60 years of In-N-Out!

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Originally Posted by FishMonger

The Habit is overrated. Plus, I get uncomfortable when the 17 y/os hit on me.

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The Counter>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Habit

where is this "Counter"?

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Originally Posted by FishMonger

where is this "Counter"?

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http://www.thecounterburger.com/locations/

My favorite burgers.

In N Out
Imperial Burgers - (La Habra)
Bravo Burgers (Chino Hills)
Culvers (Mid-west)

Just to name a few.

Even though they're not on the level, McDonalds cheeseburgers hit the spot sometimes.

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Originally Posted by netminder3

They are too cheap to do anything for their customers who have kept them in buisness this long. Tommy's for theirs gave out 60 cent burgers and pinks gave out 60 cent hot dogs and philippes for their 100th gave out 10 cent sandwhiches. In-n-out claims their prices are all ready low so no need to make a nice gesture to customers who have kept them in buisness so long. If you are craving a burger try the Habit the burger is just as good and you can see the meat too.:dancing::dancing::dancing:

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As has been mentioned, In N Out treats their employees very well. That's something to take pride in. Also, a #1 is (if memory serves) just above $5. $5 and change for a complete meal. Exactly who is being cheap here? For the few years I worked on the westside it was a minor miracle to spend less than $10 on lunch (and most of those $10 lunches weren't as satisfying as a #1 animal style). I certainly wouldn't complain about In N Out's prices.

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Originally Posted by Defgarden

Maybe I'm just out of touch with mainstream America but I don't see what all the hoopla is about In-N-Out. The burgers are decent, the fries suck ass, and the shakes have more calories than both combined.

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Well, out of touch with So Cal and parts of the southwest, at least.

Their burgers are just plain good, but I guess that's subjective. Fresh ingredients, made when you order it, and a no-frills menu that shows In N Out focuses on what they do best instead of other fast food chains that do too much and sacrifice quality.

Cheap prices. See above.

Their fries are their weakness, IMO, which is sad to say because they are real potato fries cooked fresh. But this is a case where the masses tend to like the laboratory science project of mass produced frozen fries rather than the real thing. And I am a victim of that too, I concede.

Their shakes, c'mon. If you're looking at the calorie count of a milk shake than you shouldn't be getting one in the first place!

There are burger joints that make a better burger, but with In N Out you get a good quality burger at a good price, and you don't have to travel across the city to get to it as opposed to other smaller haunts.

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Originally Posted by KingsJohn/Obediah

The Counter>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>The Habit

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The Counter is pretty damn good. The shakes there are insane.

Im going to open up a burger place called "The Counter Habit."

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Originally Posted by UnholyGoalie

Their fries are their weakness, IMO, which is sad to say because they are real potato fries cooked fresh. But this is a case where the masses tend to like the laboratory science project of mass produced frozen fries rather than the real thing. And I am a victim of that too, I concede.

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I don't know if that's necessarily true. You can make fries out of real potatoes that actually taste good. I think that the problem is that In-N-Out doesn't let the potatoes soak long enough to draw out the starch, which is why the fries come out limp and soggy. This might not be the completely the fault of In-N-Out since they have such a high turnaround, it probably isn't possible to let the fries soak for a reasonable amount of time.

BTW, the freezing process changes the composition of the starch in a potato, which provided a similar effect to soaking. That's probably part of the reason frozen fries are preferred at other fast food restaurants (besides the cost).

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Originally Posted by Annapurna

I don't know if that's necessarily true. You can make fries out of real potatoes that actually taste good. I think that the problem is that In-N-Out doesn't let the potatoes soak long enough to draw out the starch, which is why the fries come out limp and soggy. This might not be the completely the fault of In-N-Out since they have such a high turnaround, it probably isn't possible to let the fries soak for a reasonable amount of time.

BTW, the freezing process changes the composition of the starch in a potato, which provided a similar effect to soaking. That's probably part of the reason frozen fries are preferred at other fast food restaurants (besides the cost).

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This makes sense, considering they are contantly pressing spuds through those cutters right behind the counter. And I know the oil or fat used to fry also changes the taste and texture of the final product. Not sure what McDonalds uses now, but I'm sure they and others have used either shortening or lard. They're cheap, stable (long shelf life), hot frying temps (crispy outside, tender inside), and impart a richer flavor. You can taste it sometimes. Especially when they start to cool down. Don't know what In-N-Out uses.

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Originally Posted by Hipcheck

In N Out fries are awesome....they just have a much shorter shelf life.

Try them well done....

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That's been the answer for me. Even when I'd forget to order well-done I still like their fries enough to eat every tiny little piece, but hot, fresh and crispy from that simple custom request makes them hard to beat for my tastes---in the drive-through category that is.

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Originally Posted by KingsJohn/Obediah

The Counter : Custom Built Burgers : Salt Lake City

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I am SO there