Best Burgers in the USA

[nuts4xu]

I was shocked to see they did not include Five Guys on here...SHOCKED!!

http://www.tabelog.us/summary_articles/top-11-burgers-in-america

[LA Muskie]

I'm not a Five Guys believer. But in their defense, none of those look like chain outlets. For my money, though, nothing beats a Don's Original cheeseburger -- if you find yourself in Rochester, NY I highly recommend it.

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[ChicagoX]

My votes for best burgers in Chicago would be cast for Au Cheval in the West Loop and Kuma's Corner in Avondale.

[Lamont Sanford]

To not list Five Guys in this list, is a damn injustice. This list is therefore invalid in my eyes.

[Frambo]

To not list Five Guys in this list, is a damn injustice. This list is therefore invalid in my eyes.

I've had five guys a couple of times....don't see the allure. Give me a Quatman's burger anytime.

[Mrs. Garrett]

My votes for best burgers in Chicago would be cast for Au Cheval in the West Loop and Kuma's Corner in Avondale.

Agreed

[Cheesehead]

I've had five guys a couple of times....don't see the allure. Give me a Quatman's burger anytime.

This. Even the one in Mason which is closer to me, makes an excellent burger. Burger/fries and a beer for 6 bucks.

Yes, please.

Also, recommend Solly's in Milwaukee for their butter burgers.

[nuts4xu]

I wonder what the best burger in DC would be??

Anyone know??

[bigdiggins]

I wonder what the best burger in DC would be??

Anyone know??

Good Stuff Eatery. Get yourself a shake while you're there.

[xudash]

I wonder what the best burger in DC would be??

Anyone know??

Ray's Hell Burger.

[bobbiemcgee]

I've been to the Cherry Cricket (#2) in Cherry Creek several times. Never been disappointed as they have over 30 toppings. Mac n' Cheese is killer as well. They do have probably the best burger I've ever had and a fun bar to boot. Pricey, of course.

[Mrs. Garrett]

Good Stuff Eatery. Get yourself a shake while you're there.

They just opened one in Chicago near my office. Haven't been in yet.

[Kahns Krazy]

Zips doesn't have a good burger because I went there one time and got bad service.

[chico]

I like Five Guys. I saw Johnny Wolf eating there once so of course it's my favorite.

[powerofX]

As a native of Akron, love seeing Swenson's on the list. Always go there when I visit family.

[fellahmuskie]

The best burger in Minnesota is at the Boonie's Bar and Grill in Millersburg. You have to get the Boonie-Boonie Burger. 3 1/3 lb patties loaded with cheese, bacon, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickle and special sauce.

The worst burger in the world, meanwhile, is at the Mt Adam's Bar and Grill. Oh my God. I'd rather eat at McDonald's.

[bigdiggins]

The best burger in Minnesota is at the Boonie's Bar and Grill in Millersburg. You have to get the Boonie-Boonie Burger. 3 1/3 lb patties loaded with cheese, bacon, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickle and special sauce.

The worst burger in the world, meanwhile, is at the Mt Adam's Bar and Grill. Oh my God. I'd rather eat at McDonald's.

Eli's Sports Bar in Mason is easily the worst burger in the world.

[GuyFawkes38]

Ray's Hell Burger.

Ah, Ray's Hell Burger. A place that has lived in infamy since Obama ordered a cheeseburger there medium-well.

[fellahmuskie]

Eli's Sports Bar in Mason is easily the worst burger in the world.

I will take your word for it and stay far, far away.

[xu82]

Zips doesn't have a good burger because I went there one time and got bad service.

I was waiting for Zips to be mentioned. I don't know if the burgers were great or I was just having a great time...

[xu82]

The best burger in Minnesota is at the Boonie's Bar and Grill in Millersburg. You have to get the Boonie-Boonie Burger. 3 1/3 lb patties loaded with cheese, bacon, tomatoes, onions, lettuce, pickle and special sauce.

3 1/3 lb? Oh my - when does it become a meatloaf?

[fellahmuskie]

3 1/3 lb? Oh my - when does it become a meatloaf?

It makes for a sore jaw, that's for sure, but it's worth every penny. The sauce, bun..everything's incredible.

[Kahns Krazy]

3 1/3 lb? Oh my - when does it become a meatloaf?

That's a total of 16 oz not 53 oz, right? Like (3) @1/3 ea.

[Kahns Krazy]

I was waiting for Zips to be mentioned. I don't know if the burgers were great or I was just having a great time...

At Zips, it's normally both.

[fellahmuskie]

That's a total of 16 oz not 53 oz, right? Like (3) @1/3 ea.

Yes, just the 16 oz. Not like some burgers I've seen advertised that are truly obscenely huge.

[xu82]

That's a total of 16 oz not 53 oz, right? Like (3) @1/3 ea.

That would make a difference!

[xu82]

At Zips, it's normally both.

When I get back to places I used to live, my time is generally spent going to all my favorite places to eat. (Three meals a day won't get it done in most places - I just go from meal to meal.) When I get to Cincinnati, Zip's is at the top of the Must Do List. I enjoy the food and the atmosphere and it brings back happy memories.

[LA Muskie]

When I get back to places I used to live, my time is generally spent going to all my favorite places to eat. (Three meals a day won't get it done in most places - I just go from meal to meal.) When I get to Cincinnati, Zip's is at the top of the Must Do List. I enjoy the food and the atmosphere and it brings back happy memories.
Ditto. But only because I feel somewhat weird being at Dana's so early.

