The Burger Wars of Jacksonville

[camarocane]

Is that interior shot of Epik Burger accurate? I've only been there once, years ago, but it didn't look anything like that. The view out the windows doesn't match the shopping center either.

Definitely not the interior of Epik Burger... 

[Jaxson]

I just hope that one day in my lifetime we will have an In and Out burger place here.

Amen to that!  It would be VERY nice to have In-N-Out on the East Coast!  I am going to California this summer and that is on my itinerary. 

[DDC]

When I saw the list, I immediately thought Cruisers. When I worked at the beach, I used to go there quite often. What are some other local spots that make a decent hamburger?

CHOMP to the mother f---in' CHOMP.

^^
YES!!

I used to eat at Red Robin in the early 2000's when I was driving out of Salt Lake. Great Stuff.

I have been to Five Guys 3 times and haven't been impressed yet.

Love The Loop.

And 30 years ago, Fudruckers had the best burger I had ever had at the time.

[Snaketoz]

DDC, I agree-I don't see anything special about 5 Guys.  I tried a Red Robin in Oregon recently, wasn't impressed with that either.  I think burgers are a lot like many other things....you have one when you're away from home, you're very hungry and it is the best burger you have ever eaten.  Much like Coors beer was when they didn't sell it east of the Mississippi river.  I had friends in the 70s pay $50 to someone to bring them back a case from Colorado. Once Coors went national, it was nothing special.  Patronize you favorite local restaurant and enjoy the variety you have right here.

[ProjectMaximus]

It's been a long while since I've been there but that guy at Bold City Brewery used to make my favorite burger in town.

[Jaxson]

DDC, I agree-I don't see anything special about 5 Guys.  I tried a Red Robin in Oregon recently, wasn't impressed with that either.  I think burgers are a lot like many other things....you have one when you're away from home, you're very hungry and it is the best burger you have ever eaten.  Much like Coors beer was when they didn't sell it east of the Mississippi river.  I had friends in the 70s pay $50 to someone to bring them back a case from Colorado. Once Coors went national, it was nothing special.  Patronize you favorite local restaurant and enjoy the variety you have right here.

I totally agree about the novelty factor.  When I am on the road, it prefer to eat at places that are not available in the Jacksonville area.  Although I like In-N-Out burgers when I am on the West Coast, part of me hopes that this chain will not expand to the East Coast if that means compromising the quality of their food.  Can anyone think of eateries that 'jumped the shark' when they expanded too much?  I can't think of any right now (early in the morning), but I am sure there is at least one...

[BridgeTroll]

It's been a long while since I've been there but that guy at Bold City Brewery used to make my favorite burger in town.

I am sorry to report his death... 

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?pid=174003267

[FSBA]

It's been a long while since I've been there but that guy at Bold City Brewery used to make my favorite burger in town.

I am sorry to report his death... 

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion/obituary.aspx?pid=174003267

Aww man. I didn't notice him the last few times I've been to get my growler filled up. I didn't realize he passed away. Damn shame. The grilled chicken wings always a favorite as well.

[menace1069]

And 30 years ago, Fudruckers had the best burger I had ever had at the time.

Oh man...I used to eat at the FuddRuckers in Altamonte Springs (Orlando) and they had this grilled chicken sandwich with swiss cheese and salsa on it. I know this is a burger thread, but man, that was a great grilled chicken sammy!

[cline]

I'm a fan of Harp's burgers. Pine Grove also has a good burger.

[thelakelander]

And 30 years ago, Fudruckers had the best burger I had ever had at the time.

Oh man...I used to eat at the FuddRuckers in Altamonte Springs (Orlando) and they had this grilled chicken sandwich with swiss cheese and salsa on it. I know this is a burger thread, but man, that was a great grilled chicken sammy!

I heard on this site that they're coming to the Landing. When is Fuddruckers opening?

[taylormiller]

When I saw the list, I immediately thought Cruisers. When I worked at the beach, I used to go there quite often. What are some other local spots that make a decent hamburger?

CHOMP to the mother f---in' CHOMP.

Chomp Chomp does make a really great burger (especially if you get it with the Pork Banh Mi and Bleu Cheese, it's awesome,) but if they ever re-release the "LA Connection" burger, there will be a line all the way across the Main St. Bridge. 

Surprised Poe's wasn't on here. MShack, Blind Rabbit and Loop are great local success stories. And maybe it's just me, but I tried BurgerFi and Graffiti Junktion on separate occassions in Orlando a few years ago (before BurgerFi came to the Town Center) and while they're good, I think MShack is substantially better, (now if we could just some how get MShack to offer Garage Sauce as a topping...)

And I was just in OC in December, had In-And-Out Burger for the first time and I seriously do not get the appeal. Not only was it a far cry from a decent burger, it wasn't even average for fast-food burgers. 

[Kokopelli]

I honestly can't understand how 5-Guys made the list.  I've been there three times, and while the burgers are OK, the fries take the definition of "meh" to new levels.

[menace1069]

And 30 years ago, Fudruckers had the best burger I had ever had at the time.

Oh man...I used to eat at the FuddRuckers in Altamonte Springs (Orlando) and they had this grilled chicken sandwich with swiss cheese and salsa on it. I know this is a burger thread, but man, that was a great grilled chicken sammy!

I heard on this site that they're coming to the Landing. When is Fuddruckers opening?

This is all I could find when I did a search...dated 2007.
http://www.city-data.com/forum/jacksonville/176961-fuddruckers-coming-landing.html

[TheCat]

I honestly can't understand how 5-Guys made the list.  I've been there three times, and while the burgers are OK, the fries take the definition of "meh" to new levels.

I feel the opposite. The burgers are okay. The fries are the reason to go.