White Castle Hamburgers

Anybody remember growing up in say, Chicago or Detroit in the 60s and running across the street from your high school at lunchtime for a sack of White Castle burgers and just pigging out for fifteen minutes.

I did that in Chicago in the 60's (went to college in Illinois)and became a craver forever. Got to do it again last weekend in Indianapolis while staying overnight after a late plane flight. Pigged out at Whitey's for breakfast right across from my hotel. Had 6 single CB'S with some hash browns! Just as good as ever!!!

QFan
Bonita Springs, FL

It 3AM nothing is better than a bag of sliders! Krystal is not even close!

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Originally posted by brisketboy

Anybody remember growing up in say, Chicago or Detroit in the 60s and running across the street from your high school at lunchtime for a sack of White Castle burgers and just pigging out for fifteen minutes.

My friend found the WC parking lot full on a Saturday night and parked across the street. While running across to WC, he got hit by a streetcar.

There is a WC in Indianapolis, right across from the Slippery Noodle bar.

I can remember on night (er, morning) when that particular WC was "HEAVEN."

Just had the white castle double cheeseburger value meal. Man does white castle hit the spot when you are craving it. I can't explain what really makes them so good, but they are worth the price you will be paying on the toilet later.

WC's breakfast sandwiches are very delicious.

We weren't allowed to leave the school grounds for lunch. When I was a senior and only had to go to school from 8:00 - 11:30, our favorite place to hit was the Druther's salad bar with all the fried veggies. But yes, White Castles do hit the spot at certain times --- we always keep a box of them in the freezer. The frozen ones are not quite as good, but if you nuke them right they're almost as good!

Andrea

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Originally posted by wheregreggeats.com

There is a WC in Indianapolis, right across from the Slippery Noodle bar.

I can remember on night (er, morning) when that particular WC was "HEAVEN."

Agree...to fully appreciate WC's, you can't consume them while the sun's up! They're at their best after midnight & after some bar hopping!

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Originally posted by cavandre


Agree...to fully appreciate WC's, you can't consume them while the sun's up! They're at their best after midnight & after some bar hopping!

I had my first White Castle in over 30 years last week right after a urodynamic pressure-flow test.

Had to Google that one. Got it! Hope it went well and the WC visit was a good one.

Agree...to fully appreciate WC's, you can't consume them while the sun's up! They're at their best after midnight & after some bar hopping!


You might say the same thing about Waffle House, but I like both anytime day or night.

Love Waffle House and White Castle's...any time of day or night!!!!!

I bought the frozen ones at Walmart a few weeks ago. They are very bland but I found by adding pickles, mustard and some onions, they improve but still not near as good as ones at the facility.

We do not have a While Castle in Knoxville. Only Krystal. Many argue on this forum that one is the better than the other. Quite frankly my older taste can barely discern the difference. Both have their place. I think that White Castle has a better menu.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

I agree about the frozen being a bit bland. I end up putting some hot sauce on them, and good to go!

I have noticed such a price hike, in this area.

It has been a few months since my last visit. Had some business in Jersey City. Went in for the smallest combo, and it cost $6!!

I think it was four sliders, fries and a small (or medium) soda. Wow! Times are changing.

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Originally posted by Sundancer7

I bought the frozen ones at Walmart a few weeks ago. They are very bland but I found by adding pickles, mustard and some onions, they improve but still not near as good as ones at the facility.

We do not have a While Castle in Knoxville. Only Krystal. Many argue on this forum that one is the better than the other. Quite frankly my older taste can barely discern the difference. Both have their place. I think that White Castle has a better menu.

Paul E. Smith
Knoxville, TN

I agree

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Originally posted by brisketboy

Anybody remember growing up in say, Chicago or Detroit in the 60s and running across the street from your high school at lunchtime for a sack of White Castle burgers and just pigging out for fifteen minutes.

I did that in Miami, only it was before school started and it was Royal Castle...
I can still smell the onions.....MMMMMMMMMMM

I wish they would come to Florida!

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Originally posted by Baah Ben

I wish they would come to Florida!

That's not going to happen. White Castle is committed to staying within it's more or less original geographic aras.

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I confess I had two small assistants help with this task, but could have done it myself. I am lucky to have a White Castle near enough for an occasional stop, but far enough away that I don't do it to excess! Not sure what it is I like about these burgers...but I like!

That's a beautiful close up of that Castle Burger, Tony!

my white castles in cape girardeau look nothing like that. its more like a greasy dinner roll.

only when i'm drunk. and everything else is closed... and i'm out of food.

dom

Super photos! Tony, You keep posting photos like that of White Castles and we are all going to forsake roadfood for fast food.

:::now wondering what tony could do for waffle house:::

dtortor1


my white castles in cape girardeau look nothing like that. its more like a greasy dinner roll.

only when i'm drunk. and everything else is closed... and i'm out of food.

dom

Considering that neither the meat nor the bun ever comes in contact with the grill I fail to see how anything you get from White Castle could be greasy.
 
Perhaps it's just wishful thinking on your part, or perhaps that being drunk clouds your mind the way Lamont Cranston used to cloud men's minds.

I love White Castle hamburgers, but nowadays I don't have them nearly as often as I used to. I've noticed, in the last few years, that they don't have quite the same flavor that they always did. Maybe it's just me, but the onion flavor doesn't seem as intense as it did before. When I do get them, I always ask for extra onions, as that seems to compensate for the difference in taste. Has anyone else noticed this, or are my tastebuds playing tricks on me?

Michael Hoffman

dtortor1


my white castles in cape girardeau look nothing like that. its more like a greasy dinner roll.

only when i'm drunk. and everything else is closed... and i'm out of food.

dom

Considering that neither the meat nor the bun ever comes in contact with the grill I fail to see how anything you get from White Castle could be greasy.
 
Perhaps it's just wishful thinking on your part, or perhaps that being drunk clouds your mind the way Lamont Cranston used to cloud men's minds.

you know what... you are probably right; thinking about it, its actually that they are soggy. and then a little dab of grey grease where the burger touches the bun...
 
mmmm

Tony Bad -

Great photos...really clear!  We enjoy them often and the latest is a double cheeseburger, add a dipped in ranch chicken ring, top off with three fries.  We've been mixing and matching for some time and that one is everyone's favorite!  Getting a crave Case - 1/2 & 1/2 for the Super Bowl Party!

Tony - I never got the tape...sorry!

nocarolina


I love White Castle hamburgers, but nowadays I don't have them nearly as often as I used to. I've noticed, in the last few years, that they don't have quite the same flavor that they always did. Maybe it's just me, but the onion flavor doesn't seem as intense as it did before. When I do get them, I always ask for extra onions, as that seems to compensate for the difference in taste. Has anyone else noticed this, or are my tastebuds playing tricks on me?

nocarolina -
 
My son feels the same way and always gets his "extra onions" which they have always been glad to do.  Sometimes, it's a monster scoop!  Really adds some extra flavor and kick!