[xu82]

Ditto. But only because I feel somewhat weird being at Dana's so early.

OK, funny story - the first time I took my wife to Cincinnati we were on our way to see campus when she saw the Dana's sign. I said it was not even noon yet and that was a bad idea. She just kept insisting so we stopped to show her all the glory that is Dana's. Naturally, it was well attended by the 11:00am crowd. There was one short little black guy who barely broke 5 feet while looking 80 despite being about 50 and was behaving .... let us say... poorly. The poor bar maid was not frazzled in the least. She grabbed him by the back of his belt and coat and threw him out the front door onto the sidewalk, then locked the door. He started banging on the door with a force I didn't know he was capable of. We tought he was going to break the door down. Then he started screaming his hat had fallen off during his "eviction". He wanted his damn hat back! He was going to go home and get his damn gun and come back! The lovely barkeep unlocked the door, threw his hat out into the road, then relocked the door. Apparently, it never occurred to our shit faced friend to walk around to the side door, which was wide open. I then turned to my wife and said "THAT is why we wait until the preppy kids show up to visit Dana's". Eventually she picked her jaw up, her blood pressure stabilzed, and we went about the rest of our trip.

[LA Muskie]

That, my friend, is a story.

[PMI]

I've had five guys a couple of times....don't see the allure. Give me a Quatman's burger anytime.

Quatman's was really good. I was surprised it wasn't as popular among my friends as some of the other so called good burger places. Zips is gross. I really can't put it any other way. I've given it a try a handful of times and have never finished my burger. Maybe it's a scam to get me to buy another beer, because their burgers really make you want to wash your mouth out with something else. Much like the chili joints, I've never understood the local popularity of that place. Dana's burger blows that nonsense out of the water.

[xu82]

Next time to town I need to put Quatman's on the list. I've never been there, but keep hearing great things. It's near campus, right? How long has it been there? How did I miss it? We used to go to Anna's for giant sandwiches that really needed a knife and fork. Too big and slippery to get in your mouth.

[xu82]

That, my friend, is a story.

Decades later, it's still funnier when she tells it because her eyes still get big and her voice goes up.

[xudash]

Ah, Ray's Hell Burger. A place that has lived in infamy since Obama ordered a cheeseburger there medium-well.

Well, that's no surprise. He certainly is proving himself to be a f'ing idiot across the board. Medium-well. Good lord, just go to McDonald's if you're that stupid.

[xudash]

OK, funny story - the first time I took my wife to Cincinnati we were on our way to see campus when she saw the Dana's sign. I said it was not even noon yet and that was a bad idea. She just kept insisting so we stopped to show her all the glory that is Dana's. Naturally, it was well attended by the 11:00am crowd. There was one short little black guy who barely broke 5 feet while looking 80 despite being about 50 and was behaving .... let us say... poorly. The poor bar maid was not frazzled in the least. She grabbed him by the back of his belt and coat and threw him out the front door onto the sidewalk, then locked the door. He started banging on the door with a force I didn't know he was capable of. We tought he was going to break the door down. Then he started screaming his hat had fallen off during his "eviction". He wanted his damn hat back! He was going to go home and get his damn gun and come back! The lovely barkeep unlocked the door, threw his hat out into the road, then relocked the door. Apparently, it never occurred to our shit faced friend to walk around to the side door, which was wide open. I then turned to my wife and said "THAT is why we wait until the preppy kids show up to visit Dana's". Eventually she picked her jaw up, her blood pressure stabilzed, and we went about the rest of our trip.

That's funny. When I bartended there, I don't recall handling any of the day shifts. Besides, when Dan Delaney owned it, I don't recall there being many issues with the locals. Then again, I'm using terms like "recall" at a time when I was bartending. I have no problem throwing myself under the bus given all that.

[DC Muskie]

I was shocked to see they did not include Five Guys on here...SHOCKED!!

http://www.tabelog.us/summary_articles/top-11-burgers-in-america

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaattttttt???? That's crazy!


I wonder what the best burger in DC would be??

Anyone know??

I like Black and Orange. There seems to be a boom of burger joints out here the last few years. Frankly I haven't had Five Guys in a few years now.

[RoseyMuskie]

Next time to town I need to put Quatman's on the list. I've never been there, but keep hearing great things. It's near campus, right? How long has it been there? How did I miss it? We used to go to Anna's for giant sandwiches that really needed a knife and fork. Too big and slippery to get in your mouth.

Yep, right off Montgomery, close to PRC (gravy cheese fries!). It's incredibly cheap, and basic (can get onions, pickles, mustard, and ketchup). Beer is cheap too. I'd personally take Zips, Arthur's (my favorite), or Gordos, but for what it is, it's done right.

[bjf123]

Next time to town I need to put Quatman's on the list. I've never been there, but keep hearing great things. It's near campus, right? How long has it been there? How did I miss it? We used to go to Anna's for giant sandwiches that really needed a knife and fork. Too big and slippery to get in your mouth.

It's at the corner of Quatman Ave. and Montgomery Rd. in Norwood. It's been there since the mid 60s. There's also one in Mason. http://quatmancafe.com


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[xu82]

Yep, right off Montgomery, close to PRC (gravy cheese fries!). It's incredibly cheap, and basic (can get onions, pickles, mustard, and ketchup). Beer is cheap too. I'd personally take Zips, Arthur's (my favorite), or Gordos, but for what it is, it's done right.

