Author Topic: Best burger? (Read 1873 times)

Bill, Idaho · « **on:** July 03, 2011, 05:32:56 PM »

I debated if I should put this in the Food forum, or here, so Jeff, as you wish.

I don't get into Boise all that much. Whenever I do, I try to eat somewhere that Caldwell or Nampa doesn't have. No sense in driving to Boise and eating something I can get near home, huh?
That being said, I heard about this "Five-Guys Burgers", and drove past one this weekend. Here's my humble review:
They weren't very busy. We did get in and to the counter right away. The guy asked right off the bat if we had ever been in there before. Since we hadn't, he took the time to explain what they have, portion size, etc. That was nice.
We ordered what we thought was going to be plenty. For three of us it came to about $28.
We waited a little longer than we would have waited at a place like Carl's Jr, or that equivelant. Understandable.
The burgers were pretty good. The fries were ok, not the kind I particularly like. But way too many. My bad, as the guy warned us. I should have listened to him.
The atmosphere was ok, but they seem to be pretty proud of themselves, as the only advertisement on the walls is how good their food is. Kinda weird.
Bottom line, it was ok, I wouldn't go out of my way to go back. (Not near as good as the walls told mne they were.) On a 1 to 10, with 10 being the best, I would give it maybe a 6.
Red Robins is still my favorite.
What say ye? Who else in the Treasure Valley has a good burger?
(First one to chime in with McD's get beaten with a sock full of quarters!)

Jaggy13 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 03, 2011, 07:10:11 PM »

Bent fork (blue burger) in nampa is note worthy
west side drive in, Boise near down town (world class cheff owns and oporates. not just drive inn food)
Ha Penny bar and grill (mushroom burger) downtown boise by the Knitting factory.
Hawkins pack out (drive inn)
viking drive inn (the henderson) boise state and 36th.
The office Bar and grill (guac burger) Boise, fairview and curtis
Rockies (earth quake) boise, overland roosevelt.

these are some of my favorites, in no specific order.
5 guys is desent, but overpriced if you ask me. not a fan of smash burger, but I have yet to meat a burger I wouldn't eat.

RGinIdaho · « **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2011, 07:13:18 PM »

Red Robin is my favorite as well. A1 Peppercorn Burger FTW!

I once worked in Alexandria/Arlington, Va. I remember when Five Guys opened. It was great. Just a hole in the wall turned buger shack. No place to sit save the window sill. I bet the hole works wasn't 15' by 20', kitchen, counter and waiting area. Local breads, boarwalk style fries, hand pressed patties, cheap and a couple of guys hustling to get 'er done. I was jacked to see Five Guys come to town. After walking in the door I was disappointed. I'm happy for the success of the original owners but the new franchises can't capture the taste and feel of the old "salt and pepper" joint.

tgibson · « **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2011, 08:01:18 PM »

Western plate special at Smoke Inn next to Smokey Davis on State street. That thing is money!!!
If you like Ruban sandwiches, they also have the best one of those I have EVER eaten...anywhwere.
Adios,
TG

Jaggy13 · « **Reply #4 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:20:54 PM »

Quote from: tgibson on July 03, 2011, 08:01:18 PM

Western plate special at Smoke Inn next to Smokey Davis on State street. That thing is money!!!
If you like Ruban sandwiches, they also have the best one of those I have EVER eaten...anywhwere.
Adios,
TG

thats walking distance from my house and I never eat there... looks like I will need to give that a try!

tgibson · « **Reply #5 on:** July 03, 2011, 09:40:33 PM »

Oh man! You have to go there. my parents live right around the corner too so we try to go there quite a bit. The other thing that is good there is the Katie salad. Crispy chicken strips on a salad with some other good stuff. Yummy!

popsgunner · « **Reply #6 on:** July 03, 2011, 10:38:40 PM »

Red Robin IS good, too noisey for me, Rockies is very good, roller skating hotties add nicely to the ambiance, We HEAR BIG JUDS is the place, near BSU, anyone else ?

GrayWolf · « **Reply #7 on:** July 03, 2011, 10:56:32 PM »

The Capri (downtain Boise on Main) makes a pretty good Super Burger - the one with the fried egg, or the mushroom swiss. Their omelets are great too.

