troutman Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 There's a Smashburger inside a mini-mall a few minutes away from my place. Had it a couple of times...really nice burgers. Those rosemary fries though are what give it its own "identity" really. Haven't had it in awhile though cause I haven't been in that mini-mall recently and also cause there's a Five Guys and this other joint called The Habit that just opened recently relatively close to it. I like Smashburger a lot. Beats the heck out of Five Guys. I don't necessarily side with one camp...it really depends on which of the two burgers I'm more in the mood for. it would be interesting to compare the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Meh. 6/10 overall. Burger good, fries OK, price over, location shite. The regional sports bar chain, Miller's Ale House is my go to burger joint. Big burgers, cooked to order. Fries, or pay a little extra for rings. Full bar with good beer lineup on draft and in bottles. Other food and appetizer choices too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Great burgers and good fries as well. A little pricey but very good. 8/10Ever been to Red Robin? How would this place compare if you did? One think I don't like about Red Robin is you only get 2 done-ness choices... "some pink, or no pink"... I want a lot of pink!Dead Robin...another corporate burger joint. Ick. I support the local guys. So do we. Most of the time. We have a place called Zipp's out here that does fairly well. They really make an effort to keep the prices down, but their fries and burgers are inconsistent. Depends who makes them as to how they turn out. There is a local pizza place down the road that has great burgers. A little expensive but I might have to go tonight.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted July 6, 2016 Share Posted July 6, 2016 Great burgers and good fries as well. A little pricey but very good. 8/10Ever been to Red Robin? How would this place compare if you did? One think I don't like about Red Robin is you only get 2 done-ness choices... "some pink, or no pink"... I want a lot of pink!Dead Robin...another corporate burger joint. Ick. I support the local guys. So do we. Most of the time. We have a place called Zipp's out here that does fairly well. They really make an effort to keep the prices down, but their fries and burgers are inconsistent. Depends who makes them as to how they turn out. There is a local pizza place down the road that has great burgers. A little expensive but I might have to go tonight..we always go the local pizza place, easily the best non-wood fired pizza I've ever had. Nothing compares to wood fired pizza though. We go to Red Robin once in a while just because it's a known gluten free option for my daughter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurabw Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 and coincidentally enough, we are getting lunch from there tomorrow for my dad's birthday - it was his choice, he gets a free shake with it so he's very excited :dweez: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Great burgers and good fries as well. A little pricey but very good. 8/10Ever been to Red Robin? How would this place compare if you did? One think I don't like about Red Robin is you only get 2 done-ness choices... "some pink, or no pink"... I want a lot of pink!Dead Robin...another corporate burger joint. Ick. I support the local guys. So do we. Most of the time. We have a place called Zipp's out here that does fairly well. They really make an effort to keep the prices down, but their fries and burgers are inconsistent. Depends who makes them as to how they turn out. There is a local pizza place down the road that has great burgers. A little expensive but I might have to go tonight..we always go the local pizza place, easily the best non-wood fired pizza I've ever had. Nothing compares to wood fired pizza though. We go to Red Robin once in a while just because it's a known gluten free option for my daughter What does she order? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 and coincidentally enough, we are getting lunch from there tomorrow for my dad's birthday - it was his choice, he gets a free shake with it so he's very excited :dweez: Cool, Happy Birthday Dad. :dweez: How old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost In Xanadu Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Great burgers and good fries as well. A little pricey but very good. 8/10Ever been to Red Robin? How would this place compare if you did? One think I don't like about Red Robin is you only get 2 done-ness choices... "some pink, or no pink"... I want a lot of pink!Dead Robin...another corporate burger joint. Ick. I support the local guys. So do we. Most of the time. We have a place called Zipp's out here that does fairly well. They really make an effort to keep the prices down, but their fries and burgers are inconsistent. Depends who makes them as to how they turn out. There is a local pizza place down the road that has great burgers. A little expensive but I might have to go tonight..we always go the local pizza place, easily the best non-wood fired pizza I've ever had. Nothing compares to wood fired pizza though. We go to Red Robin once in a while just because it's a known gluten free option for my daughter What does she order?she gets a cheeseburger on a gluten free bun. The only place with a better gluten free bun that she's tried is Sprecher Pub 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurabw Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Same birthday as Ringo, he'll be 76. But you'd think he was younger. He's cool. We've been to lots of concerts together. Eagles, Sting, Bruce, Meat Loaf (which was one of the loudest concerts I've ever been to, lol) Boz Scaggs, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted July 7, 2016 Author Share Posted July 7, 2016 Same birthday as Ringo, he'll be 76. But you'd think he was younger. He's cool. We've been to lots of concerts together. Eagles, Sting, Bruce, Meat Loaf (which was one of the loudest concerts I've ever been to, lol) Boz Scaggs, Mark Knopfler, Paul McCartney. Very cool!! And Boz Scaggs :codger: :7up: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Permanent-Rush Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 never been, but there is one here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I like Smashburger a lot. Beats the heck out of Five Guys. Oh hell no. Five Guys rocks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Dad Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 I like Smashburger a lot. Beats the heck out of Five Guys.Five Guys is way overrated and over priced. Overpriced yes but bottomless sodas and all the damn peanuts you could ever want!