Posted on 08/08/2023 6:41:51 AM PDT by Red Badger
WHAT A BURGER!........................
IF we had one anywhere near our place, we’d be there. We have the usual suspects plus ‘In N Out’ and ‘five guys’ but not thrilled with either.
I’m sure some old guy will come along and tell everyone how much better a Whataburger was back in the old days. Oh, wait, that would be me.
Back in the early 70s the Whataburgers were literally the size of small dinner plate, maybe 8 inches across. At the time the best burger I ever had. Now of course there are a lot of burger joints that make all kinds of expensive burgers. Back then the competition was mainly McDonalds or Hardees, and they couldn’t compare to Whataburger. I’ve been to Whataburger a few times in the past few years, they’re still good, but they’re not available nearby, I run across them while traveling.
Thumbs up!
We have 3 Whataburgers!......................
They have Whataburgers outside of Texas now?
“I’m sure some old guy will come along and tell everyone how much better a Whataburger was back in the old days. Oh, wait, that would be me.
Back in the early 70s the Whataburgers were literally the size of small dinner plate, maybe 8 inches across. At the time the best burger I ever had. Now of course there are a lot of burger joints that make all kinds of expensive burgers. Back then the competition was mainly McDonalds or Hardees, and they couldn’t compare to Whataburger. I’ve been to Whataburger a few times in the past few years, they’re still good, but they’re not available nearby, I run across them while traveling.”
I’ve been craving a Monterey Melt lately. Haven’t had a fast food burger in years (I make my own). But every time I start inner-drooling over the thought of that burger, I remind myself that what you get in that order looks nothing like what they represent it to be in the pictures. They’re too busy cutting food costs now to keep up with Bidenflation and the experience ends up in disappointment. That thought of reality always magically takes the crave away.
Water burgers!
Yes, lived here 42 years and always had Whataburgers............
Pronounced “Water Burger” here in Central Texas.
Suddenly I’m very hungry!
No Whataburger near here. No In N Out either, which is highly overrated IMHO. 5 Guys is too expensive and too far.
Best burger in town comes from my own kitchen. Hubby smokes wagyu beef with pecan wood. Simply the best. Just had one the other night.
After his, I like old time burger joints the best, you know like the mom n pop types, where they often serve ice cream and milkshakes. Closest to that here is at Frost Bite. There’s a super one in Sisters, Oregon called Sno-Cap.
Of the chains, my favorite is Culver’s.
My daughter’s favorite joint for a burger. When we stop, I use to order the fish dinner. Loved their fish patties. And yes, that was past-tense. They now only sell fish during lent. Everytime we stop, I make it a point I want the fish back. No one there can tell me why they dropped this fantastic menu item. Still got great burger and fries though.
A ritual for me, when I go to Ft. Walton Beach on our annual vacation, lunch on Monday is at the Whataburger on Miracle Strip. Was just there a month ago.
We head there in a few weeks. We tend to eat seafood every day while in that neck of the woods. Local catches all the better.
Wife and I were forced to stop at a McDonald's the other day. The crispy chicken sandwich, which the photo shows the chicken over extending the bun, was closer to the diameter of a pickle. If I had the time and inclination I'd post that joke to the internet.
There’s also one on Eglin Parkway, and one on Mary Esther Blvd and one in Destin...................
Those 8 inch giant hamburger places were rarities and Whataburger wasn’t one of them.
“”””Pronounced “Water Burger” here in Central Texas.””””
In Houston also and you used to get “ongions” on them.
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