Jaggy13 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 03, 2011, 11:28:41 PM »

I'll 2nd Big Juds!
ashamed I left it out of my first list...

adrewiske · « **Reply #9 on:** July 04, 2011, 10:45:15 AM »

+1 on Big Jud's, don't forget Fancy Freeze on State!

egress81 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 04, 2011, 09:10:32 PM »

Boise Fry Co.

111 Broadway, Suite 111

Kcboats · « **Reply #11 on:** July 04, 2011, 10:40:12 PM »

Big Juds!!! (it was even on Man Vs Food)...Rockies is pretty good, I miss the Fairview drive in tho...cute gals on roller blades with mini skirts. Whats the place in Nampa by American Pawn, on 12th...really like there Bacon Cheeseburger. Red Robin is always good and I also like the Burger Dens in Middelton or Eagle. Negatives for Five Guys (yuck), Iceberg (yuck), and last time I went to Bad Boy it was horrible, but might give it a chance.

Now this should be a new topic!! I am always up for good food suggestions!!!

Favorite restaraunt in the valley tho is still the Hong Kong in Nampa...beef noodles with gravy and a large order of pork fried rice is awesoooooommmmeee!

Bill, Idaho · « **Reply #12 on:** July 05, 2011, 04:15:46 AM »

Burgers.

What about Fudruckers?

Grumblecakes · « **Reply #13 on:** July 05, 2011, 05:02:13 AM »

best burger is tough, i do like carls jr, not amazing but it gets the job done. there was a place near hp 10 or so years back i really loved it. the guy cooked it in front of you and he would customize the hell out of it. the guy closed down when they raised his rent, its to bad cause he was super nice too.

favorite place to eat though is mai tai

popsgunner · « **Reply #14 on:** July 05, 2011, 10:30:09 AM »

Blazin burgers in Nampa, some of the best.

neby98 · « **Reply #15 on:** July 05, 2011, 11:55:16 AM »

Boise fry company is #1 in my book. The black and blue at the bent fork is a close second.

agunforeachhand · « **Reply #16 on:** July 05, 2011, 03:29:37 PM »

Burger Connection in Caldwell, Wheelers in Nampa , Hungry Onion in Meridian and Big Bun in Boise off of overland.

I love hamburgers

jordonhurd · « **Reply #17 on:** July 05, 2011, 04:26:33 PM »

+1 for the Burger Connection. Not the fastest food around, but worth the wait.

Bill, Idaho · « **Reply #18 on:** July 07, 2011, 06:06:51 PM »

Update!!!!!
I have found a hole-in-the-wall place that has a burger as good as some of the others already mentioned.
If you're in the area, at Palisades Corner, (exit #3 on the interstate, near Fruitland) there is a bar right on the corner. It's across from the A&W/gas station.
Go in there and order a hamburger or cheesburger. You will be pleased!!! It was good enough such that I figured I had to update everyone before I was even done with it.

Kcboats · « **Reply #19 on:** July 11, 2011, 02:31:48 PM »

How could I forget Wheelers! Love the "long" burgers and the place I was thinking of in Nampa is Beefys. And yup, there is something to be said for a big ole greasy Bacon Cheeseburger from Crack In The Jack.

fj40mojo · « **Reply #20 on:** July 11, 2011, 03:25:07 PM »

Big Judd's get's my vote for Boise. Oregon Trail Cafe-Bar in Glenn's Ferry has awesome burgers if you happen to find yourself there and hungry.

jordonhurd · « **Reply #21 on:** July 11, 2011, 03:58:57 PM »

Pickle's Palace in Arco makes a good burger. Just expect your order to get moved to the back if any locals show up for lunch.

Bill, Idaho · « **Reply #22 on:** July 11, 2011, 05:26:00 PM »

Our snipers took the CheyTac class in Arco. As I recall, we stopped somewhere near the motel and had a killer hamburger. I wonder if that's the same one?

No-One · « **Reply #23 on:** July 11, 2011, 07:42:12 PM »

Pickle Place was OK , to bad their Monte Christo sucked . I lived in the campground as you came into town for 2 months last year and ate at Pickles several times . The Campground restaurant was just as good IMO .

Now if you want a really good Burger you need to get FJ to hook you up with one of his Venison burgers . Now thats some good eating

Kcboats · « **Reply #24 on:** July 11, 2011, 07:53:21 PM »

Or Jeffs Sawtac Road Grill and Steak House...some great burgers with GOOD seasoning and great people.