Craig has this one nailed! If you are on the east coast Five Guys is a great fast food burger. The fries are fried in peanut oil and for whatever reason that makes a huge difference in taste!
I like five guys. I get the seasoned fries. I don't like fries just salted and in-N-out fries are just blah.
I also like the toppings that can be put on a five guys burger with no additional charge.
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Originally Posted by ExtonUS
I might not be able to order right, but IMHO In-N-Out burgers are nothing special. I think SteaknShake or Culvers blow them away with no secrets hand shakes involved...
I actually probably prefer Culvers, then In-N-Out beats Steak 'n' Shake as far as I'm concerned (maybe it's just the locations I've seen, full of noisy kids and generally not too clean), but there's not a lot of geographic overlap among them.
I have to quit getting the grilled onions, just induces heartburn for me.
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Double-double animal style with extra grilled onion is the way to go.
Fries animal style is heart attack in a box.
Fries well done is definately the way to go - much better that way.
Oh, and don't forget the neapolitan shake with that
I congratulate the poster on his impeccable taste! With the shake, the above is my usual at I&O. That said, I only make it there once a year at the LA location on Sepulveda near LAX.
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I think it depends on your circumstances. There is an In-N-Out Burger at the far end of the Costco parking lot where I occasionally shop. Post-Costco, the In-N-Out burger is good; not great and is an alternative to the gross Costco hot dog.
OTOH, arriving at LAX after a Chinese Banquet (the night before), the In-N-Out Burger was sublime, perfect, nothing could have been more delicious. I have had similar experiences arriving from other continents. First stop: In-N-Out at LAX.
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I like In-N-Out. I think it is much better than the competing fast food. I tend to go there once or twice when I am out on the West Coast, or Vegas. Culvers in the Midwest is also an excellent burger, as is Five Guys. I'm not sure which I would pick if I was somewhere where all three in a row (which is impossible as they are in different parts of the country).
In-N-Out is just a California thing, and for the money, it really can't be beat. Don't go in expecting the world's best burger and you will be very happy, as it is a good burger, and for the money a great burger. There are better, but for a burger, fries and a drink for around $5 in a lot of locations, even late at night you aren't going to find a better deal.
Five Guys, if you are on the East Coast is the way to go, a bit more expensive, and quite a bit more meat, and huge topping selections, plus great fries! Even the IAD and DCA locations were great, which surprised me.
Culver's in the Midwest, a burger and frozen custard, what more can you ask for in the comfort food department. I like them better than Steak N Shake, also in the Midwest.
Culver's in the Midwest, a burger and frozen custard, what more can you ask for in the comfort food department. I like them better than Steak N Shake, also in the Midwest.
For sure. I think Culver's has Steak N Shake beat in both quality of food and speed of service. Steak N Shake is more like a full-service restaurant, which is slower and not what I want on a fast break from a road trip.
Culver's on the other hand brings the burgers out to you, but it's fairly fast. Right now they're doing a promo on bbq burgers, which I've been enjoying. Definitely something to watch for in the Midwest.
Back on topic, earlier this year I was in SAN and PHX where I had a chance to have some In-n-Out. They're good if you're in the area, but I wouldn't drive too far out of my way for it. That said, I do keep my eyes peeled for them. If the burgers aren't your style, the people watching will be.
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Being on the east coast I occasionally crave In-N-Out, and do head to the Sepulveda Blvd one beside LAX if I have a meal window layover. 3x3 with animal style fries Though I do tend to feel disgusted afterwards...
I experience the same thing after Five Guys which I don't crave since I live about 5mins from one! I feel disgusted afterwards
I think I generally feel disgusted after my occasional foray with fast food...
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