In-N-Out

Post by Mark Shaw
Anyone manage to get through the lines yet? Impressions?

Yep. It's In-N-Out. If you've had it before, it tastes the same.

The Freddy's right next door that is a ghost town is a better burger in
my opinion. And Five Guys just down the street sure is. As is
Fuddrucker's across the street. In fact, you probably have to go north
to Wendy's to find a burger it is notably better than.

It's priced reasonably for what you get, and isn't a bad burger by any
stretch, but good Lord, it isn't worth any long wait. I was in line for
20 minutes - that's about as long as any drive through food is worth.
And for 20 minutes, I'd drive to Carl's Jr. to get a Double Western
Bacon Cheeseburger, which kicks the high holy hell out of a 3x3 animal
style...

And if you get it to go, eat the fries in the car - they are undoubtedly
the worst not-warm fries on the planet.

Venger

Mark Shaw

2011-05-23 23:19:49 UTC

Post by Mark Shaw
Anyone manage to get through the lines yet? Impressions?

Yep. It's In-N-Out. If you've had it before, it tastes the same.

Well, I haven't, until today.

I went by the Allen one and discovered that the line wasn't all that
long, and got a double-double, fries, and a shake after a half-hour
wait. Not bad (actually, quite good), but I agree that Five Guys is
better. In-N-Out is closer to me, though, so once the fascination
dies down I'll be back.

Post by Venger
And if you get it to go, eat the fries in the car - they are undoubtedly
the worst not-warm fries on the planet.

Ate half in the car, the other half at home. Agreed.

--
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"To let understanding stop at what cannot be understood is a high
attainment. Those who cannot do it will be destroyed on the lathe
of heaven." -Chuang Tzu (probably mistranslated)

The Busman

2011-05-24 03:36:30 UTC

I ate there quite a few times when working on the west coast and never cared
for the fries. Hot or cold. Seemed undercooked and greasy to me. Burgers
were good.

Post by Mark Shaw

Post by Mark Shaw
Anyone manage to get through the lines yet? Impressions?

Yep. It's In-N-Out. If you've had it before, it tastes the same.

Well, I haven't, until today.
I went by the Allen one and discovered that the line wasn't all that
long, and got a double-double, fries, and a shake after a half-hour
wait. Not bad (actually, quite good), but I agree that Five Guys is
better. In-N-Out is closer to me, though, so once the fascination
dies down I'll be back.

Post by Venger
And if you get it to go, eat the fries in the car - they are undoubtedly
the worst not-warm fries on the planet.

Ate half in the car, the other half at home. Agreed.
--
Mark Shaw Smarter than the average beer
========================================================================
"To let understanding stop at what cannot be understood is a high
attainment. Those who cannot do it will be destroyed on the lathe
of heaven." -Chuang Tzu (probably mistranslated)

OCSDFW

2011-05-26 14:35:19 UTC

Not bad, but not worth the line or price. fries really suck if you take
them home. Not much if any better than Whataburger. They just have more
options. Its a fad brought on by celebrities endorsing it but I don't think
they have a Whataburger or braums in L.A. For fast food as far as price and
quality goes I don't think you can beet Whataburger or Braums. but I am
always willing to try. At least Krystal's closed done. that place really
sucked but had the same hype as what In-N-Out is getting. The only place I
thought was worth the hype and I am sad to see it gone in Plano was Krispy
Cream. Another subject all in itself.

Post by Mark Shaw
Anyone manage to get through the lines yet? Impressions?
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Venger

2011-05-26 22:23:30 UTC

Not bad, but not worth the line or price. fries really suck if you take
them home. Not much if any better than Whataburger. They just have more
options. Its a fad brought on by celebrities endorsing it but I don't
think they have a Whataburger or braums in L.A. For fast food as far as
price and quality goes I don't think you can beet Whataburger or Braums.
but I am always willing to try. At least Krystal's closed done. that
place really sucked but had the same hype as what In-N-Out is getting.
The only place I thought was worth the hype and I am sad to see it gone
in Plano was Krispy Cream. Another subject all in itself.

