Best Fast Food Burger

[alltherage]

Beef

Uncle Sirloin is good. Harvey's Angus is good too. Big Bacon Classic too. Big Mac is super classic, Whoppers are huge... DQ's Flamethrower is tasty as hell too...

What's your take?

I think as far as a pre-built burger, the Bacon Cheddar Uncle Sirloin is it for me. Honorable mention to the Angus from Harveys, and the Flamethrower.

Chicken

KFC's Spicey Big Crunch, DQ's Chicken Flamethrower, McDonald's McChicken, Chubby Chicken, Wendy's Spicey Chicken... all good choices. I like spicy chicken.

Spicey Big Crunch takes it for me. Man, those things are huge. So bad for you, but so friggin delicious. That sauce is absolutely delicious.

[valo403]

I don't always eat fast-food burgers, but when I do, I prefer Whoppers.

[Otto-matic]

Usually I went with a Whopper but after going to Boogies Burger, nothing can top them now.

[Prototype]

Big Bacon Classic. 'Nuff said.

[jayswin]

I like Harveys. They make your hamburger a beautiful thing.

[hockeycop]

Fatburger does it for me

[Machiavelli]

Wendy's Bacon Mushroom Melt (discontinued, I believe).

[alltherage]

Wendy's Bacon Mushroom Melt (discontinued, I believe).

I don't think it's disco, I think it's a seasonal thing they bring back once in a while IIRC.

[troutman]

Harveys

[nik-]

I'm particular to the Hardee's Thickburger.

Carl's Jr is moving to Canada eventually, so soon we'll be able to get pretty much the same thing.

[SportsJunky]

For me Wendy's still makes a great burger.

As for chicken, I had Mary Brown's for the first time yesterday and I was impressed. Very tasty and not very greasy.

[FireFly]

I love the tags on this thread.

In regards to the topic at hand, Wendy's everything. In particular, my very favorite is the Wild Mountain Spicy Chicken, but it was a seasonal thing and it hasn't been back in two years. :(

[VANFLAMESFAN]

I would used go with Big Xtra, but they discontinued that.....so I order and quarter pounder with cheese and have to add tomato, lettuce and mayo.......

Big Bacon from Wendy's

Teen Burger from A&W

Whopper with cheese from BK

Big Crunch from KFC

[ernie]

Culver's Double Cheddar Butterburger...followed by a a Culver's frozen custard with caramel and brownie bits.

Of course Culver's aren't outside of the mid-west US yet so most on the board will have no idea what i'm talking about.

For Chicken sandwiches and strips it's easily Chick-Fil-A

Again most on the board will have no idea what I'm talking about. All I know is thanks to the likes of Culver's, Chick-Fil-A, Freddy's I'll never step into a McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King etc again.

[GirlySports]

I still like Big Macs, had them since I was 7.

[North East Goon]

I actually had a half decent burger from MacDonald's down in Anaheim. It was an Angus Mushroom Swiss Melt, tasted much better than any other burger they have ever offered.

[malcolmk14]

That Jalapeno Double Melt Wendy's had a year or so ago was heaven.

[tvp2003]

I don't always eat fast-food burgers, but when I do, I prefer Whoppers.

I hardly ever eat fast food, but when I do, the Whopper is indeed the King :)

I'll actually be trying a Hardee's thickburger this weekend -- I'm a big fan of Carl's Jr. six-dollar burgers (are they really coming to Canada?) so I'm hoping they are pretty much the same. Also, In-n-out burgers are pretty good (also only in the US).

[czure32]

Burger Baron in Carstairs
namely because its the closest place for me to go to get a burger. Decent enough burgers, and hella cheap too

[wooohooo]

Oddly enough, I'm not a big fan of the specialty burgers... but I do love double cheeseburgers. Not only are they damn cheap, but they're extremely tasty.

[Azure]

The classic teen burger.

500 calories of pure evil but oh so good.

[valo403]

Usually I went with a Whopper but after going to Boogies Burger, nothing can top them now.

If Boogies counts as fast food I'm changing my pick.

[Resolute 14]

Whopper with cheese, no onions
KFC poutine
Peters' chocolate-banana-cherry milkshake.

Best home made combo evar, and quite likely your last meal!

[mykalberta]

Double Mozza and Root Beer Milk shake, only reason to go to A&W

Angus Burger with cheddar and bacon from McD

Double Big Mac - extra pickles

[Sainters7]

A&W Mozza Burger

EDIT: Haha just beat me to it!

[Azure]

Now I'm hungry. :(

[calgaryred]

If I had to have a fast food burger I agree with the majority its the Whopper

[RW99]

1. Barpa Bills - Cheeseburger (no mustard, no ketchup) and homemade fries
2. Wendys - 1/2 pound w/ cheese
3. A&W - Teen Burger

I don't care for the Whopper and I refuse to ever go to McDonalds again, just over 2 years now.

[browna]

1)Baconator
2)In and Out Burger in the US
3)Whopper
4)Big Mac

[Russic]

1) Pappa Burger
2) Big Mac

[zukes]

Hardee's for sure. Is Carl's Jr. only coming to Western Canada? Would that mean Hardee's out here? I will be so fat if they come to Canada, I go out of my way for Hardee's when in the States.

[3 Justin 3]

How can anyone think McDonalds has the best burger? Sure they taste alright in that "sick, made of sh.t" kind of way, but in reality they are terrible.

Harvey's all the way, they don't cook their meat in microwaves.

[tvp2003]

Hardee's for sure. Is Carl's Jr. only coming to Western Canada? Would that mean Hardee's out here? I will be so fat if they come to Canada, I go out of my way for Hardee's when in the States.

I did a search and it looks like Carl's Jr. expansion was announced in 2005 -- not sure if it's still on the radar. On Wikipedia, it says Hardee's expansion is being prevented by a trademark dispute by Harvey's. Nothing stopping them from making Carl's Jr though (although it might be better if they don't -- I'd get pretty fat too. If you look on their website, the nutritional information is mindboggling!).

