Azazello1313 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Are 5 Guys and In-n-Out even the same type restaurants? Haven't been to either one but I thought 5 Guys was more of a sit down place. well....in-n-out usually has a drive-thru, 5 guys usually doesn't. other than that they are the same. order at the counter, they call your number when your order is ready, you can get it for there or to-go, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I've had all 3, Culvers, In & Out and 5 Guys & I like 5 guys the best. In N Out is so overrated and not even in the same universe as 5 guys........ Culvers is solid, but still a distant 2nd from 5 guys IMO 5 guys fries are also the best, regular and cajun style Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 There are plenty of burger joints in the midwest that make their own fries to order . . . In and Out were good, but not to the obsessive fanboy dom that I have heard when people talk about it. It was Ok , , , but just Ok, I just dont see the GMOZ!!! IN AND OUT IS THE BEST EVER that I have heard from west coasters . . . As far as slapping meat and cheese between two buns it's pretty damn good. But, thats like, just my opinion and stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaterMan Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I've had better burgers at local chains than national. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexgaddis Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Only had 5 guys once and was not impressed...sloppy burger and fries were meh.... Agreed, the dries there were meh...and the burger, though it was good, was very sloppy and I thought about on par with Wendys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 so what you're saying is, it's pretty good, but the fact that other people like it compels you to rate it "very poor". I also said it was a "let down" Queen of semantics. I was expecting the best burger in the world compared to the hype . . . very poor is compared to the mythical God-like love for the place. So to clarify . . just for you . . . it WAS very poor, compared to the reputation it has. Decent in its own right, but by no means as great as people make it out to be, IMO. Do you feel better now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Where does I-75 run through GA?!?!?!?!Well, from the Tennessee border until about Macon, you pretty much just need to follow this map. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I think it all depends on how you first find a burger joint. With no expectations, In-N-Out is outstanding. With 2 hour long lines, nothing could meet that hype since in the end it is just ground beef and a bun. Over in the bay area, I once ate at a "Nation's Giant Hamburgers" and it was really, really good. As long as a place uses fresh ingredients, there is only so much you can do to enhance it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bushwacked Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I think it all depends on how you first find a burger joint. With no expectations, In-N-Out is outstanding. With 2 hour long lines, nothing could meet that hype since in the end it is just ground beef and a bun. Over in the bay area, I once ate at a "Nation's Giant Hamburgers" and it was really, really good. As long as a place uses fresh ingredients, there is only so much you can do to enhance it. Exactly, it's pretty unreasonable to have fillet mignon expectations when going for a burger and fry meal. But I do love hitting these joints during business travel. Nations in the bay area, iN-n-Out anywhere in Cali, and Whattaburger in the south. I was pleasantly surprised by my first visit to Whattaburger cause I had no expectations at all and hadn't heard about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylive5 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 For me....all others pale compared to Burgerville USA: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burgerville,_USA A Portland, OR area chain. "In 2007, Burgerville was awarded with the "Better Burger" award at the 1st Annual Food Network Awards." --------------------------------------- My boy and his family down in Oceanside, CA just raved and raved about the In-n-Out...so we went... I was not impressed. But then I'm not impressed with McD or Wendy burgers either. Fast food burgers are pretty much fast food burgers. Something to grab on the run or when one is too lazy to cook at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pope Flick Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I lived 12 years in Texas, and found What-A-Wait to be about the worst burger ever produced by a chain. I just don't see the love, unless they were sold, shut down, fired everyone and re-opened under new ownership after 1995. In-N-Out is about the best fast food hamburger you'll ever get. But that's all it is. I love them, but wouldn't wait an hour, much less 20 minutes in line for one. Out here in LA there's a hot dog joint named Pink's which has a really big tourist hype going for it. Haven't eaten there in years, since the lines are always 30 minutes +. There's no fast food worth that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I've only been to In n Out once and I was completely wasted. Don't remember much of it. I love 5 guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Posted May 16, 2011 Author Share Posted May 16, 2011 I am enjoying my first 5 Guys bacon cheese burger and fries cajun style, and I got to say this is the best chain burger I have ever eaten. Very impressed, and I will definately be going back. Now It could be one of the costliest burgers Ive ever had, I got pulled over driving 83 in a 60 on