Food Finds - Best Burger?

[C.B.Cebulski]

This one's tough for me. In no particular order...

In-N-Our Burger - Always a classic!
Bubba's in Hawaii - Great special sauce!
The Moosejaw in Breckeridge, CO - The Everything Burger!
The Counter in Santa Monica, CA - Too many choices!! I had mine with bacon, gruyere and the homemade ranch!
The Helsinki Airport - Weird, I know, but one of the best I've had!
Mos C in Kichijoji, Tokyo - The chili cheese Kobe beef burger was out of this world!
The Heart Attack Grill in Phoenix, AZ - My advice, don't take the Triple or Quadruple Bypass Challenge. Just go for the Double Bypass and enjoy yourself!

[C.B.Cebulski]

Here's the website for The Counter. Check it out: http://www.thecounterburger.com/

[C.B.Cebulski]

There's always a big debate about where the best burger joint in NYC is. Garth recently had the characters talk about it in the latest issue of The Boys. It usually comes down to the Shake Shack or The Burger Joint in the Parker Meridian. I love The Burger Joint, but sadly have never tried the Shake Shack. I will correct this oversight this summer.

There's also the Corner Bistro, which wins all the awards and contests, but recently the chef from the Corner Bistro moved to the Stoned Crow, which is now popping up on on all kinds of favorites lists.

Anyone else have an opinion?

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I :heart: In-N-Out

[Shadowline Pimp]

Does Mortons Steakhouse have a burger? If so, I'd imagine it would be pretty spectactular.

There's a place near me in Glenside called The Blue Comet and they have a cheeseburger with bacon and peanut-butter. I haven't tried it yet, but from what I hear, it's a local favorite. If you're going to go to Wizard World Philly, C.B., you may be interested in trying it.

[ClintP]

Texas Hamburger Factory (http://www.texashamburgers.com/) - Lewisville, Texas. They also have a variety of items such as Mexican, BBQ, and other fried things. My wife and I used to live 2 blocks from it when we were in college. We would eat here at least once a week, though it usually was twice. They have the best damn fajita nachos, and the portion was large enough for me and my wife to share and get full. They also have the best fired catfish I have ever had. It is an overall damn fine restraunt.

As far as where I like to get a chain fast food burger, nothing beets Sonic's SuperSONIC® Cheeseburger!

[Corey]

Never been to The Counter, I will check it out! Do you know where it is in relation to 3rd St. Promenade?

[C.B.Cebulski]

Does Mortons Steakhouse have a burger? If so, I'd imagine it would be pretty spectactular.

There's a place near me in Glenside called The Blue Comet and they have a cheeseburger with bacon and peanut-butter. I haven't tried it yet, but from what I hear, it's a local favorite. If you're going to go to Wizard World Philly, C.B., you may be interested in trying it.

I think Morton's has mini-burgers on their bar area, but their mini-steak sandwiches are amazing and that's what I always order during happy hour.

And count me in for this peanut butter burger, Marc! I am still debating between Philly and Heroes and this might put me over the edge.

[C.B.Cebulski]

Never been to The Counter, I will check it out! Do you know where it is in relation to 3rd St. Promenade?

No, I don't really know the area, but that link should be able to tell you, I would guess.

Do they still have Benita's Fries on the 3rd St. Promenade?

[Shadowline Pimp]

I think Morton's has mini-burgers on their bar area, but their mini-steak sandwiches are amazing and that's what I always order during happy hour.

And count me in for this peanut butter burger, Marc! I am still debating between Philly and Heroes and this might put me over the edge.

Far be it for me to convince you otherwise, but I'm sure the good folks in Charlotte could point you towards some amazing eats if you were to got to Heroes instead.

But with Bendis and Oeming at WWPhilly, you may as well make it a Powers threesome and show up at my hometown show.

[M. Sean McManus]

I just heard of a little old place in New Providence NJ that I can't wait to try out it's called "Cheeseburger Cheeseburger"

You can't get a better name than that. The kids meals come in little yellow cadillacs!

[C.B.Cebulski]

There's a place near me in Glenside called The Blue Comet and they have a cheeseburger with bacon and peanut-butter. I haven't tried it yet, but from what I hear, it's a local favorite. If you're going to go to Wizard World Philly, C.B., you may be interested in trying it.

Small world story time...

