If it's fast food, it's gotta be a Whataburger for me.
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I like several fast-food burgers. When I'm in Texas, Whattaburger (the #6 Jalapeno burger Combo) is it, hands down. Here in Utah, Culver's is very good, as is a smaller chain The Habit (which beats Five Guys all to smithereens). Wendy's is fine, but nothing to write home about. My default go-to is Carls Jr, because there's one about every mile, and the burgers are char-grilled, not fried or steamed. At Carl's the Famous Star is their most basic, which I prefer. I don't want avocado, onion rings, 19 strips of bacon, three cheeses, and some gooey sauce on it. I want a BURGER.
I've never seen the appeal of Five guys or In-and-Out to be honest. They're okay, but nothing I drool in anticipation to get. Ditto for Freddy's, which I went to once. Once.
I've never had a Jack-in-the-Box, or a White Castle. I'd like to try a WC slider, but you have to be blitzed at 3 am to like them, I'm told.
Utter crap? Burger King, McDonald's, and (usually but with exceptions) Dairy Queen.
Edit to add: I'd kill for an Owl Bar green-chili burger. Damn near a bucket list burger.
White Castle!........... I recall those from my childhood; my dad was a big fan of them (so was I). Are there any left? Bet I haven't seen one since the mid-60's.
White Castle is still a family run company that will not franchise stores. They will not locate a store that is too far from the main company headquarters. There are stores in NJ, NYC, Ky. The closest one to me is in Louisville, KY. and it is just too far for me to drive......
Didn't know there were any White Castles anymore. Thanks for the update. I've seen the White Castle frozen stuff in the grocery store. My mother's 90 yrs. old and in assisted living and she has me pick her up some of them occasionally. If I'm in Kentucky and I see one it will be a mandatory stop to check 'em out. But you won't catch me anywhere near NYC or NJ so they can forget about my business.
Johnnies Charcoal Broiler #3 Chili Cheese Burger with ONION RINGS
"All that the South has ever desired was that the Union, as established by our forefathers, should be preserved, and that the government, as originally organized, should be administered in purity and truth." – Robert E. Lee
...............................................................................is made from ground axis from my grill, there is no equal, don't care at all for chain grub, it's nutritionally trash.
White Castles are a novelty burger. That's why they call them "Slider's" They slide right through you. You can buy them frozen in some Grocery Chains. I used to go to Northern Illinois and find a White Castle, but they seem to have disappeared. The comments about Beef fat melting too late doesn't work for me. When I mix the Beef in with the Venison, I use only ground Chuck and no more than 15% fat. I don't like overcooked burgers, but I don't want it rare either. Slightly pink on the inside, but Medium on the outside. Did any one ever cook one rare on the outside and well-done on the inside?
I had an excellent one at a little hole-in-the-wall place in Custer, SD.
Interesting you mention Custer, SD. Many moons ago I had an outstanding Bison burger there in some diner. Don't remember the name and who knows if it's still there, BUT makes me wonder of it's the same place. Bison burger with onions and sweet pickle relish and catsup. I still recall it fondly after a long time!
Rocky, I think I hate you for posting that Owl Cafe video. It's only 10:00 am and I'm hungry for one of those!
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White Castle!........... I recall those from my childhood; my dad was a big fan of them (so was I). Are there any left? Bet I haven't seen one since the mid-60's.
White Castle is still a family run company that will not franchise stores. They will not locate a store that is too far from the main company headquarters. There are stores in NJ, NYC, Ky. The closest one to me is in Louisville, KY. and it is just too far for me to drive......
Didn't know there were any White Castles anymore. Thanks for the update. I've seen the White Castle frozen stuff in the grocery store. My mother's 90 yrs. old and in assisted living and she has me pick her up some of them occasionally. If I'm in Kentucky and I see one it will be a mandatory stop to check 'em out. But you won't catch me anywhere near NYC or NJ so they can forget about my business.
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Hatari: I have a small town (population 26) butcher add 10% by weight of "kidney suet" to my Antelope, Deer and Elk burger meat. I bring this meat to him AFTER "I" take the time to remove ALL white tissue from said meat. The results are VERY tasting and worth the effort and expense. When travelling (none in Montana!) I favor the In And Out Burger chain. Fun, fast, tasty, consistent and open late. When in Montana though we have to settle for the much more expensive and less tasty Five Guys chain. Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
