Take Out - Burgers!

[CaliforniaCook]

Once in awhile, we used to eat at a bar/grill called the Riverbottom. The burgers were ginormous (width-wise), w/ a bun to match. I could almost taste the charcoal. The burger didn't need much else, except grilled onions (& sometimes cheese, for me).

In & Out Rocks for freshness.

Once in a blue moon, if I feel like chili - Tommy's is good. But, would rather have the chili on the dawg.

I have yet to try Fatburger (& their Mauii banana shake). (Saw an episode on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, where they had a pool party catered by same. The burger looked so big, you can't wrap your mouth around it.) So, the search for the best continues.

 

[buzzard767]

the best boigah in nyc is from big nick's on 77th and broadway. home of the 1lb sumo burger.

Arrrrggghhhhh Choke Gag

One whole pound? Really? I hope they only sell them to sumos....

 

[lilbopeep]

If we're talkin' chili burgers all the way it's hands down Lexington Hot Grill!!

 

[Keltin]

I haven't had White Castle in a long time. We don't have any around here. I ate there once on a trip up north, but from what I can remember, they taste pretty much the same.

There is one in Hollywood, Alabama, just outside of Scottsboro - head east on 72 and don't stop!

A bit of a drive from Huntsville, but a fun thing to do on a Saturday or Sunday! And yeah, WC is just like Krystals.

 

[CaliforniaCook]

Oh, here's their menu, etc.:

https://www.fatburger.com/menu/

P.S. Hold the pickles. Hold the lettuce. I want to taste the BEEF.

 

[Deelady]

Everyone is naming my FAVS!!

Fudruckers (also always need to buy fresh rolls and brownies from the bakery!! but sadly they moved away fropm our area!)

Five Guys is awesome!

Carls Jr/Hardees is always a favorite

And In/Out will always be near and dear to my heart but again sadly none in our state..

 

[mhend]

There is one in Hollywood, Alabama, just outside of Scottsboro - head east on 72 and don't stop!

A bit of a drive from Huntsville, but a fun thing to do on a Saturday or Sunday! And yeah, WC is just like Krystals.

Cool! I didn't know that. I'll have to try it the next time I head to Chattanooga. Thanks!

 

[Keltin]

Years ago I ate at a Big Boy's in Illinois. Awesome place and food. Don’t have any Big Boy’s around here, but I love the memories.

Ate at a Steak and Shake in Tennessee, and LOVED it. Great burgers and fries. They opened a Steak N Shake here in town a couple years ago and I still love it.

Red Robin and 5 Guys are both in town and on my to-do list soon.

Another I need to do is “Cheeburger Cheeburger”, another local restaurant that I hear is great.

For eating on the go, I’m still a sucker for McDonald’s Quarter pounder with cheese. No lettuce or tomato to fall all about the car…..easy to eat on the move, and rather tasty and filling.

 

[Deelady]

Oh I forgot about Red Robin! Yum and another sinful delight I used to indulge in from time to time was Jack In the Box's Ultimate Cheese Burger!! Talk about a beef coma!!

 

[mhend]

Years ago I ate at a Big Boy's in Illinois. Awesome place and food. Don’t have any Big Boy’s around here, but I love the memories.

Ate at a Steak and Shake in Tennessee, and LOVED it. Great burgers and fries. They opened a Steak N Shake here in town a couple years ago and I still love it.

Red Robin and 5 Guys are both in town and on my to-do list soon.

Another I need to do is “Cheeburger Cheeburger”, another local restaurant that I hear is great.

For eating on the go, I’m still a sucker for McDonald’s Quarter pounder with cheese. No lettuce or tomato to fall all about the car…..easy to eat on the move, and rather tasty and filling.

I forgot about Cheeburger, Cheeburger. It's really good. Their fries are awesome and the milkshakes are fabulous! Haven't been in a long time though.

 

[PanchoHambre]

I love the Castle. There used to be one down the street when I lived in NY I miss that place at 2AM!

Love InN'Out but my true favorite it Whataburger not sure why just love them.

Here in Philly the best bet chain wise is Rally's or Sonic

 

[luvs]

burger king; & though they're dine-in fuddrucker's ostrich burgers, sans bread & w/ steak sauce & lettuce/tomato & an adult drink, ummmm! i used 2 luv thier fries, too, & the abundance of cheese~

 

[luvs]

There's a Rallys here too..looks like some other place..

