Big ol' Burger Comparison Thread

james.miller · 6 Jun 2016 at 13:20

I've been to smashburger. Disappointing tbh, and expensive. Burgers were tasty (I had the stilton stack - Chutney with rocket, haystack onions, applewood smoked bacon & stilton cheese on a Smash bun), but small (even the 'large' was 6.5oz). Milkshakes were hand-spun Haagen-daz and BEAUTIFUL... but £4.50 a pop. Fries might have well been burger king fries which is a joke when even a small portion costs £2.25. Overall, meh. Doubt ill go again.

Sorry, potato photo. Not really worth £15 with a shake tbh.

D.P. · 6 Jun 2016 at 16:44

I think that is a problem of UK pricing. Over here smash burger is dirt cheap really. The smash fries with garlic and Parmesan are tasty but 5 guys are definitely better.

Smash burger just has tastier topping though.

seanyc5 · 6 Jun 2016 at 18:03

Ill be in the states in a couple of weeks (first time) Ill be visitig San Fransisco, L.A and Vegas. In and out is on the list, any other must try places? Does not have be a burger though. Cheers

Rotty · 6 Jun 2016 at 22:35

BrightonBelle said:
Proper nice burger! under a tenner to take away - with chips!

BB x

Edit: not the greatest picture to do it justice :/ sorry!

you have to love London when "under a tenner" is considered a good deal

FrenchTart · 6 Jun 2016 at 22:39

Under a tenner is a good deal here in Manc too

Kyle009 · 7 Jun 2016 at 08:22

seanyc5 said:
Ill be in the states in a couple of weeks (first time) Ill be visitig San Fransisco, L.A and Vegas. In and out is on the list, any other must try places? Does not have be a burger though. Cheers

Holsteins in Cosmopolitan Las Vegas is superb.

Scam · 7 Jun 2016 at 08:58

There's a lot of threads on Vegas food but having done Cut one night and SW Steakhouse almost the night, after I would say SW was better. Best steak I've ever had. The bone in ribeye was stunning.

R.O.S.S.I · 7 Jun 2016 at 11:08

FrenchTart said:
Under a tenner is a good deal here in Manc too

Agreed! Even places like Almost Famous prices have been upped since when they first popped up as the secret eatery in NQ. Pretty sure their burgers used to be around £6 + £2 or so for fries. Now looking at £8-£12 + £2-£5 for fries iirc!

tom_e · 7 Jun 2016 at 11:18

R.O.S.S.I said:
Agreed! Even places like Almost Famous prices have been upped since when they first popped up as the secret eatery in NQ. Pretty sure their burgers used to be around £6 + £2 or so for fries. Now looking at £8-£12 + £2-£5 for fries iirc!

They've got to pay for their beard oil and check shirts somehow

ColdAsIce · 8 Jun 2016 at 11:17

james.miller said:
I've been to smashburger. Disappointing tbh, and expensive. Burgers were tasty (I had the stilton stack - Chutney with rocket, haystack onions, applewood smoked bacon & stilton cheese on a Smash bun), but small (even the 'large' was 6.5oz). Milkshakes were hand-spun Haagen-daz and BEAUTIFUL... but £4.50 a pop. Fries might have well been burger king fries which is a joke when even a small portion costs £2.25. Overall, meh. Doubt ill go again.

Sorry, potato photo. Not really worth £15 with a shake tbh.

Holy **** £15? For that?????

TechMinerUK · 8 Jun 2016 at 14:52

I was quite lucky, found a Groupon for Brooklyn Bar in Leeds, £13 got me two burgers, 2 portions of chips (Really nice thin chips) and a big pile of cheesy nachos. All in all they were pretty good and easily on par with/better than those from Handmade Burger.co or Byrons.

I had eaten the nachos before the burgers arrived as I was hungry from lugging a cast iron skillet around that I'd bought earlier

bsoltan · 8 Jun 2016 at 17:31

james.miller said:
I've been to smashburger. Disappointing tbh, and expensive. Burgers were tasty (I had the stilton stack - Chutney with rocket, haystack onions, applewood smoked bacon & stilton cheese on a Smash bun), but small (even the 'large' was 6.5oz). Milkshakes were hand-spun Haagen-daz and BEAUTIFUL... but £4.50 a pop. Fries might have well been burger king fries which is a joke when even a small portion costs £2.25. Overall, meh. Doubt ill go again.

Sorry, potato photo. Not really worth £15 with a shake tbh.

That is really disappointing to hear. I was looking forward to trying it out, but now not so much.

Kurgen · 9 Jun 2016 at 19:22

Grimley said:
Honest Burger 1st visit (Covent garden). Burger itself was fine, but on the small side for what I paid & the fries, I think they scraped the bottom of the fryer for my serving, as a lot of them were small too & a few were amount to crisps. House salad was nice though.

exactly what I thought nice burger and fires but a tad on the miniature side.. good if your a hobbit or elf.

on the plus side I had some vouchers so cost nothing

da_mic_1530 · 9 Jun 2016 at 19:55

TechMinerUK said:
I was quite lucky, found a Groupon for Brooklyn Bar in Leeds, £13 got me two burgers, 2 portions of chips (Really nice thin chips) and a big pile of cheesy nachos. All in all they were pretty good and easily on par with/better than those from Handmade Burger.co or Byrons.

I had eaten the nachos before the burgers arrived as I was hungry from lugging a cast iron skillet around that I'd bought earlier

Never checked Brooklyn bar out, how does it compare to Meatliquor or Aire Bar burgers?

TechMinerUK · 10 Jun 2016 at 15:40

da_mic_1530 said:
Never checked Brooklyn bar out, how does it compare to Meatliquor or Aire Bar burgers?

I haven't been to Meatliquor but they are easily on par with Aire Bars "top line" burgers as they are stacked pretty high if you get their "special" burgers and definitely have a quality taste (Not overcooked, nice meaty texture).

Maundie · 11 Jun 2016 at 15:49

seanyc5 said:
Ill be in the states in a couple of weeks (first time) Ill be visitig San Fransisco, L.A and Vegas. In and out is on the list, any other must try places? Does not have be a burger though. Cheers

Tried In n Out at Fishermans Wharf in San Fran and it was terrible, McDonalds was head and shoulders above it.

As mentioned get to Holstiens in the Cosmopolitan in Vegas as it's supposed to be epic (I couldn't remember what it was called when there so kicking myself that I didn't go)

Scam · 11 Jun 2016 at 16:13

SW Steakhouse in Vegas. It'll break the bank but my gosh is the bone -in ribeye worth it. Much better than the Cut by the way.

Edit: Stout Burger in LA is great by the way. Check it out. Great beers too if you hadn't guessed from the name.

seanyc5 · 13 Jun 2016 at 18:19

Thanks will try to check these places out. Shame about in and out burger, I thought it was supposed to be fantastic!

Scam · 13 Jun 2016 at 22:55

I dunno what Maundie is talking about, In n Out is fantastic, I'd never dream of comparing it to McDonalds. I'm sure most would agree too. Double Double, animal style is what you want.

Hxc · 13 Jun 2016 at 23:13

Had my first Honest Burger and I was very impressed. Not quite Patty and Bun level but close.

Desperate to try Dip n Flip. I love gravy.