[zukes]

I did a search and it looks like Carl's Jr. expansion was announced in 2005 -- not sure if it's still on the radar. On Wikipedia, it says Hardee's expansion is being prevented by a trademark dispute by Harvey's. Nothing stopping them from making Carl's Jr though (although it might be better if they don't -- I'd get pretty fat too. If you look on their website, the nutritional information is mindboggling!).


Yes, but so yummy. When I discovered Hardee's on my first trip to Myrtle Beach, I bet my caloric intake that week was the highest it's ever been. Their breakfast is poretty damn good too.

[mykalberta]

Damn it, thats it, I am going to Boogies tomorrow. Damn you all.

[Ace]

Wendy's Bacon Mushroom Melt (discontinued, I believe).

Wendy's Smokey Bacon Cheeseburger was the best burger I ever ate.

RIP
Wendy's Smokey Bacon Cheeseburger
1998-2003
Disappeared off the face of the planet never to be heard from again...

[GreenTeaFrapp]

In N Out 100 x 100 burger

[WesternCanadaKing]

Burger Inn single with cheese and bacon, man its delicious.

In N Out or Fatburger come second

Teen Burger Whopper come third

Baconator

[wpgflamesfan]

In N Out Double Double Animal Style

[FurnaceFace]

I am partial to the nostalgia of the Teen Burger and also enjoy a Mozza. Bacon makes a burger adding some pig to cow is heaven.

A big crunch is it for chicken.

[calgaryrocks]

agreed on the teen burger, long time favourite, but recently I tried A&W's cheddar bacon uncle sirloin burger...hmmm...wow, so good, new favourite. burgers from burger inn are also really good, and there fries are awesome. though they are not quite as much fast food for me for some reason (even though they are).
as for chicken - wendys spicy chicken burger (aka #6 on the menu), haven't tried the kfc one yet though, will have to do that

[Dion]

http://i.ehow.com/images/GlobalPhoto/Articles/2254926/drooling-homer_Full.jpg

[Phanuthier]

Harvey's. In N Out isn't bad in the U S of A either.

[Dion]

The Burger Inn is my choice while in Calgary. The home cut fries are awesome also.

[Shazam]

How can anyone think McDonalds has the best burger? Sure they taste alright in that "sick, made of sh.t" kind of way, but in reality they are terrible.

Harvey's all the way, they don't cook their meat in microwaves.

The grilled southwest chipotle chicken burger is the only thing I like at mcdonald's.

[simmonjam1]

Harvey's in Canada...

Whataburger in Texas...

[ResAlien]

Can't say for Canada, been a while since I've been back. But here it's gotta be Good Times. Mmmmm Bacon Guacamole Burger.....

[3 Justin 3]

My boss who lived in San Fran for years swears than In N Out is best in the states.

[Jordan!]

Carls JR, in N out is overated. No taste, but fresh

Carls Teriyaki burger is insane

[CGYNHL]

Fatburger has been mentioned a few times. I plan to give it a try soon.

[Phanuthier]

In N Out is pretty decent, but hardly memorable.

Can't say for Canada, been a while since I've been back. But here it's gotta be Good Times. Mmmmm Bacon Guacamole Burger.....
ok that sounds really good... I don't know if they do it back home, but Guac on Subway subs is awsome too.

[FanIn80]

I don't always eat fast-food burgers, but when I do, I prefer Whoppers.

This sums it up for me. Whopper with cheese, please!

[TurnedTheCorner]

In N Out is crap. And name fast food burgers, some of you burger snobs.

[Cheap Shot]

Keith's Burger from Boogies is the God of hamburgers.

http://www.boogiesburgers.com/menu.php

[TurnedTheCorner]

Boogie's is not fast food.

[FlamesAddiction]

Does White Spot count as fast food? If so, I nominate them

[the crispy badger]

Wendy's Bacon Junior Cheeseburger without a doubt

[Resolute 14]

Does White Spot count as fast food? If so, I nominate them

If there is one thing Vancouver does right, it is White Spot in their arenas.

And I've found American fast food restaurants are not very good. It really does have to be Alberta beef, or it's crap.

[Finny61]

Beef - the new bacon cheddar sirloin uncle burger at A&W. Oh I'm serious.. look at this face. |:|

Chicken - I don't mind the southwest crispy chicken sandwich at McD's. I'm sure there is better out there for cheaper.

[TurnedTheCorner]

The Whopper is the best fast food burger available in Calgary. The Spicy Chicken from Wendy's is the best fast food chicken burger available in Calgary.

[wooohooo]

Keith's Burger from Boogies is the God of hamburgers.

http://www.boogiesburgers.com/menu.php

A couple years ago I used to work near DT and would drive past this place all the time. Looks super sketchy but those places are usually the best. Next time I'm back in town I'll check it out

[OilKiller]

Wendy's Bacon Junior Cheeseburger without a doubt

Why should I trust someone about taste who has an avatar of a kid eating a spider?

Anyway, when it comes to fast food burgers, for me, the Uncle Sirloin Burger from A&W is a clear winner these days. I don't eat burgers very often but when I do, that's what I have. When I was in the States, I seem to recall really liking Jack in the Box...sure wish they would open franchises here in Canada.

[JohnnyB]

Here in Shanghai there is no doubt in my mind Burger King is producing by far the best fast food burgers. Damn they're good. I hadn't really enjoyed eating fast food burgers for years until I tried their burgers here in Shanghai. Now I find myself having to resist going in for a bite whenever I walk past a BK.

[Incinerator]

Best burger I ever had was Johnny Rockets' Smokehouse Single:

http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/8494/smokehouse.jpg

Don't know if that qualifies as fast food. But anyways, up here I just go to BK and order a whopper with bacon and onion rings and put'em together...best burger ever.

[Displaced Flames fan]

1. Double-Double with grilled onions only from In-N-Out Burger
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_T43I8EKcEb0/SI5pwAF58fI/AAAAAAAAABI/Z-LIxEQNC38/s400/in-n-out-burger-double-double-781699.jpg
2. Freddy's Frozen Custard double steakburger

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/82/245998019_86f15127fe.jpg?v=0
3. Spicy Baja Smashburger
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_wokX5Am7ico/SUyekBHTvuI/AAAAAAAACBo/uCrcMLxgI9c/s400/DSCF1206.JPG

[OilKiller]

1. Double-Double with grilled onions only from In-N-Out Burger

2. Freddy's Frozen Custard double steakburger

3. Spicy Baja Smashburger


My blood pressure and cholesterol went up just looking at those pics.

