Big ol' Burger Comparison Thread

Youstolemyname · 29 Jan 2015 at 19:03

Rich_L said:
Compare In 'n' Out to McDonalds/Burger King in quality here in SoCal and you'll get a slap round the head

Not sure about best burgers in the world, but best quality to price ratio - definitely!

The first place I head when I get off the plane in Vegas is In & Out. Double Double, animal style, fries and a giant root beer.

D.P. · 29 Jan 2015 at 20:31

cainer said:
its fast food though Ray, liken it to McDonalds or Burger King for quality/prices

Nothing of the sort, In and Out are some of the best burgers you can buy, the quality is completely incomparable to McD or BK.

cainer · 29 Jan 2015 at 20:39

D.P. said:
Nothing of the sort, In and Out are some of the best burgers you can buy, the quality is completely incomparable to McD or BK.

cainer said:
but my point to Ray was that its fast food, i dont think it was the kind of 'burger joint' he was comparing the prices with

Raymond Lin · 29 Jan 2015 at 20:50

Tbf to my local burger joint, it is cooked to order, an inch + thick patty, my favourite one is topped with pulled beef/pork!

BriT · 29 Jan 2015 at 20:53

Having my first five guys tomorrow, will report back!

FrenchTart · 29 Jan 2015 at 20:54

BriT said:
Having my first five guys tomorrow, will report back!

....phrasing?

D.P. · 29 Jan 2015 at 22:21

BriT said:
Having my first five guys tomorrow, will report back!

It will hurt the first few times but gets better, apparently

BriT · 29 Jan 2015 at 22:27

lol yeah could have worded it better.

FrenchTart · 29 Jan 2015 at 22:39

Nope, you worded it perfectly

mithrandir · 29 Jan 2015 at 23:04

BriT said:
Having my first five guys tomorrow, will report back!

FrenchTart said:
....phrasing?

D.P. said:
It will hurt the first few times but gets better, apparently

LOL

D.P. · 30 Jan 2015 at 00:35

I still fail to see how a valid comparison can be formed though.
The companies operate in different market segments.

cainer · 30 Jan 2015 at 04:26

D.P. said:
I still fail to see how a valid comparison can be formed though.
The companies operate in different market segments.

well take a peek here.. https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=....msedr...0...1ac.1.61.img..0.8.92.L28ThHQGIEo

sure they may well taste infinatly better than BK/McD's, but they are just another fast food place with similar branding practices and similar price points

D.P. · 30 Jan 2015 at 13:26

I Know what in N out burger is, I eat there all the time. Yes they are a fast food restaurant but the price and quality are completely different so I dint see how a comparison is really possible.
In N Out is more expensive and caters to a more premium market segments like 5 guys.

The comaprison your making is like comparing a ford fiesta to a Ferrari because they are both cars with 4 wheels. It doesn't really make any sense to do that.

reiyushin · 30 Jan 2015 at 13:37

Best in NI:

Wolfes (pre-menu change

)
Makhulu 5 (mega makhulu)
Rabbit Rooms

BriT · 30 Jan 2015 at 13:59

Well had one for lunch and the burgers are pretty good and chips are amazing but the cost is quite high, cost me £13 for cheese burger, small fries and drink!

tom_nieto · 30 Jan 2015 at 16:55

Getting a really good burger in Brum isn't straightforward... I was seriously underwhelmed by Five Guys, not bad, but not exactly a quantum leap above BK. GBK and the other similar chains around the Bullring and centre are all very samey and not really worth a visit over a gastro pub. I think the best I've had is in The Plough in Harborne or perhaps The Church (although they've got rid of their peanut butter topped one). I just think Birmingham can offer more!

Talk to me OcUK!

Rich_L · 30 Jan 2015 at 18:41

D.P. said:
I Know what in N out burger is, I eat there all the time. Yes they are a fast food restaurant but the price and quality are completely different so I dint see how a comparison is really possible.
In N Out is more expensive and caters to a more premium market segments like 5 guys.

I think a price comparison is very valid! In n Out is much closer to McDs/BK in cost than it is to 5 Guys and other burger joints - that's the best thing about it

i.e

Big Mac Meal - $6.20
Double-double, fries and a medium drink - $6.80
Burger King Whopper meal - $7.60

Five Guys cheeseburger, little fries and regular drink - $12.07

The best thing is to have your significant other start cooking some bacon, run out to In n Out and then make your own double-double bacon burger when you get home

Raymond Lin · 30 Jan 2015 at 18:47

tom_nieto said:
Getting a really good burger in Brum isn't straightforward... I was seriously underwhelmed by Five Guys, not bad, but not exactly a quantum leap above BK. GBK and the other similar chains around the Bullring and centre are all very samey and not really worth a visit over a gastro pub. I think the best I've had is in The Plough in Harborne or perhaps The Church (although they've got rid of their peanut butter topped one). I just think Birmingham can offer more!

Talk to me OcUK!

Handmade burger & co at Brindleyplace, it's cheaper than Five guys, thicker patty and proper chargrilled.

Wish they use brioche bun though.

cainer · 7 Feb 2015 at 07:30

off to the local Beefeater for dinner tonight, their burgers have come along way over the last year or 2, worthy of a mention in this thread anyway

£9.88 inc fries & slaw (if ordered before 6:30pm, £11.49 after 6:30pm)