Burger Joints - What's Your Fav? - Page 2

T.G · 02-02-2017, 08:00 AM

Local place, Plainfield Station. Was a gas & service station built in the 1930's for a town that no longer exists (Plainfield). Somewhere along the way it turned into the complete dive that it is today. Great sloppy burgers, cold beer often short poured because they won't dump the foam, nutty owner, trashy old barmaids, at least a 35% chance you are going to run into someone you know there, torn barstools, slightly dilapidated building, **** adorning most every spot on the walls and ceiling, neons and posters from beers they don't even sell, and a huge back patio where you can smoke (a rarity here in CA). Someone once published a review and called it "The rural version of Cheers". Everything that goes together to make a dive bar & grill great.

As for chains, they are all about the same to me. Krush and Habit are a bit better, followed by In-N-Out and Five Guys.

PS: I miss the old Hamptons on Highland.

Nothing really compared to that place, something so unique about it.

dave · 02-02-2017, 09:47 AM

Was asking around recently, myself. Had a spectacularly crappy burger experience at TGIF recently. Love Ted's Montana Grill burgers....but, I have a little trouble swallowing the $50 check for two. I have been a fan of 5 Guys for years, but last couple visits were disappointing...not sure if it is them or me. I, too, like BK on rare occasion...the BK Junior is a good, little burger most of the time. And, I have to strongly disagree with the comment about McD's fries....they have sucked big time since they changed the oil...what, maybe 15-18 years ago? The BK fries are far and away better.

Denny's patty melt used to be as good a burger as you could get at 2AM...but they dropped it from their menu a couple years ago and I no longer see any reason to go near the place.

I've had good experiences at Red Robin and Fuddruckers, but neither for quite some time. I'm going to try both very soon...if only to get the taste of that TGIF burger out of my mouth.

Porch Dweller · 02-02-2017, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by dave

Was asking around recently, myself. Had a spectacularly crappy burger experience at TGIF recently. Love Ted's Montana Grill burgers....but, I have a little trouble swallowing the $50 check for two. I have been a fan of 5 Guys for years, but last couple visits were disappointing...not sure if it is them or me. I, too, like BK on rare occasion...the BK Junior is a good, little burger most of the time. And, I have to strongly disagree with the comment about McD's fries....they have sucked big time since they changed the oil...what, maybe 15-18 years ago? The BK fries are far and away better.

Denny's patty melt used to be as good a burger as you could get at 2AM...but they dropped it from their menu a couple years ago and I no longer see any reason to go near the place.

I've had good experiences at Red Robin and Fuddruckers, but neither for quite some time. I'm going to try both very soon...if only to get the taste of that TGIF burger out of my mouth.

I'd rather not eat fries than eat BK fries. And I loves me some fries, so that's saying something.

longknocker · 02-02-2017, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Porch Dweller

I'd rather not eat fries than eat BK fries. And I loves me some fries, so that's saying something.

Agreed. I Will Not Eat BK Fries. McD, Whataburger, Five Guys Fries Are Good!

CigarNut · 02-02-2017, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Ashcan Bill

Strictly a west coast operation but I've been chomping down on these since the early 70's. Amazingly I'm still alive. Mostly.

Ooohh -- I do love me some Tommy's! Used to go to Tommy's all the time when I lived in SoCal.

dave · 02-02-2017, 09:49 AM

Just checked... the McD oil change I was referring to was in 1990 (beef tallow to vegetable)....geez, I'm getting old

Dux · 02-02-2017, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

Been going out of my way recently to hit Shake Shack. There's something about their Smoke Shack Burger and those delicious cherry peppers along with the bacon & their sauce (I add onion too) that just hits the spot for me.

Based on burgers only, my top three - in order - would be:

1. Shake Shack
2. In 'n Out
3. Five Guys

Shout outs to Johnny Rockets for their Chocolate Malteds, and you won't be able convince that McDonald's doesn't have the best fries when you hit them just right. Other places may have a better fry on a consistent basis, but when a McDonald's french fry is in the zone, there's none better.

What do you like? And why?

If I could have a SS burger with FG fries

dave · 02-02-2017, 11:59 AM

Well...I'm willing to agree to disagree.

I will say, however, that while I also love me some fries....Wendy's fries are not even edible

Porch Dweller · 02-02-2017, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by dave

Well...I'm willing to agree to disagree.