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 Meh. 6/10 overall. Burger good, fries OK, price over, location shite. The regional sports bar chain, Miller's Ale House is my go to burger joint. Big burgers, cooked to order. Fries, or pay a little extra for rings. Full bar with good beer lineup on draft and in bottles. Other food and appetizer choices too.Miller's Ale House DOES have really good burgers. But that's a proper restaurant/bar. It's not really fair to compare those establishments with fast food burger joints. Here's the best fast food burger joint I've been.http://www.kua-aina.com It's a bit pricey but the burgers are busty and the onion rings & fries are crispy. Plus, they've got macho sized beers! Hell, I may have just talked myself into going there tomorrow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted July 7, 2016 Share Posted July 7, 2016 There's a place in the Twin Cities. I think they only have a couple (2 or 3) locations, called BYOBurger. (Build Your Own Burger) You walk in, and you can either order a pre-fab burger of the menu, or you can fill out an order form that has every topping, every option, every kind of cheese/bun/etc... and design your own burger. I love the format, cause you walk in, grab a sheet, and you can take your time to decide exactly what you want without holding up the line or negotiating with the cashier who might not get it right anyways. The form gives you millions of options, and helps assure an accurate order. Price is right in the range of Five Guys or Smashburger, but man do they serve a terriffic burger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 We had a local yokel called Knuckleheads that did killer burgers, but they closed in April. I think the strip mall they were in decided to jack their lease rates into the stratosphere simply to force them outNo In-and-Out this far East, or Carls/Hardees this far south. Rally's/Checkers sucks. Hell, give me my Whitey one bites (White Castle) from back home in Detroit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 No In-and-Out this far East, or Carls/Hardees this far south. There are some Hardee's in Minnesota, but they're almost all out in the sticks. Every time I'm out of the Twin Cities, I keep an eye out for a little town with a Hardee's. They're fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyBlaze Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 No In-and-Out this far East, or Carls/Hardees this far south. There are some Hardee's in Minnesota, but they're almost all out in the sticks. Every time I'm out of the Twin Cities, I keep an eye out for a little town with a Hardee's. They're fantastic.Between Hardee's and Arby's, I prefer the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted July 8, 2016 Author Share Posted July 8, 2016 There is also a place called BurgerFI. Have not tried it yet. Sure looks good though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjbear05 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 There is also a place called BurgerFI. Have not tried it yet. Sure looks good though.Good burgers. Killer onion rings. And if you're willing to pay, Coca Cola, bottled in Mexico (original formula, made with sugar, not that crappy HFCS.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutman Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) There is also a place called BurgerFI. Have not tried it yet. Sure looks good though.Good burgers. Killer onion rings. And if you're willing to pay, Coca Cola, bottled in Mexico (original formula, made with sugar, not that crappy HFCS.) No soda just water. Edited July 12, 2016 by troutman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Great burgers and good fries as well. A little pricey but very good. 8/10Ever been to Red Robin? How would this place compare if you did? One think I don't like about Red Robin is you only get 2 done-ness choices... "some pink, or no pink"... I want a lot of pink!Dead Robin...another corporate burger joint. Ick. I support the local guys. So do we. Most of the time. We have a place called Zipp's out here that does fairly well. They really make an effort to keep the prices down, but their fries and burgers are inconsistent. Depends who makes them as to how they turn out.Dicks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Smashburger's good, I like 'em! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tick Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 1 of the best burgers ever.Rosemary fries are awesome.Not 1 near me, but when I travel I look for it... Yes, the rosemary fries are excellent.Burger average. Rosemary fries, blow average. Sorry, was not impressed at all.5 Guys blows it to shit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenJennings Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 1 of the best burgers ever.Rosemary fries are awesome.Not 1 near me, but when I travel I look for it... Yes, the rosemary fries are excellent.Burger average. Rosemary fries, blow average. Sorry, was not impressed at all.5 Guys blows it to shit! 5 Guys is awful. Soggy fries and underseasoned burgers. Never walked out of there feeling good about what I just ate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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