I'm not much of a cheesesteak guy.

I haven't been to Quiznos for a long time. Used to like that place, too.

It must be a regional deal then. Im way up in NY so it might be better in MO. My main gripes are that for taht much money, the burgers really should be bigger. Service up here is non-existent, and for some reason its damn near impossible to get even 1 refill on the fries. Maybe I should go when it isn't a busy period,I know that the IHOP up here is the worst breakfast place around here, and that is really saying something. IHOP off of I-70 in Independence was always good, but up here its like a ghost town.

I think that particular restaurant is just under poor management.

4 yrs ago, Quiznos was the shit. They suck now.

Must be. I never went to Red Robin in MO because BackYardBurgers was so much closer to where I lived.

Dang, that's too bad. I would literally eat PepperJax every day if I didn't give a damn about my body/health.

I've never had Culvers, so I cant comment, but I've had 5 guys. Smashburger's patties are just as thick as 5 Guys.

I've been to the one on 119th and Glenwood (by Starbucks) twice and it just didn't do it for me, man. I don't know.

I really want the Resist Temptation from So Long.

I'd imagine there are going to be subtle differences in these places across the country.

There's another one where Honeybaked Ham used to be around 119th and Strang Line, and I can't tell a difference between the two.

(I like them both...)

Good joint, but way over-priced.

5 Guys is pretty overrated.

You know who has a surprisingly good burger? Old Chicago, man. Their mushroom swiss is freaking amazing. It drips enough juices when you bite it to fill up a freaking bucket.

If you think 5 Guys is overrated, then you think they are on a par with McDs, Wendy's, Burger King, etc.

Thats insane.

There isnt much difference between 5 Guys, Smashburger, and RR.

Culver's isn't in the class of red robin or anything, it's better than fast food though. The real beauty is the cheap prices, expansive menu and the dessert options.

That doesnt sound like a red robin at all, the burgers are pretty large. I doubt corporate is sending different stock and bun sizes and everything else to that one store

I think five guys is overrated too. Just another burger place in the "better than fast food" mold.

Agreed. They have good food in general and a nice beer selection. Underrated

And if you pay an extra $1, you get them with garlic butter. And, being a fat person in a skinny body, I tend to ask for the waitress to bring some out ahead of the burger so I can munch on them before the burger gets there.

I love me some Red Robin, but there's no question that it's pretty overpriced.

As to the Culvers suggestion - that's one of the best chain burgers. Whataburger tops them, as does Braums, but Culver's makes a tasty burger.

Five Guys is good, but not amazing. It's right on par with the rest of the names above but some folks absolutely wet themselves over it - I don't get it.

They just opened up a 5 guys in my area. It was a big disappointment.

Their food is pretty decent. I get tired of it though, been there many, many times. (world beer tour)

I have a Culver's sourdough burger on my desk that I'm about to dig into...it looks pretty greasy. I was pretty underwhelmed by the cheese curds, they were a bit overcooked.

My personal preference I would probably rather have Culver's than Red Robin or 5 guys.

Just beware of the Pink Slime in your burgers. It's everywhere.

Heh...I didn't recognize your username and wondered why I had you on ignore, then I clicked 'view post' and realized why.

I don't even view McDs, Wendys or Burger King as "burger joints". They're fast food and they get lumped in with all of the other fast food. I view 5 Guys as a "burger joint".

I'm surprised nobody's mentioned Johnny Rockets, either pro or con, yet.

I've never eaten at one here, but there is one in Cairo. Funny.

Never heard of them. There is one in Cincinnati. I'm gonna check them out this weekend. Thanks for the heads-up.

Smashburger was shitty when I had it. I very rarely order burgers when eating out. I just feel like I can make them much better at home. That said, In n Out is the truth, and five guys was actually pretty damn good too.

Saw someone mention Firehouse Subs earlier.. I've never eaten there, but they are doing a promotion where anytime the Chicago Fire loses youget a free sub with purchase of a drink and chips. They play tonight on espn2.

Yea, I have had that same experience.

I have only had Johnny Rockets on a cruise ship strangely enough...but...it was quite good. A special burger IMO.

Sorry dude.

What can I say...everything's better in Olathe!

What the hell happened to them?

I loved their Prime Rib Peppercorn. It was $10 for a footlong, but that thing was loaded with meat. It was tasty.

Oh hell, it's not your fault, I didn't expect them to live up to a real Wisconsin cheese curd anyway. The burger was pretty good so I'm going to try out another location sometime.

With the way commodity prices are going I wonder who's going to pay $14 for a fast food lunch? I guarantee they'll look for shortcuts or have no customers.

Yes, that was really really good. They also had a steak and blue cheese type salad that I liked a lot.

If I pop in there now I get a ham and cheese type sandwich with some broc + cheese soup which is still good but it just isn't the same.

Yeah, I go for the burgers, not the curds. Double bacon deluxe! :drool:

Oh, and if I'm being reeeeally bad, a Brownie Batter Concrete.