[JohnnyB]

Best burger I've ever had.
http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z91/agmakosz/Giant_Burger_for_Giant_Manashx.jpg

[d_phaneuf]

Ghetto Big Mac

[MissKat]

Wendys is disgusting. Nothing better than having 50+ grams of fat in a single burger, grease dripping down like a water fountain and all your napkins and the bag soaked in grease?

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Nothing better than having 50+ grams of fat in a single burger, grease dripping down like a water fountain and all your napkins and the bag soaked in grease?

I agree as long as she's wearing a white t shirt.

[Sly]

Best burger I ever had was at Red Robins... they have amazing Chicken Burgers...

[jammies]

1. In'n'Out
2. Baconator from Wendy's
3. Fatburger

In no particular order.

[moncton golden flames]

all the talk about boogies burgers is making me crave their boog-mac....hands down the best burger i've ever had.

[FireFly]

1. In'n'Out
2. Baconator from Wendy's
3. Fatburger

In no particular order.

So then why did you order them?

[Cliche]

Can't really beat the Wendy's spicy chicken for a drive through. I'd almost recommend KFC, but I only go there for a bucket of chicken and don't bother with the drive through.

My preference seems to fall under A&W's Grandpa or Papa burgers for drive through burgers. (It's been more than a year since I've had my last wendy's triple)

Walk up, the single with cheese from Rocky's Burger Bus.

[jammies]

So then why did you order them?

Incipient schizophrenia?

[arloiginla]

Fatburger is amazing. Had a mushroom swiss there the other day, it was amazing.

[Ford Prefect]

Wendy's Big Bacon Classic gets my vote for best big chain burger, but all of the best burgers I've ever had have been from independent ma and pa places.

[gottabekd]

"Best Fast Food Burger" brings to mind a Teen Burger.

I (and likely most who posted in this thread) really enjoy a good hamburger. I usually prefer any non-fast food burger, but if it has to be fast, a teen burger is a good choice.

[SteveToms]

Apache Burger.

[ken0042]

Surprised it hasn't been mentioned (or at least I didn't see it) but my personal favourite is the Sour Dough Jack from Jack in the Box.

Close second for me is Double Fat Boy from Junior's in Winnipeg. (And before anybody begins the MJ jokes, for some reason every Greek burger place I know of calls their signature burger a Fat Boy. Actually, I'm not sure that makes it any better.)

Best I've ever had was a Wendy's Steakhouse burger- I think it was a special about 2 years ago. Imagine a Baconator, with sauteed mushrooms and all cooked in a Montreal Steak Spice kind of sauce.

[OilKiller]

Surprised it hasn't been mentioned (or at least I didn't see it) but my personal favourite is the Sour Dough Jack from Jack in the Box.

The majority of the posters here don't live in the States?

[mikey_the_redneck]

I'm gonna say the mushroom burger from Burger Baron here in Lethbridge. The sauce is amazing..........

[dirk diggler]

CB's drive in makes a good burger... go for the "monster" burger, 4 patties of goodness.. best fries in town as well

[edn88]

I was just in BC last week, and the fast food version of Whitespot has a Cheddar Bacon burger that was, although messy, very good.

[awildermode]

Burger King makes a pretty good veggie burger

[GreenTeaFrapp]

Burger King makes a pretty good veggie burger

Veggie burgers aren't burgers. They're abominations. If god had wanted burgers to be vegetarian, he wouldn't have made meat so damn tasty!

[habernac]

still love the Teen Burger.

[mykalberta]

Was at Boogies on the weekend, got the Keiths Burger with Yam fries.

Burger is ok, nothing spectacular though. I will give Boogies one more shot.

Yam fries are the same McCain Yam fires you get at the frozen section. Not the BPs yam fries which are amazing.

[North East Goon]

Yams and Sweet Potatoes are not the same thing.

[ken0042]

The majority of the posters here don't live in the States?

There's been several mentions of In & Out, Hardee's and Carl's Jr.... so I thought it would have been one of the burgers mentioned.

[Bobblehead]

I haven't had it in over a decade, but the Ultimate Cheeseburger from Jack in the Box I still crave.

And I tried Fatburger and do not understand the appeal. The whole menu just seemed outrageously expensive and the food wasn't good enough to warrant it. It wasn't bad, just not worth the price they charged. I just got the standard burger, was there a better choice that would sell me on them?

[SportsJunky]

I haven't had it in over a decade, but the Ultimate Cheeseburger from Jack in the Box I still crave.

And I tried Fatburger and do not understand the appeal. The whole menu just seemed outrageously expensive and the food wasn't good enough to warrant it. It wasn't bad, just not worth the price they charged. I just got the standard burger, was there a better choice that would sell me on them?
Word x2.

The Ultimate from Jack in the Box is still my favourite but I figured I'd stick to Canadian franchises when I initially posted. If you order a double with curly fries you won't regret it!

I also agree with your Fat Burger comments. Not good.

[mykalberta]

Yams and Sweet Potatoes are not the same thing.

Whatever they are selling at Boogies is the same thing that McCain sells.

[Top Shelf]

Used to work at A&W way back in the day and while there, perfected the ultimate burger.

Grandpa Burger (3 patties) cooked with extra seasoning salt. On two of the patties put one slice of cheddar each. On the third patty, put mozza cheese. Add maybe 4-5 slices of bacon as well

On the bottom of the bun, put Ranch dressing. On the top of the bun, put Mayo.

No lettuce, tomatoes, onions or any other sauces.

Simply a beautiful burger, and we never paid for them either!

I ordered one a few years ago, and I think with all the extras it was about 12$.

Best Hangover Food Ever!

[alltherage]

Used to work at A&W way back in the day and while there, perfected the ultimate burger.

