at? I've driven buy a 5 guys, but never stopped. I'll check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) Agree. As of right now it's Whataburger. Flavor of the meat and cheese. Oh and the best ketchup anywhere. Where is a Culvers at? I've driven buy a 5 guys, but never stopped. I'll check it out. There has been a culvers in McKinney in the Movie Theatre parking lot right off of Interstate 75, I think its El Dorado exit. Another here in Rockwall where I live. This place is an upscale Braums or dairy Queen with great ice cream/yogurt as well as butter burgers. There is a 5 guys about 10 minutes from me, as I see by looking up their locations here, and I never even knew it was there. I will try this place out this week. Wonder why ive never heard of this place until Caveman Nick told me how good they were in the NE. But I intend on finding out the hype of it now. ETA: You can;t beat the ketchup at Whatabuger. Though I have tried it on a burger I made at home and its just not the same on anything other than their burger, fries and rings. Whataburger has the best fries and rings Ive ever had at a fast food joint as well. Though I love me some fries at Wing stop. But that isnt a burger joint. Edited May 15, 2011 by Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I live 15 minutes from the Frisco location, and have accounts in that area. The Grand opening had waits of 3+ hours. On Friday it was 1 1/2 hours. I don't have the time to wait an hour for something other than a steak. yes! I'd wait an hr for a great steak too...I also remember living the Kripse Kream Kraze in frisco when I lived ther over a decade ago...funny stuff!! 15 min from frisco your pad--north, south, east or west? just curious Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted May 15, 2011 Author Share Posted May 15, 2011 (edited) yes! I'd wait an hr for a great steak too...I also remember living the Kripse Kream Kraze in frisco when I lived ther over a decade ago...funny stuff!! 15 min from frisco your pad--north, south, east or west? just curious I lived in North Dallas/ Preston area during the Krispe Kream Kraze, and that was certainly worth the hype. About 10 mints south of frisco on Preston Rd. Sitting down waiting for a steak or whatever, or waiting to be seated is one thing. But to wait in line for hours is something I wouldnt do for anything like this. Edited May 15, 2011 by Brent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 in-n-out= my favorite fast food burger. easily best quality/value ratio. 5 guys is a close 2nd (prefer their options) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I'll admit I love me a cheeseburger, and having lived in both California and now Texas, I can speak to all of this madness. First of all, In-N-Out is good. It's not mind-blowing good, but it's good. If you're driving through to eat at home, I'd recommend that you only do this if you live close. Since the fries are freshly-cut, they get cold fast. Very fast. Their shakes are excellent, but many of the fast food joints have revamped their shakes, so... I do like Whataburger. Blows the McDonalds/Burger King crap out of the water in terms of a large fast food chain. Culvers is excellent. Their burgers taste real good, and can't beat getting cheese curds here in Texas! I wasn't blown away by Five Guys, given the hub-bub. Like In-N-Out, though... it's good, just not mind-blowing good. I actually prefer getting a hot dog when I go there. Those suckers are tasty. I haven't had In-N-Out in a couple years, so when I get up to Dallas or they emerge in Austin, I'll definitely grab one... after the lines die down, of course. I've actually contacted their real estate division to assist in acquisitions, etc. No response yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 Stopped at a Culvers for the first time on Tuesday--it was a pretty damn good burger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REZ Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 In n out is my favorite chain burger. 5 guys was good, just not as good as In n out to me. I wouldn't wait an hour to eat at in n out. that's insane. I remember a Sonic opened here a couple years ago and it was the same thing. Lines out to the street. Now you go by and there isn't anybody there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big John Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 There has been a culvers in McKinney in the Movie Theatre parking lot right off of Interstate 75, I-75 does not go to Texas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 For Fast Food Burgers In and Out beats the hell out of the Burger King, McDonalds, Wendys, Carls Jr crowd. Not a fan of their fries. Whataburger 5 guys, meh.... been there twice now, I think In and Out has them beat. Good Fries and the Bacon Hotdog is very tasty. Fudruckers is the best chain joint (just had one last night), It can turn into a kiddie joint depending on when you go, but damm good burger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I've had all 3, Culvers, In & Out and 5 Guys & I like 5 guys the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 In-Out is my favorite second meal on set. And Sonic should not even be mentioned in this discussion. Absolutely horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slambo Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 For Fast Food Burgers In and Out beats the hell out of the Burger King, McDonalds, Wendys, Carls Jr crowd. Not a fan of their fries. Whataburger 5 guys, meh.... been there twice now, I think In and Out has them beat. Good Fries and the Bacon Hotdog is very tasty. Fudruckers is the best chain joint (just had one last night), It can turn into a kiddie joint depending on when you go, but damm good burger What??, I thought Nation's was your fave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 What??, I thought Nation's was your fave. It is.... But it's local to the Bay Area so I didn't think it met the discussion parameters. But I'll be in the area the end of the month and plan on hitting it at least twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 I was at Hooters a week or so ago. Good tasty burger, but I can't remember what it looked like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bier Meister Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 in-n-out 5 guys carls jr bk a&w wendy's mcdonalds i wouldn't wait more than 15 min for any of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted May 15, 2011 Share Posted May 15, 2011 In and Out was the biggest let down . . . very poor. Kopps (chain only around Milwaukee . . .) Fuddruckers Culvers 5 guys Smash Brothers I would rather go to burger king than In and Out burger. Only one they have beat is McDonalds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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