Arthur's is second on my list! Never heard of Gordos. But now I'm hungry...

[xudash]

Arthur's is second on my list! Never heard of Gordos. But now I'm hungry...

Where is Gordos?

[94GRAD]

Across from the library on Montgomery in Norwood

[xu82]

Just looked it up. No Big Dan. What do they know?

[joe titan]

[QUOTE=bjf123;483899]It's at the corner of Quatman Ave. and Montgomery Rd. in Norwood. It's been there since the mid 60s. There's also one in Mason. http://quatmancafe.com

I was born in North Norwood and Quatman;s was around mid 1950s aka Gribble's; the seminary faculty/students and workers from GM plant often took refuge there; Frambo can verify. The Mason location is more family friendly and I suggest the Rueben and take home some goetta. Also could find Norwood's finest most days.

[JTG]

Zips doesn't have a good burger because I went there one time and got bad service.

Ah Zips, the Kindercare of Burger Bars. I have always had good burgers and good service, I just wish every20something in Cincinnati didn't feel the nEed to bring their little kids there.

[xu82]

Ah Zips, the Kindercare of Burger Bars. I have always had good burgers and good service, I just wish every20something in Cincinnati didn't feel the nEed to bring their little kids there.

Does the train still run overhead? I'm an old kid and I love that. OK, a really old kid, and I love the bar more.

[BBC 08]

You all are all wrong. Best burger in the good ol' USA is at the Pharmacy in Nashville.

[xu82]

You all are all wrong. Best burger in the good ol' USA is at the Pharmacy in Nashville.

My wife works with a guy who works the Nashville market big time. I keep hearing great things about Nashville. Seems a bit like Austin, in a good way. I will make a point of tagging along on future trips and get myself a great burger. See loves it, but it's north instead of south, so that's not a good option.

[xudash]

Does the train still run overhead? I'm an old kid and I love that. OK, a really old kid, and I love the bar more.

The train is still there.

It seems to still be operating in neighborhood mode, which is to say that it seems that certain times are to be avoided there unless you want to pile in with what feels like the entire hood.

Love Zip's. Plus you can run up the hill for a Graeter's afterwards.

Now you have me thoroughly missing Cincinnati.

[xu82]

The train is still there.

It seems to still be operating in neighborhood mode, which is to say that it seems that certain times are to be avoided there unless you want to pile in with what feels like the entire hood.

Love Zip's. Plus you can run up the hill for a Graeter's afterwards.

Now you have me thoroughly missing Cincinnati.

Take solace in the fact that it's not 20 degrees and gray where you live. So, there's that.

[RoseyMuskie]

Gordo's offers more of the artisan/craft burger. Quatman's is superior if you're looking for a burger with no frills.

Gordo's service is generally atrocious, however.

[chico]

Haven't been to City View in years but I remember the Big Ted burger was quite tasty.

[Kahns Krazy]

Quatman's was really good. I was surprised it wasn't as popular among my friends as some of the other so called good burger places. Zips is gross. I really can't put it any other way. I've given it a try a handful of times and have never finished my burger. Maybe it's a scam to get me to buy another beer, because their burgers really make you want to wash your mouth out with something else. Much like the chili joints, I've never understood the local popularity of that place. Dana's burger blows that nonsense out of the water.

You east coast guys really know your burgers. You prefer them frozen?

[XUMIOH12]

I'm a big fan of the burgers at Gordo's, it really does take a while to get your food though

[xudash]

Haven't been to City View in years but I remember the Big Ted burger was quite tasty.

I just loved the beer and dart board while overlooking the city. Great place.

[ammtd34]

Pine Club in Dayton grounds their previous night's steaks and presses them into burgers that they sell in bags the next day. They're really good.

[Pluto]

My votes for best burgers in Chicago would be cast for Au Cheval in the West Loop and Kuma's Corner in Avondale.

I would add Bad Apple to the list.

[xupuck10]

My votes for best burgers in Chicago would be cast for Au Cheval in the West Loop and Kuma's Corner in Avondale.


I would add Bad Apple to the list.

I'd also add DMK Burger Bar...all 4 are great for all different reasons/types of burgers. There is also a place, York Tavern, in Oak Brook that serves up a pretty awesome no frills burger.

[X-man]

I used to believe that the burger at Terry's was the best in Cincinnati, but it has slipped in my rankings because of the bun. Now Gordo's is at the top of my list. Outside Cincy, I have to say that the burgers at In-N-Out are the best. I just want to own a franchise around here but the owners won't let that happen.

[bjf123]

I'm a big fan of the burgers at Gordo's, it really does take a while to get your food though

Part of the reason for the delay is the burgers are baked, not fried. At least that's what I was told during a visit there.


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[LA Muskie]

I certainly respect your love for In-n-Out (it's fairly universal out here in LaLaLand) but I've never really understood the craze myself.

In LA I much prefer Fat Burger (in the fast/chain category). And there are too many delicious "pricey" burgers to name.

[bleedXblue]

Gordo's is really good. Another one that's new in Cincy is Chandlers on the west side. They use Bridgetown Finer Meats and all are made fresh to order.

