Five Guys Coming to Des Moines
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Gotta get the cajun seasoning on the fries. It's basically jsut some store bought seasoning, but it is delicious.
Five guys is great if you're in the mood for a giant greasy burger, in a good way.
Only reason I like Smash is because of their Colorado Burger with Green Chiles on it, I think the burgers themselves are better at five guys.
Speaking of chain burger places, if you ever get a chance to go to Bad Daddy's you should go there. Not fast casual like Five Guys or In-n-out, but the sauce they use for fry dipping is amazing. It's like a bbq, poblano pepper mayo.
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Such an overrated burger place. It's greasy as **** and is nothing special whatsoever. Habit Burger, In-N-Out and Hopdoddy are much better.
I remember when it was a big deal when we got Whole Foods, Krispy Kreme, Smashburger, Pizza Ranch, etc. and now I never hear about anyone actually eating/shopping at these places.
The place that surprises me is Texas Roadhouse. I think their food is average at best but every day the are jam packed.
Location seems so important. Smashburger seems to be in that area where every restaurant within a 1/4 fails.
The place that surprises me is Texas Roadhouse. I think their food is average at best but every day the are jam packed.
Location seems so important. Smashburger seems to be in that area where every restaurant within a 1/4 fails.
Freddy's is good! I was glad to hear they've started opening in the cities
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It seems that burger tastes vary.
I haven't had Whataburger since the late 90's but back then it was horrible with rubbery mystery meat.
Lots of people love Shorts in Iowa City. But for me, their fries are greasy, burgers tasteless, and buns blah.
As i have gotten older, I find that most restaurant food is pretty bad. I can make most things at home better, especially Mexican food. Pizza is the exception. I find that we now go out for the atmosphere, not the food, because the food will probably suck just about anywhere.
I haven't had Whataburger since the late 90's but back then it was horrible with rubbery mystery meat.
Lots of people love Shorts in Iowa City. But for me, their fries are greasy, burgers tasteless, and buns blah.
As i have gotten older, I find that most restaurant food is pretty bad. I can make most things at home better, especially Mexican food. Pizza is the exception. I find that we now go out for the atmosphere, not the food, because the food will probably suck just about anywhere.
Every time we diverge into the burger wars I am surprised there isn't more love for The Counter. I guess I have only been to them in California but I think they are in quite a few places. They are pricey, but I love all the choices they provide for toppings.
5 Guys isn't that expensive once you figure out that you just need to order a little cheeseburger versus a double and only one order of fries for 3 people.
Freddy's, Steak and Shake and 5 Guys are pretty interchangeable to me.
I ate at Fuddruckers in KC a couple weekends ago. I wasn't impressed. Considering I could have walked another 100 feet and eaten at 5 Guys for less money, they probably saw me for the last time.
Freddy's, Steak and Shake and 5 Guys are pretty interchangeable to me.
I ate at Fuddruckers in KC a couple weekends ago. I wasn't impressed. Considering I could have walked another 100 feet and eaten at 5 Guys for less money, they probably saw me for the last time.
There's one where I live and its delicious. Probably my favorite of the fast food burgers. Thin patties, crispy edges - delicious.
Anyone ever ate at Z-Burgers?? I ate at the one in Tenleytown at least twice a week when I was in DC.
Pretty solid, definitely worth a shot. Their burgers remind me a bit of Culvers with the crispy edges, but the patties are thinner. They have super thin shoe string fries which are pretty good as well.
