April 30th, 2015 at 11:29 AM ^
Went to California once, in-n-out was hyped more than anything else on that trip and quite frankly it was only "meh." Five Guys is the shit.
April 30th, 2015 at 11:34 AM ^
but it isn't flashy--and you hear the hype, so you expect some big deal. They are just really fresh, perfect burgers...time after time..and once you start having them, you need them. Great, basic ingredients. I've had more interesting burgers, but In-N-Out is just a staple of goodness that you can count on...omg...need. one. now.
You're missing a very important ingredient... the price. I have never seen a better value for a fast food burger than in-n-out.
In a vacuum, I like 5 guys more, because bacon and other tasty toppings (and they have bomb fries). But the QPR at in-n-out is unbeatable, and their burgers are damn tasty as well, if more straightforward.
This is absolutely the thing about In 'n Out, no one has ever had a bad burger or crappy fries or a runny shake. It is machine like consistency of the highest order and it tastes sooo good. The quality control, freshness and actual care they put into it.
i don't miss cal, but i do miss some of the cuisine, and that includes the pleasure of a couple of in-n-out double-doubles with cheese, fries and a choc. shake.
April 30th, 2015 at 11:50 AM ^
Plus the line in excruciating... fries are soft, burger is meh.
I'll take Hopdoddy, but I suppose that wasn't part of the DISCUSSion
April 30th, 2015 at 11:53 AM ^
...that is because you didn't order them well done...rookie move.
April 30th, 2015 at 12:06 PM ^
but why should I have to specify the right way to prepare a fry... let the candy ass, soft-fry loving folks modify their order.
April 30th, 2015 at 12:07 PM ^
Order them animal style next time. You'll thank me.
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April 30th, 2015 at 12:16 PM ^
But I did the animal style, and was underwhelmed.
neg away...
April 30th, 2015 at 12:19 PM ^
discussion that you guys are having raises an issue that I think hurts In & Out in the best burger discussion. Why are there all these modifications, secret formulas, animal styles, well done this, hold that sauce.... etc. etc. A great burger should speak for itself, you should be able to walk in and say "one please" and be wowed by its excellence. In & Out just seems like a headache.
Well since people have different preferences that doesn't really work. I order my steaks medium rare, others prefer rare others medium, etc. I know of no burger places that don't allow for specificity in what a customer wants except Bob's Burgers. But, that's a TV show.
what you are saying, but I am not talking about just like common distinctions that you have to make with certain kinds of food like steak, but just unnecessary ones that should not be required for a take-out burger. Fries - well done? Seriously? That is like "Pizza - cheese melted please."
It is a fast food restaurant, they serve like 5 things and one of them is fries. McDonalds even has a certain level of consistency in the product that it appears In & Out doesn't. You get McDs fries, they are perfect, hot, salted and delicous. Is that too much to ask from a place with a rep like In & Out?
Have you seen in-n-out's menu? It has about 10 things on it. If that gives you a headache, well there is no helping you. By the way, I order my food without modification, all the specialty nonsense is a gimmick in my opinion.
But an effective one at that. The first time I heard about the 3x3, and then ordered it, I felt like I was in some special club. Subtle marketing I guess yet very effective. Jamba Juice tried to copy that secret menu mojo recently (really, a gummy bear smoothie?) and it just didn't seem to be quite the same.
but I'm about the least adventurous person when it comes to anything ranchy/mayo so I should have expected that.
It's not "the right way to prepare a fry" it is your opinion of the right way to prepare a fry. Some people like the fries prepared as they normally are, others don't. Tell them what you want and you'll get it.
and some people think cucumbers taste better pickled... that doesn't make them right
April 30th, 2015 at 12:10 PM ^
the thing. I had it once in Las Vegas after hearing about it for a long time, and I wasn't really impressed, but I really didn't know anything about their stuff or what to get. And we got lost going to back to the house where I eventually ate it and it was kind of just warmish. It did not wow me but I didn't really know what to order and I wasn't in the right eating mindset. Could not really judge it based on that trip.
I do believe, that even on its best day, what I had from In and Out did not have the capacity to be better than a burger and fries from an original Flint Halo Burger location. That much I can say for certain.
The fries are shit. Asking for them well done just gives you really crispy shitty fries.
April 30th, 2015 at 12:39 PM ^
Whattaburger. That is all
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Here, fixed it for you.
in-n-out was hyped more than anything else on that trip and quite frankly it was only "meh." Five Guys is
theshit.
