Best Damned Burger In the Area?

[MetalBard]

I must also second Five Guys in the DC area. I go to it occasionally when I game in Oakton, there is Five Guys at Foxmill Rd. (Kind of Reston/Oakton area in VA). There is one opening up soon within a five minute walk of where I live in Herndon. Five Guys is the best burger you can get in the DC area.

 

[diaglo]

I liked the RAM, but I'm sure I was partly just being seduced by the atmosphere!

That place has been GREAT to the gamers at the con!

ditto.

or Hooters. although, i'm not sure if i even had a burger at Hooters.

 

[Torm]

Best burger in my area (or, perhaps, in any area):

Start with a Bubba Burger patty (sold in most chain groceries, including Super Wallyworld). Cook with salt and pepper to taste as normal. Use a regular store brand hamburger bun.

Put 1/4 cup processed cheese product (Cheez-Whiz, for example), 1 1/2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, 1/8 teaspoon dry ground mustard, and a dash of salt into a saucepan or microwave safe bowl and heat, stirring repeatedly, until even.

Brown a teaspoon or tablespoon (to taste, I prefer a teaspoon) of grated onion in an equal amount of Kikkoman's (And ONLY Kikkoman's, unless you're experienced enough with soy to select from an asian market) soy sauce.

Spread cheese and onions on burger. Eat. Experience great joy.

 

[Pants]

Cruize Inn in Walworth, Wisconsin has some very good burgers.

I also really like Culvers for semi-fast food burgers.

There was a place out in Michigan called 'PM Steamers' that had excellent burgers. I can't remember the town that it was in though.

Also, during a family trip out to South Dakota, we stopped for food in this dinky little town in the middle of the state. The place was a small, greasy spoon type restaurant and while the burgers weren't fancy, they were damn good.

 

[Cthulhu's Librarian]

I must respectfully disagree. Five Guys has the advantage of providing a variety of topings. If I want an A1 Burger, I can have one. That's nice. The service is very good, as well. And the fact they post where their potatoes are from for the day's fries is a nice touch. But, the peanuts on the floor are not so cool. And, while the burgers are tasty, I felt taken in by their "burger/little burger" distinction. Why must I resort to a "little burger" if I do not want two patties? Why can't they call the two patty burger a "double burger" like everyone else? Is there some subtle swipe at my virility or eating prowess in calling a single patty burger a "little" burger? Are the cooks laughing at me, snikering behind the counter as they cook my "little" burger? Why must I measure up to someone elses standards? Why can't I just have my single patty burger without being (no pun intended) belittled?

First off, I like throwing my peanut shells on the floor. It's a feeling of freedom. If I threw peanuts on the floor at home, either the dog would eat them or my wife would be very upset with me. So I can throw my peanuts on the floor so I can watch you little burger guys get upset at having to walk all over them. And they make a satisfying crunch when you step on them.

For the simple, ketchup, mustard, and pickle burger, Riverside wins. It's tasty. It's the perfect size. If you want, you can get a double burger. But no one will think any less of you if you don't. Plus you can get Coke in a glass bottle with your burger. That is lots of extra points right there.

Coke in a glass bottle. Well, isn't that special. I'll have a Pepsi, thank you. Just because I can. And put it in a paper cup, please.

And don't get me started on Northern Exposure. Why ask me how I want the burger cooked if you are going to cook it medium well anyway? Why raise my expectations like that? Why toy with my emotions?

Hmm. Mine was cooked just right. Medium Rare, just like you asked for...

 

[JoeGKushner]

What's the best burger in Indy for the GenConners?

There was a place I ate at almost every day last year. The Red Eye or the Red Coffee or something. They used lots of onions in everything though including the bread so it might not be for you.

 

[Brain]

Fatapple's in Berkeley

Yeah, I grew up in Berkeley, and Fatapples is great, and not just for the burgers.

For fast food, nothing beats Nation's.

I miss Nation's. We used to have one up here in Davis, but it is gone now.

Speaking of Davis, theres a great place called Redrum Burger (formerly Murder Burger) that is the best place for burgers round here imo.

I think that In n' Out is alright, but I don't dig their fries.

 

[Krieg]

You clearly need an intervention, starting with a double double animal style.

No thanks I've already dealt with scientologists this month.

Er, I'm sorry, but isn't that what this thread is about?

Nope, it is about the best burger in your area not just the best fast food burger.

 

[Mystery Man]

ditto.

or Hooters. although, i'm not sure if i even had a burger at Hooters.

They serve food there? I thought it was just daycare for men.


Actually the best damn hamburgers in the area are mine. I make the best hamburgers evar! I AM THE HAMBURGER MASTAAAAHHHH!!!!

Really I am.

 

[Crothian]

the best Burger is the one you make yourslef out side on the grill. I buy fresh meat, make my own pattiies add in my own seasonings, I cut the fresh toppings that I get that day from the Farmers Market. It is just better that way.