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  • BamaPJFanBamaPJFan Posts: 410
    I tried In 'N Out when I was in Phoenix a little over a year ago. I was very underwhelmed and cannot believe that people make such a big fuss over it. Five Guys is much, much better. However, I prefer indie, mom and pop hamburger shops like Hamburger King where I live in Montgomery, AL, or the Dew Drop Inn (the place that inspired Jimmy Buffett's song 'Cheeseburger in Paradise') in Mobile, AL. Chains like In 'N Out fall way short when putting them up against authentic, indie establishments like the many great ones we have in Alabama and throughout the Deep South.

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  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    I'm thinking I may have a double double for lunch today :)
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    Both are killer. I have worn out the In 'n Out behind the Sahara in Vegas. :D
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    DS1119 wrote:
    Both are killer. I have worn out the In 'n Out behind the Sahara in Vegas. :D

    I know that In N Out very well :D

    Gotta go with Five Guys though...but I can only go there once in a blue moon or else I'd probably weigh 200 lbs!
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    DS1119 wrote:
    Both are killer. I have worn out the In 'n Out behind the Sahara in Vegas. :D

    I know that In N Out very well :D

    Gotta go with Five Guys though...but I can only go there once in a blue moon or else I'd probably weigh 200 lbs!


    Place is always jam packed too!!! Maybe you've seen me there...I was wearing the helmet!
  • Mamasan23Mamasan23 Posts: 16,388
    DS1119 wrote:

    Place is always jam packed too!!! Maybe you've seen me there...I was wearing the helmet!

    :lol: This calls for a DS traveling with helmet thread...
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    DS1119 wrote:

    Place is always jam packed too!!! Maybe you've seen me there...I was wearing the helmet!

    :lol: This calls for a DS traveling with helmet thread...


    Hmm.... :think:
  • shepshep Posts: 5,759
    So I'm going to Cali for about 36 hours for work tomorrow night.. and I'm already planning out all my meals.... I need to try In 'n' out Burger... never had it, and it is a must. the question is What do I get???? :? :? :?
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    shep wrote:
    So I'm going to Cali for about 36 hours for work tomorrow night.. and I'm already planning out all my meals.... I need to try In 'n' out Burger... never had it, and it is a must. the question is What do I get???? :? :? :?


    I always get a double double with fries and a strawberry shake. Will you pick me up some of the stickers they give away. I lost mine somewhere. :lol:
  • normnorm Posts: 31,146
    shep wrote:
    So I'm going to Cali for about 36 hours for work tomorrow night.. and I'm already planning out all my meals.... I need to try In 'n' out Burger... never had it, and it is a must. the question is What do I get???? :? :? :?


    double-double with fries and whatever drink you want (my fav is their pink lemonade)...if you wanna go nuts, get the burger and fires animal style
  • badbrainsbadbrains Posts: 10,255
    shep wrote:
    So I'm going to Cali for about 36 hours for work tomorrow night.. and I'm already planning out all my meals.... I need to try In 'n' out Burger... never had it, and it is a must. the question is What do I get???? :? :? :?

    Double/double with chopped hot peppers! (off the menu)
    Skip the frys cuz they're terrible
    Damn, sounds good, too bad I'm living on the east coast now.
  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    went to Five Guys the other day...they were even giving away fries, "we have some special fries for free!" one family asked for them, and they got a bag stuffed with fries...not that they needed any more fries. :lol:

    can't wait to get 'extra-well' fries from in-n-out someday....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-N-Out_Burger_products
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  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    norm wrote:
    shep wrote:
    So I'm going to Cali for about 36 hours for work tomorrow night.. and I'm already planning out all my meals.... I need to try In 'n' out Burger... never had it, and it is a must. the question is What do I get???? :? :? :?


    double-double with fries and whatever drink you want (my fav is their pink lemonade)...if you wanna go nuts, get the burger and fires animal style
    Yep
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    RKCNDY wrote:
    can't wait to get 'extra-well' fries from in-n-out someday....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-N-Out_Burger_products


    Hmm. Didn't know they did variations on the fires with the "secret menu". I just flat out love the joint. :lol:
  • Attaway77Attaway77 Posts: 3,030
    In n Out... Five Guys is good but not as good as In n Out
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  • shepshep Posts: 5,759
    DS1119 wrote:
    I always get a double double with fries and a strawberry shake. Will you pick me up some of the stickers they give away. I lost mine somewhere. :lol:

    If I get some stickers I'll grab a few extras... I'll send you a PM when I get back if I can snag a few.
    DS1119 wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:
    can't wait to get 'extra-well' fries from in-n-out someday....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-N-Out_Burger_products


    Hmm. Didn't know they did variations on the fires with the "secret menu". I just flat out love the joint. :lol:

    The secret menu is almost too much to comprehend! I've never been there before, I might just stick to the basics for the first go...

    I love 5 guys, it's pretty much the only place I go that you would call "fast food" with the exception of freebirds..... The hype surrounding In 'n' Out is huge... I hope it can live up to the expectations... :D
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    shep wrote:
    DS1119 wrote:
    I always get a double double with fries and a strawberry shake. Will you pick me up some of the stickers they give away. I lost mine somewhere. :lol:

    If I get some stickers I'll grab a few extras... I'll send you a PM when I get back if I can snag a few.
    DS1119 wrote:
    RKCNDY wrote:
    can't wait to get 'extra-well' fries from in-n-out someday....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-N-Out_Burger_products


    Hmm. Didn't know they did variations on the fires with the "secret menu". I just flat out love the joint. :lol:

    The secret menu is almost too much to comprehend! I've never been there before, I might just stick to the basics for the first go...