[94GRAD]

In my undying support for hole-in-the-wall places, everyone needs to go to Herb and Themla's in Covington.

[X-man]

I certainly respect your love for In-n-Out (it's fairly universal out here in LaLaLand) but I've never really understood the craze myself.

In LA I much prefer Fat Burger (in the fast/chain category). And there are too many delicious "pricey" burgers to name.

My "obsession" with In-N-Out probably started with The Big Lebowski. I like the "animal style" burger myself. One of my favorite places in the LA area (not for burgers) is Neptune's Net on the PCH near Malibu. If you haven't been there, you should make the effort. Great "scene" plus fresh seafood/beer selection.

[ballyhoohoo]

Too big and slippery to get in your mouth.

I can't believe no one got this softball out of the park

[LA Muskie]

My "obsession" with In-N-Out probably started with The Big Lebowski. I like the "animal style" burger myself. One of my favorite places in the LA area (not for burgers) is Neptune's Net on the PCH near Malibu. If you haven't been there, you should make the effort. Great "scene" plus fresh seafood/beer selection.
Oh I've been there! Great place. But I feel like a but like an outcast since I don't own a Harley...

[X-man]

Oh I've been there! Great place. But I feel like a but like an outcast since I don't own a Harley...

There is that. And a friend of mine who works for a judge downtown claims that a lot of those biker guys belong to very bad gangs, and she says to not even make eye contact with some of them. "Them" includes some real old guys with beards.

[nuts4xu]

I have always thought In and Out burgers were over rated. They are good, but they remind me a lot of Steak N Shake.

Also, it should be called "In-Wait-An-Obscenely-Long-Time-and-Out". Their service has always been terrible.

[xu82]

I have always thought In and Out burgers were over rated. They are good, but they remind me a lot of Steak N Shake.

Also, it should be called "In-Wait-An-Obscenely-Long-Time-and-Out". Their service has always been terrible.

That's not very catchy...

[JTG]

There is that. And a friend of mine who works for a judge downtown claims that a lot of those biker guys belong to very bad gangs, and she says to not even make eye contact with some of them. "Them" includes some real old guys with beards.

Don't think I'll ever be so hungry for a burger to risk getting my ass kicked by a biker gang.

[RoseyMuskie]

Part of the reason for the delay is the burgers are baked, not fried. At least that's what I was told during a visit there.


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Interesting. Thanks for the tidbit. That it explains it for me.

[BENWAR]

I had Flipdaddy's in Mason and was not impressed.

[xu82]

OK, I touched on my love for Zip's, but since this is titled best burgers in the USA, there are a handful of places in the Sarasota/Bradenton FL area with a "Geckos" sign out front. Do yourself a favor and get a blue cheese burger, complete with tomato, lettuce and red onion. The recommended side is the homemade chips - best I've ever had. It's my first stop when I return to town. Damn, I shouldn't be hungry right now....

[RoseyMuskie]

I had Flipdaddy's in Mason and was not impressed.

Have eaten at the one in Mariemont. Decent, but nothing special. Seem to mask the burger itself with toppings.

Nice beer selection, a though.

[Kahns Krazy]

I think I've only been to flipdaddy's twice. Once, my burger was awesome, once it was so-so. Agree that they are living off the toppings, not off the burger itself.

They did (this was several years ago) have the Great Lakes Lake Erie Monster on tap for I think $4 for a pint, which was an insane deal. It might have been $5.

[sweet16]

Quatman's has officially moved into their new space in Norwood. Nicer but just not the same.

[D-West & PO-Z]

Went to a place called Flip Side in Columbus Saturday, it was a pretty good burger. I am a sucker for an egg and bacon on my burgers, the burger itself was extremely good but the bacon could have been a lot better, kept it from being a fantastic burger.

I think this place has a couple more locations in northern Ohio.

[94GRAD]

If you haven't tried Mad Mike's in Newport, you're missing out. I had the Look-out-Below- double patty, Philly cream cheese, jalapenos and egg.

[paulxu]

If you haven't tried Mad Mike's in Newport, you're missing out. I had the Look-out-Below- double patty, Philly cream cheese, jalapenos and egg.

You may be in the wrong thread with that one.

[xu82]

You may be in the wrong thread with that one.


What came next could be the highlight of another thread. Don't tell GG about this, lives could be in danger!

[nuts4xu]

http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/forkopolisblog/the-45-best-burgers-in-the-queen-city/

Still no Five Guys on the list.

[waggy]

Didn't even make the top 45!

[waggy]

The friggin root beer stand made the list. Hell, I didn't even know they had a burger.

[Muskie in dayton]

Have eaten at the one in Mariemont. Decent, but nothing special. Seem to mask the burger itself with toppings.

Nice beer selection, a though.

I dont generally like burgers, bot love Flipdaddys. The trick is ask them to put the sauce on the side, and use about 20% of what they give you. The Chuck Norris burger is the bomb!

[paulxu]

The Echo? WTH?
I lived in that block on Edwards for 9 years, and never had their burger.
Breakfast? Sure. Burger? Never even thought about it.

[DC Muskie]

http://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/forkopolisblog/the-45-best-burgers-in-the-queen-city/

Still no Five Guys on the list.

Walt's Hitching Post makes ANY list the list is shit.

Unless since the late 90's Walt's has done a complete turnaround on their food, I laughed out loud, literally laughed out loud when I saw this.

