330306 Sat Sep 30 22:07:43 -0700 2006 43 5 Texas 0 1913705 I have read alot of the past posts but they are over a year old. I was thinking about trying Dairy-Ette but just wanted to see what the current recommendations are. Thanks, Melissa Sat Sep 30 22:07:43 -0700 2006 17154 cagirlintexas 1 1914427 Twisted Root, Jakes, Chips, and Keller's in no particular order. Sun Oct 01 14:18:45 -0700 2006 1913705 12636 MarcusB 1 1914466 Didn't D Magazine do a recent cover story on this issue (big burger on the cover)? I'm sure a lot of places were listed in that issue. That would be a good place to start. TT Sun Oct 01 14:53:49 -0700 2006 1913705 19247 TexasToast 1 1915587 Twisted Root is good, but not good enough to go out of the way for. Scotty Ps in Plano, Frisco, Mckinney etc. has much better onion rings and generally as good to better burgers. Also for something different for a very inexpensive price the old butcher shop in Downtown Plano, Wednesday is Elk burger day, Thursday is Buffalo day. Also of course not previously mentioned is Balls two locations one on NW & one at Snyder Plaza. Mon Oct 02 03:56:49 -0700 2006 1913705 23935 irodguy 1 1916322 D Magazine said Wingfield's was best. They do make a very good burger, and it's very large, but Wingfield's is strictly take-out, so eat it in your car or drive home to chow. The Angry Dog and Twisted Root both are good (and the milkshakes at Twisted Root are tremendous). And don't forget Stoneleigh P. Mon Oct 02 16:33:02 -0700 2006 1913705 21356 Dallas Alice 2 1916340 What about Who's Who in HPV? TT Mon Oct 02 16:36:58 -0700 2006 1916322 19247 TexasToast 1 1916360 When I want a "great burger" I usually go to a steakhouse and not a burger joint. For a mid-tier steakhouse, Houston's has a consistently good burger. I had the Stoneleigh P. burger recently and of course they refuse to give you ketchup because "good burgers don't need ketchup." Personally, I think the vinegary sweet taste of ketchup is the perfect balancing element to the rich greasiness of the beef. Mon Oct 02 16:41:09 -0700 2006 1913705 44379 interference 2 1916371 I'm all for restaurants having their "quirks" but a place serving "bar food" that doesn't serve ketchup is just going too far. It's kinda like selling a milkshake, but not allowing you to use a straw! TT Mon Oct 02 16:45:03 -0700 2006 1916360 19247 TexasToast 3 1916407 I agree, TT. Kind of an arrogant policy -- too bad the burger didn't live up to the attitude. (Not to knock the P. in general - it's a great bar.) Mon Oct 02 16:54:15 -0700 2006 1916371 44379 interference 1 1918062 Oops forgot a few: Adairs Saloon in what's now Deep Ellum all though they were there first. It's a real burger not fancy, designer or anything else, but really good bar burger. http://www.adairssaloon.com/home_ads.htm all though not in Dallas: Kincaids in Ft. Worth Also Fred's Texas - Cash only but it's more than a burger it's a Ft. Worth at it's best. http://www.fredstexascafe.com/ Tue Oct 03 02:18:33 -0700 2006 1913705 23935 irodguy 2 1919467 I believe there's a Kincaid's now in Southlake. Have no idea if it compares to the original in FW. Tue Oct 03 18:32:56 -0700 2006 1918062 17481 QueenB 3 1930274 Yes, there is. It's at Kimbell and 114, and it draws quite a crowd. Pretty darn good burgers! Sat Oct 07 22:15:42 -0700 2006 1919467 45514 ChristieP 2 1967492 Adairs makes a killer burger. My choices would be Scotty P's, Burger House, Ball's and Keller's. Purdy's makes a pretty good burger but not as good those already listed. Tue Oct 24 00:43:33 -0700 2006 1918062 48650 TexSkills 1 1918443 I concur on Chip's and would add Snuffer's. I think Snuffer's burgers are marginally better, but Chip's onioin rings are good enough to make me eat there more often. Tue Oct 03 08:29:52 -0700 2006 1913705 15420 Mike C. Miller 1 