Grandpa Burger (3 patties) cooked with extra seasoning salt. On two of the patties put one slice of cheddar each. On the third patty, put mozza cheese. Add maybe 4-5 slices of bacon as well

On the bottom of the bun, put Ranch dressing. On the top of the bun, put Mayo.

No lettuce, tomatoes, onions or any other sauces.

Simply a beautiful burger, and we never paid for them either!

I ordered one a few years ago, and I think with all the extras it was about 12$.

Best Hangover Food Ever!

http://thisiswhyyourefat.com/

[REDVAN]

I used to love the spicy baconator from Wendy's.

My current fave is the A&W Bacon Cheddar Uncle.

I don't really like Harvey's because they used pre-cooked. Or if they don't, they make it taste like that... boo.

Peter's Drive-in is a classic, but I don't think they are great, they are just tradition.

But my favorite place isn't a fast-food per se, it's Tommy Burger on Maclead by Schanks. Good food can be had there for the same price as FatBurger (another decent choice, really good, but not worth the money as much as Tommy).

[GeoffSK]

As mentioned above Cheddar Bacon Uncle Burger is really good.

I tried a Burger at the Sonic drive-in last week while in South Dakota. It was really tasty. Not sure it beats the Uncle burger though.

[alltherage]

I used to love the spicy baconator from Wendy's.

My current fave is the A&W Bacon Cheddar Uncle.

I don't really like Harvey's because they used pre-cooked. Or if they don't, they make it taste like that... boo.

Peter's Drive-in is a classic, but I don't think they are great, they are just tradition.

But my favorite place isn't a fast-food per se, it's Tommy Burger on Maclead by Schanks. Good food can be had there for the same price as FatBurger (another decent choice, really good, but not worth the money as much as Tommy).

I haven't been to Tommy Burger, but with that endorsement, my interest in going has been re-kindled.

[calgaryrocks]

I haven't been to Tommy Burger, but with that endorsement, my interest in going has been re-kindled.
mmmm, Tommy burger=very good. definitly try it out, and get the garlic butter fries (come with dip) yum

[burn_baby_burn]

Carl's Jr. is very tasty with huge portions as well. It helps that they also serve curly fries. The Sour Dough Jack at Jack in The Box is a great burger also.

I like Fat Burger. It is more expensive, but there isn't one on every corner either. I usually get the King burger with all the toppings including chili, fried egg, and bacon.

I also like the Mozza and Teen Burgers, usually order one of each. Whopper with bacon and cheese. The Big Bacon Classic. The Flamethrower from DQ.

[yads]

My 2 favorite fast food burgers are Harvey's and Jack in the Box. Too bad Jack isn't available in Canada and there are no Harvey's downtown.

Fatburger doesn't count as fast food, but they're quite delicious as well.

[Jordan!]

I tried Frozen White Castles.. if they taste similar at a restaraunt.. bleh. Half decent gas station food at best

[Bertuzzied]

Surprised it hasn't been mentioned (or at least I didn't see it) but my personal favourite is the Sour Dough Jack from Jack in the Box.



That is my favorite burger ever!

2nd was the mushroom melt from Willie's off Macleod.

3rd is the whopper which i thought was disgusting when i was a kid.

Anyone that mentions McDonalds in this thread should be banned. Worst fast-food food in the world. It just boggles the mind how they stay in business. Must be all those toys and collectibles they give away.

A&W burgers are the 2nd worst. all that mustard and lack of vegetables can't compensate for the awesome rootbeer.

[ThisIsAnOutrage]

It's been almost five years, the topic just came up again in the Toronto is No Good Thread, it's almost lunch, and I am full on Burgin'. Best fast food burger in descending order:

Burger King, A&W, MacDonalds' hamburger-styled product, Wendy's, Jack-in-the-box.

[JonDuke]

Holy bump, Batman.

But since I'm here....A&W wins.
Every. Time.

[Cuz]

Burger King's Whopper is my fave in the fast food category. Seeing as it is Whopper Wednesday I will be picking myself one up.

[codfather]

I'm a fan of South St. Burger Co. and Clive Burger.

[Erick Estrada]

I'm a big fan of Jack in the Box. Would live if we had them here.

[OldDutch]

In Canada? Five Guys.

In US? Carl's Jr. THE 1/2LB. GUACAMOLE BACON THICKBURGER with honorable mention to BurgerFI Cheeseburger, oh and Shakeshack of course!.

[CliffFletcher]

A&W. Double mozza burger.

And yeah, add my vote to Carl Jr. in the U.S.

[Rhettzky]

In the US I love going to In-n-Out burger and having one of their cheeseburgers "animal style".

Here I would say the Hawaiian burger from Fat Burger but admit to not trying 5 Guys yet.

[MillerTime GFG]

Trying to eat healthy...can't stop reading this thread...om nom nom.

[CedarMeter]

Still love a Whopper. That's my favorite. Non fast food you guys have to check out Naina's Kitchen. Their 1/2 pound stuffed burgers are great.

[dammage79]

1. Double Whopper avec Fromage (Whopper Royale)
2. Double Mozza
3. Teen
4. Baconator
5. DQ Double Cheeseburger!

Really surprised the DBLCHS from Dq is so overlooked. Typical BBQ burger done right.

[blankall]

In Canada? Five Guys.

In US? Carl's Jr. THE 1/2LB. GUACAMOLE BACON THICKBURGER with honorable mention to BurgerFI Cheeseburger, oh and Shakeshack of course!.

You can get Carl's Jr. in Canada now. I live in Vancouver and have one three blocks from work.

Their signature Burger is total ripoff of the whopper, but made with better quality ingredients.

[btimbit]

My tastes in fast food tend to change between a&w and Wendy's. Dairy queen sometimes too, their cheeseburger and double cheeseburger are underrated.

[Jbo]

I don't think McDonalds gets enough love or credit. Wendy's has gone downhill for years, A&W is nothing great, Burger King is meh.

But lately after hockey I can't drive past a McDonald's without stopping for
A
Big Mac or quarter pounder

[Northendzone]

I have enjoyed burgers at almost all of the establishments mentioned above, and they are all good, as long as they have extra pickles on them......