I was just talking to a good friend who's from Philly and asked him about The Blue Comet. One of his best friends has been the bartender there for years. So yes, we will be going if I hit WW Philly this year!!

[C.B.Cebulski]

I just heard of a little old place in New Providence NJ that I can't wait to try out it's called "Cheeseburger Cheeseburger"

You can't get a better name than that. The kids meals come in little yellow cadillacs!

Awesome! Thanks, Sean. How far down in Providence?

I'm surprised more Jersey boys haven't popped up here to recommend hot dog joints as Jersey is famous for 'em. Like Rutt's Hutt. Anyone been?

[Eric Williams]

I usually go to this local place called The Works. GREAT burgers with a huge variety of toppings.
There was also this place in Japan that I went to once during my stay...I can't remember what it was called, but they had the best burgers I've ever tasted.

[Christian Beranek]

Lot of debate over Five Guys vs. In-N-Out. It's the old East Coast vs. West Coast battle, and of course, the West is the best. ;)

Besides In-N-Out, we have Tommy's here in LA. My good friend McManus has tasted the goodness and approves! :)

[Thommy Melanson]

Little joint called Matt's in Minneapolis is the home of the Juicy Lucy.

It's a big patty with a tunnel dug out in the middle that is filled with cheese.

They serve it at approximately 2000 degrees Fahrenheit and their drinks don't come with ice!

But diggity-dang if it ain't good eats.

Also Ben's Chili Bowl here in the DC area is home to THE best chili-dog ever...with all due respect to Carney's. ;)

There's a soul food restaurant in Waldorf, MD called Lefty's that serves the most awesomeriffic barbeque ribs and orange-juice flavored pork chops.

Yes, pork chops cooked with orange juice.

Sounds gross, tastes like sex plus heroin.

[C.B.Cebulski]

Lot of debate over Five Guys vs. In-N-Out. It's the old East Coast vs. West Coast battle, and of course, the West is the best. ;)

Besides In-N-Out, we have Tommy's here in LA. My good friend McManus has tasted the goodness and approves! :)

I LOVE Five Guys!! I think I ate there every day when I was at Baltimore Con.

I also tried Tommy's out in L.A., as it came highly recommended by Senor Slott. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. However, I have since been informed that I did not go to the ORIGINAL Tommy's and will have to check out their first Tommy's shack on Beverly and Rampart next time, which I will be glad to do.

Come to think of it, I was with Dan when I went to Five Guys for the first time too. Bound by burgers!

[C.B.Cebulski]

I had dinner with my brother last night and he recently went to Paul Newman's all organic restaurant in Westport, CT. Although he felt guilty ordering it, he had the $24 bacon cheeseburger, and turns out he did not regret it after all. He said it was out of this world and that he would gladly spend that much money again for another one anytime!

[Pat Loika]

In-N-Out is where it's at, definitely.

P.

[Christian Beranek]

I LOVE Five Guys!! I think I ate there every day when I was at Baltimore Con.

I also tried Tommy's out in L.A., as it came highly recommended by Senor Slott. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. However, I have since been informed that I did not go to the ORIGINAL Tommy's and will have to check out their first Tommy's shack on Beverly and Rampart next time, which I will be glad to do.

Come to think of it, I was with Dan when I went to Five Guys for the first time too. Bound by burgers!

Yeah, I used to live across the street from the Original Tommy's, right there in Historic Filipinotown (my girl's Filipino).

Next time you're in town make sure to hit me up and we'll rock it.

Five Guys is good, but a little heavy for me. It also leaves a funny aftertaste, but people really seem to dig it. My Mom swears by it!

[Christian Beranek]

In-N-Out is where it's at, definitely.

P.

And you know this, brother! :cool:

[Pat Loika]

And you know this, brother! :cool:

I'm having flashbacks of driving around Arizona seeking out an In-N-Out. Good times.

P.

[Christian Beranek]

I'm having flashbacks of driving around Arizona seeking out an In-N-Out. Good times.

P.

Dude, we rocked it! Raven was so pissed. :)

[Christian Beranek]

I had dinner with my brother last night and he recently went to Paul Newman's all organic restaurant in Westport, CT. Although he felt guilty ordering it, he had the $24 bacon cheeseburger, and turns out he did not regret it after all. He said it was out of this world and that he would gladly spend that much money again for another one anytime!

