Nanker Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Five Guys Burgers 'n Fries Their fries are fantastic too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Another vote for Grover's on Transit. Simply fabulous, everytime. I don't know anyone who has ever had one that doesn't think they are the best they ever had, although I'm sure these madmen exist somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjeff215 Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Five Guys Burgers 'n Fries Their fries are fantastic too. My wife also makes these ones that are like grilled meatloaf almost, covered in cheese.... awesome burgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I thought it was from that place on a numbered street with a red door and the neon sign that said Burger on it? Don't we trust Regis to tell us whats the best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Movinon Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Five Guys Burgers 'n Fries Their fries are fantastic too. Absoultely agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I just came home with a Don's Original and am eating it now. It's pretty good but I think McDonald's are the best. Seriously, there's a place near where I live called "Lindburgers", and they're great These are way overpriced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribo Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 You should have told me you were coming here, even just to change planes...I could have made a Five Guys run for you. Those are the best burgers I've ever had, and the closest one is about a three-iron from my office. Five Guys is from the area in which I live now, greater Washington, D.C. They are good, but I really don't think they as good as Tom Wahls or Bill Gray's or Don's. So not to be called a complete homer, I think the best burger on the planet can only be had at J. G. Melon on Third Ave in NYC. I'd also say the burgers at the Shake Shack in Madison Square Park are great! Don't forget In-N-Out burgers out west. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Avenger Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Five Guys is from the area in which I live now, greater Washington, D.C. They are good, but I really don't think they as good as Tom Wahls or Bill Gray's or Don's. So not to be called a complete homer, I think the best burger on the planet can only be had at J. G. Melon on Third Ave in NYC. I'd also say the burgers at the Shake Shack in Madison Square Park are great! Don't forget In-N-Out burgers out west. I'm out on the West Coast on business and have plans to check out In-N-Out Burger tonight - I've heard so much about this chain... IN NYC I like Jackson Hole (a few locations, when I lived on 85th st. there was one on 85th and Columbus) - burgers as big as your head and very tasty - yum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
49er Fan Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 "So not to be called a complete homer, I think the best burger on the planet can only be had at J. G. Melon on Third Ave in NYC." Yes! I agree, I was going to post the exact same thing. That's 3rd and 74th Street. Also add their cottage fried potatoes, $3.95. Cash only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SageAgainstTheMachine Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 This thread makes me hungry. In Buffalo, they turned Grover Cleveland's old hunting lodge into a restaurant, and they serve these absolutley incredible 1 pound cheeseburgers. Best I've ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm out on the West Coast on business and have plans to check out In-N-Out Burger tonight - I've heard so much about this chain... IN NYC I like Jackson Hole (a few locations, when I lived on 85th st. there was one on 85th and Columbus) - burgers as big as your head and very tasty - yum! In n OUT----horrible....esp if used to Buffalo area stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Five Guys Burgers 'n Fries Their fries are fantastic too. Beat you to it...I mentioned Five Guys to Lori (see post #15). Terrific burgers. I'm so glad they moved into this area. I've been to California and Arizona, but I've never had the pleasure of an In-N-Out Burger. I understand there's something special about those hamburgers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steely Dan Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 In n OUT----horrible....esp if used to Buffalo area stuff Paris Hilton seems to love them. When she was pulled over for driving without a license that's where she was going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 You should have told me you were coming here, even just to change planes...I could have made a Five Guys run for you. Those are the best burgers I've ever had, and the closest one is about a three-iron from my office. This is very hard for me. I've had quite a few great burgers (and if you have seen me lately, you'd think I ate them all in the past week.) Five Guys are VERY good, but not the best I've ever had. The fries, on the other hand, are among the best I have ever had. It loses points, at least in St Augustine, as the local 5 Guys serves no alcohol of any kind. I love Grovers in Amherst (only been there a couple of times), but don't remember having a burger. Next time I'm there, that'll be what I try. Jackson Hole's burgers were big, and good, but not great, IMO. In and Out makes a pretty damn good