In B’ham there’s a burger joint called Hamburger Heaven. There are a couple here and I know they franchaised for a time but I’ve never seen them anywhere else. Great burgers, shakes and fries.
As far as Five Guys I’ve been a couple of times. Liked them but I about stroked out at the cost. There “default” order to a cheeseburger and fries is apparently enough fries to feed the 1st battalion. You have to ask for a half order or some such and that’s like 2 dollars less.
What do ya’ll think about Johnny Rockets?
Years ago when I was still living in Rochester, NY, they had Don & Bob's...one on Monroe Avenue (Pittsford), and the other at the amusement park at Sea Breeze. They were along the same line at Bill Gray's, but closed. There's another restaurant out in Pittsford called "Don's Original," which is supposed to be similar to the original Don & Bob's, but I've eaten there and don't think it's the same. The hot sauce is different, so I make my own from a Don & Bob's recipe I got from a friend.
I also liked Lum's roast beef sandwiches. Tastiest beef sandwich I've ever had...melted in your mouth. We also had other chains that have been out of business for a long time. Anybody remember The Red Barn? Arrow's?
“What do ya’ll think about Johnny Rockets?”
Took a look while killing time once. I just laughed at the prices. No thanks. I don’t care how good their burger is. I’ll go another block for an I-A-O or a Sonic, or make one at home. A hamburger is fast food and I refuse to pay more than a few dollars for one. I’m not going to pay what I could cook a perfect steak at home for to eat a crappy burger.
I like Johnny Rockets.