I'll have to try that place out. Newman is the man!

[TomBelandTSSTG]

The smell of White Castle is intoxicating, but I have to agree that In-and-Out makes a great burger.

I make outstanding hamburgers on my grill. Garlic toasted buns, a mustard/mayo spread.. grilled onions. Trust me... they rock.

[Rick America]

Awesome! Thanks, Sean. How far down in Providence?

I'm surprised more Jersey boys haven't popped up here to recommend hot dog joints as Jersey is famous for 'em. Like Rutt's Hutt. Anyone been?

Galloping Hill Inn in Union, NJ --- best hot dogs in the world, bar none!!!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I'm having flashbacks of driving around Arizona seeking out an In-N-Out. Good times.

P.

Oh, I've been there.

[Shannon Chenoweth]

The Hard Rock makes a mean burger. I dig it muchly, and I'm not a huge burger fan.

[ClintP]

The smell of White Castle is intoxicating, but I have to agree that In-and-Out makes a great burger.

I make outstanding hamburgers on my grill. Garlic toasted buns, a mustard/mayo spread.. grilled onions. Trust me... they rock.

When I make hamburgers at home, I chop up fresh jalepeno peppers and mix them in the meat as well as small bits of stewed tomatoes. Very little tomatoes, but just enough to give it a little flavor. The jalepenoes are awesome in there...

Yeah, I know I like hot food..

[ClintP]

Oh, I've been there.

I have been out in AZ searching for el pollo loco. I fucking love that place! damn you Cali for letting me experience that place and then not giving them in my native metro area!!! DAMN YOU TO HECK!

[Master Jack Rabbitt]

I have been out in AZ searching for el pollo loco. I fucking love that place! damn you Cali for letting me experience that place and then not giving them in my native metro area!!! DAMN YOU TO HECK!

I have the same feelings about In-N-Out. And every time I'm back in Cali, I hit 'em up.

[M. Sean McManus]

Awesome! Thanks, Sean. How far down in Providence?

I'm surprised more Jersey boys haven't popped up here to recommend hot dog joints as Jersey is famous for 'em. Like Rutt's Hutt. Anyone been?

I've been to Rutts! I was just asking my mom for directions cause I haven't been there since I was a teeny tiny lad. And sadly all the old timers I know, who used to go there back in the day, can't seem to remember where the hell it is. I guess those really were the good olde days.

I want to try that peanut butter burger from philly. That sounds great. It reminds me of the Elvis sandwich from that PB&J place in the village.

[Shadowline Pimp]

Small world story time...

I was just talking to a good friend who's from Philly and asked him about The Blue Comet. One of his best friends has been the bartender there for years. So yes, we will be going if I hit WW Philly this year!!

Hey, if you decide to go. let me know. If there's "room at the inn" maybe I'll go along with you and we can both try our first bacon peanut butter burgers together. :)

[Thudpucker]

Whataburger! :)

[ClintP]

Whataburger! :)

Not by a long shot... Sonic > Whataburger!

[Shadowline Pimp]

There's a new place in the area (in Philly, but I know they're in other places as well) called Greatburger. Haven't tried it yet but heard good things.

[Sam Little]

Man, I miss those LA Tommy's chili cheeseburgers.

Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers in Berkeley has some pretty good burgers too.

[Angel]

there was a local ice cream place called the vault, that made a great thick ass burger they called the jethrow. it had lettuce, tomato, onion, bacon, mushroom, mayo, mustard and ketchup on it and i had them cut it in half because it was so thick. they went out of business though. the best burger round here now is from roxy's. it's called the double oliver burger deluxe. it's got lettuce, tomato, onion and this green olive/mayo spread on it. fantastic.

[Ghrendal]

THe pontiac grille on south street in philly has an extremely good burger...the whole menu is fantastic...hand made ketchup etc...if your in philly hit that up or gimme a call for directions.

[Notbald]

To keep with the New Haven theme, CB, you should have mentioned Louie's Lunch!

[C.B.Cebulski]

I tried Lucky's Burgers on 52nd and 9th in NYC yesterday. The burger was just alright, but I would recommend having them hold "Lucky's Special Sauce" if you go. Try it first and put it on yourself after if you like it. I didn't care for the taste of it and it was already all over my burger when I got it. I preferred the chili cheese dog I had over the burger actually. The fries were excellent though!! But be warned, this joint is pretty pricey and I don't think the food is worth it. I probably won't be going back.