burger. Certainly the best fast-food burger, and by quite a lot, IMO. Also, the fries are fantastic (5 guys quality). Steak and Shake are better than average fast food/diner burgers...good shakes, too. In San Francisco (in the Triangle are of the dreaded Marina district), the Balboa Cafe makes the Balboa Burger. Served on a crusty French Baguette, it is fabulous. Major plus for the ability to have a selection of great beer, wine and (my personal favorite) Champagne, served by the glass. Fries are shoestring, but good. Another one of the best burgers is from the Bull's Head in San Francisco (off West Portal). The place isn't very appealing, though. Fortunately, right next door, there is a terrific bar (Philosopher's Club), where you can sit and eat you burger in a civilized atmosphere, like a man. Unfortunately, the fries at the Bull's Head are pedestrian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Paris Hilton seems to love them. When she was pulled over for driving without a license that's where she was going. I bet she was;) The IN N out franchises near me must be the worst franchises in the entire chain....which I doubt. Godawful.Thin...leathery...yukkkkkkkkkkk...and gave them a few chances. Now the old Jimmy Mac's in Buffalo-----yeah baby--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 The Press Box in Niagara Falls used to have the best burger in the free world, unfortunately, due to tax evasion issues, the place was closed down in the mid 90's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 The Press Box in Niagara Falls used to have the best burger in the free world, unfortunately, due to tax evasion issues, the place was closed down in the mid 90's I was telling my brother about the Pittsburger, yesterday. Can't believe I forgot to mention the Press Box. THAT was a bizarre joint. I once saw the owner throw out a man, by his ear, for asking for a refill on a cup of coffee. The Press Box was a "get it yourself" kind of place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 Having lived on the west coast my whole life I have no knowledge of many east coast burger joints, so I can only go with what I know. Best fast food cheeseburger: IN-N-OUT. Very simple menu, inexpensive, and everything is fresh daily. Best Restaurant(s) cheeseburger: ESPN Zone. Their burgers are so full of flavor, they make your mouth water. Order some cheese fries with them. MMMMMM MMMMMM. Saint John's in Sunnyvale, California is a very popular place. Great burgers and fries. Kirk's Steakburgers in San Jose area is another good place as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckeyemike Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 This is very hard for me. I've had quite a few great burgers (and if you have seen me lately, you'd think I ate them all in the past week.) Five Guys are VERY good, but not the best I've ever had. The fries, on the other hand, are among the best I have ever had. It loses points, at least in St Augustine, as the local 5 Guys serves no alcohol of any kind. I love Grovers in Amherst (only been there a couple of times), but don't remember having a burger. Next time I'm there, that'll be what I try. Jackson Hole's burgers were big, and good, but not great, IMO. In and Out makes a pretty damn good burger. Certainly the best fast-food burger, and by quite a lot, IMO. Also, the fries are fantastic (5 guys quality). Steak and Shake are better than average fast food/diner burgers...good shakes, too. In San Francisco (in the Triangle are of the dreaded Marina district), the Balboa Cafe makes the Balboa Burger. Served on a crusty French Baguette, it is fabulous. Major plus for the ability to have a selection of great beer, wine and (my personal favorite) Champagne, served by the glass. Fries are shoestring, but good. Another one of the best burgers is from the Bull's Head in San Francisco (off West Portal). The place isn't very appealing, though. Fortunately, right next door, there is a terrific bar (Philosopher's Club), where you can sit and eat you burger in a civilized atmosphere, like a man. Unfortunately, the fries at the Bull's Head are pedestrian. I don't think any of the Five Guys stores serve alcohol. The local one here only has Coca-Cola products and iced tea. I wholeheartedly agree with you on Steak and Shake, as far as the shakes are concerned. I stop just for a chocolate shake. The burgers are good, but they're a C+ compared to Five Guys. Maybe a half-step above Wendy's. Have you ever been to the Double Play in San Francisco? It's at 16th and Bryant, Mission District (across from where Seals Stadium used to be). My uncle took us years ago. Great food there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guffalo Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I was telling my brother about the Pittsburger, yesterday. Can't believe I forgot to mention the Press Box. THAT was a bizarre joint. I once saw the owner throw out a man, by his ear, for asking for a refill on a cup of coffee. The Press Box was a "get it yourself" kind of place. She was a beast! As a Niagara student a night at the Press Box was a big date, You had to get off your ass, go to the kitchen and place your order, God forbid you get complicated with your order and you get tossed (Soup Nazi technique) Always walked away from that place stuffed the Pittsburger was the king! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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