For the life of me, I can't figure out why anyone thinks Five Guys is good. Shitty, greasy (not in a good way) poorly cooked burgers hidden behind a lot of toppings. In-n-out is a really good fast food burger but it is just a good fast food burger. Not worth going out of the way for it. The fries at In-n-Out are abysmal and those at Five Guys are eh.
I know people hate this, but I'm going to reply to the first comment with a straw poll.
Place your votes.
Not really fair as I haven't had In-N-Out, but have had 5 Guys, and it seems pretty split here.
I wasn't that impressed with 5 Guys burgers, so I went with "Other" because I really prefer charcoal grilled burgers. We have a place here in the Triangle called Char-Grill and they are probably the best fast food burgers I've had, although they aren't real fast there. The ambiance certainly is fast food, though.
I think 5-Guys burgers are fried on a flat griddle, but am not sure.
What about In-n-Out, how are they cooked?
MEH?!
You blaspheme.
5 Guys tastes like shit. I've eaten there twice, and both times it was way too greasy. In-n-out is fresh and delicious. In-n-out wins by the mercy rule. Even smash burger is better than 5 guys.
Coming from The Pope.
While agreeing with the Pope is more common sense than "sticking my neck out there" I agree with this sentiment exactly as it is worded. I love In n' Out just like I love a couple other regional burger establishments. But in my three and only visits to Five Guys I have walked away with the feeling that I just ate a shitty burger and need to wash my hands 10 times. Don't understand the source of the equally strong hype for 5 guys.
April 30th, 2015 at 11:29 AM ^
In-N-Out.
Discuss.
Animal Style...
Amirite?!?!
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April 30th, 2015 at 11:29 AM ^
Smashburger.
April 30th, 2015 at 11:44 AM ^
in Kalamazoo just closed :(
I loved the Nutterbutter shakes.
April 30th, 2015 at 12:22 PM ^
are in relatively close proximity to Battle Creek, which is one of the few midwest areas that is blessed with the excellence of Schlotzky's deli. Consider yourself lucky.
April 30th, 2015 at 12:50 PM ^
in Portage as well, which is much closer.
April 30th, 2015 at 12:54 PM ^
chain could not survive all of the state and the region is beyond me. Schlotzky's classic roast beef sandwich maybe the best food item I have ever had.
April 30th, 2015 at 11:47 AM ^
I drive by a Smashburger everyday but I have never stopped in to give it a try. Looks like I'm going to have to grab it for dinner tonight if you put it above Five Guys and In-N-Out. As far as what's better between those 2, they're both delicious to me. Might have the give the edge to In-N-Out. It's just a simple and delicious burger for a smaller price than Five Guys.
Yeah... Nothing better than a dry flat burger with all the juices "smashed" out of it...
They smash the burger as soon as they put in on the grill to sear the bottom and the juices stay in it.
You can look up how to make it on youtube.
April 30th, 2015 at 11:30 AM ^
5 guys is obviously better, but it's also twice the price of In 'n Out. Your question should have the precursor, "Dollar for dollar, which is better?"
April 30th, 2015 at 11:30 AM ^
Better for me anyway.
April 30th, 2015 at 11:30 AM ^
Elevation Burger is worth a try too. Just as messy as 5 guys and I don't feel like I have diabetes when I walk out.
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April 30th, 2015 at 12:53 PM ^
I tried Elevation for the first time a couple weeks ago. I don't know that they are remarkable in any way, but I thought it was pretty good.
April 30th, 2015 at 11:30 AM ^
Animal Style or GTFO
April 30th, 2015 at 11:32 AM ^
Yes indeed.
April 30th, 2015 at 11:50 AM ^
Double Double Animal-Style, with a side of fries animal-style and a milkshake....GTFO.
And I have had the privilege of eating at both In-And-Out and Five Guys this month...and In-And-Out is so much better this shouldn't even be a discussion.
Very much this indeed.
Agree with everything, but the milkshake part. The milkshakes are great, but I rarely get them since I like their unsweetened ice tea. For some reason their ice tea is better than most fast food places.
Five Guys is garbage compared to In-n-out.
Since you are in Cali, have you been to Habit Burger?
If time and money are not an option...I love Umami Burger ($$$ burger) and Blue Dog (not a chain and great beer on tap).