Food and Drink The Fast Food Burger Poll - Page 8

**DaFace** · 03-11-2014, 08:23 PM

As a spinoff from the Culver's thread, here's a poll about fast food burger joints. I'm putting up the normal poll for all you lazy asses out there, but it really makes more sense to rate them all individually rather than just picking your favorite (since favorites will largely depend on what places you've actually tried). Because of that, here's a slightly more in-depth poll that I'll report on the results of in a few days.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gLq...N1qLM/viewform

Poll on.

**TribalElder** · 03-14-2014, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

Until I just looked at their website, I thought they were primarily a Colorado restaurant. They're based here, but I had no idea how many stores they have these days.

http://smashburger.com/locations/

here in KC they can add gates bbq sauce to one of the burgers. I don't know if it's like that everywhere but they got that going for them which is nice.

**TimBone** · 03-14-2014, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TribalElder

here in KC they can add gates bbq sauce to one of the burgers. I don't know if it's like that everywhere but they got that going for them which is nice.

I prefer LC's sauce.

Miles · 03-14-2014, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Flybone McTimmerson

Same here. At this point though, it's been hyped up too much. I'm bound to be disappointed. It's all you hear west coast people talk about.

I live in Louisiana, not far from the Texas border. Dallas opened up an In-n-Out a couple of years ago, and apparently the drive thru line was over a mile long for the first month or two. Since then, they've opened a bunch more in the area. I still haven't made the six hour drive over there to try one though.

My wife is from Cali. I've been home with her twice now, but we never went to In-n-Out either time. They swear they'll take me next time.

The hype died down quite a lot since they first turned up in Dallas and there are a fair amount of locations here now. It's good enough but there are augments of whether Whataburger is better which would mean you probably shouldn't be driving 6 hours for one.

**TimBone** · 03-14-2014, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

The hype died down quite a lot since they first turned up in Dallas and there are a fair amount of locations here now. It's good enough but there are augments of whether Whataburger is better which would mean you probably shouldn't be driving 6 hours for one.

Well, I've made my thoughts on Whataburger very clear. Sounds like they're both overrated.

listopencil · 03-14-2014, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by blaise

In N Out is really good but it's not good enough for the way West Coasters act like it just blows any other burger away.

It blows away all of those shitty national chain fast food burgers. McD's, Wendy's, Burger King, Jack in the Box. I've had better burgers than In-N-Out but those places hardly qualify as "fast food" at all.

Then there are the places that pretend to be Mom-and-Pop joints. Those can be great. There is one I have been to in Chico, California that is incredible. I'd say it just barely qualifies as fast food and the food is ridiculously good. Big Al's:

blaise · 03-15-2014, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

It blows away all of those shitty national chain fast food burgers. McD's, Wendy's, Burger King, Jack in the Box. I've had better burgers than In-N-Out but those places hardly qualify as "fast food" at all.

Then there are the places that pretend to be Mom-and-Pop joints. Those can be great. There is one I have been to in Chico, California that is incredible. I'd say it just barely qualifies as fast food and the food is ridiculously good. Big Al's:

Culvers or Back Yard Burger are about as fast as In N Out and I would say they're comparable quality.

**DaFace** · 03-15-2014, 10:16 AM

As promised, here are the results of the more detailed question. Only 21 people responded to the in-depth question, so survey statisticians wouldn't think much of this analysis, but it's still interesting to see how that compares to the list at the top.

So basically, you can't go wrong with In-N-Out Burger, Five Guys, or Smashburger. Go forth and eat meat, men.

By the way, this thread was actually a bit of an experiment to see how many people would actually click through the link to take the longer poll. I always wish we could do more complex poll questions on vBulletin, but alas, all you can do is host it externally. It worked to some extent for a pretty popular poll like this one, but 11% responding to the in-depth question won't give us much to play with in most cases. Oh well, it was fun for this one.

**Ragged Robin** · 03-15-2014, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I haven't had Five Guys in a couple years, but last time I went it ended up being around $12 for the burger, fries and drink.

That is pretty expensive in my book.

Just came back from Five Guys

Bacon Cheeseburger All The Way w/ Jalapenos
Regular Size Cajun Fries

$11.42

No drink!

Worth it. That's what having a job is for right?

**Bowser** · 03-15-2014, 12:51 PM

Steak n Shake is rated that high? Huh.

