Fake-Fat Sunny Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 This weekend in WNY we went to the Bill Gray's restaurant which I believe just opened out on Main Street near Transit and had what thy claim is the best hamburger in the world. Though I wouldn't give them that title (the cheesburger's made by my Mom when I was a kid are still the best hamburgers in the world) the burger was pretty darn good. In fact, they were so good and the bite of the veggie burger my wife had was good enough that I went back out last night when a friend and I had previously planned to get together for dinner and I had the veggie burger as my main course accompanied by getting them to make me a half chocolate/half banana milkshake. It was a pretty good meal. This Bill Gray's is apparently the Buffalo area version of a burger place that started in Rochester, NY in the 30s. The burgers seem to be individually made (even the veggie burgers) from some wad o meat (or soy product in the veggie case) rather than be some uniform frozen thing. You order up the condiments of your choice (oinions, lettuce, ketchup etc) and best of all when you ask for pickles they ask whether you want sweet or dill pickles. The ice cream comes from a dairy called Abbbott's dairy and is prominently featured and seems to beyong the usual pre-fab production. It's a huge place with multiple TVs tuned to different things and had a sports bar feel as the couple we went with the first time was into the Kentucky Derby which we watched with close captioning reading the announcer's call (the couple is an older couple who then sang the praises of closed captioning which they use all the time as it is the only way for them to get all the dialog on their favorite show West Wing! They particularly like that CC also tells them what song is playing the background and also adds other details like describing sound effects. They accepted an assignment from me as our TV is too old to have CC to watch some pornography on HBO for scientific purposes and let me know how CC relates the sounds which are key to any televised sex act). At any rate, what's your favorite hamburger joint and why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBillsFan Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Back at home it would have to be Red's and Trudy's in Portville. They have a "crumbled hamburger" sandwhich that's awesome. Here in NC I'd have to say Fuddrucker's. I know it's a chain but their burgers are big and very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dive Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Still very fond of Charlie's on Empire Blvd in Webster...Love the Charlie burger. Always have a bottle of Bill Gray's hot sauce in the pantry at home, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 The Swiss Mushroom burger at Montana's is quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Eddie G's bar on Fillmore just above William St. sold the best cheesburgers I ever had. I'd be astounded if they are still in business, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
todd Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Oh, so many choices. I like the Wahlburger that Bill Wahls. I also like Don's Original - very close to our house. Before Don & Bob's in Brighton closed it was awesome. Schaller's here in Rochester makes a damn good burger, as well. Of course, there's always Nick Tahou's, but I really don't like their burgers unless they are on a Garbage Plate. I never get a plain burger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Make sure you never pay full price for a "Worlds greatest" at Bill Grey's. You can find a buy one get one coupon in just about any publication. Best deal in town, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnykterstein Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 uhm.. this is easy... Fuddruckers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Hamburger joint? I really don't have one, unless you count Wendy's as a joint. And I don't, since they are fast food. The burgers you can get at Omaha Steaks (frozen, shipped in dry ice) are nothing short of awesome. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Fuddrucker's no matter where. Down here they have these greasy HB joints called 5 guys. They suck. The fries are extra greasy, and the burgers are very average. But the local idiots love them Me Fuddruckers are great, plus I can get the shake with the. A good burger and a chocolate shake. Feel the arteries harden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I have never had a better burger anywhere than Grover's on Transit Road a few miles north of Clarence Mall. I am not sure I have ever spoken to anyone who has had one there who didnt say the same, although perhaps I will here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
col_forbin Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 If you are ever in Greensboro, you have to go to a place called "What-a-Burger". The best burgers this side of the Mason-Dixon line!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dive Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Fuddrucker's no matter where. Down here they have these greasy HB joints called 5 guys. They suck. The fries are extra greasy, and the burgers are very average. But the local idiots love them Me Fuddruckers are great, plus I can get the shake with the. A good burger and a chocolate shake. Feel the arteries harden. 334605[/snapback] Wow! What Five guys do you go to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Wow! What Five guys do you go to? 334632[/snapback] Have gone to the one in DC, not sure where exactly, someone else drove. Went to the original one and had lunch yesterday, over off from King Street. Also new one near where I live in Stafford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Up In Niagara Falls, The Press Box on the corner of 4th and Rainbow Blvd (I think) It was near the convention center. Best burgers in the world, unfortunately they closed a few years ago due to tax issues. I miss that place so bad. Hand made burgers, great basket of fries, and the place was jammed. You had to walk into the kitchen and hand in your order, the lady would make em while you were talking to her. It was like walking into you moms kitchen and asking her to make you a burger. ANy Niagara student has to know this place Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRH Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Steak 'n' Shake. Triple steakburger, fries, and a vanilla malt. If they had them here I could automatically subtract ten years from my life expectancy. As far as Rochester, nothing beats Tom Wahl's. Although Schaller's and Bill Gray's come close. Fuddruckers' burgers are just too thick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet baboo Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 after moving to Rochester, Bill Gray's and Tom Wahl's opened my ideas on how a burger should be (outside of my homemade ones)...when I went to LA, everyone raved that I HAD to stop by In'n'Out burger...honestly, it wasn't that good...it was like McDonald's but fresher I think I'll try Schaller's this weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30dive Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 Have gone to the one in DC, not sure where exactly, someone else drove. Went to the original one and had lunch yesterday, over off from King Street. Also new one near where I live in Stafford. 334638[/snapback] I've been to one in Arlington(?) a few years ago. They just opened a couple in Richmond, and although I think they are bit pricey, I think they are pretty darn good burgers. And one large order of fries feed the whole family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 I've been to one in Arlington(?) a few years ago. They just opened a couple in Richmond, and although I think they are bit pricey, I think they are pretty darn good burgers. And one large order of fries feed the whole family. 334660[/snapback] I agree they give you a lot of fries. But I am not one who believes quantity=quality. I don't really like their fries, too greasy and soggy. I like crispier fries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R. Rich Posted May 12, 2005 Share Posted May 12, 2005 ...when I went to LA, everyone raved that I HAD to stop by In'n'Out burger...honestly, it wasn't that good...it was like McDonald's but fresher 334658[/snapback] I went there last year when I was in Arizona to visit a good friend. I really liked their milkshakes and french fries. Their burgers were pretty good too, but not the best I've ever had. Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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