I've been to In-N-Out a few times this year. And I actually love the fries. Maybe its a matter of the potatoes that they were using in the Bay Area at the time. But they tasted fresh and were done really close to perfectly, at least as close to it as you can get at a fast food place. I would imagine though that they won't last if they sit for more than a couple minutes though.
My "one man's opinion" as a west coast visitor several times every year...
In-N-Out is quite good. Clearly above-average for a fast food burger. But nothing outstanding or worth going out of the way for. As a practical matter, this means if there's one on my side of the freeway, I'll take it over one of the national chains. But, espeically if I'm strapped for time....I won't cross the freeway if there's an alternative chain on my side.
Mrs. Cyberdad is something of a fan and my sister-in-law (who lives in So-Cal) is a true believer.
I lived in SoCal most my life and In-n-Out used to be much better than it is now. Their meat patties are so thin these days with no flavor. I don't get all the hype.
IN-N-OUT: overrated by the snobby SoCal in-crowd
CHICK-FIL-A: waffle fries to die for
Don't want to get too far afield on this thread, but I live in Atlanta and I like Chick-Fil-A food -- but I've never understood the attraction to those waffle fries. Give me an In N Out or Mickey D's fry anyday!
I lived in SoCal most my life and In-n-Out used to be much better than it is now. Their meat patties are so thin these days with no flavor. I don't get all the hype.
Did they use to be thick? I don't remember that, but I'm a fairly recent convert. (10 years or so.) I've always ordered multiple patties.
Yeah, In-N-Out frys are horrible. Limp and greasy.
Except when ordered "well done" when they are brown, limp, and greasy.
I suspect it comes from using the wrong sort of potatoes (you gotta have the low mosture, high starch variety) and not keeping the oil hot enough.
French fries need to be cooked twice - once at lower heat to cook the inside and again at higher heat to brown and crisp the outside. In-N-Out only cooks fresh potatoes once and so they go limp.
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IN-N-OUT: overrated by the snobby SoCal in-crowd
CHICK-FIL-A: waffle fries to die for
Since the two were across the parking lot from each other near where we stayed in PHX over the weekend, I got both to enjoy together.
Can't agree with you on the overrated thing. I'm not a snobby socal in-crowdie, and I think in-n-out is the best fast food burger I've had anywhere. We were there for 5 days and I had a single patty cheeseburger(In lieu of a double double, to minimize the impact on waist and arteries) 3 of those days.. and 1 of the days they were closed(thanksgiving). In-n-out is a must anytime we are near one.
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French fries need to be cooked twice - once at lower heat to cook the inside and again at higher heat to brown and crisp the outside. In-N-Out only cooks fresh potatoes once and so they go limp.
Yes Yes Yes!!!!! That is culinarily correct!!!
Anyway, one trip last year we took a cab from LAS/McCarran to our casino/hotel via the In 'N Out on Industrial and Tropicana, and picked up a sack of Double Double Animal Styles.......bought the cab driver one too.......Enh. The anticipation was better than the reward.
Have yet to try a Fatburger. Ther's one at Red Rock in the fast food court, but last time we were there we passed on Fatburger to try a Capriotti's Sandwich Shop hot pastrami sub.......quite tasty. But I do want to try a Fatburger, next time.
For the record, my favorite fast food burgers are made at Ono Char Burger burger stand in Anahola, Kaua'i, makai of the highway between Lihue and Hanalei. The next time you're on Kaua'i, you know where to get an ono burger.
Just need to know what to order. Get the fries extra crispy, or say "well done" and order a "four-by-four" for your burger. Four patties, four slices of cheese and the works. Make sure you have lots of fish oil handy .
I never knew that you could request the fries that way
I have also never really understood this brand.
It looks like an upscale White Castle with better service
The Fries have always been inferior to all major chains simply because they are consistently soggy, mushy and lack all elements of a high quality well executed crisp fry.
Despite my friends chiming in but hey their made from freshly made potatoes Who cares?
If this is the example of freshly made fries from potatoes I would be happy that they use frozen from here on in
Next time I am dragged in there I will try asking for crispy.
As for the burgers the new Mc Donald’s Angus Burger when prepared correctly
is excellent and makes the In and Out burger one simply very sad patty.
However judging all the sloppy toppings and cheese most people slather on these overrated burgers no one really has to taste the meat anyway.
I take mine plain and even ketchup and onion can't hide the fact that there is little in the way here of good taste. The elements simply are not there in the cooking process or the quality of meat they use. That said some folks think
White Castle makes the best burger in the world. It is all subjective.
Fast Food or not first look at what makes a burger really great.
This is just another fast food gimmick with better management and a more fun feeling inside.
It doesn't have much to offer for those that seek higher quality grounds and good choices.
But our country has many mundane quality establishments with folks that wait on line to eat at such places. They are cost effective for the masses and in the Case Of In and Out they resonated with the public very well.
They seem to be doing just fine without me.I dislike the taste of their food so much I have picked up the check for others and taken them elsewhere.
Just to avoid having my night runied by more of their inferior food.
I still believe the great appeal is cheap food you don't die from.
Or at least in the short term
As they say to each their own
Ok let the In and Out fans attack
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If God made hamburgers, they would taste just like In-N-Out's.
Absolutely agree. There are no better fast food burgers in existence. Have eaten at locations in Southern California and Las Vegas. Yummy. Wish they had them here in DC.
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Who cares?