    I love 5 guys, it's pretty much the only place I go that you would call "fast food" with the exception of freebirds..... The hype surrounding In 'n' Out is huge... I hope it can live up to the expectations... :D


    Oh man...now I hope it lives up to your expectations! :fp: :lol::lol:
  • PJ88PJ88 Posts: 1,074
    Had my first burger from Five Guys from the one in Hanover, MA. on Tuesday. Burger was so awesome and the fries were great too! I would definitely go back.
  • Better DanBetter Dan Posts: 5,684
    I think In 'N Out is better...their food just tastes fresher although I haven't been to 5 guys in years. Fries are definitely better at Five Guys though. I've been eating in 'n out at least 1-2 times a month since they opened up locations all over Dallas. :D One warning Shep, if you don't like the strong taste of onions, make sure to get your burger without onions as they put A LOT and it's a strong tasting onion.

    Shep, a better comparison for us since we are in Texas, would be In 'N Out vs Whataburger. Personally I think In 'N Out gets the edge on the burger due to the freshness of the ingredients like I mentioned above and I think their beef tastes better..but most of my friends still prefer Whataburger although they all gree In 'N Out is still very good.

    Let me know if you're ever in Dallas..I'll meet you for a burger at in 'n out :lol: There's one 2 minutes away from where I live. :lol:
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  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    mookeywrench wrote:
    Phantom Pain wrote:
    I've only had Five Guys and I liked it but my intenstines didn't

    :sick:

    please tell me someone else is cracking up from this quote


    I have quoted this post before but it still cracks me up! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
  • shepshep Posts: 5,759
    Better Dan wrote:
    I think In 'N Out is better...their food just tastes fresher although I haven't been to 5 guys in years. Fries are definitely better at Five Guys though. I've been eating in 'n out at least 1-2 times a month since they opened up locations all over Dallas. :D One warning Shep, if you don't like the strong taste of onions, make sure to get your burger without onions as they put A LOT and it's a strong tasting onion.

    Shep, a better comparison for us since we are in Texas, would be In 'N Out vs Whataburger. Personally I think In 'N Out gets the edge on the burger due to the freshness of the ingredients like I mentioned above and I think their beef tastes better..but most of my friends still prefer Whataburger although they all gree In 'N Out is still very good.

    Let me know if you're ever in Dallas..I'll meet you for a burger at in 'n out :lol: There's one 2 minutes away from where I live. :lol:

    To tell you the truth... I've never eaten Whataburger with the exception of when I've been bordering on black-out drunk... so I couldn't tell you what it tastes like... I know the next day my bowels feel all tied up, but I'm not sure if that was from eating or drinking :lol:

    I'm actually in the process of planning a Dallas trip with a bunch of my buddies now for January... Taking all the Habs fans from houston up to dallas to watch the Canadiens beat up on the Stars on Jan 12! :D
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  • Fifi_IrelandFifi_Ireland Posts: 576
    Wow...I have to admit I did think this post was going to be about something entirely different!
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  • Indifference71Indifference71 Posts: 14,822
    Can't wait for some In 'N Out when I'm in Vegas in a few weeks. Animal style!!!!
  • LloydXmasLloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Fifi_Ireland wrote:
    Wow...I have to admit I did think this post was going to be about something entirely different!
    :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
  • DS1119DS1119 Posts: 33,497
    Had a 5 Guys cheeseburger yesterday. It is certainly tasty without a doubt.
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    I think it is difficult to compare the two because Five Guys seems a bit superior in terms of quality/price.

    I tried 5 Guys for the first time this year, and the food was great!
  • PJ88PJ88 Posts: 1,074
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    I think it is difficult to compare the two because Five Guys seems a bit superior in terms of quality/price.

    I tried 5 Guys for the first time this year, and the food was great!

    Same here. I am quite impressed with the freebees you get to put on the burger. That's pretty cool.
  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    Better Dan wrote:
    One warning Shep, if you don't like the strong taste of onions, make sure to get your burger without onions as they put A LOT and it's a strong tasting onion.

    Do you get grilled onions?? They are sooooo good. not that strong

    Shep.....go in with really low expectations. These burgers suck azzz......




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    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • JOEJOEJOEJOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,483
    PJ88 wrote:
    JOEJOEJOE wrote:
    I think it is difficult to compare the two because Five Guys seems a bit superior in terms of quality/price.

    I tried 5 Guys for the first time this year, and the food was great!

    Same here. I am quite impressed with the freebees you get to put on the burger. That's pretty cool.


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  • RKCNDYRKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    Lizard wrote:
    Better Dan wrote:
    One warning Shep, if you don't like the strong taste of onions, make sure to get your burger without onions as they put A LOT and it's a strong tasting onion.

    Do you get grilled onions?? They are sooooo good. not that strong

    Shep.....go in with really low expectations. These burgers suck azzz......




    ;)

    are you saying it's just more of the 'culture' than the food itself?
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