Big ol' Burger Comparison Thread

doodah · 22 Nov 2016 at 11:23

Had my first one a few weeks ago as part of a Market Force assignment. Liked it in a fast food sense but the chips and vending machine were probably more of a highlight. I got it for free but would feel short changed if I had to pay £15 for that when you could get a Patty n Bun, Dirty Burger or Flip n Dip for the same. Speaking of which, went for my first Dip n Flip last night - oh my

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anihcniedam · 26 Nov 2016 at 14:06

foreground Holsteins Gold Standard
background Holsteins classic

in Las Vegas a few weeks back and tried a few burgers, well you have to don't you, and Holsteins Gold Standard is without a doubt the best, even the fries and onion rings were better than everywhere else, honorable mention for In_N_out burger double double with onion.

Youstolemyname · 27 Nov 2016 at 10:48

It is very hard to beat the Holstein's gold standard. Bachi Burger, a bit of a drive off strip but well worth it, does a damn good job though. Can't choose between those two really.

MTA99 · 29 Nov 2016 at 10:03

Five Guys Tottenham Court Road opens Friday 2nd December.....right opposite Burger King

Scam · 29 Nov 2016 at 12:57

Uh oh, I don't venture up that way very often but I realised I am now smack in the middle of that one and the one near Leicester Square station :eek:

There's a Shake Shack about 50m away from it too.

PudWud · 30 Nov 2016 at 09:15

Going to London for a day to meet up with a friend. I haven't been to London in 5 or 6 years. Where do you recommend to go for a burger preferably near soho?

Psypher5 · 30 Nov 2016 at 09:25

Byrons.

Siliconslave · 30 Nov 2016 at 10:05

Psypher5 said:
Byrons.

nooooo, there are Byrons popping up all over the place now - Honest Burger Soho would be my recommendation, or you could pop up the road to meatliqour which is much more of an experience (have the deep fried pickles)

Tyrone1Wils · 30 Nov 2016 at 10:08

PudWud said:
Going to London for a day to meet up with a friend. I haven't been to London in 5 or 6 years. Where do you recommend to go for a burger preferably near soho?

Patty & Bun 100%

MTA99 · 30 Nov 2016 at 10:13

Tyrone1Wils said:
Patty & Bun 100%

+1

https://goo.gl/maps/6QruaZ9Nnck

MissChief · 30 Nov 2016 at 10:44

So we went to five guys in Edinburgh last week and I have to say the food was pretty good. Cheeseburger with mushrooms and bacon. Would I go regularly? No, it's a lot for what you get. Burger King is nearly as good for half the price.

TS7 · 30 Nov 2016 at 11:00

Tyrone1Wils said:
Patty & Bun 100%

Patty and Bun do a great burger and their fries are perfect. However I just cannot understand why they've taken the approach of playing their music so loud. It's like being in a bar, you have to shout to speak to your mates :confused:

I've only visited once so this may be a one off, I went to the Liverpool St one.

Tyrone1Wils · 30 Nov 2016 at 11:51

Thats odd, I normally go to the Liverpool St one and I don't even remember music playing. Last time I went was in July though.

Spuj · 30 Nov 2016 at 13:06

Yeh same for me, only been to the one on James Street however never had any issues and my sister in law went last week and didn't mention anything.

Maybe they have changed though.

PudWud · 30 Nov 2016 at 13:35

Hmmm, had a quick look at the menu, might try honest burger or patty and bun. I've gone off the crazy style burgers with a shedload of toppings. Just want a very good, more simple burger.

Scam · 30 Nov 2016 at 13:44

The 3 best in London are really Big Fernand, Honest Burger and Patty & Bun. You won't go far wrong with any of them. There's only one BF so if you're up near Goodge St I would highly recommend checking it out. I'm always pimping it out, I love it

HB Soho is tiny so I'd try one of the other restaurants unless you're happy to wait at 'normal' meal times. Same for P&B.

PudWud · 30 Nov 2016 at 13:47

I'm going down on a Tuesday, train gets in at 12 and looking to make my way from Euston to Soho area and get food so probably 12:30ish. I really don't know London well at all, but which is the closest to Soho between Patty and Bun and Big Fernard (if you think HB is too small).

Scam · 30 Nov 2016 at 13:57

Gosh I must be bored at work to do maps for you!

I didn't realise P&B have a new branch on Goodge St so there's not much in it. The other one is on Old Compton St (south end of Soho).

Big Fernand is just north of Soho so much the same distance.

If you're going on a weekday I'd aim to get to either of them before 1pm. I work in the area and trust me they'll be rammed once the locals pour out of their offices at 1pm. On a Tues you might have a bit of leeway, but still.

PudWud · 30 Nov 2016 at 14:26

OK, thanks for the help! I'll report back with my findings after I've been.

HazardO · 30 Nov 2016 at 15:20

MissChief said:
So we went to five guys in Edinburgh last week and I have to say the food was pretty good. Cheeseburger with mushrooms and bacon. Would I go regularly? No, it's a lot for what you get. Burger King is nearly as good for half the price.

I think I actually prefer burger king. :eek:

I'm just not that impressed with 5 guys. We have a couple of local independents who make much better burgers here in Cambridge (Butch Annies , and the Steak and honor vans). Next best here is Byron burger IMO.

The novelty of the any toppings you want and infinite soft drink permutations wears off quickly. I can have a nice craft beer with my burger in Butch annies and Byron burger (And Steak and Honor when they open their new restaurant).