OT: Best Burgers In Vancouver? Episode II, Attack Of The Pickles

[canucksfan]

Five Guys is still the best for me but that's my own personal bias cuz I work there haha...



Anyone tried Fatburger? I've always wanted to try and they opened one up at the newly renovated foodcourt downstairs at Harbour Centre in downtown Vancouver.

I like Fatburger. Their fries aren't that good and it is a bit overpriced IMO.

 

[TheWanderer]

Fatburger is kind of just a cut above fast food, IMO. I don't understand the hype it gets. At least personally, when I talk a good burger, I'm talking an actually good burger... Fatburger is so incredibly meh.

You can compare Fatburger to a place like Splitz, price-wise, and Slpitz blows it right off the grill.

 

[JA]

The fries at the Rogers Arena Triple O's destroys the fries at any other White Spot location. I tried them again last night and was amazed at how tender, fluffy and hot they were.

White Spot's fries everywhere else are absolutely grotesque.

 

[luongo321]

This isn't in vancouver, but in the summer I went to some restaurant in a hotel in saltspring. Best burger I've ever had. I can't remember the name of the hotel though. Does anyone know?

 

[jigsaw99]

My brother is obsessed with burgers. We both agree that Fatburger is ... well, ok. When I factor in economics, I think it stinks.

Five Guys hands down best chain burger IMO.

Red Robins sucks.

White Spot is actually pretty good compared to chains in the rest of the country.

Vera's is solid, but is highly location dependent. Have gone to other locations and been underwhelmed.

I really enjoyed Splitz Grill but haven't been back in forever.

Nimby burger in Kits makes a good, crispy patty if you like that sort of thing (which I do). But as a whole the burger is overpriced and the patties are too thin.

Save-on had a well above average burger and fries for 6$ at one point, then the quality went down but I heard it is back up again.

That's all I can think of right now.

looks like Nimby Burger is closed.

 

[Jyrki]

Am I the only one who thinks Five Guys is kind of overrated? I mean, it's clearly beyond McDonald's and Burger King but you end up paying close to what you would in a sit-down restaurant. (Double) Cheesburger + Fries + Drink will cost you $12-$15 (depending if you bring people to split fries with). Now that I think about it, it's actually cheaper to get a burger meal at Swiss Chalet...

 

[ArtG]

+1 for Splitz

 

[Apple Juice]

Am I the only one who thinks Five Guys is kind of overrated? I mean, it's clearly beyond McDonald's and Burger King but you end up paying close to what you would in a sit-down restaurant. (Double) Cheesburger + Fries + Drink will cost you $12-$15 (depending if you bring people to split fries with). Now that I think about it, it's actually cheaper to get a burger meal at Swiss Chalet...

You clearly didn't enjoy your experience then..

 

[CherryToke]

just had a burger from 'fresh street farms' in fleetwood (surrey). damn good burgers. worth mentioning for sure.

 

[Just A Bit Outside]

Am I the only one who thinks Five Guys is kind of overrated? I mean, it's clearly beyond McDonald's and Burger King but you end up paying close to what you would in a sit-down restaurant. (Double) Cheesburger + Fries + Drink will cost you $12-$15 (depending if you bring people to split fries with). Now that I think about it, it's actually cheaper to get a burger meal at Swiss Chalet...

Agreed.

The burger was good but not great and for $15 I could have had many a $1.39 McDouble or Junior Chicken.

 

[TLinden]

Agreed.

The burger was good but not great and for $15 I could have had many a $1.39 McDouble or Junior Chicken.

I'm not sure if that's really proving a point

I'll take 1 Five Guys Burger over 12 Mcdoubles.

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I love Five Guys, myself. I've grown a fond appreciation for the Mikeburger given by Mr. Mike's, too.

Vera's is a solid burger in Vancouver. If we're talking fast food, I've always enjoyed Wendy's burgers. Depending on the location and the time of day, A and W's are good, too.

 

[Nuckles]

I'm not sure if that's really proving a point

I'll take 1 Five Guys Burger over 12 Mcdoubles.

Same here. I prefer having actual decent toppings (not just ketchup, pickles, and chopped onions) and higher quality meat and bun. And if we're talking about just the burger, it would probably be closer to 6 mcdoubles for the same price (not that it really matters).

But if you're starving and want to get as much bang for your buck, then yeah you'd go with the mcdoubles.

I love Five Guys, myself. I've grown a fond appreciation for the Mikeburger given by Mr. Mike's, too.

I wonder why...

 

[Mr. Canucklehead]

I wonder why...

I'm going to end up like Pizza the Hutt. Locked in my own car, eating myself to death!

 

[LickTheEnvelope]

My friend is just in the process of opening a chain Burger place called "Mooyah" in North Vancouver on Marine drive (right next door to Tim Hortons, besides the Mercedes Dealer). I believe it's the 2nd one in Canada (most of the chain is in Texas).

They have the most ridiculous self-serve Coke Machine i've ever seen. It's touch screen, designed by Ferrari, and able to blend all the types of Coke beverages with various flavours.

 

[m9]

My friend is just in the process of opening a chain Burger place called "Mooyah" in North Vancouver on Marine drive (right next door to Tim Hortons, besides the Mercedes Dealer). I believe it's the 2nd one in Canada (most of the chain is in Texas).

They have the most ridiculous self-serve Coke Machine i've ever seen. It's touch screen, designed by Ferrari, and able to blend all the types of Coke beverages with various flavours.

Five guys in the US has a similar machine, it's really cool. Not sure if the Five Guys up here have them.

 

[bo2shink*]

Anyone been to hamburger 2.85?

 

[Jimson Hogarth*]

Anyone been to hamburger 2.85?

Yes its quite decent. Kind of reminded me of the burgers you used to be able to get at the PNE...well you might still be able to get them I just haven't gone in years

 

[crobro]

Are there burger places that actually serve BBQ turkey burgers?

 

[TheWanderer]

+1 for Splitz

And +1 for you, sir.

 

[Reverend Mayhem]

Also, anyone been to Carl's Jr. yet? I want to get a burger there, but given my location, it's a bit more of a hassle and a bout an hour either way (Abbotsford/Vancouver).

 

[parabola]

My friend is just in the process of opening a chain Burger place called "Mooyah" in North Vancouver on Marine drive (right next door to Tim Hortons, besides the Mercedes Dealer). I believe it's the 2nd one in Canada (most of the chain is in Texas).

They have the most ridiculous self-serve Coke Machine i've ever seen. It's touch screen, designed by Ferrari, and able to blend all the types of Coke beverages with various flavours.

Yeah the Coca-Cola Freestyle machines are sweet. I think this might actually be the first one in BC. (of the machine not the chain)

 

[VanillaCoke]

They have the most ridiculous self-serve Coke Machine i've ever seen. It's touch screen, designed by Ferrari, and able to blend all the types of Coke beverages with various flavours.

If it's anything like the big mix and match pop machine they used to have at save on foods I'm sold.

 

[EpochLink]

Splitz burgers are awesome, love me some Vera's too..

Not to big on fat burger though..gotta try that mooyah burger

 

[VanCity Millionaires]

I'm surprised Romer's has not been mentioned yet (at least in Thread II). It may not be the best burger ever, for that I go to my own grill, but they consistently do produce a tasty burger. I prefer the Kerr and Marine location to others. Also, they all have a decent craft beer selection, and beer selection is important when eating a tasty beer imo.