IUFLA Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 hour ago, mrflynn03 said: I haven't yet done it but I bought a flat cast iron pan to put on my grill and a heavy duty stainless steel spatula. I bought a Rock PRO Reversible Grill/Griddle from Costco (and I know the link goes to the Canadian Costco site, but I couldn't find it on their US site) and it works good on Smashburgers, steaks, fish... you name it... put on the grates of my gasser, and off ya go... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 10 hours ago, NotIThatLives said: Want to be shocked for a minute you may want to sit down. The patty melt at Waffle House is pretty much amazing. So THAT's where are the grease on the floor comes from.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, Naturalhoosier said: There's a regional chain the Pittsburgh area call Burgatory. It's damn good. Highly recommend a visit to one if you're ever in the area. Hippoburger is big here in the Houston area... Only 8 of them, but have one about 15 minutes away... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 We're lucky here where we are. Have 2 really good diners from the 50's & 60's with fantastic burgers, Philly Cheese steaks and ribeye sandwiches, as well as other stuff. Fries are cooked to order, ,so they're always piping hot. And both of them are cheaper than fast food combo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 minutes ago, DWB said: We're lucky here where we are. Have 2 really good diners from the 50's & 60's with fantastic burgers, Philly Cheese steaks and ribeye sandwiches, as well as other stuff. Fries are cooked to order, ,so they're always piping hot. And both of them are cheaper than fast food combo's. Hey, start your own diner thread! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Drroogh said: Hey, start your own diner thread! Just going with the flow and derailing the thread like everybody does on other threads !! Figured it was my turn. (lol) Like Burger King the best, but around here the lobbies aren't open 75% of the time. Drive thru only. Went to one BK and they said "we're out of burgers". How the hell does that happen? Edited September 15, 2023 by DWB 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, DWB said: So THAT's where are the grease on the floor comes from.... That's just the beginning of the grease at that place. We were driving from Venice FL back to Indiana through the night. Made it to South of Nashville and stooped at a waffle house. You would have thought we were the king and queen the way these ladies treated us. Fantastic food/breakfast but that patty melt. Bread slathered in butter, grilled to perfection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWB Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 1 minute ago, NotIThatLives said: That's just the beginning of the grease at that place. I went to a Waffle House 45 years ago. Didn't go back for another 20 yrs. Didn't change a bit. Since I'm in my 70's I doubt if I'll last another 15 years to make it for the trifecta... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Not mentioned yet and known for other dishes but Portillos makes a great burger. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotIThatLives Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, DWB said: I went to a Waffle House 45 years ago. Didn't go back for another 20 yrs. Didn't change a bit. Since I'm in my 70's I doubt if I'll last another 15 years to make it for the trifecta... They have actually changed quite a bit. Find a brand new location and give it a try. Especially if you are in the south. I can't tell you how great of an experience it was. It was like being down at my family's in the Appalachian mountains and my great aunt and cousins roll out the red carpet and cooked me a meal. With a southern accent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 So locally there is a chain (all 2 stores) that got some notice by In-N-Out of all places? Seems they had issue with how the store layout and colors were close to theirs but also the name. Doll-N-Burger It’s actually my favorite fast food around not just because they serve a good smash burger but because they also have poutine and Detroit style Coney Dogs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 11 hours ago, Steubenhoosier said: Not mentioned yet and known for other dishes but Portillos makes a great burger. They do, but I usually get the Beef or Chicken there. Buona Beefs Burger is better than Portillos, IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 23 hours ago, IUFLA said: I do think we have to differentiate here though... Straight up fast food burgers (McDonald's, BK, anyplace that has a drive up window) Go in, sit down burger (Chili's, Red Robin, Texas Roadhouse...any sit down franchise that serves a burger) Or the mom and pops that have a good burger (Bristol Tap in Bristol, Il and Pete's Burgers in Porter, Tx come to mind)... Went to the Bristol Tap a couple of times and it was good. Then kind of forgot about it. It was a bit off the beaten path. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 10 minutes ago, Reacher said: Went to the Bristol Tap a couple of times and it was good. Then kind of forgot about it. It was a bit off the beaten path. They renamed it, and now have a bar in Yorkville too... Mike and Denise's Hope they didn't change the burger 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDB Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 Five Guys is number one for me and it isn't close.. If we're considering it "fast food". Truly FAST FOOD.. I would say Culvers is my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/arbys-big-game-burger/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Drroogh Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 25 minutes ago, Reacher said: https://www.outdoorlife.com/hunting/arbys-big-game-burger/ Zheesh, what is her problem?! She says herself it is illegal to sell hunt harvested meat retail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted September 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 6 hours ago, Reacher said: They do, but I usually get the Beef or Chicken there. Buona Beefs Burger is better than Portillos, IMO. I think Buona Beefs Italian is also better than Portillos 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking6 Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 6 hours ago, IUFLA said: They renamed it, and now have a bar in Yorkville too... Mike and Denise's Hope they didn't change the burger 🙂 They didn't. We've eaten there several times over the years and still really good on point burgers. Wife's sister and her family left Illinois for Arizona 2 years ago so we haven't been back but would recommend to anyone way out in the Western/SW Burbs to give it a try. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steubenhoosier Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 3 hours ago, Drroogh said: I think Buona Beefs Italian is also better than Portillos Never heard of that restaurant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 15, 2023 Report Share Posted September 15, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Seeking6 said: They didn't. We've eaten there several times over the years and still really good on point burgers. Wife's sister and her family left Illinois for Arizona 2 years ago so we haven't been back but would recommend to anyone way out in the Western/SW Burbs to give it a try. Good to hear! Back in the day, they only accepted cash, only had Hamm's on tap, you munched on popcorn while they cooked your burger, and no kids allowed... I lived in Montgomery, about 2 miles from the Bristol location... always took visitors there, and they always loved it... Edited September 15, 2023 by IUFLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drroogh Posted September 16, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, Steubenhoosier said: Never heard of that restaurant It’s another Chicago Italian beef sandwich chain. My DIL says every once in a while even here in Adrian Aldis will have some frozen. Keep an eye out for it! Edited September 16, 2023 by Drroogh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IUFLA Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Drroogh said: I think Buona Beefs Italian is also better than Portillos My middle daughter (Naperville) liked it better too... I was never a big Portillos guy, UNLESS they had a Barnelli's inside with it (like the one on 59 in Naperville) and I could get Peasant Pasta 🙂 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reacher Posted September 16, 2023 Report Share Posted September 16, 2023 For those out of the area that want to give Buona a try... https://shop.buona.com/pages/shop-ship#beef 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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