[blankall]

My tastes in fast food tend to change between a&w and Wendy's. Dairy queen sometimes too, their cheeseburger and double cheeseburger are underrated.

Love the basic DQ burgers for some reason. Just ketchup' mustard, onions, and pickles, but somehow delicious.

[undercoverbrother]

Smash burger, there is one on 32 ave near Barlow, sadly their menu is regional and I can't get my Colorado burger.

[longsuffering]

I think we should all agree that to be considered a fast food burger, the establishment must have a drive thru, so 5 Guys cannot be considered.

With that in mind, in Calgary my ratings would be:

Burger King - Double whopper with cheese only
Harveys
A&W
Wendys
McDonalds

[Burke Salad]

I really miss Willy's Mushroom Burger, and there steak cut fries!

[undercoverbrother]

I think we should all agree that to be considered a fast food burger, the establishment must have a drive thru,

Nope, my definition is anywhere that I get my food immediately (or close to) after ordering it.

Subway is fast food. A drivethru does not, IMO, define "fast food", rather the speed at which the food is availible is more the measure.

I also like a Whopper now and again.

[undercoverbrother]

I really miss Willy's Mushroom Burger, and there steak cut fries!


When I was at LBHS, we use to hit the Willys at the corner of Fairmount and Heritage for $0.25 1/4 burger, if memory serves IT was the first Monday of every month.

Limit of 4.

[Northendzone]

not fast food - good food served quickly

anywyas, i guess i see the market as typical places (McD's, A&W, Wendy's, BK etc), and then the cut above (Fatburger, South Street, 5 Guys etc).

i guess it stuns me how when i take the family (4 of us) to A&W the bill seems to be $35 - $40

[Ruttiger]

i guess it stuns me how when i take the family (4 of us) to A&W the bill seems to be $35 - $40

A & W is definitely at the upper end of typical fast food pricing.

My go-to is the Bacon (Portabella) Mushroom Melt from Wendy's. I trip over myself getting there fast enough every time it shows up on the menu again.

[Burke Salad]

Had Carl's Jr. up in Edmonton last summer - so freaking good, made being in Edmonton much better. Heard White Castle is on the Las Vegas strip now, but those look terrible.

[Ruttiger]

Also a vote for Harvey's - a sometimes under appreciated option that has the patriotic benefit of being Canadian.

[undercoverbrother]

Also a vote for Harvey's - a sometimes under appreciated option that has the patriotic benefit of being Canadian.

Sadly Harvey's are hard to find, I think the one in Dead Rear closed.

[Burke Salad]

Sadly Harvey's are hard to find, I think the one in Dead Rear closed.

Peter's is apparently coming to Red Deer.

[undercoverbrother]

Peter's is apparently coming to Red Deer.

Sorry but this is a thread about BEST fast food burger.

They will make a killing, thou

[blankall]

Had Carl's Jr. up in Edmonton last summer - so freaking good, made being in Edmonton much better. Heard White Castle is on the Las Vegas strip now, but those look terrible.

White castle is barely a Burger. They are tiny sandwich like things with very thin strips of beef. More of a sandwich.

I guess you could call them sliders? Quality is entirely dependent on the state of the bun.

[Ruttiger]

Sadly Harvey's are hard to find, I think the one in Dead Rear closed.

Yes, years ago. It was in what is now the Coldwell Banker location on the east side of Gaetz Avenue south.

[btimbit]

I don't think McDonalds gets enough love or credit. Wendy's has gone downhill for years, A&W is nothing great, Burger King is meh.

But lately after hockey I can't drive past a McDonald's without stopping for
A
Big Mac or quarter pounder
McDonald's gets too much hate, but you think Wendy's has gone downhill? When they changed their meat a few years ago I think they went from one of the worst to one of the best

[InglewoodFan]

I really miss Willy's Mushroom Burger, and there steak cut fries!

When I was a teenager (and had the metabolism to match) I would eat that three times a week. That was a damn good burger.

[GoinAllTheWay]

Put me on the Carls Jr train, I LOVE those burgers. Just left Puerto Vallarta this last weekend and that airport has a Carls in it which makes leaving Mexico a little easier. While killing time at the airport, I looked at their webpage and was blown away to see their locations. Freakin Russia has 150+ locations to Canada's 19.

Sent them an email over that, asking when there would be a Calgary location (Edmonton has 2 btw).

[burn_baby_burn]

Flame Thrower Burger at Dairy Queen
Angry Whopper at Burger King
Big Bacon Classic (or whatever it's called now) at Wendy's
Teen or Mozza Burger at A&W

I love 5 Guys, but don't go that often because of the wait. The one in Red Deer has a very crappy seating area as well.

[Erick Estrada]

How the heck did Edmonton get Carls Jr and we don't? Are the portions the same as in the US?

[nik-]

I want a Carls Jr/Hardees so bad :(

Also more Chick-Fil-A's

[blankall]

How the heck did Edmonton get Carls Jr and we don't? Are the portions the same as in the US?

Yes. Portions are large.

[Burke Salad]

How the heck did Edmonton get Carls Jr and we don't? Are the portions the same as in the US?

I heard Edmonton is considered one of the test market cities for American businesses, not sure whom the other markets are?

[burn_baby_burn]

How the heck did Edmonton get Carls Jr and we don't? Are the portions the same as in the US?

There is one in Spruce Grove as well. Seemed the same as the US to me.

[zukes]

I heard Edmonton is considered one of the test market cities for American businesses, not sure whom the other markets are?

London, Ontario is as well. If it were to come here, it'd be Hardee's but since they aren't even in Michigan yet, and barely in Ohio, it'll be a while

[BsFaninCGY]

I've been on a burger kick lately - Smash Burger, Clive, 5 Guys, The Cat n' Fiddle & Boogies all have great offerings. If I'm looking for drive thru, DQ and A&W are my go-to's. Always have some love for a Big Mac.

I avoid Peters, Wendy's and Burget King at all costs.

[GreenLantern2814]

Can't screw with Five Guys - half a bag full of fries, great beef, nothing overly complicated, the staff is always friendly no matter what location I'm in, and the music is never crap.

