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In-N-Out is Overrated

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WoFIowz
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TRIGGER WARNING!

Seriously if y'all think this is a great burger joint...lol you haven't lived. Burgers average- 5/10. Fries basically bland cardboard- 1/10.

Why tf is there such a cult following of this freaking place? It's nothing special at all. It is beyond overrated.
Jan 11 2021 11:38PM
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tri_photo
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Incorrect.
Jan 18 2021 9:31PM
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dolanslebensraum
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Never had in and out. If its as good as five guys then im sold. At five guys i get a standard double with swiss cheese, mayo lettuce tomato and mushrooms. Afterwords im ready for about 14 hrs of sleep
Jan 19 2021 2:00AM
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eheath
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DolanReloadedNever had in and out. If its as good as five guys then im sold. At five guys i get a standard double with swiss cheese, mayo lettuce tomato and mushrooms. Afterwords im ready for about 14 hrs of sleep


It's basically mcdonalds, no where near 5 guys.
Jan 19 2021 1:17PM
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Charlie_Kelly
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eheathIt's basically mcdonalds, no where near 5 guys.


Are 5 Guys last night, always touches my soul.
Jan 19 2021 4:22PM
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hdubs
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DolanReloadedNever had in and out. If its as good as five guys then im sold. At five guys i get a standard double with swiss cheese, mayo lettuce tomato and mushrooms. Afterwords im ready for about 14 hrs of sleep

Innout isn't even close to five guys. Stay away at all costs
Jan 19 2021 6:33PM
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BrandoComando
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I'm definitely getting a burger from Beefy's this week. Shoutout to the best waitress in Reno, Stella. She had some wild stories. Love that lady. Hope she's doing alright in covid times
Jan 19 2021 6:41PM
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Vitiligo
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eheathIt's basically mcdonalds, no where near 5 guys.


Besides the fact that McDonalds freezes their food and doesn't get fresh shipments in each morning. And that people at In n out actually like working there so your food is QCd before you get it and made correctly.

I don't think in n out is the greatest, but it is 100% better than Mcdonalds. Also, for people who grew up with it there is definitely a nostalgic aspect that is behind the cult-like following.
Jan 22 2021 1:19AM
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WoFIowz
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VitiligoBesides the fact that McDonalds freezes their food and doesn't get fresh shipments in each morning. And that people at In n out actually like working there so your food is QCd before you get it and made correctly.

I don't think in n out is the greatest, but it is 100% better than Mcdonalds. Also, for people who grew up with it there is definitely a nostalgic aspect that is behind the cult-like following.


Don't dog on the only fast food place to cook an egg mane
Jan 22 2021 2:49AM
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eheath
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VitiligoBesides the fact that McDonalds freezes their food and doesn't get fresh shipments in each morning. And that people at In n out actually like working there so your food is QCd before you get it and made correctly.

I don't think in n out is the greatest, but it is 100% better than Mcdonalds. Also, for people who grew up with it there is definitely a nostalgic aspect that is behind the cult-like following.


lol i doubt ppl at in and out like working there dude haha
Jan 22 2021 10:53AM
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BrandoComando
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eheathlol i doubt ppl at in and out like working there dude haha


Starting pay is above minimum wage and they offer benefits. As far as drive-thru fast food chains go, that's pretty rare
Jan 22 2021 10:57AM
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eheath
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BrandoComandoStarting pay is above minimum wage and they offer benefits. As far as drive-thru fast food chains go, that's pretty rare


Idk if you're just trying to argue with me for no reason, but nobody likes working at fast food restaurants dude.
Jan 22 2021 11:03AM
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OregonDead
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BrandoComandoStarting pay is above minimum wage and they offer benefits. As far as drive-thru fast food chains go, that's pretty rare


eheathIdk if you're just trying to argue with me for no reason, but nobody likes working at fast food restaurants dude.


Burgerville the local chain here was finally able to unionize a couple years ago. That place it probably the top of that genre' of drive through burger joints as far as using better local ingredients etc. Not sure how much people like working there even with the union but it seems better for sure
Jan 22 2021 11:35AM
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freeski_Shaggy
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stinky_peteAre the fries basically glorified veggie straws? yes. are they still delicious? also yes.

idk man, when it comes to a cheap, quality burger, in-n-out is hard to beat. Yeah yeah there's 5 guys, shake shack, etc. but all those places are like three times more expensive.