1919470 As an Onion Ring snob, Scotty Ps are much better than Chips. I would give Chips honorable mention, but nothing compared to Scotty Ps onion rings. Now when you compare the burger itself you have to decide what you are looking for. Snuffers uses somewhat fattier meat than most others listed. Snuffers chopped lettuce and bun are quite good, but the meat itself can be a bit to fatty at times. Tue Oct 03 18:33:51 -0700 2006 1913705 23935 irodguy 2 1920960 Two questions: First, are Scotty P's onion rings cut small and crunchy, or are they made from larger cuts of onion? I much prefer the smaller shoestring style. Second, where is Scotty P's? Never heard of it. Wed Oct 04 03:51:17 -0700 2006 1919470 15420 Mike C. Miller 3 1921088 Answer #1: They're from larger cuts of onion--definitely not shoestring. Answer #2: Plano, Allen, Frisco, and McKinney ( http://www.scottyps.com/findscottyp.html ). Scotty P's does make a good chili cheeseburger (and fries and shake). (One of these days I need to do a chili cheeseburger comparison. I'm sure it would be painful, since so many places use nasty canned chilis.) Scott Wed Oct 04 05:02:35 -0700 2006 1920960 11486 Scott 4 1921236 I was gonna ask the same thing, as I rarely venture outside the "loop." TT Wed Oct 04 08:29:49 -0700 2006 1921088 19247 TexasToast 4 1921593 I think one of the problems with Scotty P's, and most other burger places everywhere in the States, is that their default internal temperature for all burgers is >160 degrees, or well-done. There are some solid health and liability reasons for this, but the practice destroys the flavor and texture of a hamburger. Some places will cook to medium rare, if the customer requests it, but those few almost make you feel like you are taking your life in your own hands. I keep expecting someone to stick a liability-release form in front of me, when I ask for something less cooked than well-done. Wed Oct 04 14:04:35 -0700 2006 1921088 10024 Kirk 5 1922154 Kirk, You need to meet me at Perry's sometime for their chili cheeseburger, cooked rare, medium rare, or however you like. Prime aged beef for both the patty and the housemade chili. Scott Wed Oct 04 16:52:33 -0700 2006 1921593 11486 Scott 6 1922677 Sounds like a good lunch! Wed Oct 04 19:02:44 -0700 2006 1922154 10024 Kirk 7 1927359 You guys are killing me... "Perry’s Prime Burger - All prime aged beef, served on a toasted bun served with steak fries. Add your complimentary choice of cheddar, bleu cheese, Swiss or American cheese, sautéed mushrooms or onions" Fri Oct 06 15:03:22 -0700 2006 1922677 41461 soapgirl 8 1928638 Now Perry's is a really nice place. It may have some service snafus, but the food's been consisently good. TT Fri Oct 06 21:27:20 -0700 2006 1927359 19247 TexasToast 9 1930257 Mmmmm... burgers..... Sat Oct 07 22:04:16 -0700 2006 1928638 41461 soapgirl 6 1947801 Scott, Where is Perry's? Mon Oct 16 01:14:19 -0700 2006 1922154 41143 ZinGal 7 1947826 Routh Street, not far from the Quadrangle. http://www.perrys-dallas.com/ Mon Oct 16 01:30:02 -0700 2006 1947801 10024 Kirk 4 1930720 That would account as to why I never heard of it. I try not to venture north of North West Highway. Occasionally, I venture to the boondocks to go to India Palace. Sun Oct 08 05:28:01 -0700 2006 1921088 15420 Mike C. Miller 1 1924638 Go to Balls Burgers in Snider Plaza for their burger. Get it to Go. Walk around the corner to The Burger House. Get at least one order of their amazingly seasoned fries. SOOO Good. Thu Oct 05 14:06:18 -0700 2006 1913705 11862 Jambon_It 1 1929053 We tried snuffers and my husband LOVED thier cheese fries but we both though there burgers were below average. Defianlty do not go thier for a good burger but the fries are worth the trip. I think next we will try kincaids or chips Sat Oct 07 00:22:44 -0700 2006 1913705 17154 cagirlintexas 1 1944405 Not to beat a dead horse, but can I add Lee Harvey's cheeseburger to the list of bests? DELICIOUS. Its pretty much just meat and cheese with some fixins on the side (onions, lettuce, and tomatoes). Also, want to put in a word about their pickles. I inhale those. They are homemade and a little bit vinegarry and sweet, and I'm usually a kosher dill kind of girl. Fri Oct 13 19:52:13 -0700 2006 1913705 17125 simply_victoria 2 1944445 Be careful inhaling those pickles, Victoria. Especially on Friday the 13th! Fri Oct 13 20:03:01 -0700 2006 1944405 10024 Kirk 3 1944649 Don't worry. Tonight I will be dining at La Duni. No pickle inhaling from me. Fri Oct 13 21:17:06 -0700 2006 1944445 17125 simply_victoria 4 1944883 Mmmmm, milk chocolate cake! TT Fri Oct 13 23:29:24 -0700 2006 1944649 19247 TexasToast 1 1956870 I tried Dairy-ette last week. The limeade, mentioned by the DMN review, was indeed wonderful. It was served in a frosty mug and made by hand when ordered. Pretty good fries, tots, and burger. I'd go back. Thu Oct 19 05:42:47 -0700 2006 1913705 29812 vktp 1 4050017 Dairy-Ette is still my favorite, but even here in East Dallas I sometimes go to Fat Daddy's just for the free beer. My kid actually gets a hot dog at Dairy-Ette, and there are those who prefer the shrimp basket, of all things. But get the root beer in the frosted mug and definitely the fries. At Twisted Root you get a good burgers AND sweet potato fries, oh man. Sat Sep 20 17:34:09 -0700 2008 1913705 227492 quash 1 4050192 J.C.'s Burger House is outstanding. They are located in Plano, Frisco, and McKinney. Beats the hell out of Scotty P's. Bakers in McKinney is really good, but if you really want a treat, try their bologna burger. Burger Fixin's in Celina, TX also has a really good burger, but be advised their dining area is outdoors. Sat Sep 20 19:09:39 -0700 2008 1913705 177658 kingofkings 2 4051461 Sorry all though JC's is good fresh ground etc. as a stand alone burger to burger they are better than Scotty Ps, but and it's a big one when you add in the specialty burger Scotty Ps put them under. Personally I still think Balls is better than all of the above since they are flame grilled. Chips also did a pretty good job, but my understanding is this was the last weekend for them, maybe somebody can deny or confirm this. Sun Sep 21 16:17:17 -0700 2008 4050192 23935 irodguy 3 4052654 A burger is a burger, and J.C.'s just beats them down on quality. Scotty P's is about the same as a Chili's. No comparison. Mon Sep 22 12:18:30 -0700 2008 4051461 177658 kingofkings 2 4057817 where is J.C. Burger House in Plano? I only heard of the Chips on Cole being closed Wed Sep 24 09:10:13 -0700 2008 4050192 71851 jinet12 3 4057911 15th and Independance. Right behind Henry's Ice Cream. That is the original location. Wed Sep 24 09:36:38 -0700 2008 4057817 177658 kingofkings 1 4065696 By far Twisted Root. I always get the ostridge burger (hey its more lean than turkey), and SWEET POTATO FRIES. ymm dont forget the homemade root beer! Sat Sep 27 08:22:25 -0700 2008 1913705 228824 NDHebert 1 4068757 I vote for Twisted Root for thick burger and Burger House for thin burger. I consider them two totally different genres. Sun Sep 28 20:21:40 -0700 2008 1913705 227955 foodiedfw 2 4069479 I agree with you that the "thick burger" and the thin "old style" are different things indeed. Island Burger might be something between them. Big but flat and more crusty like the 50s or 60s burgers. Mon Sep 29 08:02:05 -0700 2008 4068757 23935 irodguy 3 4071902 I haven't been to the other ones, but Burger Island recently opened a location in Sachse. Not the "best" burger, but really big and messy is sometimes just what I need. Tue Sep 30 07:28:26 -0700 2008 4069479 86408 healthyscratch