The Burger Thread!

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

Buchanans

all other pale in comparision

Can't disagree. In fact, our Buchanans review is the next one to go up.

The fact you can ask for your burger to be cooked a certain way (e.g. medium) is a huge bonus.

[Byrns]

Originally Posted by OldDutch

This angers me to no end. 2 locations and both are way up north? Just like south street burger co. Never tried cause its basically in Cochrane.

Maybe I'll make the trip up once to try, but as I am central, I wish some of these places would open near me!

I'll be watching the burger reviews though, I would love to know of a great central NW spot. Still haven't tried Dairy Lane due to 1 hour waits at 2:30 in the afternoon.

If I'm not mistaken there's a new South Street Burger at Beacon Hill beside the Future Shop.

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Can't disagree. In fact, our Buchanans review is the next one to go up.

The fact you can ask for your burger to be cooked a certain way (e.g. medium) is a huge bonus.

I believe it's 'cause the grind their own meat, but TBH, I have no confirmation of that. I am sure they would be happy to tell you if you asked.

[Bigtime]

I'm looking forward to trying Smashburger, close to work for me.

[Hemi-Cuda]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

The size of a burger is always an interesting debate. For me, a great burger has a balance of flavors, it isn’t just about having the biggest patty. If I want that I’ll just have meat loaf.

One of our goals on BQ is to find under-rated burgers. To that end, we hit a place yesterday that I hadn’t heard of before and didn’t even know existed. It isn’t a burger joint per say, but just a little eatery. They have, bar-none, the BEST burgers I’ve tasted in Calgary.

I’ll post here when that review is up.

small suggestion, put a score in your reviews for price. that's probably the biggest determining factor when i consider a new place for repeat business. 5 guys was good, but quite expensive. i'll stick to my Rocky's Special with a massive burger, mountain of fries, and a coke for $9 flat

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Bump.
Some burger-related news.

Clive Burger is opening on 17th Avenue, sounds like they could be opening up within the next week or two.

Smash Burger is opening up 2 locations in Calgary, one on 32nd Avenue NE and one up in Country Hills. The 32nd Avenue spot sounds like they will be havening their sneak preview the first week of May.

Shameless plug time: Myself and a couple of friends have started a site to review all of Calgary’s burgers. www.burgerquest.ca. If you have any suggestions on places you want us to hit let us know.

You should add you website to your sig.

Nice site, wish it was up and running when I lived in YYC.

[DementedReality]

Originally Posted by DementedReality

I had the best burger ever at a pub in Shanghai called the Boxing Cat Brewery. When I am at a PC I will post a link.

Unbelievable burger, worth the airfare. :-).

to follow this up ... seriously the best burger you will ever have. the bun, the flavour, mmmmm

here is the link, i have no idea how to make the image smaller so I wont post the picture.

http://www.boxingcatbrewery.com/down...nch%20menu.jpg

the actual website address:
http://www.boxingcatbrewery.com/en/food.html

[Reaper]

Anyone else laugh their ass off when they discovered that Tommy Burger had gone under?

[undercoverbrother]

Originally Posted by Reaper

Anyone else laugh their ass off when they discovered that Tommy Burger had gone under?

nope they sucked more than a sucking thing in a sucking contest.

[OldDutch]

Originally Posted by Byrns

If I'm not mistaken there's a new South Street Burger at Beacon Hill beside the Future Shop.

Thanks, but that is a solid 30 mins from downtown as well. I am looking for a Saturday quick in and out that is good. Like Five Guys.

Problem is the gourmet chains are way in the burbs. Leaving Peter's, Boogie, and the major chains as my options.

I have a toddler, and no way can I drive 30 mins and back for fast food. I need to be Ninja quick before tantrums start.

At least if they put these near a good mall it would help. 32nd NE is ok, but I have no value in Sunridge. Put them next to market mall, Chinook, Southcentre, and you'll have a customer for life!

[Komskies]

I think Tommy was doomed from the start. There were so few tables in there, they would've had to turn them over 10+ times a night to make a decent profit.

[Komskies]

Burger Inn makes a pretty tasty burger. For a Calgary institution, and as somebody who has lived in Calgary for 25 years, I only tried it for the first time last summer.

[JiriHrdina]

Originally Posted by undercoverbrother

I believe it's 'cause the grind their own meat, but TBH, I have no confirmation of that. I am sure they would be happy to tell you if you asked.

That and the fact that it is 100% AAA Sirloin.
Basically ground top end steak.

[Leapfrog]

I never understood the fascination with Peters. Milkshakes are decent...but the burgers and fries seem just average to me.

I enjoyed 5 Guys the few times I have tried them.

www.burgerquest.ca looks like a good resource!

[Jbo]

Originally Posted by Leapfrog

I never understood the fascination with Peters. Milkshakes are decent...but the burgers and fries seem just average to me.

I enjoyed 5 Guys the few times I have tried them.

www.burgerquest.ca looks like a good resource!

I've found the quality to have dropped a bit

[Northendzone]

i stopped at peter's on saturday to treat my daughter and myself to a milkshake, and i decided to grab some fries and i was most disappointed. i have thought the fry offering at 5 guys was much better - but i sppose that is to be expected as it is likely my fries were cooked by one or two people at peter's, while at five guys, they are cooked by five guys.......

my milkshake was most tasty - and despite being a cool overcast day, peter's was jumping.

[Northendzone]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

......Shameless plug time: Myself and a couple of friends have started a site to review all of Calgary’s burgers. www.burgerquest.ca. If you have any suggestions on places you want us to hit let us know.

i just took a look at this website, and this is not a shameless plug jiri - you and your burger buddies are doing very important work by doing all this tasting and reviewing. i hope you travel from joint to joint in a very well appointed vehicle with a series of roof lights on it to alert joe driver to get out of your way.

i would love to see your review on the burger joint that is on the main drag in eureka, montana. the family and i stopped there several years ago and the place reminded me of pop tate's chokolit shoppe - all that was missing was archie and the gang.

[valo403]

Originally Posted by JiriHrdina

Can't disagree. In fact, our Buchanans review is the next one to go up.

The fact you can ask for your burger to be cooked a certain way (e.g. medium) is a huge bonus.

I would say that if you can't have your burger cooked medium the whole idea of it being even acceptable, let alone good, has gone out the window.

[Top Shelf]

Originally Posted by Reaper

Anyone else laugh their ass off when they discovered that Tommy Burger had gone under?

I cried because those garlic and sweet potato fries with that dip was heaven on earth. The burger...not so much

[Top Shelf]

I am also in love with Alley Burger right now.

The Whole Truck burger is not the greatest either, but the Original Alley Burger....wow, love it!

Spragg Farm’s Pork and Roasted Garlic Sausage Patty Quebec Cheese Curds and Piri Piri Aioli