Another Fan Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) I hadn’t been there in over 10 years but Donavans Pub in Woodside, Queens. Was once recognized as best burger in NYC. Not sure is still is Edited December 13, 2022 by Another Fan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I recently went to lunch at the Garrison in Lake George, NY. Decided to try what they call the T-Burger. T-BURGER 8 oz grilled patty with melted American cheese, a hard fried egg, jalapenos and applewood-smoked bacon. Simple, but was cooked perfectly medium and absolutely fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 i can't think of one specific place, but the better burgers i've had are from restaurants that aren't burger places. We have an place by us that i suppose you would call italian as it's the bulk of the menu, but they always have a burger on the menu, (type changes with the season) that's out of this world. there's even a mexican place in the city that has one of the better burgers in the area. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 There's a chain that originated in the Ottawa Ontario region, which expanded into other parts of Ontario via franchises: The Works. I believe all are licensed to serve beer. Best burger was the 'Olive Oyl', which received its name from the feta cheese, black olive, and raw baby spinach. Honourable mention to a little joint on the east side of provincial highway #6, north of Arthur Ontario, on the way to Owen Sound. Hamburger Patty's it was called. Sadly, it closed a few years back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Well seeing I've had 16 bazillion burgers in my life it's really hard to remember the absolute best but Fat Burger in LA was pretty damn good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Walk into one of the swankiest hotels in NYC and look for the floor to ceiling velvet curtain. Follow the crowd going behind it. Burger Joint | New York City | Best Burger Joint In The World (burgerjointny.com) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 ESPN Zone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) checkers when they first came around in the mid '80's. like many chain restaurants, the quality went south. I now settle for a 5 guys burger when I get a hankerin' Edited December 13, 2022 by DaBillsFanSince1973 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I have to say that now that I have perfected making my own smashburger, nothing beats it. It is so perfect and easy. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Fuddruckers that used to be at Sweet Home Rd. and Maple Rd. In Amherst made a good burger, cooked as rare or well done as ordered. The customer did their own garnishes. I think Fuddruckers started in Texas. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 59 minutes ago, Just Jack said: Walk into one of the swankiest hotels in NYC and look for the floor to ceiling velvet curtain. Follow the crowd going behind it. Burger Joint | New York City | Best Burger Joint In The World (burgerjointny.com) There are three locations. Which one have you been to and is it safe to assume the burgers will be/taste the same across all locations? I'd like to try the one near Central Park sometime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 One of those 'food network' shows did a piece on steamed burgers a few years back. Something I found worth trying. Apparently only served in central Connecticut. Looks like I will have to plan a steamed hamburger and candlepin bowling expedition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfanmiamioh Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Good topic. I’m sure I’ll think of more but these couple popped into my head first. Thurman cafe: Columbus staple, can’t go wrong with any but the Thurman burger is pure gluttonous bliss https://places.singleplatform.com/thurman-cafe/menu?menu_id=551975#all-menus Coyote bluff cafe: Amarillo, Tx. Was on man vs food many years ago. I did the burger from hell it was excellent. Cool little spot. https://www.coyotebluffcafe.com/menu.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) I've had a lot of plain and fancy burgers in my time, but as soon as I saw the question, I immediately thought of my top four. Bill Gray's - Webster NY. It's my hometown, so this will probably always remain my favourite. CB and Potts - Fort Collins, Colorado. Oh, mama! Not sure if this place still exists, but I spent a lot of time there, while attending CSU. Go Rams! Ferg Burger - Queenstown, New Zealand. The line of customers usually goes around the block, but the wait is worth it. Fantastic burgers. Vili's Burgers - Rarotonga, Cook Islands. We normally try to eat as much local food as possible, while visiting the islands, but this is our go-to spot. Can't wait to go back again! Edited December 13, 2022 by Bad Things Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Jim Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Actually one of the best I've had recently was at Andrei's in Irvine CA by my old office. They mixed braised short ribs in with the ground beef. It was unique and pretty damn spectacular! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: Fuddruckers that used to be at Sweet Home Rd. and Maple Rd. In Amherst made a good burger, cooked as rare or well done as ordered. The customer did their own garnishes. I think Fuddruckers started in Texas. I remember the dyslexic greeter at that Fuddruckers that got fired because he kept saying, “Welcome to RudeF**kers.” 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 I can tell you the most disappointing burger was Craigie on Main in Boston. They make like 20 burgers a night (its a fine dining restaurant) and its first come first served. So we waited outside for an hour before the doors opened to secure a burger and it had almost no sear, it was very juicy but not much on flavor, the bun was sopping wet. I think they sous vide that thing. But the worst part was their house made ketchup which had none of the umami or sweetness of ketchup. Total fail. No clue why it was such a big deal. Scarcity is not a substitute for quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 19 minutes ago, Jauronimo said: I can tell you the most disappointing burger was Craigie on Main in Boston. They make like 20 burgers a night (its a fine dining restaurant) and its first come first served. So we waited outside for an hour before the doors opened to secure a burger and it had almost no sear, it was very juicy but not much on flavor, the bun was sopping wet. I think they sous vide that thing. But the worst part was their house made ketchup which had none of the umami or sweetness of ketchup. Total fail. No clue why it was such a big deal. Scarcity is not a substitute for quality. Funny, long time ago it was their roast chicken was the supposed to die for chicken...felt same way, i do better at home! I would say my best burger is the 2AM burger...really does not matter where its from. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Best burger I've ever had was at The Silo in Lewiston, NY. Amazing burgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
US Egg Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Roosevelt Hotel, Hollywood CA. across from Graumann’s. Ate there 3x in a week. Burgers, both of us each time, even got two to go, but alas, never again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That's No Moon Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said: One of those 'food network' shows did a piece on steamed burgers a few years back. Something I found worth trying. Apparently only served in central Connecticut. Looks like I will have to plan a steamed hamburger and candlepin bowling expedition. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 The Chuck box in Tempe AZ burgers cooked over mesquite fire. FABULOUS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 2 hours ago, Gugny said: There are three locations. Which one have you been to and is it safe to assume the burgers will be/taste the same across all locations? I'd like to try the one near Central Park sometime. Thompson Central Park, used to be the Parker Meridian, is the one I’ve been too. https://www.burgerjointny.com/about 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 McDonald’s quarter pounder with cheese 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, mead107 said: McDonald’s quarter pounder with cheese been a while but I like the double meat QP w/C with extra onions 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) With such a broad topic, I was surprised that two burgers immediately came to mind. The first is Zip’s outside of Cincinnati. It was one of my favorite joints during college and they just have great burgers. It’s on the list of stops every time I get back to town. I think @Seasons1992 probably has tried them. The other place is Gecko’s, a sport bar kinda place with a few locations around Sarasota, FL. Their first location opened within walking distance of my house when we moved there in 1993. Great burger with lettuce tomato and red onion. When I was feeling crazy blue cheese went on. Some burgers slide all over and become hard to eat because of the “extras”, and some have better buns, I guess. Neither of these places does anything you can point to that makes it so good, but they are just so right in different and delicious ways. . Edited December 13, 2022 by Augie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill from NYC Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Several years ago we went into Manhattan to see the Carol King play on an April day. When it was over we went across the street to a pub/restaurant that advertised a burger made of steak tail from a porterhouse. When we could afford it, every once in a while my mother used to buy big steaks and have the butcher grind the tail and make hamburgers from it. It was nothing short of exquisite. To make things even better, the restaurant was televising the yearly Alabama "A" Game. It as the first time I saw John Metchie play.Talk about a perfect day!!!!! If there are any butchers out here, why is it all but impossible to find steak tail these days? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan in Owego Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 13 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said: Several years ago we went into Manhattan to see the Carol King play on an April day. When it was over we went across the street to a pub/restaurant that advertised a burger made of steak tail from a porterhouse. When we could afford it, every once in a while my mother used to buy big steaks and have the butcher grind the tail and make hamburgers from it. It was nothing short of exquisite. To make things even better, the restaurant was televising the yearly Alabama "A" Game. It as the first time I saw John Metchie play.Talk about a perfect day!!!!! If there are any butchers out here, why is it all but impossible to find steak tail these days? Good question Bill, i believe the steak tail is referring to the cut known as tri-tip, it was a staple at our restaurant for a long time and suddenly about two years ago could not find any suppliers for it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan in Owego Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 Best burger, pipers kilt Inwood Manhattan. Believe they have a location in the Bronx as well, just an old school pub got the Eastchester with bacon cheese onion rings lettuce and tomato , really really good super juicy think it was flat top cooked with beef fat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted December 13, 2022 Share Posted December 13, 2022 (edited) I had a shake shack burger in an airport once that caused me to change my shorts. Best burger ever and totally worth the felany. Edited December 13, 2022 by EmotionallyUnstable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bermuda Triangle Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Grover's in East Amherst, New York. The building used to be Grover Cleveland's hunting lodge back in the day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 This is an easy one. Sunshine Village, Banff National Park... April 1987. Not sure why this burger resonates with me... Outdoor grill? Alberta beef? Nothing has ever matched it. Just a simple, pub style (thick) burger with the works... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Bermuda Triangle said: Grover's in East Amherst, New York. The building used to be Grover Cleveland's hunting lodge back in the day. I think that is the stretched truth. It isn’t proven anywhere and in fact appears by historical records to be inaccurate.Skip to slide 37 for the records. Edited December 14, 2022 by EmotionallyUnstable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmotionallyUnstable Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 3 hours ago, Jauronimo said: I can tell you the most disappointing burger was Craigie on Main in Boston. They make like 20 burgers a night (its a fine dining restaurant) and its first come first served. So we waited outside for an hour before the doors opened to secure a burger and it had almost no sear, it was very juicy but not much on flavor, the bun was sopping wet. I think they sous vide that thing. But the worst part was their house made ketchup which had none of the umami or sweetness of ketchup. Total fail. No clue why it was such a big deal. Scarcity is not a substitute for quality. Boston sucks 5 hours ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: I have to say that now that I have perfected making my own smashburger, nothing beats it. It is so perfect and easy. Blackstone? We do the same. Onions, jalapeños and melted cheese…. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICanSleepWhenI'mDead Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 In both hands (so that I didn't need a fire hose to wash up afterwards)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 4 hours ago, mead107 said: McDonald’s quarter pounder with cheese Even better now that they make them "fresh" when you order, instead of sitting in the warmer for an hour after cooking. 3 hours ago, Bill from NYC said: If there are any butchers out here, why is it all but impossible to find steak tail these days? My nephew is, I will try to get in touch and ask him. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 2 hours ago, EmotionallyUnstable said: Boston sucks Blackstone? We do the same. Onions, jalapeños and melted cheese…. I don’t have a blackstone…. Yet. It’s on my Christmas list. I just use a skillet, and a smasher. Put a mayo/mustard mix on the meat as it cooks, and sear it right into it. Melt cheese. Add chopped lettuce, sautéed onions, some special sauce on a toasted sesame seed bun. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinceThe70s Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 White Castle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 Press Box, Rainbow Blvd, Niagara Falls New York, end thread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 9 hours ago, Bad Things said: I've had a lot of plain and fancy burgers in my time, but as soon as I saw the question, I immediately thought of my top four. Bill Gray's - Webster NY. It's my hometown, so this will probably always remain my favourite. Bill Gray’s? I used to love that place as a kid. Used to go to one in Fairport and one at Eastview Mall. Great burgers and great crinkle fries. I wonder if they are still around. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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