Phoenix AZ Burger Wars

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (wheregreggeats.com)

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:44:35 GMT

Greasewood Flat s ... has always been a favorite of mine.
Burger ???
Atmosphere ???
Doesn't matter !!!

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (kaszeta)

Mon, 26 Dec 2011 22:21:47 GMT

Didn't make it to Blu or Indulge. Darn.
Did make it back to the Chuck Box, for one of my favorite burgers: a Tijuana Torpedo on wheat with pepperjack:

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (markolenski)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 22:29:14 GMT

We now have two in San Diego. The burger is like a Charbroiled In N Out burger. The bun is a sesame seed bun that is not my favorite but is a nice change of pace at a fair price.

acer2x

@foodbme

Have you been to Habit Burger?

http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/dining/articles/2011/12/21/20111221habit-burger-grill-chandler-review.html

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (JRPfeff)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:40:09 GMT

Foodbme - If you go to Indulge Burger bring your life savings and order a burger with peanut butter on it. They are surprisingly good.

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (Foodbme)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:30:13 GMT

Acer2x,
I have not and based on the AZcentral write up, it doesn't sound like I need to be in a big hurry to get there. Sounds like it's positioned somewhere between McDonalds and 5 Guys.

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (acer2x)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:24:18 GMT

@foodbme

Have you been to Habit Burger?

http://www.azcentral.com/thingstodo/dining/articles/2011/12/21/20111221habit-burger-grill-chandler-review.html

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (Foodbme)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:53:25 GMT

Ya'll,
You need to keep in mind that they used several criteria to arrive at a grade everything from from beef to bun and sides to service. You need to read the whole article to understand why they graded as they did.
Davwud,
In the case of the Grind, it was the condiments. They weren't fresh the day they were there and the lettuce had brown edges.
JRPfeff.
1st I've heard of Indulge Burgers. It's a new place isn't it? Maybe they weren't open yet when the survey was done. Their web site looks interesting. I'll have to try them out. PHX Mag did an article on them recently. It was started by the guy who owned a 5 & Diner in Scottsdale. Here's the article;
http://www.indulgeburgers.com/phoenix%20mag%20interview.pdf

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (Davwud)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:17:29 GMT

Hit up The Grind when I was in Phoenix in October and thought it was great. Much, much better than a C.

DT

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (kaszeta)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:14:04 GMT

I've been to 1, 3, and 5 several times, and enjoy all of them. In fact, hoping to stop by the Chuck Box later this week. Might have to search out Blu and Indulge as well.

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (MetroplexJim)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:02:37 GMT

FYI, the Dallas branch of The Heart Attack Grill "expired" only two months after opening. Talk about a sudden death!

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (MetroplexJim)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:58:04 GMT

That's a great link. Thanks. Scottsdale is a wonderful place to spend a few weeks in January.

I really have to question the natives though on how they, in a town with Donovan's (a worthy successor to Harris'), could vote Ruth's Chris as "best steakhouse". Yikes!

Re:Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (JRPfeff)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 08:50:03 GMT

Where is Indulge Burgers? They easily beat Blu Burger.

And Smashburger beat them both.

Phoenix AZ Burger Wars (Foodbme)

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 01:15:44 GMT

The January 2012 Issue of Phoenix Magazine, www.phoenixmag.com , graded 9 of the city's meat retreats rating everything from from beef to bun and sides to service. These are not necessarily FF Burgers and they are the mags ratings, not mine, so don't shoot the messenger. So if you're coming out to any Bowl Games, the Barrett-Jackson Car Auction, the PGA Golf Tournament, Spring Training or just to get out of Winter weather, here's some possibilities:

DELUX - Grade A+ www.deluxburger.com
BLU BURGER - Grade A www.bluburger.com
THE CHUCK BOX - Grade A www.thechuckbox.com
ZINBURGER - Grade A www.foxrc.com
JOE'S FARM GRILL - Grade B+ www.joesfarmgrill.com
LENNY'S BURGERS - Grade B http://www.lennysburger.com/home.php
THE ORIGINAL HAMBURGER WORKS - Grade B- www.originalhamburgerworks.com
THE GRIND - Grade C www.thegrindaz.com
GREASEWOOD FLATS - Grade D www.greasewoodflats.net

So, there you have it. Like all lists, some will agree and some will disagree so try them all and make up your own mind.
BTW, this issue also lists 80 other best places to eat Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch and Happy Hour.
Many of them have already been mentioned on Roadfood but there are many new places as well.