Cincinnati at it's best!

[Kahns Krazy]

It takes more than one visit every 20 years to stay current in Cincinnati restaurants. Walts closed in the 2000's and reopened a couple years ago under entirely new ownership and management. The menu is all new, with some important items carrying over ( the ribs and the salty rye for example). I haven't had the burger, but I wouldn't be surprised if they make a good one.

[XU 87]

Walt's Hitching Post makes ANY list the list is shit.

Unless since the late 90's Walt's has done a complete turnaround on their food, I laughed out loud, literally laughed out loud when I saw this.

Cincinnati at it's best!

Maybe you should go eat at Walt's since it reopened before you make such silly statements.

[DC Muskie]

Maybe you should go eat at Walt's since it reopened before you make such silly statements.

Believe me there are sillier things in this thread then commenting on a horrible restaurant reopening. To wit:

A list of 45 top burgers in Cincinnati. 45. There are probably 46 total places that make and sell burgers.

There is a burger on this list that cost $17. There is another that costs almost $20. Please that's silly.

And finally the top three finishers from the previous list five years ago (which I can't believe because Cincinnati loves to rank their food, as I enjoy the ranking of the fish frys in the spring) all finished in the bottom third this time.

So the awesome burgers from 5 years ago were replaced by over 30 newer or the same, or whatever, burgers in the city. One dropped from 2nd to 43rd. Why? Because service was "surly." 43rd best burger in the city, because of how the service and having to wait!

I wonder who finished 46. Dana's?

[Frambo]

Just saw this Joe. Any Cincy list with Quatman's not in the top 5 is a bogus list! I always stop in when coming through the 'Wood.


[QUOTE=bjf123;483899]It's at the corner of Quatman Ave. and Montgomery Rd. in Norwood. It's been there since the mid 60s. There's also one in Mason. http://quatmancafe.com

I was born in North Norwood and Quatman;s was around mid 1950s aka Gribble's; the seminary faculty/students and workers from GM plant often took refuge there; Frambo can verify. The Mason location is more family friendly and I suggest the Rueben and take home some goetta. Also could find Norwood's finest most days.

[94GRAD]

Believe me there are sillier things in this thread then commenting on a horrible restaurant reopening. To wit:

A list of 45 top burgers in Cincinnati. 45. There are probably 46 total places that make and sell burgers.

There is a burger on this list that cost $17. There is another that costs almost $20. Please that's silly.

And finally the top three finishers from the previous list five years ago (which I can't believe because Cincinnati loves to rank their food, as I enjoy the ranking of the fish frys in the spring) all finished in the bottom third this time.

So the awesome burgers from 5 years ago were replaced by over 30 newer or the same, or whatever, burgers in the city. One dropped from 2nd to 43rd. Why? Because service was "surly." 43rd best burger in the city, because of how the service and having to wait!

I wonder who finished 46. Dana's?

F'ers didn't even bother to try ours.

[DC Muskie]

It takes more than one visit every 20 years to stay current in Cincinnati restaurants. Walts closed in the 2000's and reopened a couple years ago under entirely new ownership and management. The menu is all new, with some important items carrying over ( the ribs and the salty rye for example). I haven't had the burger, but I wouldn't be surprised if they make a good one.

My brother just reminded me that I had the wrong Hitching Post.

Me: Hey what was the name of the ribs place used to go to in Cincinnati that we liked that wasn't Montgomery Inn.
Brother: Walts Hitching Post
Me: Was it Walts or something else?
Brother: Walts.
Me: What am I thinking of?
Brother: No idea.
Me: What's the other Hitching Post that was terrible?
Brother: The one in Hyde Park maybe?
Me: Was that Walts?
Brother: No, it's in Hyde Park if it's still there.
Me: Okay, I think I got it wrong.
Brother: I literrally have no idea what you are talking about, but I'm headed to lunch. Good luck.
Me: It wasn't Walts!
Brother: Sure

And there you have it. Take back what I said.

[xubrew]

There are some damn good burgers in the town I live in. Most of the things in town are done both poorly and stupidly, but for the most part they know how to do food. Not all of it. The pizza here is atrocious. But, most of it is done pretty well, including the burgers joints. If you like places like Zips and Quatmans, don't come here, because you'll see just how sub par they really are by comparison.

[94GRAD]

The Walt's they're talking about is in NKY

[Kahns Krazy]

My brother just reminded me that I had the wrong Hitching Post.

Me: Hey what was the name of the ribs place used to go to in Cincinnati that we liked that wasn't Montgomery Inn.
Brother: Walts Hitching Post
Me: Was it Walts or something else?
Brother: Walts.
Me: What am I thinking of?
Brother: No idea.
Me: What's the other Hitching Post that was terrible?
Brother: The one in Hyde Park maybe?
Me: Was that Walts?
Brother: No, it's in Hyde Park if it's still there.
Me: Okay, I think I got it wrong.
Brother: I literrally have no idea what you are talking about, but I'm headed to lunch. Good luck.
Me: It wasn't Walts!
Brother: Sure

And there you have it. Take back what I said.

So to clarify, you wrote the entire thing off because you are the kind of "foodie" that confuses a hyde park strip mall fried chicken joint with a rib place on the other side of the river, using your expert memory from 20 years ago.

[DC Muskie]

So to clarify, you wrote the entire thing off because you are the kind of "foodie" that confuses a hyde park strip mall fried chicken joint with a rib place on the other side of the river, using your expert memory from 20 years ago.