[Northendzone]

Yes. Portions are large.

as demanded by the ladies up there:D

[Erick Estrada]

Yes. Portions are large.

Damn. In addition to the burgers Carls Jr also has some very nice chicken sandwiches. I hope Edmontonians are frequenting them in hopes we can get a couple down here.

[Erick Estrada]

I heard Edmonton is considered one of the test market cities for American businesses, not sure whom the other markets are?

Maybe because it's a blue collar city that has more money than your average blue collar city? When I think of fast food customers I tend to think of more blue collar than suit and tie so I can understand why Edmonton would be more attractive than Calgary.

[Table 5]

Can't screw with Five Guys - half a bag full of fries, great beef, nothing overly complicated, the staff is always friendly no matter what location I'm in, and the music is never crap.

I went to the Ikea Five Guys yesterday and I swear they changed something, as their burgers were just not as good as they used to be. The fries were still great, but the burger felt a lot more like something you would get at a bigger fast food chain.

Personally, I think Clive on 17th is still the best burger in town. Burger 320 in Bridgeland is pretty good too.

[CarlLester]

Carl's Jr apparently opening near Sait by the summer according to the news

[troutman]

Carl's Jr apparently opening near Sait by the summer according to the news

Grande Prairie, Spruce Grove and Edmonton have it. Three in the Okanagan.

http://www.carlsjr.ca/index.php?option=com_webmapplus&view=webmapplus&category=0&Itemid=4

[Erick Estrada]

Carl's Jr apparently opening near Sait by the summer according to the news

Yay!

[Misterpants]

Only thing I know about Carl's Jr.

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[tvp2003]

Carl's Jr apparently opening near Sait by the summer according to the news

Source? Better start exercising again -- I'll need it.

[homestand]

Source? Better start exercising again -- I'll need it.

I heard it on CBC radio.

[KevanGuy]

That is the best news I've heard in a LONG time!!!!

[FlamesAddiction]

I'm a sucker for A&W mozza and teen burgers.

It's definitely greasy spoon quality food, but dammit I love it.

A little while ago, In and Out Burger set up a temporary eatery for a day here and it was pretty good. I hope they come to Canada.

[Yanda]

In and Out is better than 5 Guys

[jayswin]

Carl's Jr apparently opening near Sait by the summer according to the news

Thank you, Carl.

[oilyfan]

Thank you, Carl.

I think you meant Mr. Junior

[MoneyGuy]

How the heck did Edmonton get Carls Jr and we don't? Are the portions the same as in the US?

Spruce Grove (population 30,000) has one.

[saskflames69]

I'm waiting for the first Canadian Sonic to open in a former oil change location. Ya know, so you can still drive up in the winter.

Also, In-n-Out > Five Guys > Fuddruckers > everything else.

[crazy_eoj]

I haven't had a Five Guys burger in quite awhile, since it first opened it town I think, and I think it easily has to be the best fast food burger in Calgary.

Carls Jr is good but I still think Five Guys will beat it hands down.

On a side note, tried White Castle for the first time when down in Vegas, and did that ever suck compared to the expectations I had!

[Reaper]

Can't screw with Five Guys - half a bag full of fries, great beef, nothing overly complicated, the staff is always friendly no matter what location I'm in, and the music is never crap.And you can get extra bacon for free!

[Erick Estrada]

And you can get extra bacon for free!

You can? You just ask for extra bacon?

[Reaper]

You can? You just ask for extra bacon?Ask for extra bacon and you get extra bacon at no additional charge. Now I expect CP to cause them to rescind this policy when bacon consumption goes up by 300%.

[photon]

Give the A&W Pepper Bacon burger a try, very yummy IMO. Hope it's not a limited time thing.

[Northendzone]

in my mind it is not really fair to compare 5 guys/fatburger and other places like this to McD', Wendy's, A&W, BK as the former (5 G's, Fatburger) is a step above typical fast food joints

[Cflames_12.5]

Fast food my favourite is Harvey's they are great burgers.

[Igster]

Fast food my favourite is Harvey's they are great burgers.

Agreed.

Plus you can determine what you want on your burger right then and there and see them make it. Anywhere else I need to say no mayo because most places put a whole jar on the damn burger. At Harvey's I can say "just a little mayo" and stop them if they start doing too much.

I don't understand the fascination with putting so much mayo/mustard/etc on burgers. It just becomes a bloody mess and you can't even taste the burger anymore after they have coated it with every condiment under the sun.

[nik-]

The toppings situation at Harvey's is definitely the best ... however what's with the patties? They're like meat that's been blended and formed into a sponge like burger. There's a distinct lack of beef texture there and it's disturbing.

[Erick Estrada]

The toppings situation at Harvey's is definitely the best ... however what's with the patties? They're like meat that's been blended and formed into a sponge like burger. There's a distinct lack of beef texture there and it's disturbing.

There is no doubt they have the worst excuse for meat patties of any fast food outlet. That's probably a reason they are a lot less of them at least out west as we know what good beef tastes like. Maybe some of you older people remember the days when your mom would take you to the Bay to shop for stuff and then lunch in their restaurant which served essentially basic cafeteria food. Well those crappy burger patties were still better than Harvey's.

You can make a Harvey's burger taste good because you are putting so much topping on it that it overcomes the synthetic beef taste.

[Coach]

Wendys Classic Double - No pickles or onions.

[MrMastodonFarm]

The toppings situation at Harvey's is definitely the best ... however what's with the patties? They're like meat that's been blended and formed into a sponge like burger. There's a distinct lack of beef texture there and it's disturbing.

Their great Canadian burger is pretty good! I won't go back to the Brentwood location though. I find that short plump women with a hairy mole to be atrociously rude.

[Hells Bells]

There is no doubt they have the worst excuse for meat patties of any fast food outlet. That's probably a reason they are a lot less of them at least out west as we know what good beef tastes like. Maybe some of you older people remember the days when your mom would take you to the Bay to shop for stuff and then lunch in their restaurant which served essentially basic cafeteria food. Well those crappy burger patties were still better than Harvey's.

