Best Burger?

KCLofts · Post by **KCLofts** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:38 pm

Since it was brought up in another thread, let's hear everyone's opinions on the best burger in town. The Westport Flea Market has long laid claim to be being the best in town, but I'm pretty unimpressed. I'm having a tough time thinking up my most favorite. I like Houston's and J. Alexanders and Lucky BrewGrille, especially with the sweet potato fries. I'm having a more difficult time coming up with what I consider a great burger from a more traditional burger joint. My favorite burger anywhere is probably In 'N Out - sadly nowhere near KC.

What's your favorite?

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:41 pm

I have to say Westport Flea Market....big, meaty, juicy....great toppings bar to add on whatever you want.

I also like Town Topic but they are completely different type of burger....Hardee's new burgers are actually pretty damn good. I usually don't get burgers in restaurants so hard to say past that.

scooterj · Post by **scooterj** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 12:48 pm

The Flea gets my vote... but only when it's prepared medium-rare and the cook on duty actually knows what that means and serves you a burger that isn't gray through-and-through.

Post by **dangerboy** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 1:27 pm

Gotta represent for the Flea, with Fric and Frac a close second. Benders has a good burger, for being a dive bar.

KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 1:30 pm

LC's up north is pretty solid

KCLofts · Post by **KCLofts** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 1:36 pm

Forgot to mention $1.95 burger and fries at McCormick & Schmicks at happy hour. Best deal in town.

QueSi2Opie · Post by **QueSi2Opie** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:34 pm

McCoy's...best flavor! Better than the Flea IMO.

zonk · Post by **zonk** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 3:39 pm

Woodsweather Cafe in the WEst Bottoms...GREASEY SPOON!!!

scooterj · Post by **scooterj** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 4:04 pm

zonk wrote:Woodsweather Cafe in the WEst Bottoms...GREASEY SPOON!!!

I keep meaning to try that place out. Good, huh?

KCK · Post by **KCK** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 5:06 pm

I know it's a chain, but Hardees big burgers are awesome. I guess most people in the metro don't have a Hardees near them anymore.

Another chain burger I love is Backyard Burger.

Post by **chrizow** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 5:19 pm

back in my meat-eating days, i still refused to eat hamburgers under any circumstances....any circumstance but one.

Winstead's.

i am a complete sucker for a Double Winstead with cheese and tomato only. it's just so simple and good. and their fries are my favorite. top it all off with a vanilla malt or special chocolate malt and you've got one happy chrizow.

scooterj · Post by **scooterj** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:30 pm

Oh yeah, DMW, Backyard Burger is great! And I don't mind supporting them because they started out as a local chain.

(I actually don't mind supporting any chain that is quality enough to deserve its success, Hardees is great too. I just prefer local first.

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KCPowercat · Post by **KCPowercat** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 8:38 pm

chrizow...where is your KC weekend review?

DiggityDawg · Post by **DiggityDawg** » Mon Jun 21, 2004 10:18 pm

As I mentioned elsewhere, I think Max's Autodiner on Wornall has the best burger in town easily .