First of all don't EVER call me a "foodie." I'm not some hipster. Food to me is pretty simple, it's either good or it isn't.

And it's Cincinnati. Quit trying to argue that everything changes in Cincinnati. Mark Twain is laughing his ass off.

And I "wrote" the entire thing off because it's a random list of 45 burger places. The Walt's reference was something that jumped out at me. Please everyone, carry on with all the lists of how wonderful the food is in Cinncinati. Maybe we could throw up a list of the top 65 pizzas.

[DC Muskie]

There are some damn good burgers in the town I live in. Most of the things in town are done both poorly and stupidly, but for the most part they know how to do food. Not all of it. The pizza here is atrocious. But, most of it is done pretty well, including the burgers joints. If you like places like Zips and Quatmans, don't come here, because you'll see just how sub par they really are by comparison.

Can you list out the best 55 please? That shouldn't be too hard.

[xubrew]

Yes. I will also rank them via a computer ranking.

[DC Muskie]

Yes. I will also rank them via a computer ranking.

Five years later you can rank them again, in reverse, and see if anyone notices.

[xubrew]

Cincinnati is awesome, and for reasons they don't realize. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. What happens outside of Cincinnati stays outside of Cincinnati. And, the city's idiosyncrasies are incredible! Like, ranking the food, for instance, and actually getting into arguments about it.

[DC Muskie]

Cincinnati is awesome, and for reasons they don't realize. What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas. What happens outside of Cincinnati stays outside of Cincinnati. And, the city's idiosyncrasies are incredible! Like, ranking the food, for instance, and actually getting into arguments about it.

I would never argue that Cincinnati isn't a fantastic city, for all the things you listed. I miss it for sure and look forward to being there soon. Despite rumors on this board, it has not been 20 years since I set foot there.

I would rank Cincinnati very favorably in my list of cities. The list is only 425 and comes out once a decade. .

[xubrew]

My city has good food, but I still think cracking the top 425 is a stretch.

[Kahns Krazy]

Believe me there are sillier things in this thread then commenting on a horrible restaurant reopening. To wit:

A list of 45 top burgers in Cincinnati. 45. There are probably 46 total places that make and sell burgers.
...

Well, the article says they tried over 120. Seriously, maybe you aren't the expert in Cincinnati dining options that you imagine yourself to be.

[DC Muskie]

Well, the article says they tried over 120.

There's something seriously wrong with people wasting 120 days eating burgers in Cincinnati. Just so they can pair them down to a random number of 45 and rank them. But hey to each their own.


Seriously, maybe you aren't the expert in Cincinnati dining options that you imagine yourself to be.

Although I never imagined myself as an expert, I will say in general, people in Cincinnati are the most sensitive people when it comes to outside opinion of their overall shitty food.

[Kahns Krazy]

There's something seriously wrong with people wasting 120 days eating burgers in Cincinnati. Just so they can pair them down to a random number of 45 and rank them. But hey to each their own.



Although I never imagined myself as an expert, I will say in general, people in Cincinnati are the most sensitive people when it comes to outside opinion of their overall shitty food.

Why would you think that it was 120 days. Did it occur to you that it's possible that more than one person contributed to that story? And it's not a Cincinnati phenomenon.
http://burgerdays.com - an entire website "A Never-Ending Quest to Find the Best Burgers in D.C., MD & VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/best-bets/restaurants-for-burgers,64335.html
http://www.thrillist.com/eat/washington-dc/best-burgers-in-washington-dc-neighborhoods-dupont-circle-h-street-adams-morgan



I get defensive when people say we have overall shitty food when they eat in shitholes like the Hitching Post then extrapolate it to the whole city. I also don't understand for the life of me why anyone outside the city cares if we eat deep fried shit on sticks. If you don't like it, why do you care if someone else does? Go post on a board where people agree that overcooked fast food patties are the best burger ever.

[XU 87]

There's something seriously wrong with people wasting 120 days eating burgers in Cincinnati. Just so they can pair them down to a random number of 45 and rank them. But hey to each their own.



Although I never imagined myself as an expert, I will say in general, people in Cincinnati are the most sensitive people when it comes to outside opinion of their overall shitty food.

Either that or we don't like dumbasses saying dumbass things about our city.

[94GRAD]

The shitkicker is that the place #1 on the list only serves burgers on Thursdays.

[paulxu]

My city has good food, but I still think cracking the top 425 is a stretch.

OK, I'll bite. Where is your city?

There's a simple burger place here in Spartanburg located in an old mill village.
Makes one of the best damn burgers I've ever had. Just a burger with basic trimmings. No fancy cheese spread, or other stuff piled on.
Sort of a bigger Zip burger. And I like Zips...a lot. Place and burger.

[DC Muskie]

Why would you think that it was 120 days. Did it occur to you that it's possible that more than one person contributed to that story? And it's not a Cincinnati phenomenon.
http://burgerdays.com - an entire website "A Never-Ending Quest to Find the Best Burgers in D.C., MD & VA
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/best-bets/restaurants-for-burgers,64335.html
http://www.thrillist.com/eat/washington-dc/best-burgers-in-washington-dc-neighborhoods-dupont-circle-h-street-adams-morgan

Would it make you feel better you feel better if I find the same phenomenon anywhere to be ridiculous? And yes it's a 120 days. Whether it's one person or 120 individuals. Are they ranking it without having people eat at the same places? What kind of ranking is that?