I grew up in a place with in-n-out, then moved to seattle (no in-n-out) and people totally hate on it. Definitely seems like the hate is born out of jealousy.


That's because Dicks is superior
Jan 22 2021 4:08PM
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WoFlowz
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Profahoben_212In n out is trash


All about that culver's game. Curds for life


I need me a butter burger rn and some fried curds maybe a concrete mixer also
Jan 22 2021 6:41PM
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jprene8
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I might get downvoted for this but oh well. I grew up on the east coast only had in n out in college and for the price you can’t beat it it’s McDonald’s price and tastes like double the quality imo the bun is nice and buttery the patties taste fresh and are cooked perfectly and the fries while not amazing are definitely better than average. For 5 guys I personally won’t go there again it always gives me the shits kinda tastes bland to me, the fries are meh. And for the same size meal it’s more than double the price. Just my two cents
Jan 23 2021 3:33AM
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dolanslebensraum
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Does in and out burger make a burger with a fried egg on top? Ive had a smashburger that had a friend amegg and it was awesome.

i wish 5 guys would let you add an egg on top.
Jan 24 2021 6:31PM
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danbrown
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DolanReloadedDoes in and out burger make a burger with a fried egg on top? Ive had a smashburger that had a friend amegg and it was awesome.

i wish 5 guys would let you add an egg on top.


in and out does not but I loveeee smash burger
Jan 24 2021 6:42PM
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Vitiligo
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eheathIdk if you're just trying to argue with me for no reason, but nobody likes working at fast food restaurants dude.

Nobody "likes" to work pretty much anywhere lol... but compared to a lot of tech giants and ever single restaurant on Glassdoor, In N Out has ranked first for 5 years for "Best Place to Work".

Going back to my first point, this means that your food is likely made a whole lot better than McDonalds because the workers actually dont mind working there and like their job a hell of a lot more than Mcdonalds or some other fast food joint.

https://www.glassdoor.com/blog/in-n-out-ceo/
Feb 1 2021 4:02PM
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casual
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In-N-Out is a decent fast food joint. For the price, the food is pretty good, but it’s definitely overrated. Haven’t had it in ages, but I’ll check out the new CO locations soon enough. Are the fries really that bad? The animal style double double was pretty good I thought.

Five Guys....also overrated. Their fries are really good, the burgers imo are pretty meh. It just seems so hit and miss in my experience. Five Guys must be eaten on the spot...the burgers do not hold up for take out. Soggy, gnarly mess. I don’t know... it’s hard....it’s not “fast food” where I have such low expectations, but it’s also not like a good pub style restaurant with a killer burger. It’s just an awkward middle ground that doesn’t have the cheap, guilty pleasure vibe of fast food, but also doesn’t have the $12 burger vibe of some bomb ass local pub. It’s just ok to me.

Chick-fil-A has terrible politics that they’re way too vocal about which is really annoying. That aside, they run a HELL of a business. They always have a ridiculous line, and yet they move that baby along with the quickness. There could be 15-20 vehicles in the drive thru and it means nothing because the staff crushes. I really like their chicken sandwiches and nuggets, good sauce selections, good fast food shakes, waffle fries can be underwhelming, but overall, they do a lot right.

If any of you guys are in Denver or nearby, you have to go try Birdcall. There’s 3 locations. It’s fucking amazing. It’s like the 5 guys of chick-fil-a. The Nashville hot chicken sandwich, the Buffalo....? Maaaaaan!! Plus, the s’mores shake is wild good.

Shake Shack is also fucking bomb imo. Haven’t had it recently, but holy shit haven’t ever had anything there that wasn’t fire.
Feb 2 2021 10:16PM
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GayWolf420
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jersey mikes loaded philly cheesteak absolutely slaps while we're on the topics of shitty chain fastfood
Feb 2 2021 10:19PM
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TheHamburglar
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eheathlol i doubt ppl at in and out like working there dude haha


In N Out employees in California are by far the happiest fast food employees I've ever met. They fucking ooze stoke and are super nice and helpful (as long as you're not an entitled piece of shit)
Feb 3 2021 7:25AM
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WoFIowz
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casualShake Shack is also fucking bomb imo. Haven’t had it recently, but holy shit haven’t ever had anything there that wasn’t fire.

