Originally Posted By knightnfrees I tried one a few months ago for the first time. I was not impressed. More extras put on the burger, than the burger. For me, In-N-Out is better. I prefer buffalo burgers, but the fast food folks haven't picked up on these leaner meats yet.
Originally Posted By Mr X I don't see why In&Out wouldn't work on the East Coast. It's not like say waffle house (where the specialty, grits, are not something most NorthEasterners typically eat). I finally got me some In&Out when in Vegas. I think I found it pretty much the same as most others...yummy burgers, so-so fries.
Originally Posted By wendebird Mmmmmm, Waffle House. They also have great hash browns! They're so hit & miss though, there's not much consistency. I'm from the north east, now living in CA. I do love In-n-Out, but my family that's visited me from the east could take it or leave it. However, when they tried the pizza in CA they definitely chose to leave it. ;D
Originally Posted By Mr X Wendebird, I also love waffle house but agree totally...it absolutely depends on the place. I've had experiences that have run the gamut between yummy and totally gross. I have met some of the NICEST employees there though, seriously (and it's TOUGH to be a breakfast waitress! the tips are pretty lousy, the work VERY busy!).
Originally Posted By Lisann22 <<<Hi Lisann22. Today my son looked at me and said, "oooo, is that the necklace no one's allowed to touch?" lol>>> Hey beamerdog - tell him, that's right! I'm in Georgia right now where Waffle Houses are on practically every corner. It's definitely a hit or miss diner!
Originally Posted By Mr X <==jealous of Lisann!! I could use some waffle house right now!? (I'd even take "miss" lol)
Originally Posted By wendebird >>I have met some of the NICEST employees there though, seriously (and it's TOUGH to be a breakfast waitress! the tips are pretty lousy, the work VERY busy!).<< So true, we had some very nice waitresses at the one we went to in FL on the way from Kissimmee to WDW. We went after the morning rush & they all sat & talked with us. Very nice gals.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros You guys definately got me in the mood for Waffle House now! The one that I used to go to was pretty good, so the consistancy wasn't that big of an issue (it may actually have been the only one I've been to). I'll have to stop by one if I'm in the right area soon. As for In N Out, it's okay. It's good for fast food, but it's still fast food. I've found that most native (and even long-time) Californians see it as the end-all of restaurants, but I just don't think it's that spectacular. Would I take it over McDonald's? Definately. If I had my choice of any burger place, would it be In N Out? No way. That's reserved for Steak N Shake! (For all those Midwesterners out there!)
Originally Posted By retlawfan We LOVE WC. It's a must do when we visit family in Michigan. I love that they're open 24 hours, and that comes in handy on vacation. Some of the worst food on the planet, but really good at the same time. In and Out are great and fresh. Love a cheeseburger, "animal style".
Originally Posted By Tinkeroon I tried White Castles a few years back. After hearing all the hype from my DH (who frequently had them as a child) I was excited to try them. Bleah! I just don't get it. Same goes for IN-N-Out...they are just so-so. Okay, so maybe they do have fresher ingredients but it's not like it's something you can't easily put together at home. But I guess as a fast food on the run-it works. It doesn't taste bad it just isn't something I would rave about. Though my DS swears by the "Animal Style". But I am intrigued by the Waffle House. Never been there, but when our DD was visiting a friend in S.Carolina she said it was THE place to eat. She did mention disgusting "sweet tea" which is probably an acquired taste. But she also said they make all kinds of hash browns...or is it just potatoes in general? Anyway, sounds like a place I would like to eat at at least once just to see what it's all about.
Originally Posted By Mr X You can pick and choose from many varieties of hash browns at Waffle House, I think it depends on the store which ingredients are available. Examples are scattered (on the grill), smothered (onions), covered (cheese), chunked (ham), capped (mushrooms), diced (tomatoes), peppered (jalapeños) , "all the way", or any combination of the above. The waffles are awesome, gotta try one of those. They also have good burgers, and I like their egg sandwiches too (never tried a steak there, seems risky lol). We found an "all you can eat" waffle house once. But the catch was you had to eat one item, and then you could order another. With the time it took to cook stuff, it ended up taking WAY too much time.
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< You can pick and choose from many varieties of hash browns at Waffle House, I think it depends on the store which ingredients are available. Examples are scattered (on the grill), smothered (onions), covered (cheese), chunked (ham), capped (mushrooms), diced (tomatoes), peppered (jalapeños) , "all the way", or any combination of the above. >>> That sounds like an extra-greasy spoon, and absolutely delicious. I had no idea there were that many kinds of hash browns. I've never eaten at a Waffle House, but I'm tempted to try one now. There are a few on the outskirts of town.
Originally Posted By Mr X Yup...waffle house is pretty much like a greasy spoon franchise. Can't believe you've never checked it out, SD. Did you realize there is one within walking distance of DownTown Disney in Orlando?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Some of the worst food on the planet, but really good at the same time.>> Ah yes... a true White Castle fan. We recognize that it is crummy food, but love it anyway!!
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF NO to the burgers (I'm an onion hater), but YES to their chicken breast sandwiches!
Originally Posted By Mr X Are the chicken sandwiches really tiny too? (never heard of white castle aside from the 'net, so I'm clueless)
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF Yep, they're the same size. They have two different kinds: Chicken Ring sandwiches (or, as a friend of mine refers to them, "Chicken Sphincter Muscle Sandwiches"...they're "pressed" chicken in the same way McDonald's McChicken is) and the chicken breast sandwiches.
Originally Posted By Mr X Gotta admit, the descriptions are NOT helping me to develop a craving for white castle lol. In and Out, on the other hand, I tried (went out of my way for, actually) based SOLELY on the reviews I read right here on LP. Made a special trip while in Vegas, on a "must have" mission.