How is $9 for a large, restaurant style burger with a wide variety of special toppings and AYCE fries expensive?

I couldn't get out of Smashburger for that, and I get 2/3rds the food.

I'm not a quiznos fan, but their new(er) chipotle prime rib is delicious.

You ever had Chubbys?

I'm a fan of hot sandwiches, man, and their toasted subs are all freaking money.

Double Double animal style FTW!

Make sure you have your piece on you if you go to Town Topic after dark though. :)

Town Topic is horrible IMO, and it's damn hard to make something taste bad to a person that is drunk and high at 3:30AM. I'd rather wait in line at Panchos down the street than eat that shit.

And I'm dead serious, why the **** can't we get a damn White Castle open late night in KC? I'll have the cab driver roll me through there and pick up a suitcase every Saturday night.

Yea, a couple times. It has never been bad but never been good. I generally don't go but if a late night swings that way they have a decent burger.

Thats not a bad part of town at all.

Nah.

I haven't seen a White Castle in KC since the one on Linwood and Gillham became a Churches.

You think town topic sucks and you want a white castle? I wouldn't feed that garbage to a dog. Even though that greasy paste they thinly brush on a "bun" (dinner roll) might be graded for dog food, I still wouldnt do that to any animal I cared about.

There was one on 87th and Metcalf when I was a kid. Pops and I would go grab some sliders then take em home and watch the game. Good times.

That is definitely a place that you either LOVE or HATE. Some people hate Arthur Bryant's because it has a distinct flavor.

I miss the **** out of Winsteads' limeaids... Their burgers hit the spot, when I was grownin up.

Firehouse Subs Meatball Sub is AWESOME!!

Bryant's is DA BOMB!!!!

That's crazy that you list Braum's if it's the same Braum's we have here (sells ice cream and groceries and stuff as well?). It's not very popular around here. I don't mind their food, and I eat their ice cream with the kids regularly (it's cheap). No one around here gives their burgers much love, though. I may have to try them again (my wife and I have actually speculated that Braum's might become trendy again, but they need to update their store image).

To me it's the best BBQ in the world hands down.

Red Robin is good, but it's a bit expensive, plus there's a waitress so you have to add a tip. I like their fries. Culvers is good, especially if you want somewhere you can eat with your kids.
They're opening In n Out in the Dallas area. One is opening just a few miles from my house in Frisco, TX. So, maybe they'll move up to KC someday. I'm going to try it to see if it's as good as people say, or if people from the west coast just hype it up because they know midwesterners can't get it.

Yeah, the limeade is the best thing about Winstead's. Truly a work of art.

Red Robin is good, but it is ****ing annoying. It's full of bullshit for kids. On Sundays sometimes they have a fat, disgusting sweaty slob dressed as a clown walking around making balloon animals (have seen this in separate RR locations).

Five Guys is good, but people think it is better than it really is, so it's really ****ing crowded, and you have to sit next to morons and pigs. Their burgers are simple but good, and their fries are divine.

I would like a burger restaurant that had some semblance of an atmosphere, decent beer on tap, and the same quality of food as both Five Guys and RR.

Something like Henry T's?

Henry T's does not specialize in burgers.

I'd have to say that while that is not all they serve, that is what they appear to favor. The menu has about a dozen burger options.

Have you tried the Burger Stand in Lawrence?

I hate the balloon guy at places. They come up to your table all dressed up, and your kids think "Hey a balloon animal!" Well, I don't want to pay some guy to stand at my table and make balloons, and I don't want to tip him. So, I tell him no, and then it's like I'm telling my kid he's not getting something he thought he was getting a minute ago. Not that my kids get upset when I say no, but I don't want to deal with it when I'm at a meal. Don't sell to my kids.

Where's that at? Is it a new place?

Don't make it to Lawrence much, no reason to go there really.

Taylors.

It's worth the drive sometime...

http://thecasbahburgerstand.com/Menu.html

I believe the owner is opening one here in the College Hill area...or did that fall through already?

If you read between the lines, that was an "option" on the space , i.e. help me drum up some buzz and maybe ill take some money off next months rent in lawrence. College hill is on life support.

Smashburger just opened in Atlanta, heading there for dinner tonight. Interested to see how they stack up to Five Guys and US Cafe down here.

Firehouse Subs is awesome, but my favorite thing there right now is the cherry limeaid. YUUUUUMMMMMM!

Get the sweet potato fries.

Funny. Some of you get all excited over a chain opening up. Where I am we have every conceivable chain store known to man and I could give a crap about any of them.
But I'd kill to have some of the independent eateries and bars you guys have all over the place.

Not good. Not impressed.

Smashburgers are always dry. Give me a grease soaked 5 Guy.

BRGR has some good stuff.

Paul's, Hi Boy and Winsteads are also regular burger stops for me.

There's also a place up North that I hit every now and then but I can't remember the name.