Shake Shack is garbo. It's basic nothing special fast food with milkshakes. Until the past few years, the only place I ever saw it was in hick areas of Ohio. They must have a new business strategy because I'm seeing their businesses pop up in all sorts of up and coming trendy places with sleek modern finishes, and even airports. It's hilarious seeing a Shake Shack in a trendy area of downtown and people lining up thinking it's even remotely close to the food all around it.
Feb 3 2021 10:40AM
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casual
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Yeah, agree to disagree, the one in Denver was delicious I thought. Good fries, chicken sandwich hit, good shake and beers. Clearly there’s waaaay better options all over the place, even in a similar lane. Like I said, I think Birdcall is the shit in a similar lane.
Rotten_TrumpkinsShake Shack is garbo. It's basic nothing special fast food with milkshakes. Until the past few years, the only place I ever saw it was in hick areas of Ohio. They must have a new business strategy because I'm seeing their businesses pop up in all sorts of up and coming trendy places with sleek modern finishes, and even airports. It's hilarious seeing a Shake Shack in a trendy area of downtown and people lining up thinking it's even remotely close to the food all around it.
Feb 3 2021 2:09PM
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skierman_jack
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Raising Cains=best fast food
Feb 3 2021 7:08PM
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WoFIowz
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skierman_jackRaising Cains=best fast food


Have you ever eaten it sober? I don't recommend. Drunk or stoned and it's a gift from the gods.
Feb 3 2021 11:23PM
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skierman_jack
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I can’t remember probably not
Rotten_TrumpkinsHave you ever eaten it sober? I don't recommend. Drunk or stoned and it's a gift from the gods.
Feb 3 2021 11:31PM
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hdubs
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Rotten_TrumpkinsHave you ever eaten it sober? I don't recommend. Drunk or stoned and it's a gift from the gods.

That’s cap I’ve only eaten canes while sober and it’s still a gift from the gods
Feb 3 2021 11:35PM
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Pigeon.
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Rotten_TrumpkinsTRIGGER WARNING!

Seriously if y'all think this is a great burger joint...lol you haven't lived. Burgers average- 5/10. Fries basically bland cardboard- 1/10.

Why tf is there such a cult following of this freaking place? It's nothing special at all. It is beyond overrated.


aye facts. i felt the same way when i got brought there for the first time lol
Feb 4 2021 9:29PM
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elcheapo
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Feb 4 2021 10:07PM
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hdubs
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Just had a five guys burger. Fuck all you haters out there I’ll never change for you
Feb 4 2021 11:08PM
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Awelterego
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The burger is pretty good but the fries are so horrific that it taints the whole establishment. Shake shack is way better. So is five guys. So is Culver’s.


But the best burger in the world is in Minneapolis at a place called Parlour Bar.
Feb 7 2021 1:46PM
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iH8pow
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“Kinda overrated”.
burgers are great for the price. I’ve learned skip the fries just get 2 burgers.

we got in-n-out in colorado. Saw some “influencer” type on Instagram get salty AF when someone in line asked him to keep 6’ so he got mad and instagram bullied the guy on his story. Sickening. Then guess what? There was a massive fucking COVID outbreak at that same in-n-out that week
Feb 7 2021 5:09PM
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WoFlowz
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Culver’s and 5 guys is better than In n Out y’all can’t ever get me to change my mind
Aug 24 2021 1:20PM
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PacificRimJob
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AwelteregoThe burger is pretty good but the fries are so horrific that it taints the whole establishment. Shake shack is way better. So is five guys. So is Culver’s.


But the best burger in the world is in Minneapolis at a place called Parlour Bar.


Haha I dont know why people hate In-N-Out's fries. I think theyre generally fucking awesome.

Theyre by no means as good as Little Big Burger as they make theirs in truffle oil, but I still think theyre solid.
Aug 24 2021 1:50PM
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profa_212
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DingoSeanHaha I dont know why people hate In-N-Out's fries. I think theyre generally fucking awesome.

Theyre by no means as good as Little Big Burger as they make theirs in truffle oil, but I still think theyre solid.


Every in n out fry I've had tasted like cardboard. Plain and flavorless. They aren't bad animal style....but I would go with a lot of other fries over in n out every day of the week.
Aug 24 2021 2:01PM
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PacificRimJob
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Profahoben_212Every in n out fry I've had tasted like cardboard. Plain and flavorless. They aren't bad animal style....but I would go with a lot of other fries over in n out every day of the week.