**TimBone** · 03-15-2014, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DaFace

By the way, this thread was actually a bit of an experiment to see how many people would actually click through the link to take the longer poll.

I feel so used.

**TimBone** · 03-15-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

Steak n Shake is rated that high? Huh.

I used to absolutely love Steak n Shake when I was in high school. Ate there every chance I got. Moved to Louisiana and didn't see one for about ten years. Saw one on the way home from Chiefs training camp this past season and decided to stop in and have some. Everything tasted exactly the same, but I didn't care for it. I guess my tastes have changed since high school.

ThaVirus · 03-15-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Robin

Just came back from Five Guys

Bacon Cheeseburger All The Way w/ Jalapenos

Regular Size Cajun Fries

$11.42

No drink!

Worth it. That's what having a job is for right?

Damn, see?

I mean, after that meal you're full as **** and it tastes amazing.. But $12 for a meal with no drink is a bit pricey.

It's worth it, but only as a special treat. If it were around $8 I'd hit it up a lot more frequently.

Hammock Parties · 03-15-2014, 01:06 PM

See, that's like a 6/10 burger for an absurd price.

I can pay that and get a 10/10 at BRGR.

**Ragged Robin** · 03-15-2014, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Douche Baggins

See, that's like a 6/10 burger for an absurd price.

I can pay that and get a 10/10 at BRGR.

Sure but that's the fault with this thread. It should really only be limited to national food chains as restaurants like that and some others don't really compare on the same level.

Hammock Parties · 03-15-2014, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Ragged Robin

Sure but that's the fault with this thread. It should really only be limited to national food chains as restaurants like that and some others don't really compare on the same level.

Well, **** dude. For that price, you can get a better burger at ****ing Chili's too.

View Poll Results: Which of these is your favorite place for a fast food burger?
A&W	1	0.34%
Backyard Burgers	10	3.41%
Braum's	7	2.39%
BRGR	2	0.68%
Burger King	7	2.39%
Burger Station	0	0%
Culver's	15	5.12%
Dairy Queen	1	0.34%
Five Guys	65	22.18%
Freddy's Frozen Custard	9	3.07%
Fuddrucker's	13	4.44%
Hardee's/Carl's Jr.	16	5.46%
Hi-Boy	7	2.39%
In-N-Out Burger	51	17.41%
Jack in the Box	1	0.34%
Larkburger	1	0.34%
Maid Rite	2	0.68%
McDonald's	2	0.68%
Red Robin	14	4.78%
Smashburger	8	2.73%
Sonic	5	1.71%
Spangles	2	0.68%
Steak 'n Shake	8	2.73%
Taylor's	1	0.34%
Texas Tom's	2	0.68%
Wendy's	9	3.07%
Whattaburger	18	6.14%
White Castle	9	3.07%
Winstead's	4	1.37%
Gaz's Burger Shack	3	1.02%
Voters: 293. You may not vote on this poll

03-11-2014, 08:23 PM
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1626899	The Fast Food Burger Poll As a spinoff from the Culver's thread, here's a poll about fast food burger joints. I'm putting up the normal poll for all you lazy asses out there, but it really makes more sense to rate them all individually rather than just picking your favorite (since favorites will largely depend on what places you've actually tried). Because of that, here's a slightly more in-depth poll that I'll report on the results of in a few days. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gLq...N1qLM/viewform Poll on.
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03-15-2014, 10:16 AM	#112
DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $1626899	As promised, here are the results of the more detailed question. Only 21 people responded to the in-depth question, so survey statisticians wouldn't think much of this analysis, but it's still interesting to see how that compares to the list at the top. So basically, you can't go wrong with In-N-Out Burger, Five Guys, or Smashburger. Go forth and eat meat, men. By the way, this thread was actually a bit of an experiment to see how many people would actually click through the link to take the longer poll. I always wish we could do more complex poll questions on vBulletin, but alas, all you can do is host it externally. It worked to some extent for a pretty popular poll like this one, but 11% responding to the in-depth question won't give us much to play with in most cases. Oh well, it was fun for this one.
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03-15-2014, 12:51 PM	#114
Bowser sorta mod-ish Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: KC North Casino cash: $3081616	Steak n Shake is rated that high? Huh.
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03-15-2014, 01:06 PM	#118
Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $4310478	See, that's like a 6/10 burger for an absurd price. I can pay that and get a 10/10 at BRGR.
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