I get defensive when people say we have overall shitty food when they eat in shitholes like the Hitching Post then extrapolate it to the whole city.

That's pretty sensitive on your part. I'm glad you agree that the Hitching Post is a shithole. But then again everyone loves LaRosa's and that place is the definition of shitholes.


I also don't understand for the life of me why anyone outside the city cares if we eat deep fried shit on sticks. If you don't like it, why do you care if someone else does? Go post on a board where people agree that overcooked fast food patties are the best burger ever.

You know what's particularly funny about a post like this is...this is typical Cincinnati. Despite what you think I've lived in Cincinnati for 4 years, went there numerous times before and after those four years. I love Cincinnati. I think it's a great city that has a lot to offer. But my God mention how overrated the food is and watch out everybody, the borders come up and it's like "Go somewhere else you wanna be foodie expert!"


Either that or we don't like dumbasses saying dumbass things about our city.

Well stop doing such dumbass things like....


the place #1 on the list only serves burgers on Thursdays.

I mean COME ON MAN! Really? And I'm the dumbass?

[GoMuskies]

I like Larosa's. And Skyline. I even think Five Guys is okay.

[XU 87]

Is it "dumbass" or "dumb ass"?

[94GRAD]

Is it "dumbass" or "dumb ass"?

I believe it's Dumas

[chico]

What about ranking parks? Especially parks in a city that never changes that were ranked the best in the country? Would that be something that would be ridiculed? Because if it is, have at it.

http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/cincinnatis-parks-and-recreation-ranked-number-one-in-us

[XU 87]

Personally, I would like to see Cincinnati use the land on some of those parks for more restaurants. Think how great it would be if Five Guys was operating out of the Pavilion in Ault Park.

[DC Muskie]

But only if they sold burgers every other Wednesday!

[Kahns Krazy]

Because of this thread, the little lady and I split a burger in the bar at the Precinct this evening. It was outstanding. Plenty for two. Fresh ground in house from some of the finest steaks in the country. Well worth $20 especially when you consider that it's big enough for two, comes with fries and you can get bread before hand. Add a $3 rhinegeist truth to that order during happy hour and you've got a surprisingly good deal for dinner for two for the Precinct.

[Kahns Krazy]

But only if they sold burgers every other Wednesday!

No, Wednesday is Burger night at 50 west, which didn't make the list.

[DC Muskie]

Because of this thread, the little lady and I split a burger in the bar at the Precinct this evening. It was outstanding. Plenty for two. Fresh ground in house from some of the finest steaks in the country. Well worth $20 especially when you consider that it's big enough for two, comes with fries and you can get bread before hand. Add a $3 rhinegeist truth to that order during happy hour and you've got a surprisingly good deal for dinner for two for the Precinct.

Reps.

[xu82]

Holeman and Finch Public House in Atlanta made a name for themselves by having a great burger, but only making 24 of them daily and only at 10:00pm. You get a name for yourself that way. After several years of that, they of course found a way to cash in on the fame. Not only can you get them all day, you can get one at a Braves game at Turner Field and elsewhere around town.... Talk about going from exclusive to profitable!

[xubrew]

....and it continues!!!

I'm not a foodie. No one who talks about burgers is. A burger is perhaps the most awesome, yet most unsophisticated meal on the planet. It's beef between bun, with cheese.

Could a thread about the best grilled cheese generate this kind of response?? There is a discussion to be had. It's a great sandwich, and some do it better than others, and some are unbelievably awesome at it.

What about a peanut butter sandwich??

What about the best bowl of cereal??

IT'S A FREAKIN CHEESEBURGER!!!! My favorite burger is the one I grill myself. I'm not arrogant. I'm just practical. If I liked another one better, I'd simply make it the way they did. I like burgers. I agree that some are far better than others, but it's a fucking cheeseburger. Arguing over which one is the best is like arguing over which beer bottles you most prefer.

Now, don't get me wrong. This thread is why I LOVE Cincinnati!!! I wish I was back there. My town isn't nearly as interesting. Everyone pretty much just goes to bed.

[xubrew]

Oh God, I hope I didn't just kill this thread...

[xeus]

It takes more than one visit every 20 years to stay current in Cincinnati restaurants. Walts closed in the 2000's and reopened a couple years ago under entirely new ownership and management. The menu is all new, with some important items carrying over ( the ribs and the salty rye for example). I haven't had the burger, but I wouldn't be surprised if they make a good one.

You know who owns Walt's Hitching Post, right?

http://waltshitchingpost.com/

[GoMuskies]

I googled Bronson Trebbi and still don't know who he is. Is he famous/infamous in some way?

[94GRAD]

No idea who that is

[xu82]

Oh God, I hope I didn't just kill this thread...

We are down to earth folks. We discuss the best beers and cheeseburgers. If we were talking about the best varietels for burgandy wine and foie gras, we'd have a problem. Don't worry, you can't kill this thread.

[X-man]

Off topic a bit, but the best rib-eye I have ever eaten was a 14 oz. aged steak with a spicy rub from the Montana City Grill just south of Helena, Montana. With a baked potato and veggies, the cost was $31....a steal. The place was a dive and we ate in the bar next to their "casino", but the place was recommended to us at our Helena hotel where we stayed en route to Jackson, Wyoming from Waterton Lakes, Alberta last month. If you need a meal while in Helena, I strongly recommend this place.