the way back to the office to eat it. Maybe I will get out of the ticket though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonorator Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 it looks like smashburger is a chain. one opened here in the north part of cincinnati and i must say it is very good. anyone else had this one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Honestly, I'll take a Hardees thick burger over either 5 guys or In and out. Never got the hype on either place. Not that the thickburger is such a great burger, but it's reliable and the fries aren't soggy. Fortunately, there's enough good indy burger joints around that I can always go to one of them if I want a burger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 Jules: Big Kahuna Burger. That’s that Hawaiian burger joint. I hear they got some tasty burgers. I ain’t never had one myself. How are they? Brett: They’re good. Jules: Mind if I try one of yours? This is yours here, right? Jules: Mmm-mmmm. That is a tasty burger. Vincent, ever have a Big Kahuna Burger? Jules: Wanna bite? They’re real tasty. Vincent: Ain’t hungry. Jules: Well, if you like burgers give ‘em a try sometime. I can’t usually get ‘em myself because my girlfriend’s a vegitarian which pretty much makes me a vegitarian. But I do love the taste of a good burger. Mm-mm-mm. You know what they call a Quarter Pounder with cheese in France? Brett: No. Jules: Tell ‘em, Vincent. Vincent: A Royale with cheese. Jules: A Royale with cheese! You know why they call it that? Brett: Because of the metric system? Jules: Check out the big brain on Brett! You’re a smart m——-f———. That’s right. The metric system. What’s in this? Brett: Sprite. Jules: Sprite, good. You mind if I have some of your tasty beverage to wash this down? Brett: Go right ahead. Jules: Ah, hit the spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 In and Out Burger in Frisco had an hour long wait line at 1:15 today. This is insanity. What do these people do daily that allows them to waste an hour plus waiting in line for a burger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 In n Out...way over-hyped. Whataburger is much better and the line is shorter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zooty Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Honestly, I'll take a Hardees thick burger over either 5 guys or In and out. Never got the hype on either place. Not that the thickburger is such a great burger, but it's reliable and the fries aren't soggy. Fortunately, there's enough good indy burger joints around that I can always go to one of them if I want a burger. why would you pay someone to make you a burger when they are so easy to do yourself? Its like grilling a steak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeR Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Agree, all my burgers are pretty much from home, almost never eat fast food any more (Fuddruckers was great back when but it's been I bet at least 12 yrs since I've been to one) and have never tried 5 guys but reliable sources tell me they're great... Of the cheaper 'classic' places (eg McD's, BK, Wendys etc) Wendys has traditionally had the best burgers easily, but I hear great things about the Hardees heart attack burgers. I just always got lousy service there and they stopped the roast beast sandwiches so f em. In days gone by if I just wanted convenient n cheap I have reduced myself to the nasty McD dollar burger but happily that's been years as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 why would you pay someone to make you a burger when they are so easy to do yourself? Its like grilling a steak we have no whataburger's or 5 guys or in n outs here in Pa that I know of. A&W has the best chain burgers in these parts IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 (edited) we have no whataburger's or 5 guys or in n outs here in Pa that I know of. A&W has the best chain burgers in these parts IMO No What-A-Burger's, but, we do have 5 Guys 1960 Fruitville Pike Lancaster, PA 17601 Tel: 7175697730 Fax: 7175697732 584-A Centreville Road Lanscaster, PA 17601 4635 High Pointe Blvd., #75 Harrisburg, PA 17111 Tel: 717-558-8808 Fax: 717-558-8809. 5106- A Jonestown Rd Harrisburg, PA 17109 Tel: 717-652-5950 Fax: 717-652-5952 Lincoln Highway East, PA 17602 Tel: 717-299-4470 Fax: 717-299-4472 2816 Concord Dr York, PA 17407 Tel: 717-757-9673 Fax: 717-757-9675 1125 Haines Road York, PA 17402 Tel: 717-755-4897 Fax: 717-755-9592 720 Loucks Rd York, PA 17404 Tel: 7178486900 Fax: 7178484775 4300 N. 5th Street Highway Temple, PA 19560 Tel: 610-929-9090 Fax: 610-929-9093 4810 Carlisle Pike Mechanicsburg, PA 17050 Tel: 717-737-9545 Fax: 717-737-9546 Route 61 and Route 78 Hamburg, PA 19526 4619 Perkiomen Ave Reading, PA 19606 Tel: 610-779-2001 Fax: 610-779-2003 76 Exton Square Mall Exton, PA 19341 Tel: 484-875-0755 Fax: 484-875-9255 Edited May 17, 2011 by Menudo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I'll never forget my first 5 Guys burger after being on cholesterol medicine. The bathroom trip was spectacular...and real. I think I blew out 3 counties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I've never had In-and-Out....I could see the one in Vegas but didn't want to pay for a taxi ride across the interstate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 All of this burger talk got me to go back to Culver's today. Very tasty burger, good crinkle cut fries and I tried a "cement mixer" (a Blizzard type of deal) which was also real good. Next week I'll be by our local Five Guys so I'll give them another shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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