Liked Krystal's... not alot of burgers like that around. Though I prefer
having the Carl's Jr. that took it's place truth be told.

Braum's are really good, great fries (when fresh) and shakes (best in
DFW?)...

Venger

Rick Massey

2011-05-26 22:38:03 UTC

Not bad, but not worth the line or price. fries really suck if you take
them home. Not much if any better than Whataburger. They just have more
options. Its a fad brought on by celebrities endorsing it but I don't
think they have a Whataburger or braums in L.A. For fast food as far as
price and quality goes I don't think you can beet Whataburger or Braums.
but I am always willing to try. At least Krystal's closed done. that
place really sucked but had the same hype as what In-N-Out is getting.
The only place I thought was worth the hype and I am sad to see it gone
in Plano was Krispy Cream. Another subject all in itself.

Liked Krystal's... not alot of burgers like that around. Though I prefer
having the Carl's Jr. that took it's place truth be told.
Braum's are really good, great fries (when fresh) and shakes (best in
DFW?)...

Every person I've talked to who has served time in California and also spent
time here has told me that the'd prefer a Whataburger over an In and Out
Burger any day of the week and every hour of the day.

A friend of mine recently passed by there and found out it'd take an hour to
get to the drive through. I wonder how much longer that will continue.

Are they still putting a scripture on the wrapper of their burgers? No one I
know has been to one of their locations recently.

Mark Shaw

2011-05-27 16:24:01 UTC

Post by Rick Massey
Every person I've talked to who has served time in California and also spent
time here has told me that the'd prefer a Whataburger over an In and Out
Burger any day of the week and every hour of the day.

Oh, I dunno. I thought my double-double was pretty good - I'll be
back once the excitement dies down. (And I don't much care for
Whataburger.)

Post by Rick Massey
A friend of mine recently passed by there and found out it'd take an hour to
get to the drive through. I wonder how much longer that will continue.

I got mine in half an hour.

Post by Rick Massey
Are they still putting a scripture on the wrapper of their burgers? No one I
know has been to one of their locations recently.

I didn't notice one on the wrapper, but there was one on the
bottom of my milkshake cup. Not too obtrusive, I guess.

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Rick Massey

2011-05-27 21:35:54 UTC

Post by Mark Shaw

Post by Rick Massey
Are they still putting a scripture on the wrapper of their burgers? No one I
know has been to one of their locations recently.

I didn't notice one on the wrapper, but there was one on the
bottom of my milkshake cup. Not too obtrusive, I guess.

Okay, good to know. It probably doesnt mean much to me anyway, since I don't
get up to Southern Oklahoma much these days.

I hear about their range of options. What do they offer that isn't available
other places? The biggest burger overload I've seen so far is Burger
Island's Jungle Burger, which had me listening carefully to the list of
ingredients to determine if there were any plumbing fixtures in it.

The Busman

2011-06-01 23:10:46 UTC

Burger Island is always great! Great choice for lunch tomorrow. Thanks!

Post by Mark Shaw

Post by Rick Massey
Are they still putting a scripture on the wrapper of their burgers? No one I
know has been to one of their locations recently.

I didn't notice one on the wrapper, but there was one on the
bottom of my milkshake cup. Not too obtrusive, I guess.

Okay, good to know. It probably doesnt mean much to me anyway, since I
don't get up to Southern Oklahoma much these days.
I hear about their range of options. What do they offer that isn't
available other places? The biggest burger overload I've seen so far is
Burger Island's Jungle Burger, which had me listening carefully to the
list of ingredients to determine if there were any plumbing fixtures in
it.

Rick Massey

2011-06-02 01:51:01 UTC

Post by The Busman
Burger Island is always great! Great choice for lunch tomorrow. Thanks!

I've heard the Irving location tends to produce soggy fries, but this
information is a couple of years old. Anyone been there lately who can
confirm or deny this?

