Was asking around recently, myself. Had a spectacularly crappy burger experience at TGIF recently. Love Ted's Montana Grill burgers....but, I have a little trouble swallowing the $50 check for two. I have been a fan of 5 Guys for years, but last couple visits were disappointing...not sure if it is them or me. I, too, like BK on rare occasion...the BK Junior is a good, little burger most of the time. And, I have to strongly disagree with the comment about McD's fries....they have sucked big time since they changed the oil...what, maybe 15-18 years ago? The BK fries are far and away better.

Denny's patty melt used to be as good a burger as you could get at 2AM...but they dropped it from their menu a couple years ago and I no longer see any reason to go near the place.

I've had good experiences at Red Robin and Fuddruckers, but neither for quite some time. I'm going to try both very soon...if only to get the taste of that TGIF burger out of my mouth.
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Ooohh -- I do love me some Tommy's! Used to go to Tommy's all the time when I lived in SoCal.
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Just checked... the McD oil change I was referring to was in 1990 (beef tallow to vegetable)....geez, I'm getting old
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If I could have a SS burger with FG fries :-):-)
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:-) :-) :-)

I'd rather not eat fries than eat BK fries. And I loves me some fries, so that's saying something. :-)
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Well...I'm willing to agree to disagree.

I will say, however, that while I also love me some fries....Wendy's fries are not even edible
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That's probably tops among the independants in Chicagoland, not sure why, but they're awesome. Introduced by the Dark Lord many years ago.

I remember when the chain first opened, Fuddruckers were really good. They went downhill over the years, and now they're not even around here anymore.
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Nota bene, Harold & Kumar did NOT go to Mickey Ds.
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Wendy's were great back when they were the larger fries and some had the skin on them. I don't know why they changed them, but yep, they're no good.
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Without a doubt it would be Nicky's in Wrentham, Mass. The burgers are Old School; no frills, nothing fancy but... high quality ingredients, bakery buns, everything expertly prepared with the lettuce, tomato and pickles served on the side. The meat to bun to condiment ratio is perfect; everything is always perfect. It is quite simply the best diner in the Universe! I have no connection with it whatsoever but check out this menu:

http://www.nickysfamilydining.com/lunch-dinner-menu/
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Agreed. I Will Not Eat BK Fries. McD, Whataburger, Five Guys Fries Are Good!:-)
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Shake Shack
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That's a nice menu. I grew up in New England and miss the seafood. Not that the stuff down here is bad, but it ain't New England.
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I'm going to have to check this place out, only about 1/2 hour from me
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Suprised no one has mentioned Minetta Tavern in NYC. The age of the beef comes through like I have never had on hamburger, but price like it too...

I like Wild Willy's which is a small chain around New England. Straightforward, but top notch. Actually one of my favorite regular family places to eat.
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I didn't mention Minetta Tavern because I've never been to NYC. :-)
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That's no excuse.
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Come to Winnipeg - the ultimate hipster joint:
Nuburger

They are excellent - with burgers like:
Blueberry yum yum
Drunken Aussie
Etc

Otherwise I go with Five Guys
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Well they aren't around anymore but in Somerville MA there was Worldly Wings, I worked there when I first got to Boston, we would trim down whole roast beefs to cook for sandwiches and take the trimmings and grind them for burgers while mixing in some chuck and other cow parts. They actually had great "steak burgers" as they called them. It was right next door to the Jazz club where Whitey used to meet with his boys.


Perfect.

Also this You can tell New England by "Jimmies" even I Florida we grew up saying that as my family was from Boston, never sprinkles always Jimmies.

(All kidding aside, you can't beat the prices there!)
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Don't forget the Frappe (In New England frappes have ice cream, shakes don't).
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