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McDonald's burgers suck

Post by CameronBornAndBred » September 8th, 2010, 4:18 pm

Not really shocking, but now the proof is in print. In a recent Consumer Reports poll, McD's tanked. 5 Guys' ranked best. (I've never eaten there, nor seen one, but I've heard lots about them.)

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/maga ... /index.htm
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Re: McDonald's burgers suck

Post by bjornolf » September 8th, 2010, 4:26 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:Not really shocking, but now the proof is in print. In a recent Consumer Reports poll, McD's tanked. 5 Guys' ranked best. (I've never eaten there, nor seen one, but I've heard lots about them.)

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/maga ... /index.htm
I love Five Guys. Here are the ranks from their website. They had 28000 readers rate them on a scale of 1-10:

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I personally agree that Wendy's burgers are the best of the "big boys". I generally agree with their list, though I would rate Five Guys higher than In-N-Out personally. And Fuddrucker's has gone to the birds. The last time I went there, I could SEE the filler in the burger. It's been a while since I've gone there because of that. Hopefully they've abandoned that practice. If they have, I'd rate them higher again. I've never eaten at Burgerville, Whataburger, or Back Yard Burger, but I've eaten at least once at each of the rest. I'd put Jack-In-The-Box under McDonald's if it was me.

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Re: McDonald's burgers suck

Post by DukeUsul » September 8th, 2010, 4:28 pm

I find it amusing that Hardee's and Carl's Jr. scored differently.
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Post by CameronBornAndBred » September 8th, 2010, 5:05 pm

DukeUsul wrote:I find it amusing that Hardee's and Carl's Jr. scored differently.
I was just thinking that! Maybe they slack up a bit to the west. I've had Krystal's in Asheville...now there was a truly crappy burger. If I voted, I would have put it at the bottom..with a sub 5 vote.
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Re: McDonald's burgers suck

Post by devildeac » September 8th, 2010, 5:29 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:Not really shocking, but now the proof is in print. In a recent Consumer Reports poll, McD's tanked. 5 Guys' ranked best. (I've never eaten there, nor seen one, but I've heard lots about them.)

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/maga ... /index.htm
Next time you come to Raleigh, we'll visit Total Wine at North Hills and then walk around the corner and down about a block and eat at 5 Guys =p~ .

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Post by CameronBornAndBred » September 8th, 2010, 5:39 pm

devildeac wrote:
CameronBornAndBred wrote:Not really shocking, but now the proof is in print. In a recent Consumer Reports poll, McD's tanked. 5 Guys' ranked best. (I've never eaten there, nor seen one, but I've heard lots about them.)

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/maga ... /index.htm
Next time you come to Raleigh, we'll visit Total Wine at North Hills and then walk around the corner and down about a block and eat at 5 Guys =p~ .

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Post by CathyCA » September 8th, 2010, 5:44 pm

CameronBornAndBred wrote:Not really shocking, but now the proof is in print. In a recent Consumer Reports poll, McD's tanked. 5 Guys' ranked best. (I've never eaten there, nor seen one, but I've heard lots about them.)

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/maga ... /index.htm
There's a new 5 Guys in Greenville, right around the corner from my office.
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Re: McDonald's burgers suck

Post by YmoBeThere » September 8th, 2010, 7:21 pm

What does Frozen Custard have to do with a good burger?

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Post by Very Duke Blue » September 8th, 2010, 9:36 pm

I will be looking for a Five Guys for sure.

By the way, I HATE McDs. I would rather eat crackers than anything from them. :Boo:
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Re: McDonald's burgers suck

Post by Jesus_hurley » September 9th, 2010, 10:23 am

devildeac wrote:
CameronBornAndBred wrote:Not really shocking, but now the proof is in print. In a recent Consumer Reports poll, McD's tanked. 5 Guys' ranked best. (I've never eaten there, nor seen one, but I've heard lots about them.)

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/maga ... /index.htm
Next time you come to Raleigh, we'll visit Total Wine at North Hills and then walk around the corner and down about a block and eat at 5 Guys =p~ .

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My office is in North Hills right over the AT&T joint by 5 guys. I have to limit myself or I'd clog all my arteries. They also give you enough fries for two or three people.
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Post by EarlJam » September 9th, 2010, 10:33 am

Very Duke Blue wrote:I will be looking for a Five Guys for sure.

By the way, I HATE McDs. I would rather eat crackers than anything from them. :Boo:
We have Five Guys down here too and they are incredibly popular.

McDonald's. I will say that once or twice a year, I do indulge in a Bic Mac value meal. Don't really like McDonald's burgers, except for the Big Mac. I find it quite the tasty treat every blue moon.

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Re: McDonald's burgers suck

Post by devildeac » September 9th, 2010, 12:50 pm

Jesus_hurley wrote:
devildeac wrote:
CameronBornAndBred wrote:Not really shocking, but now the proof is in print. In a recent Consumer Reports poll, McD's tanked. 5 Guys' ranked best. (I've never eaten there, nor seen one, but I've heard lots about them.)

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/maga ... /index.htm
Next time you come to Raleigh, we'll visit Total Wine at North Hills and then walk around the corner and down about a block and eat at 5 Guys =p~ .