The Busman

2011-06-02 17:41:15 UTC

Yup. That's correct. I just skip the fries.

Post by The Busman
Burger Island is always great! Great choice for lunch tomorrow. Thanks!

I've heard the Irving location tends to produce soggy fries, but this
information is a couple of years old. Anyone been there lately who can
confirm or deny this?

Rick Massey

2011-06-02 22:08:06 UTC

Post by The Busman
Yup. That's correct. I just skip the fries.

A shame, since the Garland location does fries so well.

I tried Flaming Burger recently on Garland and Jupiter, and though it wasn't
bad, the obsession with jalapenos and spicy didn't impress me. I like to be
able to taste the burger. (And I've always thought a jalapeno was just a
bell pepper with delusions of grandeur -- give me green chilies over
jalapenos any day)

It's good to see the return of burger places. For a long time the industry
was limited, especially after we lost Jamie's and their ilk.

Gregory A Greenman

2011-06-09 11:27:07 UTC

On Thu, 2 Jun 2011 12:41:15 -0500, The Busman

Post by The Busman
Yup. That's correct. I just skip the fries.

Post by The Busman
Burger Island is always great! Great choice for lunch tomorrow. Thanks!

I've heard the Irving location tends to produce soggy fries, but this
information is a couple of years old. Anyone been there lately who can
confirm or deny this?

I ate at the Rowlett location of Burger Island a couple of days
ago. It's on Lakeview Parkway in the Tom Thumb shopping center
where Bajio Grill used to be (the Garland location of Bajio
Grill was great - too bad they're both closed now). I ordered
the bacon cheeseburger combo. Since I like my fries crisp, I
asked the waitress if their's were. She told me that they could
make them that way. I asked her to do so. When my order came,
the fries were excellent. They were nice and crisp and very
tasty. The hamburger was also very good. I'll be back.

And, as long as we are discussing burger joints, my wife and I
tried Burger Extreme a few months ago. It is also on Lakeview
Parkway in Rowlett a few miles west of Burger Island, and thus,
a few miles closer to me. They are in the Aldi shopping center.
We both thought it was quite good. Unfortunately, their sign is
nearly impossible to read. I drove by it many, many times, never
knowing what it said until one day, a car painted with their
logo pulled up next to me when I was waiting at a red light.
Then, I was able to read it.

--
Greg
http://www.spencerbooksellers.com
newsguy -at- spencersoft -dot- com

The Busman

2011-06-10 02:31:12 UTC

Post by Gregory A Greenman
On Thu, 2 Jun 2011 12:41:15 -0500, The Busman

Post by The Busman
Yup. That's correct. I just skip the fries.

Post by The Busman
Burger Island is always great! Great choice for lunch tomorrow. Thanks!

I've heard the Irving location tends to produce soggy fries, but this
information is a couple of years old. Anyone been there lately who can
confirm or deny this?

I ate at the Rowlett location of Burger Island a couple of days
ago. It's on Lakeview Parkway in the Tom Thumb shopping center
where Bajio Grill used to be (the Garland location of Bajio
Grill was great - too bad they're both closed now). I ordered
the bacon cheeseburger combo. Since I like my fries crisp, I
asked the waitress if their's were. She told me that they could
make them that way. I asked her to do so. When my order came,
the fries were excellent. They were nice and crisp and very
tasty. The hamburger was also very good. I'll be back.
And, as long as we are discussing burger joints, my wife and I
tried Burger Extreme a few months ago. It is also on Lakeview
Parkway in Rowlett a few miles west of Burger Island, and thus,
a few miles closer to me. They are in the Aldi shopping center.
We both thought it was quite good. Unfortunately, their sign is
nearly impossible to read. I drove by it many, many times, never
knowing what it said until one day, a car painted with their
logo pulled up next to me when I was waiting at a red light.
Then, I was able to read it.
--
Greg
http://www.spencerbooksellers.com
newsguy -at- spencersoft -dot- com