You can make a Harvey's burger taste good because you are putting so much topping on it that it overcomes the synthetic beef taste.

I hope to god you're not serious.

Absolutely laughable to think you might be. :w00t:

[Matata]

The glorious Mozza burger, the only fast food burger where I don't have to hold the onion.

[MrMastodonFarm]

I hope to god you're not serious.

Absolutely laughable to think you might be. :w00t:
:confused:

[Party Elephant]

Their great Canadian burger is pretty good! I won't go back to the Brentwood location though. I find that short plump women with a hairy mole to be atrociously rude.

Lol, she STILL works there???? I know exactly who you're talking about and I haven't been home in years!

[MillerTime GFG]

I hope to god you're not serious.

Absolutely laughable to think you might be. :w00t:

I would like to counter this by saying I hope to god you're not serious. Are you aware that Alberta is world renowned for its beef?

[darockwilder]

The toppings situation at Harvey's is definitely the best ... however what's with the patties? They're like meat that's been blended and formed into a sponge like burger. There's a distinct lack of beef texture there and it's disturbing.

I've often thought you could eat a Harvey's burger no problem even if you had no teeth because of that weird spongey texture.

[AcGold]

Smashburger is the best. Their burgers are actually burger like in every way, doesn't have the charcoal dryness of Mcds, the inconsistent A&W, the brick of grease Wendy's or the weird aftertaste of the drive ins. Smash burger easily the best in town (IMO)

[MRCboicgy]

I tried the California burger at Fatburger today...that is some nice stuff, just loaded with pepper jack cheese and guac.
http://www.fatburgercanada.com/menu/signature-burgers-sandwiches

Expensive as hell though - for that reason alone, I prefer 5 guys.

[HockeyPuck]

I haven't gone through the thread, but I just finished dinner at Boardwalk. Fantastic burgers fries and shakes... Definite recommend. It's at the corner of fairmont drive and heritage drive.

[KevanGuy]

I haven't gone through the thread, but I just finished dinner at Boardwalk. Fantastic burgers fries and shakes... Definite recommend. It's at the corner of fairmont drive and heritage drive.

Thanks for posting this, I've been meaning to stop in there for a while.

[Darkwater]

Five Guys without a doubt. Absolutely wonderful experience every time I've gone.

[dirk diggler]

I haven't gone through the thread, but I just finished dinner at Boardwalk. Fantastic burgers fries and shakes... Definite recommend. It's at the corner of fairmont drive and heritage drive.


expensive but quite good

[KelVarnsen]

I prefer 5 guys.

:whistle:

[Wormius]

I didn't find Boardwalk to be that great. Maybe they changed things since last summer. It was just kind of "meh" for me. Five Guys is okay, but awfully greasy. I don't expect a burger to be healthy, but the greasiness is a turn off.

Personally I like Silver Sage at the Farmers Market. The Urban Bistro burger is delicious. My other go to is Boogies.' Love the Boog Mac, but the buns get soggy fast, so not really a good take out burger.

[dammage79]

I am right now eating a Burger from Big Wheel Burger in Victoria. If you're ever in Victoria, go there! Soooooo yummy.

Also, they may not be fast food, but The Pink Bicycle is the best Burger joint in Victoria, you can not go wrong ever in that place. So divine.

[tvp2003]

The glorious Mozza burger, the only fast food burger where I don't have to hold the onion.

Mozza burger is one of the more underrated fast food burgers out there, especially compared to the more popular Teen burger.

Whopper still tops the list for me... Is it Wednesday yet?!?

[InglewoodFan]

I made my biannual trip to BK for a whopper and was hugely let down. Still like the toppings but it seemed like the patty was thinner and devoid of any beefy flavour.

Also had a rare Big Mac last week for McHappy day, and it remains an effective secret sauce delivery mechanism.

A&W is my go-to in a hurry, Smashburger if I have a coupon, and 5 Guys for the perfection that is fresh jalapeño slices on a cheeseburger.

[Burke Salad]

There is no doubt they have the worst excuse for meat patties of any fast food outlet. That's probably a reason they are a lot less of them at least out west as we know what good beef tastes like. Maybe some of you older people remember the days when your mom would take you to the Bay to shop for stuff and then lunch in their restaurant which served essentially basic cafeteria food. Well those crappy burger patties were still better than Harvey's.

You can make a Harvey's burger taste good because you are putting so much topping on it that it overcomes the synthetic beef taste.

Wow, does that ever bring memories back. Co-Op and Sears as well as the Bay!

[undercoverbrother]

Smashburger is the best. Their burgers are actually burger like in every way, doesn't have the charcoal dryness of Mcds, the inconsistent A&W, the brick of grease Wendy's or the weird aftertaste of the drive ins. Smash burger easily the best in town (IMO)



What I don't like about Smashburger is their menu is regional.

I want a Colorado Burger, grill green chillies

http://s3-media1.fl.yelpcdn.com/bphoto/37jyFw8nJ6hIElWCGZuB3A/l.jpg

[Erick Estrada]

Mozza burger is one of the more underrated fast food burgers out there, especially compared to the more popular Teen burger.

Whopper still tops the list for me... Is it Wednesday yet?!?

Aren't they the same burger with different cheese?

[dammage79]

Aren't they the same burger with different cheese?

Teen vs. Mozza?

Teen = Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Pickle, Yellow Cheese, Bacon, Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard.

Mozza= Lettuce, Tomato, Mozza sauce (Glorified thousand island salad dressing), Mozza cheese (real surprisingly), Bacon.

Mozza's easily my favorite A&W burger. Close second is the Papa with Cheese minus the whole Onion they seem to pack into it.

Also an issue I have with the teen now, they used to use diced onion but when they brought back the family burgers they switched to ringed and the damned cooks always throw in a whole onion slice which is gross.

[Burke Salad]

Teen vs. Mozza?

Teen = Tomato, Lettuce, Onion, Pickle, Yellow Cheese, Bacon, Mayo, Ketchup, Mustard.

Mozza= Lettuce, Tomato, Mozza sauce (Glorified thousand island salad dressing), Mozza cheese (real surprisingly), Bacon.

