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Stewie · 08-24-2009, 07:34 PM

A better burger? Smashburger coming to area

One of the nation’s hottest restaurant concepts is coming to the area.

Denver-based Smashburger said Monday it plans to open locations in Lawrence in spring 2010, Overland Park in the summer of 2010 and in Westport. No date has been set for a Westport opening.

The operations offer “cooked-to-order” burgers, 100 percent Angus beef (1/3 or ½ pound), smashed (thus the name), seared and seasoned on the grill, put between a butter-toasted bun and then topped with such items as cheese, fresh produce and condiments.

Customers can order from one of the chain’s recipes or they can create their own. Also on the menu — chicken sandwiches, salads, haystack onions, Häagen-Dazs shakes, bottled beer and wine. Average check price is $7.95.

This so called “better burger” segment of the industry is expected to capture a growing portion of the $100 billion hamburger category, according to Nation’s Restaurant News, a national trade publication.

Local operations like Blanc Burgers + Bottles and Chefburger also have jumped on the trend. Blanc currently has a Westport location so could be going head-to-head with Smashburger.

Smashburger, which currently has 27 operations, was recently named one of five “2009 Hot Concept Winners” by Nation’s Restaurant News with average annual sales at about $1.3 million per location and a new location opening every other week.

Chief_For_Life58 · 10-12-2012, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Winstead's has gone so downhill. Sucks now.

dont ruin my childhood memories

Chest Rockwell · 10-12-2012, 06:39 AM

Meh, I guess it's ok but I've been underwhelmed by most of the burger fad chains that have opened up here in the last few years. All are pretty mediocre when compared to the local places like Ray's Hell Burger (best I've had; dogcatcher is the go to, big pun w/an egg a close second; unfortunately their fries are meh and the sweet potato fries are turrble), Good Stuff, 5 Guys (started here and was a local chain until the past few years), etc.

I'd put them near the top of the better than bad but not quite good chains we have here with Counter and Shake Shack; BGR, The Burger Joint, Elevation and Burger Tap and Shake are all horrible.

Like a few others said, I think Steak n' Shake is better.

Inspector · 10-12-2012, 06:55 AM

Wow, I don't think I've had a burger from a restaurant in probably 10 years or longer but after reading this thread, I find myself really craving one now.

I too was under the impression that a patti should be formed, then seared on a hot pan / grill and never get the spatula smash. But I'm guessing there are a lot of different ways to do it and everyone has their own taste preference.

Mmmm, ground grass fed beef, red onion, pickle, lettuce, tomato on a toasted bun with ketchup and spicy brown mustard.

I may have to fire up the grill this weekend.

Psyko Tek · 10-15-2012, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Miles

I hadn't realized they were expanding so much. I have heard a lot of good things about it but still never been.

went wished I had stayed home and grilled one
like wendy's better
and wendy's is not in my top 5 of burger places

**Buck** · 10-15-2012, 07:57 PM

Smashburger is the worst Burger place I've been to. If you're in Denver, just go to Red Robin.

**Saul Good** · 10-15-2012, 07:58 PM

Just got back from there. Meh

Simply Red · 10-15-2012, 08:01 PM

i will never go back there.

**Buck** · 10-15-2012, 08:01 PM

I went to Smashburger and asked if they did lettuce wrap. They said yes.

I ended up getting about a 1/4 lb patty on one wilted piece of lettuce. With a diet coke I paid over $10. No fries or other sides. I will never eat there again.

tredadda · 10-15-2012, 08:06 PM

We have them in FOCO, I need to try them out. I usually frequent either Red Robin or Five Guys when I want a good burger.

Simply Red · 10-15-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chief_For_Life58

go to winsteads get a double or triple everything on it onions bacon fried egg ketchup mustard. itll blow your ****ing mind. it was the chief for life 58 special when chief for life 58 was younger

That waitress hates you, there.

Simply Red · 10-15-2012, 08:07 PM

My burger had crispy pieces of over flattopped bullshit.

Tom Ryan can eat a bowl of cock.

**Saul Good** · 10-15-2012, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tredadda

We have them in FOCO, I need to try them out. I usually frequent either Red Robin or Five Guys when I want a good burger.

Both are better than Smashburger, and it's not close.

Simply Red · 10-15-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Too

Both are better than Smashburger, and it's not close.

yes i agree.

htismaqe · 10-15-2012, 08:13 PM

We have Smashburger in Des Moines.

Meh.

