It's only a freak'n hamburger
In & Out marketing plan is to stay within a geographic area that allows for same day delivery of the freshest meat and produce. Apparently that is what provides their cache. Seems to me, money has trumped the best intentions as Utah is a hike when trying to deliver fresh from the California valley's. They opened last week and the shortest drive thru line has been 1/2 mile. It's cold, the cars are running and the smell is horrible. I think the pollution taken in while waiting will negate any benefit derived from eating the "fresh" food. It's not worth the wait. If I want a great burger, I'll drive up State Street to 5 Guys, Yum!  |
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| It's a fad, like Krispy Kremes....which I never liked either. I agree, I think the restaurant/diner makes better burgers than any fastfood place. Of course my own burger comes in pretty high as well, but extremely limited availability. |
Ha! We just got to 5 Guys in my area (though I am familiar with them from when I lived in NOVA). Anyway, nothing is worth a long line to me esp. on those get something free days. Besides, a 5 Guys burger is way overrated and very greasy from the way I remember it.  I may have loved the fries though!  |
| We just got a Sonic in my immediate area and it's like that. We have one about 40 minutes away but this is the first local one so people are going nuts. It's attached to a parking lot and they have people lining up in there and directing traffic. I pointed out to my husband, if we wanted it that bad, we could drive the 40 minutes to the other one that isn't busy and it would probably be as long of a wait. |
| Too bad McDonald's doesn't serve burgers, otherwise they'd be poised to take advantage of the current mini surge in burger popularity that is going on. |
| okay the first thing i look for over the line into Texas is a "whataburger". Even now, my mouth starts watering, lol. They are the closest thing to an old fashioned drive in burger from when i was a kid.
here i refuse to pay the prices of eating out in this tourist town. pretty wierd, i did order in Chinese takeout tonight, in Mexico. Was about the best Chinese food i've had in years! Certainly better than in Jtown. |
| I don't remember ever not having Sonics. So the idea of a line for Sonic is pretty funny.
The current CEO of Sonic is a high school friend, as is his wife (high school sweethearts). He's done a great job of expanding. I had In & Out Burger in SF a couple of years ago because I'd always heard about how good they were. Huge disappointment, but it may have the individual store just wasn't good. My favorite hamburger place is Twisted Root. They made it on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. They also offer specialty meat burgers when available. Don't get the onion rings, but the fries are great. |
| In n Out has been here in phx for a few years now, i think 6, in fact...
i wouldnt say its a fad because no matter what store you go to there is a line usually out the door at lunch and dinner time.... the food is super fresh and is honestly my most favorite burger.. you can get it ''protein style'' no bun, just wrapped in cruchy fresh iceberg lettuce or my fav..''animal style'' with extra sauce, onions and goop.... they keep the menu simple....but dang is it ever good!!! |
Sheepdogma wrote: In & Out marketing plan is to stay within a geographic area that allows for same day delivery of the freshest meat and produce. Well, at least that means this is one burger chain we'll never get! 
Seriously, this (the long lines, people raving) happens here every time we get a new big chain store  ...most people in my town (Anchorage Alaska) are from somewhere else, originally, and my guess is that these places remind them of "home". People flipped out when we got a Target this year, and it just bewildered me...their products are exactly the same as several other stores we already have, just with higher prices and narrower aisles!
Now, 6 months later....their parking lot is usually empty, and if things go according to the usual pattern here, they will close and pull out within a few years, leaving a big ugly building in their wake  .
If you want a fresh burger...why not just go to a locally owned restaurant? They are usually much better! |
Ali wrote: okay the first thing i look for over the line into Texas is a "whataburger". Even now, my mouth starts watering, lol. They are the closest thing to an old fashioned drive in burger from when i was a kid.
here i refuse to pay the prices of eating out in this tourist town. pretty wierd, i did order in Chinese takeout tonight, in Mexico. Was about the best Chinese food i've had in years! Certainly better than in Jtown. The "WHAT A BURGER" recently closed in Melbourne Fl. I never did get over there and try one. |
sigh- this thread is making me homesick 
The only thing I miss about living in California is the In and Out burgers. Every time I visit my parents, I MUST stop by In and Out by the LAX airport. I like the animal style too (for the fries) We have Five Guys in Rochester and theyre so expensivvvee - their fries are greasy and I dont understand the whole peanut concept. I actually prefer Red Robins over them. I had a friend who visited LA and she didnt think In and Out burgers were all that great, but after her second and third visit, she was hooked. now im hungry:) |
| RED ROBINNN YUMMMMMMMMM |
ravenmoonart wrote: Sheepdogma wrote: In & Out marketing plan is to stay within a geographic area that allows for same day delivery of the freshest meat and produce. Well, at least that means this is one burger chain we'll never get! Seriously, this (the long lines, people raving) happens here every time we get a new big chain store ...most people in my town (Anchorage Alaska) are from somewhere else, originally, and my guess is that these places remind them of "home". People flipped out when we got a Target this year, and it just bewildered me...their products are exactly the same as several other stores we already have, just with higher prices and narrower aisles!Now, 6 months later....their parking lot is usually empty, and if things go according to the usual pattern here, they will close and pull out within a few years, leaving a big ugly building in their wake .If you want a fresh burger...why not just go to a locally owned restaurant? They are usually much better! You're insane!!! When Mr. J and I talked about possibly getting an oil job up in AK,the first thing I said was we'd have Target now!!!! Construction had just begun when we left I feel like I'm not in the ghetto when I shop at a target. We have one down the street but I rarely get to go now that I do my shopping at the butt crack of dawn. |
ravenmoonart wrote: If you want a fresh burger...why not just go to a locally owned restaurant? They are usually much better! Well honestly that's the thing with chains - they ae consistent and local restaurants you never know. |
| In N Out has a really good grilled cheese.
