# Where to get a good cheap burger?

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933>\
**Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\
**Created:** [November 30, 2006, 3:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933 "2006-11-30T15:28:32Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
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**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 10:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/241 "2013-10-17T10:26:40Z")

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I just jizzed in my pants

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**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/242 "2013-10-17T10:39:51Z")

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It was very good indeed, I will go back there for sure.

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**Author:** ![Clean\_Baldy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/clean_baldy/32/7308_2.png) [@Clean\_Baldy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Clean_Baldy)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 2:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/243 "2013-10-17T14:48:58Z")

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I had one of the best burgers of my life last week at The Lodge on Chippewa for lunch. It was $12, but WHOA… it was amazing! It had to be almost a pound, was full of flavor, was cooked perfectly and I am going back very soon to get it again. It came with fries, too, which were also delicious. I rarely skip on ketchup with my fries, but they didn’t need anything…

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**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 2:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/244 "2013-10-17T14:56:44Z")

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Just wanted to say, Essex st ribs are the best ribs I’ve had in recent memory. The sides were also awesome (Mac and cheese and cole slaw)

Big e took me on a date there 😊

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**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\
**Post date:** [October 17, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/245 "2013-10-17T23:01:36Z")

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It was delicious :tup: we are going back my next visit.

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**Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/246 "2013-10-18T05:51:51Z")

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> [@XwalkerX](#):
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> the chooch GV1390 came to the west coast to visit so i took him to Umami burger last night…
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> :tup:
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> [Umami Burger: LA's Best Burger? - California Through My Lens](http://californiathroughmylens.com/umami-burger-las-best-burger/)
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> ![http://i0.wp.com/californiathroughmylens.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Umami-manly-Burger.jpg](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/4/24976b7c77c60c6e5b821f7a95fefe0edbf9b5b2.jpeg)

Looks awesome, I’ll have to check out their menu.

Look out for boardjunky though, he may tell you how much of a loser you are for taking a picture of your expensive burger he can’t afford

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**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/247 "2013-10-18T07:53:22Z")

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Sweet potato fries went well with that thing.

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**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 8:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/248 "2013-10-18T08:09:01Z")

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Umami house made ketchup and the diablo sauce are where its at

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**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/249 "2013-10-18T08:24:35Z")

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> [@Jam](#):
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> Just wanted to say, Essex st ribs are the best ribs I’ve had in recent memory. The sides were also awesome (Mac and cheese and cole slaw)
> 
> Big e took me on a date there 😊

I found them to be very tough and under done. I’ve had them a couple times hoping they would improve. Same with the brisket. :\

The PLT is a great sandwich though.

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**Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 8:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/250 "2013-10-18T08:56:01Z")

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> [@XwalkerX](#):
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> the chooch GV1390 came to the west coast to visit so i took him to Umami burger last night…
> 
> :tup:
> 
> [Umami Burger: LA's Best Burger? - California Through My Lens](http://californiathroughmylens.com/umami-burger-las-best-burger/)

I thought I was the only one posting meat pics to the internet…  
$6.95  
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**Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/251 "2013-10-18T09:21:45Z")

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404 Cheese not found

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**Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 9:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/252 "2013-10-18T09:38:23Z")

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![http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/152/b/6/ed_on_good_burger_by_cassidylovesart-d51v7og.jpg](http://fc00.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2012/152/b/6/ed_on_good_burger_by_cassidylovesart-d51v7og.jpg)

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**Post date:** [October 18, 2013, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/253 "2013-10-18T09:53:52Z")

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![http://tshirtgroove.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/a-dolla-make-me-holla-t-shirt.jpg](http://tshirtgroove.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/a-dolla-make-me-holla-t-shirt.jpg)

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**Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 4:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/254 "2014-10-15T16:25:52Z")

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Bump, went to Grover’s for lunch today mmmmmmmmmm

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**Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 7:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/255 "2014-10-15T19:17:07Z")

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Ugh. I miss grovers

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**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\
**Post date:** [October 15, 2014, 8:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/256 "2014-10-15T20:32:01Z")

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If you ever find yourself in or around Burlington vt, you have to eat here. It’s so good.

[http://www.warnerssnackbar.com](http://www.warnerssnackbar.com)

also, my in-house burgers are pretty outstanding… Mac salad and slaw was pretty great too

[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/94wvwglxvr6/F14E56C0-6A79-42FB-ADB3-D1D834A78518.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/94wvwglxvr6/F14E56C0-6A79-42FB-ADB3-D1D834A78518.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/94wvwglxvr6/media/F14E56C0-6A79-42FB-ADB3-D1D834A78518.jpg.html)

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**Post date:** [October 16, 2014, 3:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/257 "2014-10-16T03:35:45Z")

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Still never been to Grover’s.

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**Post date:** [October 16, 2014, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/258 "2014-10-16T06:41:02Z")

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> [@ProgRocker](#):
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> Still never been to Grover’s.

meh. im not from here and was never really impressed. i only went there after it was on tv so maybe it was better before that.

vizzys went down hill as well IMO. not bad but not the same.

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**Post date:** [October 16, 2014, 6:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/259 "2014-10-16T06:55:21Z")

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Vizzy’s I think makes a really solid burger. Don’t think it’d be my number 1, but it’s definitely a great burger, cheap(er). Still love wolfing down 5 Guys, Charlie the Butcher makes some damn good burgers.

I make my own burgers at home and keep them simple.  
1lb of 80/20 beef (I think 80/20 is mandatory to get a juicy burger. Lower Fat ones dry out)  
1/2 Cup Seasoned Bread Crumbs  
1 Egg  
1/4 Tbsp Salt  
1/8 Tbsp Pepper  
(optionally diced onion or peppers)

Cook on Medium heat 8min per side. Should be 2-3 flips at most. I’ve found that using refrigerated, cold meat works better at preventing insane flare ups as opposed to meat that’s been out thawing on the counter and may not be cold.

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**Post date:** [October 16, 2014, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/where-to-get-a-good-cheap-burger/20933/260 "2014-10-16T06:59:41Z")

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I wouldn’t call it cheap, but EBC’s kobe truffle burger is amazing.

I still think Cole’s has the best burgers in the city.

Now I want beef.

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