[ChicagoX]

The Food Network has a series titled "Top 5 Restaurants" that started earlier this summer, and they named Au Cheval in Chicago as the #1 burger in America in their "Top 5 Burgers in America" episode.

Top 5 Burgers in America (http://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/top-5-restaurants/photos/top-5-burgers-in-america-top-5-restaurants.html)

[Kahns Krazy]

You guys don't know who Bronson Trebbi is??? Are you f'ing kidding me???? Bronson f'in Trebbi!!!!!


Nah, he just happens to be a classmate of Xeus and mine who decided he'd like to make a small fortune in the restaurant industry.


Seriously though, that Precinct burger was freaking unreal. I'm already planning a return trip.

[sirthought]

If you haven't heard about it yet…

Cincinnati Burger Week is coming up July 20-26
https://www.facebook.com/events/421916481349307/

[PM Thor]

The shitkicker is that the place #1 on the list only serves burgers on Thursdays.

Yeah I agree. If you don't have burgers on your menu and use words like "aioli sauce" and change the burger every week, I don't see how that could be considered the best burger in town.

I am extremely glad to see that my neighborhood dump, the Gaslight, came in #2 though, with what everyone would consider the traditional burger. The owners have become pretty good friends of mine, they don't do anything crazy with their burger, just put out an inexpensive, good burger. Thing is, and maybe I'm biased, but I truly think the muskieburger is pretty close to the Gaslight burger.

[94GRAD]

Yeah I agree. If you don't have burgers on your menu and use words like "aioli sauce" and change the burger every week, I don't see how that could be considered the best burger in town.

I am extremely glad to see that my neighborhood dump, the Gaslight, came in #2 though, with what everyone would consider the traditional burger. The owners have become pretty good friends of mine, they don't do anything crazy with their burger, just put out an inexpensive, good burger. Thing is, and maybe I'm biased, but I truly think the muskieburger is pretty close to the Gaslight burger.

I not happy they didn't stop by and try our burgers.

[xeus]

I am extremely glad to see that my neighborhood dump, the Gaslight, came in #2 though, with what everyone would consider the traditional burger. The owners have become pretty good friends of mine, they don't do anything crazy with their burger, just put out an inexpensive, good burger. Thing is, and maybe I'm biased, but I truly think the muskieburger is pretty close to the Gaslight burger.

You live in P Ridge?

[chico]

Yeah I agree. If you don't have burgers on your menu and use words like "aioli sauce" and change the burger every week, I don't see how that could be considered the best burger in town.

I am extremely glad to see that my neighborhood dump, the Gaslight, came in #2 though, with what everyone would consider the traditional burger. The owners have become pretty good friends of mine, they don't do anything crazy with their burger, just put out an inexpensive, good burger. Thing is, and maybe I'm biased, but I truly think the muskieburger is pretty close to the Gaslight burger.

We used to go to the Gaslight before games when X played at the Gardens. Wasn't crowded like Quatman's and you could get a really good burger and a beer for pretty cheap.

[waggy]

I not happy they didn't stop by and try our burgers.

Maybe you need a 2nd location.

Dibs on 1st west coast franchise.

[PM Thor]

You live in P Ridge?

Close by...

[blobfan]

What about ranking parks? Especially parks in a city that never changes that were ranked the best in the country? Would that be something that would be ridiculed? Because if it is, have at it.

http://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/hamilton-county/cincinnati/cincinnatis-parks-and-recreation-ranked-number-one-in-us
Apparently they skipped San Francisco because Golden Gate Park is the best park I've visited in the US and probably only a close 2nd to Paris for parks, as far as places I've visited. It's from some outfit called "Wallethub." If you don't recognize the name of the ranking organization I'm not sure how legit the list really is.

I not happy they didn't stop by and try our burgers.
Send them a letter. Invite them to come by next time. They may not realize you have burger pride.

So, what's the deal with Quatman's burger? I've had it once. Don't remember it; wasn't enticed to go back. I admit I'm a bit spoiled when it comes to a basic burger as my parents were both good at the grill so we had burgers often. I didn't think Quatman's did a better job than I can do at home, which is not quite as good as what I ate growing up.

[Kahns Krazy]

Apparently they skipped San Francisco because Golden Gate Park is the best park I've visited in the US and probably only a close 2nd to Paris for parks, as far as places I've visited. It's from some outfit called "Wallethub." If you don't recognize the name of the ranking organization I'm not sure how legit the list really is.

Send them a letter. Invite them to come by next time. They may not realize you have burger pride.

So, what's the deal with Quatman's burger? I've had it once. Don't remember it; wasn't enticed to go back. I admit I'm a bit spoiled when it comes to a basic burger as my parents were both good at the grill so we had burgers often. I didn't think Quatman's did a better job than I can do at home, which is not quite as good as what I ate growing up.

Quatmans is probably the restaurant burger that reminds me the most of a burger I'd make at home. Big beef patty, nothing fancy, few options, not hiding under a wide reduction 3 mushroom glaze or Boursin baked compote. Just a good, big, cheap burger.

[bobbiemcgee]

The original Izzy's of the 60's used to have a big fat burger. Of course, you had to fight with Izzy to get it that way.