Life Kansas City's Best Burger. - Page 5

Micjones · 06:30 AM

Recently, I've had quite a few debates about which Kansas City restaurant has the best hamburger. It's cut and dry for me, but it seems that there are a handful of different spots that typically get the nod.

I'm going to restrict the poll options to local spots, but I'm sure a few chains will be mentioned.

For me, it's Town Topic...with a bullet.

Your thoughts?

**Dartgod** · 10-12-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sedated

I thought we had 2 of those at one point (P&L, Legends).

There was one on 135th around Metcalf and Nall as well.

**gblowfish** · 10-12-2012, 10:37 AM

There's two very good burger places near Arrowhead. Hi-Boy Burger is just north of US 40 and Blue Ridge Cutoff. It's a true hamburger stand and is relatively unchanged since the 1960's. Big burgers -the double cheese is HUUUUUGE, onion rings are awesome and the shakes are some of the best in the city.

Another place called "Big Boy's" is further east on US 40 near Crysler. That's about a quarter mile east of where the old Blue Ridge Mall was just off I-70. They also have big ass burgers.

Both places are non-chain mom and pops.

Can't go wrong at either place.

DJ's left nut · 10-12-2012, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

That's just up the highway.
I'll have to check that out.
Thanks for the tip.

You live in the northland and haven't been to LCs?

I was going to give you a pass, but now the gloves have to come off. That is completely unacceptable.

Micjones · 10-12-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut

You live in the northland and haven't been to LCs?

I was going to give you a pass, but now the gloves have to come off. That is completely unacceptable.

No sir, I live just north of Westport.
It's not far up the highway though. That's about 5 minutes up 29.

Is it LC's BBQ or just another restaurant with the same name?

dave0320 · 10-12-2012, 12:07 PM

Conrad's in Liberty has the best berger by far!

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-12-2012, 12:13 PM

I recall Snack Shack in Belton had damn good double cheeseburgers.

That was way back in 94, last time I ate there.

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-12-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by gblowfish

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Another place called "Big Boy's" is further east on US 40 near Crysler. That's about a quarter mile east of where the old Blue Ridge Mall was just off I-70. They also have big ass burgers.

Both places are non-chain mom and pops.

Can't go wrong at either place.

Big Boy's is a chain. I've been to a few here.

They suck.

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-12-2012, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KC Tattoo

Don't think there is one in KC but Whataburger has the best burgers.

I ate few Whataburgers 10 yrs ago in Texas.

Good, but not close to being the best.

Titty Meat · 10-12-2012, 12:38 PM

Westport Flea Market.

I voted Chubbys though cuz that's always where I end up when i'm in Westport since that's my night spot.

|Zach| · 10-12-2012, 12:42 PM

I just want to drop on and make my traditional ChiefsPlanet burger thread post about how overrated Westport Flea Market's burgers are. They really are.

**gblowfish** · 10-12-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave

Big Boy's is a chain. I've been to a few here.

They suck.

You're thinking of Bob's Big Boy, with the fat kid holding a hamburger out front.

This one in Independence is a mom and pop, one of a kind. Been there since 1962. NOT part of a chain.

http://www.yelp.com/biz/big-boy-restaurant-independence

Size of your freaking head burgers:

|Zach| · 10-12-2012, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

The Beer Kitchen burger is made from McGonigle's custom blend of beef brisket, short rib & chuck tenderloin. FYI.

Those are really good. They get a lil cute with them sometimes. That place does good work all around.

|Zach| · 10-12-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

Not only have I never been to any of the places listed in the poll, I've never heard of most of them. (I've never lived in KC but used to go there a lot when I lived closer). That said I like the burger at Fred P. Otts on the Plaza, across from the tennis courts. I'm not saying it's the best because I haven't had the others. I am saying I've gone back for it a couple times.

I go there rarely but do remember having a good burger.

|Zach| · 10-12-2012, 12:49 PM

I think Town Topic is really good even when sober. Double Cheeseburger with an egg on it. One of the best. I don't know if I think there is absolutely a best when it comes to burgers. Some places that I think have very good burgers for one reason or another.

Town Topic
Westside Local
Fric n Frac
Five Guys
Grinders (it used to be bad but they upped their burger game)
BRGR

**gblowfish** · 10-12-2012, 12:50 PM

One of my favorite neighborhood hangouts close to home is the Englewood Cafe in Western Independence. They make a really good burger, and have great breakfasts.
Old school diner food, and great home made pies too:

http://www.yelp.com/biz/englewood-cafe-independence

View Poll Results: Who has Kansas City's best burger?
Town Topic	8	12.31%
Max's	3	4.62%
Smoke Burgers	1	1.54%
Chubby's	6	9.23%
Humdinger Drive-In	1	1.54%
Westport Flea Market	23	35.38%
Blanc	7	10.77%
Hi-Boy	10	15.38%
Paul's	6	9.23%
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll

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10-12-2012, 10:37 AM	#62
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $16886178 VARSITY	There's two very good burger places near Arrowhead. Hi-Boy Burger is just north of US 40 and Blue Ridge Cutoff. It's a true hamburger stand and is relatively unchanged since the 1960's. Big burgers -the double cheese is HUUUUUGE, onion rings are awesome and the shakes are some of the best in the city. Another place called "Big Boy's" is further east on US 40 near Crysler. That's about a quarter mile east of where the old Blue Ridge Mall was just off I-70. They also have big ass burgers. Both places are non-chain mom and pops. Can't go wrong at either place.
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10-12-2012, 12:07 PM	#65
dave0320 Coach Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Section 104 Casino cash: $10005000	Conrad's in Liberty has the best berger by far! __________________ "Good things happen to good people and if you strive to do good things, it will eventually come back to you".
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BigMeatballDave GBM 8-12-15 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Dayton, Oh. Casino cash: $10052154	I recall Snack Shack in Belton had damn good double cheeseburgers. That was way back in 94, last time I ate there. __________________ 2015 Adopt-a-Chief: Tamba Hali
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10-12-2012, 12:38 PM	#69
Titty Meat Inmem 2.0 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: My house Casino cash: $-1132442	Westport Flea Market. I voted Chubbys though cuz that's always where I end up when i'm in Westport since that's my night spot.
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10-12-2012, 12:42 PM	#70
\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $3066768	I just want to drop on and make my traditional ChiefsPlanet burger thread post about how overrated Westport Flea Market's burgers are. They really are.
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10-12-2012, 12:49 PM	#74
\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $3066768	I think Town Topic is really good even when sober. Double Cheeseburger with an egg on it. One of the best. I don't know if I think there is absolutely a best when it comes to burgers. Some places that I think have very good burgers for one reason or another. Town Topic Westside Local Fric n Frac Five Guys Grinders (it used to be bad but they upped their burger game) BRGR
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10-12-2012, 12:50 PM	#75
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $16886178 VARSITY	One of my favorite neighborhood hangouts close to home is the Englewood Cafe in Western Independence. They make a really good burger, and have great breakfasts. Old school diner food, and great home made pies too: http://www.yelp.com/biz/englewood-cafe-independence
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