Burger Thread

I like Peter's Gourmade.
It's close to Cream Pan.
They just opened a 2nd location in Fullerton

zubs said:

I like Peter's Gourmade.
It's close to Cream Pan.
They just opened a 2nd location in Fullerton

Home | Peter’s Gourmade Burgers

www.petersgourmadeburgers.com

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Peters gourmade is really good. Glad to see they are expanding.

Remember when they were in the gas station? I think that was Peter's Gourmade.

irvinehomeowner said:

Remember when they were in the gas station? I think that was Peter's Gourmade.

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They were next to a gas station, limited seating outside, normally got the ABC burger there.

Some of the best eating places are found in gas stations….this is one of them.

Check out Dave's Burgers
https://yelp.to/5NGsFXA9Aa

I haven't been in a few years, but Paul Martin's at the Spectrum had the best cheeseburger hands down I've had anywhere. It used to be around $12, but I think so many people would order it compared to their otherwise less than memorable more expensive entrees, they raised the price every year to the point it's now $20+, and there's often a wait. So, not worth the hassle most of the time (hence why I haven't been back). But if you don't mind the wait, they make their own patties, everything is fresh, and overall it's the platonic ideal of a cheeseburger.

As for less expensive and more convenient options, Hopdoddy and Mooya are both pretty good. I don't love The Cut. The Stand was fine but not memorable to me. Wendy's really isn't bad at all for fast food, I like that they don't freeze their patties, you can taste the difference.

ThirtySomethingWEquity said:

I haven't been in a few years, but Paul Martin's at the Spectrum had the best cheeseburger hands down I've had anywhere. It used to be around $12, but I think so many people would order it compared to their otherwise less than memorable more expensive entrees, they raised the price every year to the point it's now $20+, and there's often a wait. So, not worth the hassle most of the time (hence why I haven't been back). But if you don't mind the wait, they make their own patties, everything is fresh, and overall it's the platonic ideal of a cheeseburger.

As for less expensive and more convenient options, Hopdoddy and Mooya are both pretty good. I don't love The Cut. The Stand was fine but not memorable to me. Wendy's really isn't bad at all for fast food, I like that they don't freeze their patties, you can taste the difference.

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During Happy Hour you can get the Paul Martin Burger + a glass of Sangria for $17:

I ate some hammer burger in Santa Ana yesterday. It was ok. I think Gourmade is still better.

Why? I felt the hammer burger was kinda small vs. peters gourmade. .....however it is a smash burger so ....i guess it was suppose to be that way.

With rising fast food wages, you might pay similar prices for lunch at sit-down restaurants like Chili's. $10 for double patty burger combo with fries and soup or salad:


Applebee's has the Bacon burger with fries for $9.99.

Did you mean Chili's? Their burger is decent... as are their chips and queso.

Just saw that Costco will have Bacon Cheeseburgers in the ready made section. Hopefully it makes it's way over here for us to try.

irvinehomeowner said:

Did you mean Chili's? Their burger is decent... as are their chips and queso.

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Chilis normally has good lunch deals and if you have the app they always have a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of an entree.

Red Robin has a good kids special on Wednesday. With the purchase of an entree you can get up to 4 kids meal at 50% off.

morekaos said:

I know this is a burger thread, but that buffalo chicken ranch sandwich at Chili’s fills my dreams at night…
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I’ll have to try this. Their fries are really good as well. Don’t get me started on the skillet queso.

The Chili's in Irvine is closing, no lease renewal by Irvine Co

akkord said:

The Chili's in Irvine is closing, no lease renewal by Irvine Co

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I think today is their last day, or maybe it was 4/20 but the end is here either way.

I went to Applebee's and ordered the "whole lotta bacon burger" for $10. There's a wide selection of sides, some premium ones cost $2 extra. Like the title says the burger does indeed have fair amount of bacon added. Both quality and quantity is acceptable, if you don't want beef you can opt for grilled chicken. You can even order with lettuce wrap instead of buns like in and Out:


Lots of options to play with. Considering the rising prices at local fast food places, I think it's a better deal than going to Carl's Jr.

Closest Applebees is?

Chili's® Takes Aim at Fast Food by Introducing the Big Smasher Burger as Part of Its 3 For Me Menu​

PR Newswire
Mon, Apr 29, 20244 min read

Making one of the best deals in dining even better, the grill & bar's 3 For Me menu gets an update with a new burger and new chicken sandwich that tackle fast food head-on

DALLAS, April 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chili's® Grill & Bar sees fast food fans growing frustrated with the rising cost of fast food combo meals. The solution? Making the Chili's 3 For Me® menu better than it's ever been with new additions starting at $10.99, including a new Crispy Chicken sandwich, and most notably a new burger, aptly titled, the Big Smasher.



Made with diced red onions, lettuce, pickles, Thousand Island dressing, American cheese and a nearly half-pound, hand-smashed burger patty, the Big Smasher is a standout offering burger lovers deserve.

Chili's Big Smasher, the brand's first burger innovation in three years, has twice the beef of a Big Mac®* and flavors fast food lovers will recognize. Made with diced red onions, lettuce, pickles, Thousand Island dressing, American cheese, and, of course, a Chili's staple, a nearly half-pound, hand-smashed burger patty, the Big Smasher is a standout offering burger lovers deserve.

Chili's 3 For Me menu has provided industry-leading value since its introduction. Guests can enjoy a bottomless non-alcoholic beverage, bottomless chips and salsa, plus the Big Smasher with fries for just $10.99, a starting price that hasn't changed since Chili's 3 for Me hit menus in 2022. Adults can also add a Chili's classic margarita for just $3.99, a deal that certainly won't be found in any drive thru.

"We know diners are experiencing sticker shock from the rising cost of fast food, with little change to the actual quantity or quality of fast food combo meals," said George Felix, Chili's Chief Marketing Officer. "We believe that Chili's 3 For Me offers better value than you'll find in any drive-thru and, with the all-new Big Smasher burger, we just made the 3 for Me even better. We believe our guests can enjoy better quality, better pricing and a better experience every time."

In addition to new menu items, Chili's is releasing three new TV and digital advertisements showing the ways in which Chili's 3 For Me offers better value than fast food.

Chili's is also challenging fans on X to share why Chili's is better than fast food. People who share their review by quote retweeting and using #Chilis3ForMeRescue could win a gift card to cover a $10.99 3 For Me meal during their next visit to Chili's.**

Chili's new Big Smasher burger and Crispy Chicken sandwich are available as part of Chili's 3 For Me menu in participating restaurants nationwide beginning April 29. For more information and to find a Chili's location near you, visit chilis.com.

^^^ for $10.99 you get the sandwich/burger, choice from 14 different sides, a drink, and soup or salad.