What like, they forgot to put salt on them? I guess thats happened to me on occasion too and Ive had to add salt to them but most of the time theyre perfectly salted and taste great. Either way I generally always roll with ketchup and that sorts it out salt or not.
Aug 24 2021 2:13PM
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eheath
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DingoSeanHaha I dont know why people hate In-N-Out's fries. I think theyre generally fucking awesome.


You must like soft, lifeless fries then.
Aug 24 2021 3:49PM
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DesertStix
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They also put Bible verses on their packaging like I’m all cool for freedom of religion but I don’t want to read that shit while I’m faded trying to eat a cheeseburger…
Aug 24 2021 4:03PM
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WoFIowz
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WoFlowzCulver’s and 5 guys is better than In n Out y’all can’t ever get me to change my mind

I'll raise you and claim A&W cheese curds from an OG A&W spot are 1000% better than Culver's any day. Then Wisconsin curds beat anything I've ever had.
DesertStixThey also put Bible verses on their packaging like I’m all cool for freedom of religion but I don’t want to read that shit while I’m faded trying to eat a cheeseburger…



Aug 24 2021 6:57PM
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BrandoComando
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HypeBeastI'll raise you and claim A&W cheese curds from an OG A&W spot are 1000% better than Culver's any day. Then Wisconsin curds beat anything I've ever had.





A&W Canada is a top-5 fast-food chain in North America. You can still get a root beer in a frosted glass mug up there.

A&W America is a separate entity that's bounced around between a bunch of different conglomerate ownership groups. That's why so many US A&Ws share buildings with shitty fast food joints like KFC, Pizza Hut, and Long John Silvers. The food is totally different and nowhere near as good as the A&Ws north of the border. Love me some Canuck A&W
Aug 24 2021 7:40PM
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WoFlowz
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BrandoComandoA&W Canada is a top-5 fast-food chain in North America. You can still get a root beer in a frosted glass mug up there.

A&W America is a separate entity that's bounced around between a bunch of different conglomerate ownership groups. That's why so many US A&Ws share buildings with shitty fast food joints like KFC, Pizza Hut, and Long John Silvers. The food is totally different and nowhere near as good as the A&Ws north of the border. Love me some Canuck A&W


Canuck a&w is so damn good
Aug 24 2021 8:04PM
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WoFlowz
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HypeBeastI'll raise you and claim A&W cheese curds from an OG A&W spot are 1000% better than Culver's any day. Then Wisconsin curds beat anything I've ever had.





Dude real Wisconsin cheese curds are the shit especially the beer battered ones all the bars around Madison have. Shits so damn good.
Aug 24 2021 8:05PM
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DesertStix
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Anybody had Freddys? 100x better than in and out AND has good curds
Aug 24 2021 8:26PM
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r00kie
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DesertStixAnybody had Freddys? 100x better than in and out AND has good curds


Freddy's is imposter Culvers and its not even close.
Aug 24 2021 8:32PM
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DesertStix
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That’s something we can agree to disagree on. Every time I’ve had Culver’s, the bun is soaked through with grease.
r00kieFreddy's is imposter Culvers and its not even close.
Aug 24 2021 8:36PM
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jblaski
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the bun is soaked through with grease.[/quote]

*Butter

AKA, Butterburger. And it's glorious.
Aug 24 2021 8:40PM
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WoFlowz
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DesertStixThat’s something we can agree to disagree on. Every time I’ve had Culver’s, the bun is soaked through with grease.


That’s a butter burger you moron. But I’ll make sure my grandpa tells Craig to stop buttering their burgers at their weekly golf outings cause some worthless scum bag who doesn’t like butter burgers complains on the internet
Aug 24 2021 9:03PM
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Squirtle
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When it comes to burger chains, Five Guys has the best burgers; In-N-Out has the best cheap burgers; and Culvers has the best combination of quality for price. The Double Bacon Buter Burger Delux basket from Culver's 👌. I just moved to CA from MN and I won't lie, In-N-Out is pretty bomb; it's just so damn cheap, and it actually tastes decent, unlike MacDons.
Aug 24 2021 11:29PM
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DesertStix
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”Hi welcome to Culver’s. Would you like a side of grease with your burger?”

-Woflowz uncle Craig
WoFlowzThat’s a butter burger you moron. But I’ll make sure my grandpa tells Craig to stop buttering their burgers at their weekly golf outings cause some worthless scum bag who doesn’t like butter burgers complains on the internet
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