I will say, however, that while I also love me some fries....Wendy's fries are not even edible

Wendy's were great back when they were the larger fries and some had the skin on them. I don't know why they changed them, but yep, they're no good.

Subvet642 · 02-02-2017, 04:07 PM

Without a doubt it would be Nicky's in Wrentham, Mass. The burgers are Old School; no frills, nothing fancy but... high quality ingredients, bakery buns, everything expertly prepared with the lettuce, tomato and pickles served on the side. The meat to bun to condiment ratio is perfect; everything is always perfect. It is quite simply the best diner in the Universe! I have no connection with it whatsoever but check out this menu:

http://www.nickysfamilydining.com/lunch-dinner-menu/

Porch Dweller · 02-02-2017, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Without a doubt it would be Nicky's in Wrentham, Mass. The burgers are Old School; no frills, nothing fancy but... high quality ingredients, bakery buns, everything expertly prepared with the lettuce, tomato and pickles served on the side. The meat to bun to condiment ratio is perfect; everything is always perfect. It is quite simply the best diner in the Universe! I have no connection with it whatsoever but check out this menu:

http://www.nickysfamilydining.com/lunch-dinner-menu/

That's a nice menu. I grew up in New England and miss the seafood. Not that the stuff down here is bad, but it ain't New England.

ksknnr · 02-03-2017, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Without a doubt it would be Nicky's in Wrentham, Mass. The burgers are Old School; no frills, nothing fancy but... high quality ingredients, bakery buns, everything expertly prepared with the lettuce, tomato and pickles served on the side. The meat to bun to condiment ratio is perfect; everything is always perfect. It is quite simply the best diner in the Universe! I have no connection with it whatsoever but check out this menu:

http://www.nickysfamilydining.com/lunch-dinner-menu/

I'm going to have to check this place out, only about 1/2 hour from me

Subvet642 · 02-03-2017, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ksknnr

I'm going to have to check this place out, only about 1/2 hour from me

It's worth the trip. The wife and I travel from Weymouth.

The Poet · 02-02-2017, 12:46 PM

Nota bene, Harold & Kumar did NOT go to Mickey Ds.

Mr.Maduro · 02-02-2017, 04:16 PM

Shake Shack

mosesbotbol · 02-03-2017, 09:49 AM

Suprised no one has mentioned Minetta Tavern in NYC. The age of the beef comes through like I have never had on hamburger, but price like it too...

I like Wild Willy's which is a small chain around New England. Straightforward, but top notch. Actually one of my favorite regular family places to eat.

icehog3 · 02-03-2017, 10:37 AM

I didn't mention Minetta Tavern because I've never been to NYC.

T.G · 02-03-2017, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I didn't mention Minetta Tavern because I've never been to NYC.

That's no excuse.

nutcracker · 02-03-2017, 12:10 PM

Come to Winnipeg - the ultimate hipster joint:
Nuburger

They are excellent - with burgers like:
Blueberry yum yum
Drunken Aussie
Etc

Otherwise I go with Five Guys

AdamJoshua · 02-03-2017, 03:23 PM

Well they aren't around anymore but in Somerville MA there was Worldly Wings, I worked there when I first got to Boston, we would trim down whole roast beefs to cook for sandwiches and take the trimmings and grind them for burgers while mixing in some chuck and other cow parts. They actually had great "steak burgers" as they called them. It was right next door to the Jazz club where Whitey used to meet with his boys.

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Without a doubt it would be Nicky's in Wrentham, Mass. The burgers are Old School; no frills, nothing fancy but... high quality ingredients, bakery buns, everything expertly prepared with the lettuce, tomato and pickles served on the side. The meat to bun to condiment ratio is perfect; everything is always perfect. It is quite simply the best diner in the Universe! I have no connection with it whatsoever but check out this menu:

http://www.nickysfamilydining.com/lunch-dinner-menu/

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Originally Posted by ksknnr

I'm going to have to check this place out, only about 1/2 hour from me

Perfect.

Also this

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Extras: Jimmies $.10

You can tell New England by "Jimmies" even I Florida we grew up saying that as my family was from Boston, never sprinkles always Jimmies.

(All kidding aside, you can't beat the prices there!)

