Fuck it I'm gettin a cheeseburger

[grrrr]

So no one in the NW knows how to start a decent burger chain?

I mean, you can get a great burger at lots of local restaurants, but for drive-through fast food options the pickings are slim. They got Dicks in Seattle which aint that great and I saw a Fatburger in Bellevue but that isnt' anywhere near where I live. Don't think there's a 5 guys or White Castle in the state, so it's Jack in the crack or Mickey D's for late night gutbombs around here.

Dicks is the only (mini) chain burger to make the top 20 lists of best burgers in the US. I'm a NJ native, and White Castle is not in the same class. Dicks is damn good.

[RockChalk]

I tried White Castle for the first time a few years ago, I did not know that such a vile creation existed on this earth.

Were you borderline blacked out and stoned?

It helps.

Whities is an acquired taste, like IPAs or black coffee, and I have been dangerously addicted since my high school years.

Their breakfast? UnFUCKINGreal

[iceman]

White Castle is just bad. I mean it's tasty enough if you're starving, drunk and poor but otherwise no.

[guroo270]

Actually had my first Krystal burger ever tonight. Sure, it's bad food that's awful for you and I have to not think about what's actually in there, but it tastes pretty damn good - better than White Castle, which I've only had a time or four. It's nowhere close to In-N-Out, Lark Burger, or the real winner, the ones I make myself on the grill, but when you see one and you are hungry, they sure do hit some spots.

[Name Redacted]

One man's White Castle is another man's Kobe slider. I like Charburger in G-wood Springs. Probably because I always stop there on the way back from the desert when I'm fucking starving.


Edit to add: Are White Castle and Krystal the same thing? They sure as hell always seemed like it.

[guroo270]

The Kobe slider at the St. Julien hotel during happy hour is the best slider I've ever had, FWIW to you Boulder folk.

[GBB]

Wish we had Whataburger on the west coast. It's about the only thing I look forward to before visiting Texas.

Not to mention breakfast served from 11 - 11.

[BmillsSkier]

Edit to add: Are White Castle and Krystal the same thing? They sure as hell always seemed like it.

I used to think this too until a southerner explained to this yankee how Krystals are superior to Whiteys. Whiteys are steamed on a bed of onions, and apparently Krystals have onions 'steamed in' to them. a Whitey stops there unless you 'add on' things. Krystal comes with mustard and pickles.

From my limited research it appears that Krystals are college kid hangouts while Whiteys are places to get shot. Both should be eaten on the toilet to save time.

[guroo270]

Any White Castle is like the most epic Walmart for people watching. I'm gonna get fat living here. Fuck, I already picked up smoking because I can't stand to be around it unless I have one, and everyone here smokes. I miss Colorado, SO MUCH. Except their snow. For skiing I'll take Kirkwood anyday, unless I could put up residence in someplace like T-Ride or Silverton.

[JayPowHound]

5 Guys FTW!

Ask em to throw some jalapenos on the grill for a while before putting them on the burger...

Heaven.






Wish they had roasted garlic tho.....

[Shaggy]

time to go get a cheeseburger.

You mean a "Royale with Cheese?" Or are you not on the metric system?

[MakersTeleMark]

I like Charburger in G-wood Springs.

That is a damn fine burger. I can't drive by without a #2.

[Zedsdead]

You mean a "Royale with Cheese?" Or are you not on the metric system?

This aint Paris and Zedsdead doesn't McDonalds.

Hell, there's a 5 guys and a Carl's Jr. in Renton. Too far away for that late night craving but I get up there occasionally, going to have to try them.

Anyone tried Carl's Jr? Weird name...

[SkiBall]

Charburger is good, but it is not what I would call 'fast' food. Pretty legit fries too.

[MakersTeleMark]

Charburger is good, but it is not what I would call 'fast' food. Pretty legit fries too.

Well, it's a drive through burger joint, and a solid one at that. I just park my moto and sit on the picnic tables and lick my fingers and try to suck down my shake = awesome burger joint.

As for highcountry around here: Goodtimes, Larkburger, and Benderz's are legit enough to keep me from my whopper jr. craving.

[iceman]

Anyone tried Carl's Jr? Weird name...

Carl's Jr. is pretty solid for fast food, up from Mickey D's and BK, kinda even with In-N-Out to me. I'd put 5 guys a notch above but that's me. Definitely munchable for sure.

[Bite Me]

5Guys>In-n-Out? Pluesse. Put the bong down and get with the program.

We have 5 Guys around me -been twice - what a disappointment- nothing special (at all). At least Shake Shack has a facsimile of In-n-Out in their double burger, but 5 Guys, is just another average burger.

And what do I look forward to when I visit Texas (like next week?) - LEAVING.

Actually in CT right now and will visit son on Thursday, meeting him at Pepe's. Take that burger joints!

[Supermoon]

I used to hit up the OG Five Guys in Alexandria all the time when I lived in DC. Bacon cheeseburger with grilled mushrooms, jalapeños and A-1 is the bomb. Add some Cajun fries and I'm good to go.

The ones out west aren't nearly as good IMO, but still solid.

No In-N-Outs in Oregon so I always stops here when I'm in Cali.

They are too different to be really comparable

My personal favorite burgers are good pub burgers with a fried egg on top. That's the good shit.

[Viva]

So no one in the NW knows how to start a decent burger chain?

Well, there's Burgerville in the PDX area. I never tried their meat, though. Only went for the shakes (Huckleberry!).

Oh, and In 'n' Out seriously fucking sucks.

... good pub burgers with a fried egg on top.

My dick just moved.

[grrrr]

Speaking of pub burgers, try the Brown Lantern in Anacortes. Sloppy, oversized and piled with grilled mushrooms, onions and swiss cheese.

[Art Shirk]

try the Brown Lantern

Gay bar? NTTIAWWT

[grrrr]

I thought it was gay when they took out the 80 year old mahogany beer cooler and put up rows of fancy liquors and shit. They sold the beer cooler. Would have bought it if I wasn't living in an 1100 square foot cabin at the time.

[PNWbrit]

The place just off of highway 2 in Cashmere... Rustys?

Rogue Brewery in Issaquah Kobe burgers.

[CantDog]

This conversation needs more Ollie's Trolly.

[SkiBall]

Well, it's a drive through burger joint, and a solid one at that. I just park my moto and sit on the picnic tables and lick my fingers and try to suck down my shake = awesome burger joint.

As for highcountry around here: Goodtimes, Larkburger, and Benderz's are legit enough to keep me from my whopper jr. craving.

Repped...fuck the BK, but I will break down for a Wendy's on rare occasion.