# More better burgers like 5 Guys **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [March 11, 2024, 1:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-better-burgers-like-5-guys/998690 "2024-03-11T01:32:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 8
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 8:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-better-burgers-like-5-guys/998690/141 "2024-03-27T20:19:02Z")
But literally they are used in similar proportions as the use of ketchup and mayo separately as opposed to Worcestershire. But I agree in that if the burger has lettuce and tomato on it, some form of thousands island/hamburger sauce is de rigeur ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 8:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-better-burgers-like-5-guys/998690/142 "2024-03-27T20:23:18Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > But I agree in that if the burger has lettuce and tomato on it, some form of thousands island/hamburger sauce is de rigeur Well, yeah. If I get a steakburger, I use A1 or heinz 57, and not a lot of it either, and no veggies. But 1000 island goes really well with tomato and lettuce. IN&OUT has the proportions juuuust right. ---
**Author:** ![WildaBeast](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wildabeast/32/6_2.png) [@WildaBeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WildaBeast)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2024, 9:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-better-burgers-like-5-guys/998690/143 "2024-03-27T21:44:12Z")
> [@digs](#): > > So I can walk to three bars that’ll make me an awesome burger in a minute or two (probably in the time I’d be waiting in a long drive-through line) and I can take it to go or eat it at the bar. > And my favorite bar has thick patties of beef from a local butcher, I can order it medium-rare but crispy on the edges, and they have homemade sauces (the brown mustard/garlic/horseradish is delicious… wonder if I can just get a cup of that to go?) I kind of assumed this thread was limited to chains, but since you broached the subject, the best restaurant burger I’ve had anywhere was at a place called [Dad’s Kitchen](https://ilovedadskitchen.com/) in Sacramento. Actually, they’ve got two locations now, so I guess that kind of makes them a chain. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2024, 3:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-better-burgers-like-5-guys/998690/144 "2024-03-28T03:32:15Z")
Nope. Two locations technically form a “link”. _If_ they add a third location, now _that’s_ a chain. 😁 🤪 ---
**Author:** ![TRC4941](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/trc4941/32/6792_2.png) [@TRC4941](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TRC4941)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2024, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-better-burgers-like-5-guys/998690/145 "2024-03-28T14:15:15Z")
> [@Happy\_Lendervedder](#): > > Wow, first time I’ve ever heard such negativity around Culver’s. I’ve always loved it, and whenever it gets brought up with people I encounter, it’s largely universal love. I’m surprised too. We love Culver’s. I’ll take a Culver’s burger over any other fast food burger any day. I also love their chocolate custard! We have a burger place called The King of Creams. I hate the name - it sounds dirty! 😆 But they have great burgers and ice cream, which is where the name comes from I guess. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2024, 9:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-better-burgers-like-5-guys/998690/146 "2024-03-28T21:47:44Z")
This one-off family-owned place is in a smallish town in central MO. The name always makes me think of the Simpsons. The burgers are … OK. The name is definitely the best part. 😁 > **[Krumbly Burger](http://www.krumblyburger.net/index.html)** > > Krumbly Burger has been a Troy favorite for almost 26 years. With a menu of loose meat burgers, shrimp, wraps, catfish, chicken, tacos, salads and more, there is something for everyone to love! ---
**Author:** ![blondebear](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/blondebear/32/1022_2.png) [@blondebear](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/blondebear)\ **Post date:** [March 28, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-better-burgers-like-5-guys/998690/147 "2024-03-28T23:38:44Z")
There are lots of burger places in San Jose that make decent burgers, but none that particularly stand out. Kirk’s used to be excellent with a DIY topping bar, but they discontinued it during covid and it never came back . In my travels the only two places I make a point of going to for a _ **good** _ burger are the Inverness Park Market in the Point Reyes area and the Whoa Nellie Deli in Lee Vining when I’m in the eastern Sierra. ---
**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2024, 8:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-better-burgers-like-5-guys/998690/148 "2024-03-29T20:26:45Z")
> [@blondebear](#): > > Kirk’s used to be excellent with a DIY topping bar, but they discontinued it during covid and it never came back . Except to me, Kirks Steakburgers didnt need anything but a little A1 sauce. I loved their version of onion rings. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/more-better-burgers-like-5-guys/998690.md?page=7)