Classic Burgers vs Gourmet Burgers

[Sakuraba is #1]

Do you prefer one over the other?

Is gourmet entirely tied to price or does it merely refer to what’s common and what’s not. I don’t need a fried egg or a rosemary aioli on top of my ideal burger, but that doesn’t mean it’s not damn delicious. There's a fine line between the cheaper establishments serving a simple burger versus a burger that is ordinary and lackluster.

The other day I paid $30 for a gourmet burger. Prime cuts of beef, slow-cooked caramelized onions, fried egg and some fancy dressing was the only difference, yet it still didn't measure up to a $2.50 classic burger from In-N-Out. It wasn't bad by any means, but I expected more considering the price. Maybe I'm paying the extra money because of the beef, but that alone doesn't make a burger any better.

I'm my opinion gourmet burgers are overrated. In-N-Out, even in its simplicity, is still the king of all burgers (sorry east coast).

 

[HHJ]

fuck you buddeh!

p.s.

we still got the lock on Pizza

 

[BayAreaGuy]

I only like the classic burgers.

Lettuce, onions, tomatoes, ketchup, mayo mustard, ect...

Doesn't have to be all of those on a burger on the same time. Variations of those ingredients are fine. I like how different burger places put their own ration of these ingredients to make their own signature style, using just the basics.


Never been interested in any sort of fancy thing with burgers or pizza, where they put eggs on it or whatever.

 

[OverCoronavirus Pressure]

Gourmet burgers.
Those the ridiculous, over packed burgers you can't get your mouth around?
Fuck that

 

[tehend]

Lol @ spending $30 on a burger

 

[ithinktheymad]

Lol @ spending $30 on a burger

You sound poor. So not "excellent."

 

[HHJ]

You sound poor. So not "excellent."

fuck that,its too much money for a fuckin burger.

 

[tehend]

You sound poor. So not "excellent."

Nah, it's just retarded to pay that much for meat and bread.

 

[ithinktheymad]

Nah, it's just retarded to pay that much for meat and bread.

Much better spent on steak and ketchup eh?

 

[ithinktheymad]

fuck that,its too much money for a fuckin burger.

Made me lol

 

[tehend]

Much better spent on steak and ketchup eh?

I can get a full tritip, a handie and a bj for 30. Gotta be smart with your money homie.

 

[drstrangelov]

I really like a shack burger from shake shack, it's kinda perfect as a classic burger goes.

I've also had some $20 dollar burgers that were really, really good. Usually it's a question of using a lot of really good beef, and overhead from a nicer restaurant.

The places that do really out-there burgers are typically not that expensive, they're just gimmicky.

 

[sfblue]

Classic Bacon Cheeseburger is my favorite. I see those fancy foofoo gourmet burgers and I smh in disgust. Same with those fancy thin crust gourmet pizzas.

 

[LATEXXX COMMANDO]

Classic. Not the biggest beef fan.

Lettuce, tomato, onions and condiment. Simple.

 

[IIIIIIII]

i would compare a burger to wine. you can get a very basic burger, and it will be satisfactory. you can get a gourmet burger, and it will be fantastic. wine is similar. you can get a $10 bottle of wine, and it will taste somewhat bland, but still get you buzzed. you can get a $30-$40 bottle of wine, and it will taste incredible with lots of complexity, and you'll get a buzz. you'll still get the burger and wine experience, it's just that it will be even better the more you pay for it.

 

[PolishHeadlock]

Lol at a $30 burger.

The only time I've seen a burger with that price si when they putting shit on it like truffle or foie gras which I think is kind of a waste.

If I wanted foie gras I would just order that separate from a burger. The best burger in Philly is like $7-$10.

 

[BJ@LW&WW]

using prime cuts of beef in a burger makes no sense to me. prime meat is valuable because of the fat marbling. burger meat is ground up anyway and you have full control of the fat content. prime beef in ground meat is a waste of money.

i dont really enjoy any burgers from any chain very much, in n out included. cookin your own burger really isnt hard guaranteed tastes better than any burger for less than $10 and will cost you like $2.

 

[IIIIIIII]

i dont really enjoy any burgers from any chain very much, in n out included. cookin your own burger really isnt hard guaranteed tastes better than any burger for less than $10 and will cost you like $2.

i agree. but then most people don't go out for a burger to save money. they go out for the experience of being dined and served, without having to do the work themselves. everyone knows that it's way cheaper to make it yourself.

 

[AgonyandIrony]

Classic Bacon Cheeseburger is my favorite. I see those fancy foofoo gourmet burgers and I smh in disgust. Same with those fancy thin crust gourmet pizzas.

I don't even know what to say to this. I've eaten at almost every burger place in my city. I'll drive an hour for a burger if it's worth it. I live for a greasy burger as much as the next guy.

When you say fancy foo foo burgers what are you talking about? The amount of thought I put into the burger on my menu was outlandish. Weeks trying to nail a perfect gastropub style burger.

From the bun, the shape of the patty, the toppings. A good burger isn't merely meat and cheese. Nay, it is the perfect combination of textures and flavors you can hold in your hand.

We have a burger place here called fat guys burgers.

Absolutely incredible. The peanut butter bacon burger was a shock to my palate, I wasn't expecting much but dear god. All the toppings you want by the way, free.

One of my favorites, but I'm fond of a thicker burger.

If we're talking fancier burgers this is likely my favorite in town.

$13 seems like a lot but after 9 every night it's half priced and well worth it. The mushroom cognac cream absorbs beautifully into the thick meat and the challah.

It's hard for me to not enjoy most burgers. Pre frozen patties are a major turn off, but to decry all burgers because your palate is garbage and you have some chip on your shoulder about burgers of all fucking things is absurd.

Don't even get me started on pizza. I bet you think Pizza Hut is decent.

i would compare a burger to wine. you can get a very basic burger, and it will be satisfactory. you can get a gourmet burger, and it will be fantastic. wine is similar. you can get a $10 bottle of wine, and it will taste somewhat bland, but still get you buzzed. you can get a $30-$40 bottle of wine, and it will taste incredible with lots of complexity, and you'll get a buzz. you'll still get the burger and wine experience, it's just that it will be even better the more you pay for it.

Winner winner burger dinner!

 

[BJ@LW&WW]

i agree. but then most people don't go out for a burger to save money. they go out for the experience of being dined and served, without having to do the work themselves. everyone knows that it's way cheaper to make it yourself.

its not just cheaper, it tastes much better.