02-02-2017, 08:00 AM	#1
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,557 Trading: (37)	Re: Burger Joints - What's Your Fav? Local place, Plainfield Station. Was a gas & service station built in the 1930's for a town that no longer exists (Plainfield). Somewhere along the way it turned into the complete dive that it is today. Great sloppy burgers, cold beer often short poured because they won't dump the foam, nutty owner, trashy old barmaids, at least a 35% chance you are going to run into someone you know there, torn barstools, slightly dilapidated building, **** adorning most every spot on the walls and ceiling, neons and posters from beers they don't even sell, and a huge back patio where you can smoke (a rarity here in CA). Someone once published a review and called it "The rural version of Cheers". Everything that goes together to make a dive bar & grill great. As for chains, they are all about the same to me. Krush and Habit are a bit better, followed by In-N-Out and Five Guys. PS: I miss the old Hamptons on Highland. Nothing really compared to that place, something so unique about it.

02-02-2017, 09:47 AM	#2
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Burger Joints - What's Your Fav? Was asking around recently, myself. Had a spectacularly crappy burger experience at TGIF recently. Love Ted's Montana Grill burgers....but, I have a little trouble swallowing the $50 check for two. I have been a fan of 5 Guys for years, but last couple visits were disappointing...not sure if it is them or me. I, too, like BK on rare occasion...the BK Junior is a good, little burger most of the time. And, I have to strongly disagree with the comment about McD's fries....they have sucked big time since they changed the oil...what, maybe 15-18 years ago? The BK fries are far and away better. Denny's patty melt used to be as good a burger as you could get at 2AM...but they dropped it from their menu a couple years ago and I no longer see any reason to go near the place. I've had good experiences at Red Robin and Fuddruckers, but neither for quite some time. I'm going to try both very soon...if only to get the taste of that TGIF burger out of my mouth. __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson

02-02-2017, 09:49 AM	#6
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Burger Joints - What's Your Fav? Just checked... the McD oil change I was referring to was in 1990 (beef tallow to vegetable)....geez, I'm getting old __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson

02-02-2017, 11:59 AM	#8
dave Have My Own Room Join Date: May 2011 First Name: Dave Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,180 Trading: (15)	Re: Burger Joints - What's Your Fav? Well...I'm willing to agree to disagree. I will say, however, that while I also love me some fries....Wendy's fries are not even edible __________________ I would rather be exposed to the inconveniences attending too much liberty than to those attending too small a degree of it. Thomas Jefferson

02-02-2017, 04:07 PM	#10
Subvet642 Bilge Rat Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Darren Location: Torpedo Room Bilge Posts: 2,997 Trading: (13)	Re: Burger Joints - What's Your Fav? Without a doubt it would be Nicky's in Wrentham, Mass. The burgers are Old School; no frills, nothing fancy but... high quality ingredients, bakery buns, everything expertly prepared with the lettuce, tomato and pickles served on the side. The meat to bun to condiment ratio is perfect; everything is always perfect. It is quite simply the best diner in the Universe! I have no connection with it whatsoever but check out this menu: http://www.nickysfamilydining.com/lunch-dinner-menu/ __________________ *"Man's mind is his basic tool of survival. Life is given to him, survival is not." -John Galt*

02-02-2017, 12:46 PM	#14
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: Burger Joints - What's Your Fav? Nota bene, Harold & Kumar did NOT go to Mickey Ds. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

02-02-2017, 04:16 PM	#15
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: Burger Joints - What's Your Fav? Shake Shack __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

02-03-2017, 09:49 AM	#16
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Burger Joints - What's Your Fav? Suprised no one has mentioned Minetta Tavern in NYC. The age of the beef comes through like I have never had on hamburger, but price like it too... I like Wild Willy's which is a small chain around New England. Straightforward, but top notch. Actually one of my favorite regular family places to eat. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

02-03-2017, 10:37 AM	#17
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,304 Trading: (60)	Re: Burger Joints - What's Your Fav? I didn't mention Minetta Tavern because I've never been to NYC. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

02-03-2017, 12:10 PM	#19
nutcracker Shameless epicurian Join Date: Apr 2014 First Name: Neil Location: Winnipeg, Canada - Home of the Jets! Posts: 1,631 Trading: (26)	Re: Burger Joints - What's Your Fav? Come to Winnipeg - the ultimate hipster joint: Nuburger They are excellent - with burgers like: Blueberry yum yum Drunken Aussie Etc Otherwise I go with Five Guys __________________ "Well I ain't often right but I've never been wrong.... Jerry Garcia (R.I.P.)