**TribalElder** · 10-15-2012, 08:30 PM

get the jalapeno bbq cheddar burger thing

gates bbq sauce with cheddar cheese and jalapenos along with onion straws and bacon if your into swine

it's blap blap

08-24-2009, 07:34 PM
Stewie MVP Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: West of the Equator Casino cash: $-1780099	OK Denverites - Smashburger Opinions? A better burger? Smashburger coming to area One of the nation’s hottest restaurant concepts is coming to the area. Denver-based Smashburger said Monday it plans to open locations in Lawrence in spring 2010, Overland Park in the summer of 2010 and in Westport. No date has been set for a Westport opening. The operations offer “cooked-to-order” burgers, 100 percent Angus beef (1/3 or ½ pound), smashed (thus the name), seared and seasoned on the grill, put between a butter-toasted bun and then topped with such items as cheese, fresh produce and condiments. Customers can order from one of the chain’s recipes or they can create their own. Also on the menu — chicken sandwiches, salads, haystack onions, Häagen-Dazs shakes, bottled beer and wine. Average check price is $7.95. This so called “better burger” segment of the industry is expected to capture a growing portion of the $100 billion hamburger category, according to Nation’s Restaurant News, a national trade publication. Local operations like Blanc Burgers + Bottles and Chefburger also have jumped on the trend. Blanc currently has a Westport location so could be going head-to-head with Smashburger. Smashburger, which currently has 27 operations, was recently named one of five “2009 Hot Concept Winners” by Nation’s Restaurant News with average annual sales at about $1.3 million per location and a new location opening every other week.
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10-12-2012, 06:39 AM	#62
Chest Rockwell Y'all are brutalizin' me! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Jim Bob Cooter 4 Heisman Casino cash: $10000985	Meh, I guess it's ok but I've been underwhelmed by most of the burger fad chains that have opened up here in the last few years. All are pretty mediocre when compared to the local places like Ray's Hell Burger (best I've had; dogcatcher is the go to, big pun w/an egg a close second; unfortunately their fries are meh and the sweet potato fries are turrble), Good Stuff, 5 Guys (started here and was a local chain until the past few years), etc. I'd put them near the top of the better than bad but not quite good chains we have here with Counter and Shake Shack; BGR, The Burger Joint, Elevation and Burger Tap and Shake are all horrible. Like a few others said, I think Steak n' Shake is better. __________________ MASTER CYLINDER!
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10-12-2012, 06:55 AM	#63
Inspector MVP Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: K.C. Casino cash: $9914975	Wow, I don't think I've had a burger from a restaurant in probably 10 years or longer but after reading this thread, I find myself really craving one now. I too was under the impression that a patti should be formed, then seared on a hot pan / grill and never get the spatula smash. But I'm guessing there are a lot of different ways to do it and everyone has their own taste preference. Mmmm, ground grass fed beef, red onion, pickle, lettuce, tomato on a toasted bun with ketchup and spicy brown mustard. I may have to fire up the grill this weekend.
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10-15-2012, 07:57 PM	#65
Buck Take a Chill Pill Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Casino cash: $6030295	Smashburger is the worst Burger place I've been to. If you're in Denver, just go to Red Robin.
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10-15-2012, 07:58 PM	#66
Saul Good Quit your bullshit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bored of winning Casino cash: $10052799	Just got back from there. Meh __________________ Today is not a good day to be a pussy.
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10-15-2012, 08:01 PM	#67
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	i will never go back there.
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10-15-2012, 08:06 PM	#69
tredadda Three-Pat Join Date: May 2011 Location: Colorado Springs Casino cash: $-1944947	We have them in FOCO, I need to try them out. I usually frequent either Red Robin or Five Guys when I want a good burger.
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10-15-2012, 08:07 PM	#71
Simply Red You Sweetie! Join Date: Sep 2005 Casino cash: $2021206219 VARSITY	My burger had crispy pieces of over flattopped bullshit. Tom Ryan can eat a bowl of cock.
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10-15-2012, 08:13 PM	#74
htismaqe 'Tis my eye! Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Chiefsplanet Casino cash: $8139900	We have Smashburger in Des Moines. Meh.
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10-15-2012, 08:30 PM	#75
TribalElder Arrowhead Trail of Tears Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: KansasCity Casino cash: $-609559	get the jalapeno bbq cheddar burger thing gates bbq sauce with cheddar cheese and jalapenos along with onion straws and bacon if your into swine it's blap blap
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