I have to admit to a secret love of the McDonalds burger with cheese. Can't help myself.

i used 2 get a double cheeseburger there a few years ago so very often!~

 

[buckytom]

Arrrrggghhhhh Choke Gag

One whole pound? Really? I hope they only sell them to sumos....

lol, yeah, it's big.

i've ordered a buffalo sumo burger before, usually drunk as a skunk. i have to say it was quality meat so gagging wasn't considered, but the buffalo version was more like 12 ozs..

a real beef sumo is really big.

but hold on to your panties, buzz, that's not the worst of it. one night a few of the ny knicks players (giant people) came in and ordered beef sumo burgers, topped with ham, bacon, cheese and fried eggs. my jaw dropped as they passed me on their way to the table.

and to make it even better, their price "starts" at $8.50. that's just for the burger on a regular (therefore undersized) bun.

deluxe (with lettuce, tomato, onion, and a side o' fries) is another $3.

cheese is more than a buck extra, and so is the "brioche" roll that they sell that matches the size of the meat.

add anything else, plus tax, and you're talking an $18 to $20 giant burger and fries.

that's what makes me choke.

 

[PanchoHambre]

the Rally's here has a bacon cheeseteak burger on Texas toast (and yes that is cheeseteak and bacon ON a burger .... so wrong but still good and worth the 6mos it took of my life

 

[Sass Muffin]

Sonic

Best onion rings EVER!
I know, off topic.. this is a burger thread.

 

[VeraBlue]

Lou doesn't like castles? BTW I have never had Krystal I have seen them while on vacation. Are they just like white castle?

Krystal is the closest thing to white castle I've ever tasted.

 

[Mama]

Best onion rings EVER!
I know, off topic.. this is a burger thread.

Speaking of onion rings .....have you tried the new onion rings at Arby's? YUM!

 

[Sass Muffin]

Speaking of onion rings .....have you tried the new onion rings at Arby's? YUM!

You betcha, and yes.. they are wonderful.

 

[lilbopeep]

Speaking of onion rings .....have you tried the new onion rings at Arby's? YUM!

YES!! They are fantastic!!

 

[PanchoHambre]

Speaking of onion rings .....have you tried the new onion rings at Arby's? YUM!

hmm nope but there is a Arby down the street next time I will.

Philly is big on the cheeseburger hoagie.. a 2' Cheeseburger Hoagie is a true sight

 

[Leni]

We used to have several Big Boys in the Valley including a drive in with the waitresses on roller skates. Now we're down to one in North Hollywood. It is still my favorite and their hot fudge sundays are to die for.

 

[lilbopeep]

We had 1 Bob's Big Boy (is that the Big Boy your all talking about?) years ago but it closed like 30 years ago. Actually EVERYTHING thats ever been in that spot has closed in short time. I haven't come across any others. I vaguely remember they had great burgers, fries, onion rings and burger pickles.

I do like Ruby Tuesday if I'm in the mood. (I used to love their Mud Slides!! LOL milk shake with a kick)

 

[Sass Muffin]

This is the Frisch's Big Boy I used to eat at years ago.
I think they have really nice food all around, and their burgers were good too.
Hmmm looks like they've moved Big Boy to the front of the restaurant LOL
He used to be on the west side on the grassy area, until some college kids stole him once and asked for ransom. haha

 

[lilbopeep]

I can't really see the one in your pic. Is it like this one? If so I wonder if the name is changed in other places.

 

[Sass Muffin]

I can't really see the one in your pic. Is it like this one? If so I wonder if the name is changed in other places.

Yep, exactly like that.
I don't know much about the history behind the names on Big Boy restaurants Peeps, but I've known of Bob's, Frisch's and Azar's in this part of the country.

 

[lilbopeep]

Yep, exactly like that.
I don't know much about the history behind the names on Big Boy restaurants Peeps, but I've known of Bob's, Frisch's and Azar's in this part of the country.

I didn't see any when we were in Ohio. All I ever see are those express type in a rest area on the 95. Those are NEVER as good as the real sit down ones with wait staff.

 

[Sass Muffin]

I didn't see any when we were in Ohio. All I ever see are those express type in a rest area on the 95. Those are NEVER as good as the real sit down ones with wait staff.

I don't think there are many left in Ohio like there used to be.
I do know of the one in Defiance, Ohio and the one in Fort Wayne, Indiana and have eaten at both, but that was many moons ago.

Here's some history behind it.
Interesting.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Boy_(restaurant)

 

[Mr. Green Jeans]

My favorite is a local, family owned chain Burgerville. The beef is grass fed, organic. The menu changes seasonally (the Orgeon blackberry shakes and Walla Walla sweet onion rings are killer!) using local foods. Have to admit this carnivore even enjoys their spicy black bean burger too!

 

[CaliforniaCook]

I can't really see the one in your pic. Is it like this one? If so I wonder if the name is changed in other places.

There is, or was, a Bob's in Burbank, Ca. Haven't been there in eons.

http://www.bobs.net/

We're surrounded by burger joints in lala land.

Hamburger Hamlet (good, but a little pricey)
http://hamburgerhamlet.com/

http://hamburgerhamlet.com/assets/menus/CoreMenu.WEST.9-21-10.pdf

Johnny Rockets (ate there once or twice)

http://www.johnnyrockets.com/index2.php

Once in awhile, I like Marie Callender's

http://www.mcpies.com/our_food/menu.php