[C.B.Cebulski]

To keep with the New Haven theme, CB, you should have mentioned Louie's Lunch!

You know, I have never been to Louie's!! I know my dad loves it though!

[Shadowline Pimp]

I just watched a show on the Food Network last night about a place in Sacramento called the "Squeeze In Diner" or something like that. They had this burger with a "skirt" of cheese. My god...it's looked AMAZING!!!

[Yano]

You know, I think In-N-Out was great, but not the best I've had. Though it was definitely the best I had when I lived in Long Beach. I heard a lot about Krystal burgers, and I had one in Atlanta last week and was unimpressed. I gotta admit that I'm a sucker for White Castle after a night out drinking. It was almost gross. In Chicago, one of my favorite burgers is Boston Blackie's - not pricey, very juicy, and service is fast. I had a $20 Kobe Burger at Rockit which was awesome, and even though I expensed it, I would pay that $20 again to have it.

[TonyFleecs]

Los Angelinos should check out the Juicy Lucy at Fred's 62 in Hollywood on vermont a block and a half north of the Dresden.

Best burger I've found out here.

[Bedlam66]

Red Robin's has the Best Burgers I've ever put in my mouth. Also In & Out SUCKS!!! Nu-way and White Castle have the Worst Food I've ever tasted.

[ClintP]

If you ever come through Amarillo, you need to stop at Arnold's Burger on Washington street north of I-40. The Arnold burger is as big as a damn plastic plate... They even have family burgers are ten lbs of meat and are bigger than pizzas.... It is INSANE!

[ClintP]

Here is an update on the Arnold Burger. You have to see their website (http://www.arnoldburgers.com/index.html)!

Fan of football and burgers?
# 258 Football Burger for Three ----- $ 17.17
(Football shaped burger built for 3 people served with Choice of any 3 sides Steak Cut Fries, Onion Rings, Tator Tots,Curly Fries, Fried Okra. Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions, Mayo., Mustard, 3 Drinks all on the side.)
http://www.arnoldburgers.com/football

Texas shaped burger!
# 102 Large Texas Shaped Burger ---- $ 20.77
(Large Texas Shaped Burger feeds about 6 people. Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions, Mayo., Mustard, Ketchup, Steak Cut Fries, Tator Tots, Onion Rings, Curly Fries)
http://www.arnoldburgers.com//lgtexas

Someone's birthday?
# 260 Birthday Bear Burger ----- $ 20.77
(Teddy Bear Shaped Birthday Bear. Served with Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, Onions, Mayo., Mustard, Ketchup, Steak Cut Fries, Tator Tots, Curly Fries, Onion Rings)
http://www.arnoldburgers.com//bear2

Also:
**** Designer Burgers ****

# 99 --- 16" Heart Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 6 to 8)

# 100 --- 12" Heart Shaped Burger $ 19.77

(Feeds about 5)

# 103 --- Christmas Tree Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 6)

# 104 --- Jack-O-Lantern Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 6)

# 140 --- Shamrock Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 6)

# 141 --- Easter Rabbit Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 6)

# 242 --- Flag Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5)

# 230 --- MOM Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

# 231 --- DAD Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

# 204 --- Lamb Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

# 261 --- Turkey Shaped Burger $ 20.77

with Sweet Potato Fries

(Feeds about 6 )

# 204 --- Motorcylce Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

# 213 --- Boot Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

# 208 --- Oklahoma Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

# 223 --- Guitar Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

# 400 --- Horse Shoe Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

# 399 --- Baseball Player Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

# 353 --- Santa Face Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

# 354 --- Snowman Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

# 355 --- Santa Claus Shaped Burger $ 20.77

(Feeds about 5 to 6)

PLEASE ORDER 4 DAYS IN ADVANCE

[C.B.Cebulski]

Thanks for keeping this thread alive, guys! I appreciate the recommendations and they have been noted. for my future travels. Those Texas burgers are out of control!

I was just in Chicago, and although I didn't get a chance to go there, Skottie Young recommended Kuma Burger as the place to get great burgers downtown.

And if you ever get the chance, I highly recommend another Chicago institution, Ricobenes! Not for the burgers though, but for their famous breaded steak sandwiches, which are to die for!!