Whataburger...coming soon!?

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by biscuitmom

My experiences with In-N-Out have been that the franchises vary widely in consistency. Some are excellent, others are mediocre. What-A-Burger consistently delivers a dependable product. I'm not particularly a fan of their burgers but I appreciate the cleanliness of their restaurants and don't mind eating in one (I usually order a salad or chicken strips). The Fayetteville MLK site has been sparkling clean the few times I've been there.

In-N-Out not so much, I only do take-out. There's one 10 minutes from my N TX home that isn't worth that short drive. Burgers, service, and cleanliness all fall short. I was a fan of the franchise when visiting CA and was really excited to see one coming. Big letdown.

This shows how subjective food can be. I have heard people say In and Out fries are not very good and heard people claim there are better burgers, which if you want to pay this is true and I have heard some say, they do not like the lack of variety, but never have I heard anyone say the franchises are not consistent. In fact I have heard the opposite. BTW we have had them all over Ca, Vegas and yes, Dallas. I always am impressed with the cleanliness of both What a burger and IN&Out.

[Slytrix]

Originally Posted by biscuitmom

My experiences with In-N-Out have been that the franchises vary widely in consistency. Some are excellent, others are mediocre. What-A-Burger consistently delivers a dependable product. I'm not particularly a fan of their burgers but I appreciate the cleanliness of their restaurants and don't mind eating in one (I usually order a salad or chicken strips). The Fayetteville MLK site has been sparkling clean the few times I've been there.

In-N-Out not so much, I only do take-out. There's one 10 minutes from my N TX home that isn't worth that short drive. Burgers, service, and cleanliness all fall short. I was a fan of the franchise when visiting CA and was really excited to see one coming. Big letdown.

That is too bad that the restaurant in your area is a letdown especially since consistancy is how In N Out built their brand which BTW are all owned by the original owners grandaughter. There are no franchises.

[elkotronics]

I would take that input with a grain of salt regarding In 'n Out Burger - their quality has always been good at every In 'n Out Burger we've ever gone to. Period.

[pek]

In any "gourmet hamburgers" discussion in TX, W-a-B is usually heavily mentioned.

[biscuitmom]

Originally Posted by elkotronics

I would take that input with a grain of salt regarding In 'n Out Burger - their quality has always been good at every In 'n Out Burger we've ever gone to. Period.

I've only eaten In-n-Out in CA Bay area and in N TX. My experience was the CA locations were excellent, the N TX (Frisco, Rockwall) not at all. Your experience is obviously different.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by Slytrix

That is too bad that the restaurant in your area is a letdown especially since consistancy is how In N Out built their brand which BTW are all owned by the original owners grandaughter. There are no franchises.

That is very true and they are very particular about the quality for the money.

[biscuitmom]

I seldom eat burgers, usually order salads or chicken so I'll concede the point but I'm not alone in thinking that In-N-Out suffers in quality outside of CA. That said, it's not like there's any kind of consensus nor need there be on either Whataburger or In-N-Out.
In-N-Out Burger Frisco

[MrTaz]

Originally Posted by pek

In any "gourmet hamburgers" discussion in TX, W-a-B is usually heavily mentioned.

The word "gourmet" and What-A-Burger don't even belong in the same sentence. They are pretty much in the same league with McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's. Thirty years ago Wendy's made a good burger, but after Dave Thomas sold out it's been down hill for quality ever since.

[nmnita]

Originally Posted by MrTaz

The word "gourmet" and What-A-Burger don't even belong in the same sentence. They are pretty much in the same league with McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's. Thirty years ago Wendy's made a good burger, but after Dave Thomas sold out it's been down hill for quality ever since.

Have to agree: you don't get anything close to gourmet for the price you pay for What-A-Burger. They are just one of the better budget burgers.

[Loveswater_outdoors]

Originally Posted by MrTaz

The word "gourmet" and What-A-Burger don't even belong in the same sentence. They are pretty much in the same league with McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's. Thirty years ago Wendy's made a good burger, but after Dave Thomas sold out it's been down hill for quality ever since.

Not gourmet but sure as hell better than the three crappy chains you just mentioned. Some people are getting a little out of line here with the hyperbole.