Where do you get the best burgers? Best fries?

SFC Jeff L. — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 10:35:44 -0400

I love a good burger. I think they fall into different categories: Fast food, Specialty burgers (like from a restaurant), and regional favorites.

For my money I think Five Guys has the best burgers and fries (regular or seasoned) in the fast food business. They are followed closely by Carl's Jr Original $6 Burger. Best regional favorite is a New Mexico Green Chili Cheeseburger as served at Lindy's Diner in Albuquerque. I hear a lot of noise about In n Out burgers, but the one time I tried them it was pretty unremarkable. Fries too.

Share your favorite burgers and fries.

Response by MSgt Robert Pellam made Jul 10 at 2015 10:57 AM

MSgt Robert Pellam — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 10:57:27 -0400

Well I have to say I agree with you. Fast food, no one has come close to Five Guys, Carl Jr's (Hardies) is a close second.

I was in Albuquerque for 6 years and the green Chili burger is tops, I don't think I was ever at Lindy's. Or At least I don't remember, so I feel a bit sad.

As far as Restaurants, you can get good burgers, but I remember Fudruckers In Albuquerque. the Burger was excellent, and you put your own toppings own it. Quite nice. Here in Charleston, SC hmmm that is a tough one. While I do grill a tasty Burger, there are a few places here and there that produce good Burgers. But honestly, I still stick with five guys if I have that craving. Awesome post SFC Jeff L. you made me hungry.

Response by CMSgt Mark Schubert made Jul 10 at 2015 11:02 AM

CMSgt Mark Schubert — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:02:17 -0400

Stella's bar and grill in Omaha, NE has the "best" burgers, but McDonald's is king for fries.. :-)
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Response by SFC Stephen King made Jul 10 at 2015 11:10 AM

SFC Stephen King — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:10:41 -0400

Fairground Inn
Watertown, NY

Response by COL Mikel J. Burroughs made Jul 10 at 2015 11:58 AM

COL Mikel J. Burroughs — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 11:58:15 -0400

SFC Jeff L. This boy comes from the midwest, so "Steak and Shake" has the best Steak Burgers and fries! Back in the day there was a liitle place in East Peoria, IL and my hometown of Washington, IL called "Uncle Woody's". They had the best burgers and fries of the time. This was before McDonald's came to town!

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2015 12:27 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:27:54 -0400

I thought THIS one, from Red Robin, was pretty good. :)

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jul 10 at 2015 12:48 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:48:27 -0400

Yeah I've got to say there are no real "great" place for burgers anymore. They're all kind of the same once you get out of the BK, McDs and Wendy subspecies of "mystery meat" patties which are 1 step above the mess hall and the dehydrated beef patty MRE. Though Applebees with their new mixed burgers with bacon inside are pretty good and I've always liked their fries. 5 Guys is also pretty good for the buck.

Response by SFC Maury Gonzalez made Jul 10 at 2015 12:51 PM

SFC Maury Gonzalez — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 12:51:54 -0400

Five guys fries, fudruckers burgers, stake and shake chilli

Response by SGT Joseph Goldman made Jul 10 at 2015 1:00 PM

SGT Joseph Goldman — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:00:32 -0400

Dougie's BBQ and Grill in Pikesville, MD!!! Highly recommend the Jalapeño Burger and spicy fries!
http://www.dougiesmd.com

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Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Jul 10 at 2015 1:15 PM

COL Jean (John) F. B. — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:15:06 -0400

SFC Jeff L. - I agree that Five Guys is the best chain for hamburgers, although I am sure most of us know of local (non-chain) establishments that have better burgers.

In Augusta, Georgia, it is Rhinehart's, for me.

Response by MSgt Jeff S. made Jul 10 at 2015 1:18 PM

MSgt Jeff S. — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:18:32 -0400

Out here in the Land of Fruits and Nuts, there is a joint called Slater's 50/50. Their "gimmick" is bacon .... The 50/50 is half ground beef, half ground bacon .... ummmm, bacon.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 10 at 2015 1:35 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:35:43 -0400

Rally's (Checkers) is still my favorite. The seasoned fries are so good. I want some now!!!

Response by Sgt Nick Fedchenko made Jul 10 at 2015 1:51 PM

Sgt Nick Fedchenko — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:51:20 -0400

Halo Burger, Flint, Michigan. Order the supreme with everything and a Boston cooler. You will not be disappointed.

Response by SrA Edward Vong made Jul 10 at 2015 1:51 PM

SrA Edward Vong — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 13:51:34 -0400

Response by SGT Jeremiah B. made Jul 10 at 2015 5:58 PM

SGT Jeremiah B. — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 17:58:37 -0400

For national chains - Fuddrucker's
Local - The Chuck Box in Tempe, AZ

Response by SP5 Joel O'Brien made Jul 14 at 2015 12:54 AM

SP5 Joel O'Brien — Tue, 14 Jul 2015 00:54:57 -0400

The question posed above also asked about great fries. Next time you're in South Burlington, Vermont, stop by Al's French Frys. Order 'em by the quart so you won't run out too soon. So good, they get top billing over the burgers.

Response by LCpl Mark Lefler made Jul 15 at 2015 10:03 AM

LCpl Mark Lefler — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 10:03:00 -0400

Little shack place Nana's cafe best cowboy burger anywhere.

Response by LT John Chang made Nov 12 at 2015 1:17 AM

LT John Chang — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 01:17:46 -0500

In-n-Out is probably the best deal for under $4 for their Double-Double - amazing that they've kept it this low for so long! I agree that Five Guys is one of the best chains, but they're almost as expensive as Red Robin which is another pretty good chain. Whenever I can find a local mom 'n pop place, that's my choice. It can be a mixed bag, of course. But for the road fast food category, Carls Jr and Wendy's are the better quality. McD's and Burger King for speed.

Response by SSG Paul Headlee made Sep 8 at 2020 5:01 PM

SSG Paul Headlee — Tue, 08 Sep 2020 17:01:47 -0400

I'm surprised that no one mentioned Burgerville in Vancouver, WA. Its been 30 years and I still remember them.