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Belly35

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Jan 22, 2013 6:57 AM
Bars and Burgers</SPAN>

Back in the good old days a hamburger in almost any bar was good. Many bars had their own special take on the burger or special sandwich. </SPAN>

In my area place like Sport Bar, Cameo Grill, Mill Bar, Eckards and Mayfair Inn, John Bar, Golden Pheasant, Rumors and the Palms just to name a few had great burgers or sandwiches. </SPAN>

In your general area (5 miles radius)what bars have great hamburger or special sandwich? </SPAN>
Jan 22, 2013 6:57am
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mucalum49

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Jan 22, 2013 7:07 AM
The best burger near me is at a place called "The Diamond". The cooks are formally of a placed called "The Penguin" which blew up after being on Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. They got ousted by the owner's who wanted to franchise due to popularity from their TV appearances but the cooks/management who ran the day to day were against franchising. So they all quit and bought The Diamond which was an old abandoned restaurant right around the corner from their last employers.

However the best burger I've ever had is down in Atlanta at Holeman & Finch. All fresh ingredients brought in daily, only 24 are made a day and served at 10PM.

http://holeman-finch.com/burger.html
Jan 22, 2013 7:07am
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Gblock

Jan 22, 2013 7:23 AM
thurmans cafe is hard to beat for a real handmade burger but..i also actually really like the burgers from texas roadhouse
Jan 22, 2013 7:23am
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Jan 22, 2013 9:30 AM
Gblock;1371787 wrote:thurmans cafe is hard to beat for a real handmade burger but..i also actually really like the burgers from texas roadhouse
Texas Roadhouse ... go figure...

I been there for steaks but next time I'm going for the burger... Thanks Gblock
Jan 22, 2013 9:30am
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sportchampps

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Jan 22, 2013 9:32 AM
Jordan's is Gahanna makes a good burger. I haven't had it but they also got a food challenge burger to see if anyone can finish it.
Jan 22, 2013 9:32am
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Jan 22, 2013 9:34 AM
Lots of great burger joints in Cincinnati, but they are more restaurants than bars.

Aurthur's
Terry's Turf Club
Zips
Gordo's
Quatman's

etc
Jan 22, 2013 9:34am
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Jan 22, 2013 9:39 AM
I plan to try the top five places on this list eventually. So far I have had Swenson's (good, but I am not obsessed like most) and Hodges Cafe (really delicious). I think Whitey's Booze and Burgers will be next. I have heard amazing things.

http://akron.cityvoter.com/best/burger/cheap-eats/akron-canton
Jan 22, 2013 9:39am
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Jan 22, 2013 9:42 AM
Fab4Runner;1371854 wrote:I plan to try the top five places on this list eventually. So far I have had Swenson's (good, but I am not obsessed like most) and Hodges Cafe (really delicious). I think Whitey's Booze and Burgers will be next. I have heard amazing things.

http://akron.cityvoter.com/best/burger/cheap-eats/akron-canton
Just a tip...stick with Five Guys Burgers over Brown Bag...same thing just not as good.
Jan 22, 2013 9:42am
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Jan 22, 2013 9:52 AM
wes_mantooth;1371857 wrote:Just a tip...stick with Five Guys Burgers over Brown Bag...same thing just not as good.
Yeah I remember you telling me that. Hadn't planned on trying it.
Jan 22, 2013 9:52am
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Jan 22, 2013 10:31 AM
There are no bars or restaurants within' a five mile radius of my house. Best burger I've had though is at a place called Burger Up in Nashville.
Jan 22, 2013 10:31am
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Jan 22, 2013 10:33 AM
Cameo
Jan 22, 2013 10:33am
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thavoice

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Jan 22, 2013 10:50 AM
Great place in our town called McSobers. They have a number of sandwiches and most are named after the current/former owners. Upchuck burger is a good eat....big sirloin burger with sauteed onions and mushrooms, topped with ranch dressing.
Jan 22, 2013 10:50am
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Jan 22, 2013 11:01 AM
5 guys.
Jan 22, 2013 11:01am
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Jan 22, 2013 11:10 AM
Fab4Runner;1371854 wrote:I plan to try the top five places on this list eventually. So far I have had Swenson's (good, but I am not obsessed like most) and Hodges Cafe (really delicious). I think Whitey's Booze and Burgers will be next. I have heard amazing things.

http://akron.cityvoter.com/best/burger/cheap-eats/akron-canton
May I suggest the following:

Rockn's ...........................Cuy Fall Bailey Road Orginal Rockne's
Silver Swan ..................... Just around the corner from Rockne's
Ido Bar Grill ..................... Akron Very good food
Menches Brothers ... in Green off 77 South nice



Three steps up for fast food good but not that good
Best Buger North Canton
Skyway Drive
Brown Bag
Jan 22, 2013 11:10am
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Jan 22, 2013 11:12 AM
sleeper;1371939 wrote:5 guys.
poor people with no taste eat at 5 Guys .... thick glorified McDonalds
Jan 22, 2013 11:12am
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Jan 22, 2013 11:13 AM
GoChiefs;1371898 wrote:Cameo

Name the time and day ... mofo
Jan 22, 2013 11:13am
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Jan 22, 2013 11:34 AM
Jucy Lucy at Matt's Bar - Minneapolis

Or

Columbia Burger at JL Beers- Grand Forks
Jan 22, 2013 11:34am
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Jan 22, 2013 11:48 AM
thavoice;1371927 wrote:Great place in our town called McSobers. They have a number of sandwiches and most are named after the current/former owners. Upchuck burger is a good eat....big sirloin burger with sauteed onions and mushrooms, topped with ranch dressing.
Mcsobers has good food, even if it is in Coldwater!! ;)

5 guys is terrible.
Jan 22, 2013 11:48am
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Jan 22, 2013 11:51 AM
Tiger2003;1371971 wrote:Jucy Lucy at Matt's Bar - Minneapolis
Wanted to go here when I visted a friend in MPLS last year. She took me to The Blue Door Pub for their "Juicy Blucys" which was pretty good. Check that one out and compare it to Matt's if you ever go back that way.
Jan 22, 2013 11:51am
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Jan 22, 2013 11:54 AM
vdubb96;1371980 wrote:Mcsobers has good food, even if it is in Coldwater!! ;)

5 guys is terrible.
Ha. Excellent wings as well if the right person is cooking them. Would say they are my favorite if done right!

Only been to 5 guys twice and wouldnt say they were terrible. I thought they were pretty good.
Jan 22, 2013 11:54am
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Jan 22, 2013 11:56 AM
mucalum49;1371982 wrote:Wanted to go here when I visted a friend in MPLS last year. She took me to The Blue Door Pub for their "Juicy Blucys" which was pretty good. Check that one out and compare it to Matt's if you ever go back that way.
TBDP is good, Matt's is a different experience IMO. Matt's is as basic as you can get, the only choice is whether you want fried or raw onions really. TBDP gives you a bunch of options if I remember correctly (kind of like 5-8). It comes down to personal preference but for me Matt's is the best.
Jan 22, 2013 11:56am
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Jan 22, 2013 11:56 AM
Limby's Tavern in Dover, simple as it comes...but damn good.
Jan 22, 2013 11:56am
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Jan 22, 2013 12:02 PM
mucalum49;1371982 wrote:Wanted to go here when I visted a friend in MPLS last year. She took me to The Blue Door Pub for their "Juicy Blucys" which was pretty good. Check that one out and compare it to Matt's if you ever go back that way.

Doesn't compare.
Jan 22, 2013 12:02pm