Managed to score a Jalapeno Burger today and went with the onion rings
instead of fries and they too were kinda soggy. They give you a huge portion
of them and my 10 minute drive back to work may have contributed to that.
They tasted OK though and the burger was awesome as usual.
Andy

Gregory A Greenman

2011-05-27 01:08:09 UTC

Not bad, but not worth the line or price. fries really suck if you take
them home. Not much if any better than Whataburger. They just have more
options. Its a fad brought on by celebrities endorsing it but I don't
think they have a Whataburger or braums in L.A. For fast food as far as
price and quality goes I don't think you can beet Whataburger or Braums.
but I am always willing to try. At least Krystal's closed done. that
place really sucked but had the same hype as what In-N-Out is getting.
The only place I thought was worth the hype and I am sad to see it gone
in Plano was Krispy Cream. Another subject all in itself.

Liked Krystal's... not alot of burgers like that around. Though I prefer
having the Carl's Jr. that took it's place truth be told.
Braum's are really good, great fries (when fresh) and shakes (best in
DFW?)...

Personally, I won't eat at a Braum's. See:

http://groups.google.com/group/dfw.eats/browse_frm/thread/4ee41c
147684e3ec/e4817735212cf54b#e4817735212cf54b

or

http://tinyurl.com/3qxswq3

--
Greg
http://www.spencerbooksellers.com
newsguy -at- spencersoft -dot- com

Venger

2011-05-27 14:15:45 UTC

Post by Gregory A Greenman

Post by Venger
Liked Krystal's... not alot of burgers like that around. Though I prefer
having the Carl's Jr. that took it's place truth be told.
Braum's are really good, great fries (when fresh) and shakes (best in
DFW?)...

http://groups.google.com/group/dfw.eats/browse_frm/thread/4ee41c
147684e3ec/e4817735212cf54b#e4817735212cf54b
or
http://tinyurl.com/3qxswq3

I definitely get that vibe looking at some Braum's - but are they likely
any different in that regard than any other franchised fast food place?

Venger

The Busman

2011-05-27 01:25:45 UTC

Krystal is alive and well on Hwy 360 in Arlington. Can't eat the little gut
bombs like I used to though.
Every once in a while on the way to Florida is just fine.

Post by OCSDFW
Not bad, but not worth the line or price. fries really suck if you take
them home. Not much if any better than Whataburger. They just have more
options. Its a fad brought on by celebrities endorsing it but I don't
think they have a Whataburger or braums in L.A. For fast food as far as
price and quality goes I don't think you can beet Whataburger or Braums.
but I am always willing to try. At least Krystal's closed done. that
place really sucked but had the same hype as what In-N-Out is getting.
The only place I thought was worth the hype and I am sad to see it gone in
Plano was Krispy Cream. Another subject all in itself.

OCSDFW

2011-05-27 15:26:51 UTC

You can find articles like that for every easting establishment. Read D
magazine and there latest top 20 Steak house article. Service, quality,
cleanliness, etc............. can very from place to place no matter what
fast food joint you go to. If you really want top quality service,
cleanliness, quality, etc....... then make your own food and eat at home.
that's about the only way you can get to perfections unless of course the
person is a crappy cook, has a dirty house, and are piss poor company...LOL

Post by The Busman
Krystal is alive and well on Hwy 360 in Arlington. Can't eat the little
gut bombs like I used to though.
Every once in a while on the way to Florida is just fine.

Post by OCSDFW
Not bad, but not worth the line or price. fries really suck if you take
them home. Not much if any better than Whataburger. They just have more
options. Its a fad brought on by celebrities endorsing it but I don't
think they have a Whataburger or braums in L.A. For fast food as far as
price and quality goes I don't think you can beet Whataburger or Braums.
but I am always willing to try. At least Krystal's closed done. that
place really sucked but had the same hype as what In-N-Out is getting.
The only place I thought was worth the hype and I am sad to see it gone
in Plano was Krispy Cream. Another subject all in itself.

MsAnneThrope

2011-06-04 15:18:48 UTC