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My office is in North Hills right over the AT&T joint by 5 guys. I have to limit myself or I'd clog all my arteries. They also give you enough fries for two or three people.
Then you'll need to join us to spread the reputation points, err, fries that day then :D .
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Post by devildeac » September 9th, 2010, 12:52 pm

EarlJam wrote:
Very Duke Blue wrote:I will be looking for a Five Guys for sure.

By the way, I HATE McDs. I would rather eat crackers than anything from them. :Boo:
We have Five Guys down here too and they are incredibly popular.

McDonald's. I will say that once or twice a year, I do indulge in a Bic Mac value meal. Don't really like McDonald's burgers, except for the Big Mac. I find it quite the tasty treat every blue moon.

-McEarljam
I find Blue Moon to be much more of a taste treat than a big mac. I even have a BOGO coupon and can't get any takers for it. Wanna join me for lunch later this month?
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Post by knights68 » September 9th, 2010, 2:30 pm

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Seriously? Backyard Burgers ranked sixth?? And White Castle? I thought they were considered by most as the holy grail of burgers.
And one of these days I have gotta try the legends of 5 guys Burgers as well as In and Out Burgers.
If I were to vote, I'd write in the vote for Char Grill or maybe Flame Grill.
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Re: McDonald's burgers suck

Post by EarlJam » September 9th, 2010, 2:42 pm

devildeac wrote:
EarlJam wrote:
Very Duke Blue wrote:I will be looking for a Five Guys for sure.

By the way, I HATE McDs. I would rather eat crackers than anything from them. :Boo:
We have Five Guys down here too and they are incredibly popular.

McDonald's. I will say that once or twice a year, I do indulge in a Bic Mac value meal. Don't really like McDonald's burgers, except for the Big Mac. I find it quite the tasty treat every blue moon.

-McEarljam
I find Blue Moon to be much more of a taste treat than a big mac. I even have a BOGO coupon and can't get any takers for it. Wanna join me for lunch later this month?
hell yeah man.

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Post by Ima Facultiwyfe » September 9th, 2010, 2:52 pm

Move over 5 Guys. The new kid in town is Only Burger. He operates out of his truck around campus and at the Farmers' Market on Saturdays right now. Soon to open a brick and mortar on Shannon Road. Outstanding!
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Re: McDonald's burgers suck

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devildeac wrote:
Jesus_hurley wrote:
devildeac wrote: quote="CameronBornAndBred" Not really shocking, but now the proof is in print. In a recent Consumer Reports poll, McD's tanked. 5 Guys' ranked best. (I've never eaten there, nor seen one, but I've heard lots about them.)

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/maga ... /index.htm /quote
Next time you come to Raleigh, we'll visit Total Wine at North Hills and then walk around the corner and down about a block and eat at 5 Guys =p~ .

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My office is in North Hills right over the AT&T joint by 5 guys. I have to limit myself or I'd clog all my arteries. They also give you enough fries for two or three people.
Then you'll need to join us to spread the reputation points, err, fries that day then :D .
My plane arrives at lunchtime on the 17th. Just sayin' ;)

I'll have to try 5 guys - they are popping up around town.
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Re: McDonald's burgers suck

Post by devildeac » September 9th, 2010, 3:53 pm

EarlJam wrote:
devildeac wrote:
EarlJam wrote:
We have Five Guys down here too and they are incredibly popular.

McDonald's. I will say that once or twice a year, I do indulge in a Bic Mac value meal. Don't really like McDonald's burgers, except for the Big Mac. I find it quite the tasty treat every blue moon.

-McEarljam
I find Blue Moon to be much more of a taste treat than a big mac. I even have a BOGO coupon and can't get any takers for it. Wanna join me for lunch later this month?
hell yeah man.

-EarlJam
BTW, the BOGO coupon is only good in Wake County at participating McDs. There is one less than 2 miles from my house. :D
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Re: McDonald's burgers suck

Post by devildeac » September 9th, 2010, 3:57 pm

DukieInKansas wrote:
devildeac wrote:
Jesus_hurley wrote: My office is in North Hills right over the AT&T joint by 5 guys. I have to limit myself or I'd clog all my arteries. They also give you enough fries for two or three people.
Then you'll need to join us to spread the reputation points, err, fries that day then :D .
My plane arrives at lunchtime on the 17th. Just sayin' ;)

I'll have to try 5 guys - they are popping up around town.
I'll be at a meeting from about 1230-630 PM on Friday. On Saturday, I think we have plans for food and various libations from about sunrise until sunset somewhere in Derm 8-| . Maybe a CTN lunch at 5 Guys on Sunday. Is there a 5 Guys in Derm?
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Re: McDonald's burgers suck

Post by Jesus_hurley » September 9th, 2010, 4:31 pm

devildeac wrote:
DukieInKansas wrote:
My plane arrives at lunchtime on the 17th. Just sayin' ;)

I'll have to try 5 guys - they are popping up around town.
I'll be at a meeting from about 1230-630 PM on Friday. On Saturday, I think we have plans for food and various libations from about sunrise until sunset somewhere in Derm 8-| . Maybe a CTN lunch at 5 Guys on Sunday. Is there a 5 Guys in Derm?
I think there is one at Southpoint mall. There is one in Chapel Hill and a couple in Cary also.
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