Mozza's easily my favorite A&W burger. Close second to the Papa with Cheese minus the whole Onion they seem to pack into it.

Also an issue I have with the teen now, they used to use diced onion but when they brought back the family burgers they switched to ringed and the damned cooks always throw in a whole onion slice which is gross.

Teen has bacon as well.

[dammage79]

Teen has bacon as well.

It's in there.

[photon]

Haha I'm the opposite with onions, my 2nd (well 3rd now after the pepper'd bacon one) at A&W is a Papa burger with no cheese or bacon or pickles and extra onions, extra extra! I love onions on a burger.

[OldDutch]

I didn't find Boardwalk to be that great. Maybe they changed things since last summer. It was just kind of "meh" for me. Five Guys is okay, but awfully greasy. I don't expect a burger to be healthy, but the greasiness is a turn off.

Personally I like Silver Sage at the Farmers Market. The Urban Bistro burger is delicious. My other go to is Boogies.' Love the Boog Mac, but the buns get soggy fast, so not really a good take out burger.

I don't know how you can find 5 guys greasy but Boogies not? They fry their buns. They make their burgers 1979 style and are proud of it. Nothing wrong with that although I wish I liked it as much as everyone else. Just find it meah, and very greasy. The chilli fries on the other hand are bomb. I'll give them that.

[Wormius]

I don't know how you can find 5 guys greasy but Boogies not? They fry their buns. They make their burgers 1979 style and are proud of it. Nothing wrong with that although I wish I liked it as much as everyone else. Just find it meah, and very greasy. The chilli fries on the other hand are bomb. I'll give them that.


I judge the greasiness of a burger by how long I am still hacking up the grease that has coated my throat. Five Guys and Rocky's were easily the worst. Although, on reflection some of the new Jack in The Box offering were pretty bad (bad in a good way) with the butter-soaked buns or whatever they called them.

Still though, I didn't feel Boogies were overly greasy, just that wrapping the burgers up for any length of time pretty much resulted a soggy, almost liquified bottom half of the bun.

Haven't tried the chili fries. Boogies or Five Guys? I thought they only had spicy fries at Five Guys.

[Party Elephant]

I used to live right behind Boogie's (literally the house behind it) and ate there a lot as a result. I found their burgers to be really messy and would usually fall apart halfway through. The only way I could keep it together was not ever putting the burger down until it was done. Kind of a hassle, but they were pretty tasty burgers. And their onion rings were fantastic.

[Violator]

I will never eat at boogies again picked up a wicked case of food poisoning a few years ago.

[Flabbibulin]

Made it out to Naina's a couple weeks ago and their burgers were surprisingly not greasy at all. Very good burgers. The 30-45 minute wait kind of sucked, but can see why the place is swamped. Wasn't the best burger I have ever had, but definitely up there.

[Robbob]

I had the Calgary Burger at O Burger in the Bow building. Really enjoyed it (patty, chili, fries, and cheese curds). I would probably put them in the same category as smash burger.

[OldDutch]

I had the Calgary Burger at O Burger in the Bow building. Really enjoyed it (patty, chili, fries, and cheese curds). I would probably put them in the same category as smash burger.

The Seoul (Korean topping) burger there is surprisingly good for downtown food court. Fries are meah, but the burger is good.

[Hevishot]

On the weekend I was able to try boardwalk burgers. Its on par with south street burgers. Not amazing but better than the big 4 burger places.

[btimbit]

Tried the peppered bacon burger at A&W for lunch yesterday. Then again today. Maybe tomorrow.

It's good

[photon]

See!!

[Traditional_Ale]

I had Smash Burger for the first time a couple days ago. It was underwhelming.

[getbak]

Remember a few months ago, it was said that Carl's Jr was going to be opening a Calgary location "near SAIT" sometime this summer?

Summer is soon going to be here, and there doesn't appear to be any construction going on anywhere near SAIT, either to build a new restaurant or convert an existing building.

Has anyone heard anything more about that?

[btimbit]

I heard on 660 news a few weeks the design was complete. Still said this summer. No updates since as far as I know

[Resolute 14]

On the weekend I was able to try boardwalk burgers. Its on par with south street burgers. Not amazing but better than the big 4 burger places.

I would agree that Boardwalk is on par with Southstreet. Except I think Southstreet is overpriced crap. Those are probably two of the most disappointing fast food burger places I've been to.

[Komskies]

I would agree that Boardwalk is on par with Southstreet. Except I think Southstreet is overpriced crap. Those are probably two of the most disappointing fast food burger places I've been to.

The plus for Southstreet is that they serve New York Fries, which IMo are some of the best fries you can buy.

[Erick Estrada]

The plus for Southstreet is that they serve New York Fries, which IMo are some of the best fries you can buy.

I don't mind NY Fries but at the end of the day they are just fresh cut fries no different than say Five Guys fries.

[JiriHrdina]

Had myself some Shake Shack in Chicago last week - outstanding! One of the best burgers I've had, particularly from a chain.

[Swift]

Tried the peppered bacon burger at A&W for lunch yesterday. Then again today. Maybe tomorrow.

It's good

Yep, I'm not much of a burger eater, but tried it last night, and it was damn good.

[Table 5]

Just an FYI, if you're around there's a Burger cook-off happening in Bridgeland (outside of Main Dish) this afternoon. 4 different burgers...the one i had was quite awesome.

http://www.cjay92.com/Event/CJAY92Events/Details.aspx?ID=423933

[KelVarnsen]

I was by SAIT today, no clue where the Carls Jr is going. No sign of anything.

[Jbo]

Funny enough just had Carl's Jr out in Penticton. Messy, messy burger...but was pretty damn good.

[calgarygeologist]

I was by SAIT today, no clue where the Carls Jr is going. No sign of anything.

Is there a business in the NW corner of 14th and 16th? The old Flight Centre and Log Barn. That would be a decent location.

[Meelapo]

Is there a business in the NW corner of 14th and 16th? The old Flight Centre and Log Barn. That would be a decent location.

I think that's the office of Molly Maid or Mango Maid.