IYO, who has best fast-food burger?

[Bonkers4Bacon]

The one in my town never seems to get them cooked all the way. I HATE soggy fries! They do pretty good on their curly fries though but they ALWAYS have to make a batch because they NEVER keep any ready (but it works out because you always get fresh fries) but it takes forever to get my food. Plus it noticeably pisses off the fry cook when he has to drop everything and make a batch of curly fries for only one order. I actually heard him cussing when they called for an order of curly fries.

Soggy fries are the worst! This isn't exclusive to Hardees, but my mother-in-law will order unsalted fries at fast food places that she believes salt the fries too much. Then she applies her own salt. It comes across *****y and she always gets dirty looks. Most places don't keep unsalted fries on hand, so they always make a new batch of fries. But she gets fresh fries and her perfect amount of salt

 

[Bonkers4Bacon]

Whataburger

I've been wanting to try them for years but haven't come anywhere close to one

 

[mrjarrell]

Got to agree with the OP. I like Rally's burgers, (just had a double Rallyburger with cheese today for lunch). It actually tastes better than what passes for a burger these days at S&S. 5 Guys? Overrated and overdone. I can't even bring myself to eat them anymore.

 

[paintman]

big boy!!! I wish there was one closer to new castle.

 

[femurphy77]

If a steak can be made "better" with A1, it isn't a good steak to begin with. A good steak can only be degraded by the addition of A1.
Believing otherwise is a good indicator that someone should save some money and stick to pot-pies and fish sticks.

We were just having this same discussion at work this afternoon, steak sauce is a disguise which apparently works for MOST people when placed on a mediocre steak convincing them that it's a "great" steak.

 

[VUPDblue]

Correct.





The main Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream is in Carmel. There are others.

I've done the beef Big Ugly in Carmel, then the elk Big Ugly in Bloomington. The third location is Zionsville.

I think the Zionsville location is clearly the choice since I must christen it as well.

Here is the main event. The patty is one pound after cooking. The bun is essentially a roundish loaf of bread. It's not only big, but also one of the best burgers I've ever had. The elk version was the best.

Ok, big man. Just say when!

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

Had Steak & Shake yesterday, very good. I ordered portabella & swiss, said "no pickes", he said "it doesn't come with pickles", I said "I want less pickles than that". Those things are nasty, how can you ruin a burger with them?

Love a pickle with my burger. I prefer it on the side, but I take it however it comes.

 

[chezuki]

The main Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream is in Carmel. There are others.

I've done the beef Big Ugly in Carmel, then the elk Big Ugly in Bloomington. The third location is Zionsville.

I think the Zionsville location is clearly the choice since I must christen it as well.

Here is the main event. The patty is one pound after cooking. The bun is essentially a roundish loaf of bread. It's not only big, but also one of the best burgers I've ever had. The elk version was the best.

I must try that!

 

[BigBoxaJunk]

My favorite is the one in the commercial with the chick on the hood of the truck eating it.

Don't remember which restaurant it was...........or what kind of burger it was.

 

[CathyInBlue]

Bagger Dave's

 

[Bonkers4Bacon]

My favorite is the one in the commercial with the chick on the hood of the truck eating it.

Don't remember which restaurant it was...........or what kind of burger it was.

If commercials are a factor, then Hardees is the best by a landslide!!

 

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Meet and greet @ Bub's? I could go for an elk burger.

 

[1911ly]

Hardee's=yuck!! Toss up between Wendy's triple and Steak & Shake triple. Depends on the mood.

 

[lovemachine]

Correct.





The main Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream is in Carmel. There are others.

I've done the beef Big Ugly in Carmel, then the elk Big Ugly in Bloomington. The third location is Zionsville.

I think the Zionsville location is clearly the choice since I must christen it as well.

Here is the main event. The patty is one pound after cooking. The bun is essentially a roundish loaf of bread. It's not only big, but also one of the best burgers I've ever had. The elk version was the best.

Ok, big man. Just say when!

I've been wanting to go to the one in Zionsville, since it's closest to me. I've never been, and hear good things.


So I'm in!

 

[lovemachine]

I'd be willing to try the Elk Big Ugly as well....

 

[chezuki]

Meet and greet @ Bub's? I could go for an elk burger.

This!! Let's do it!

 

[1911ly]

Correct.





The main Bub's Burgers & Ice Cream is in Carmel. There are others.

I've done the beef Big Ugly in Carmel, then the elk Big Ugly in Bloomington. The third location is Zionsville.

I think the Zionsville location is clearly the choice since I must christen it as well.

Here is the main event. The patty is one pound after cooking. The bun is essentially a roundish loaf of bread. It's not only big, but also one of the best burgers I've ever had. The elk version was the best.

 

[mrjarrell]

Those of you planning a foray to Bub's, do bear in mind, it ain't a fast food joint (although their food truck might be). The Uglies (Big and Less Ugly) are good burgers. I'm with rhino. I like the elk burger, preferably medium rare. They do cook to order at your chosen level of doneness. Don't get the elk if you're gonna have 'em carbonise it, that would be a waste. They have some pretty good onion rings, too.

 

[patience0830]

1. Wendy's (when they are fresh), otherwise Hardee's (when they are fresh)
2. Hardee's or Wendy's not so fresh
3. Everything else

Un
+1.


Though Culvers can be ok. Like a lot of things, burgers will vary in quality according to who is doin the cooking and what their manager is trying to accomplish.
That said, I'm stuck at a Burger thing on the PA turnpike and you've just about forced me to go order a double whopper. Heavy all.

 

[chezuki]

Don't get the elk if you're gonna have 'em carbonise it, that would be a waste.

Never had elk, but I love a rare buffalo burger!!