5 Guys...they cook in peanut oil. Not worth me dying over |
Joahaeyo wrote: You're insane!!!
When Mr. J and I talked about possibly getting an oil job up in AK,the first thing I said was we'd have Target now!!!! Construction had just begun when we left I feel like I'm not in the ghetto when I shop at a target. We have one down the street but I rarely get to go now that I do my shopping at the butt crack of dawn.Um...ok Jo...Im kinda scratching my head here  Where were you doing your shopping in Eagle River that felt like a ghetto to you? Were you driving to Spenard to do your shopping or something? |
Uh ohhhhh, sounds like the start of an Arctic Cat fight! Reeeeaaarrr
"More to go on" is also the slogan for the Kohler Comfort Height series, isn't it? barney1 wrote: 5 Guys...they cook in peanut oil. Not worth me dying over Peanut oil is bad? |
| Ron...
ravenmoonart, no I meant Wal-marts in general... not "in alaska." Target is like where all the soccer moms go and everyone always says you're likely to find your long lost momma who sold you for coke money in Wal-Mart. Alaska is not like any state I've been to. You get that small town in a big state feeling, so you get a tight community no matter where you go. ....unlike most big towns and/or cities. |
Joahaeyo wrote: :lol: Ron...
ravenmoonart, no I meant Wal-marts in general... not "in alaska." Target is like where all the soccer moms go and everyone always says you're likely to find your long lost momma who sold you for coke money in Wal-Mart. well since I choose to shop in both stores for different reasons am I insulted or complimented?????? |
kerry wrote: Joahaeyo wrote: :lol: Ron... ravenmoonart, no I meant Wal-marts in general... not "in alaska." Target is like where all the soccer moms go and everyone always says you're likely to find your long lost momma who sold you for coke money in Wal-Mart. well since I choose to shop in both stores for different reasons am I insulted or complimented?????? Insulted, I think...soccer mom?! them's fightin' words!  |
| You can be both, but that wouldn't change that what I said is still pretty true and commonly thought of when people think of the two stores.
I've said a zillion times on here that I shop at Wal-Mart the most. There are always exceptions. Not that I'm one of them. My husband always says I'm a lot more ghetto than he'd like to admit to others. |
Hmmmm  Ya know, I seem to recall that you were more of a Carr's shopper when you lived here, Jo...remember? Home of the ladies room pregnancy test!  |
Ron wrote: barney1 wrote: 5 Guys...they cook in peanut oil. Not worth me dying over Peanut oil is bad?Only if you're allergic to peanuts! |
| I don't know what you're referring to. You lose a lot of brain cells after 3 kids.
We don't have Carrs here, but if I were to ever shop there ... I'd feel horrible each time I reached the check-out because it would be a lot more expensive than my ghetto Wal-Mart. It would be my "crap, I'm out of this and it's across the street from my place" store. Hypothetically speaking of course. |
barney1 wrote: Ron wrote: barney1 wrote: 5 Guys...they cook in peanut oil. Not worth me dying over Peanut oil is bad?Only if you're allergic to peanuts! aha! Brings up the question I had about their "don't take peanuts from the store as there might be neighborhood children who are allergic." I thought that was ridiculous compared to the peanut oil soaked bags filled with fries. Someone postulated that maybe peanut *oil* wasn't a problem. Sooooo were they dead wrong? |
| Okay, now I'm in the ruckus. Don't be talk'n trash about 5 Guys |
| http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/ LOL |
^^^Wow  Now, that was a couple of hours of my life Ill never get back  ^^^ |
| HAHAHAHA. I'm addicted to that awful website. |
crustybirds wrote: HAHAHAHA. I'm addicted to that awful website.
So is my son |
me wrote: http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/ LOL
See... let me throw out a told ya so. Anyone find their momma on that site? |
crustybirds wrote: HAHAHAHA. I'm addicted to that awful website.
LOL - I LOVE it too |
| Oh that is too too funny. And that guy in the red plaid hat and bathrobe? At least he matches
Ron--I'm not sure about the peanut oil. When I was tested a few months ago I asked my allergist about things cooked in peanut oil and he said it's probably okay, since there's something about the process of making peanut oil that's different than consuming a plain old peanut. But I'm still cautious. |
ravenmoonart wrote: ^^^Wow
Now, that was a couple of hours of my life Ill never get back ^^^LOL I wanna go just to take pictures and add to the website LOL LOL |
crustybirds wrote: HAHAHAHA. I'm addicted to that awful website.
Not addicted but when I have a bout of low self asteem, I visit for a few minutes and I'm right back on track. |
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