Steak n Shake Complaint - Not Worth the Wait Or Money - Burgers

Posted by Howard_the_Duck on 2010-12-14:

You sound about as impressed as I did when I first tried In & Out burger. I'm not quiet sure what all the fuss was about.

Posted by Weedwhacked on 2010-12-14:

It's popular for some reason. Steak and Shake and In & Out burgers are great.

Posted by Starlord on 2010-12-14:

Howard, I agree. In and Out and Krispy Kreme both. I have tried both several times and fail to understand what all the hullaballoo is all about. Give me Burger King and Dunkin' Donuts any day. I was born and raised in Indianapolis, and miss White Castle and Steak and Shake. S&S had the best chili I have found anywhere.

Posted by Howard_the_Duck on 2010-12-14:

Starlord: I tried Krispy Kreme and didn't care for it at all. It was greasy in an odd way. The only White Castle I've ever seen is in the movie with Harold and Kumar.

Posted by Wally86 on 2010-12-14:

I have also tried both nothing to write home about.

Posted by madconsumer on 2010-12-14:

i always really enjoy the steak burgers at steak and shake. the best! way better than any other fast food place.

Posted by trmn8r on 2010-12-14:

Ahhh, you haven't lived. I grew up in NJ, and there was a White Castle on Bloomfield Ave out East past Fairfield. Quite a road trip (not like H & K's though) but (not) worth it. It was only good when we were drunk. Hmm, drinking, driving. It was the 70's...

Posted by singsing on 2010-12-14:

Well, I've never heard of Steak and Shake. They must not be in the NW--at least where I live. We do have a local place called Burgerville. They are only located in SW WA and Portland OR. Great fast food, but a little pricier than most because they use local products. Definitely worth it!

Posted by Andrea13 on 2010-12-14:

LOL @ trmn8r! I also experienced a road trip for some White Castle. That didn't exist any more. I wasn't that disappointed. Maybe it's because I don't drink..

Posted by Venice09 on 2010-12-14:

I grew up with White Castle in New Jersey at Nungessers (if anyone's familiar). It was the ("Happy Days") Arnold's of the area. Carhops, loud music, drag racing, etc. I haven't had a WC burger in decades, but I sure would love some right now!

Posted by trmn8r on 2010-12-14:

Venice -> The memory might taste better than the real thing. I can taste my mom's roast beef right now. Beef roasts were of a higher quality decades ago. WC sliders? I'm not so sure.

Where is that in Jersey?

Posted by Venice09 on 2010-12-14:

I have a feeling I would still like them. I'm tempted to try the frozen ones, but I think THAT would spoil the memory. They have to be eaten right off the grill and out of the bag. Oh, and let's not forget the smell. You could be blind and know you were approaching White Castle.

Posted by momsey on 2010-12-14:

Trmn8r, I know the White Castle you're talking about! It's an Acura dealership now. :)

I had White Castle a few months ago for the first time in about 10 years. It was yummy!

Posted by Venice09 on 2010-12-14:

Trmn, funny you should ask about the location. I was just trying to explain Nungessers to my husband who had never heard that name before despite having lived in the area.

Here's some info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nungessers

Posted by trmn8r on 2010-12-14:

Near Guttenberg and W New York? My college roommate was from there - I went to school in Hoboken.

Funny, now that I think of it, the last WC I went to 3-4 yrs ago was in this general area, but not this one.

"let's not forget the smell. You could be blind and know you were approaching White Castle." Now you have me speechless.

Posted by Venice09 on 2010-12-14:

Trmn, I didn't know you were familiar with that area. My husband went to school in Weehawken. I lived in Bergen County, but Hudson County was a big part of my life. The park, shopping, movies. My family did most of the shopping on Bergenline Ave. in West New York. It was beautiful at Christmastime. I really miss the feeling of going from store to store in the snow. On the other hand, I do love the comfort of indoor malls. I didn't know there was another White Castle in that area. I always thought Nungessers was the only one.

Posted by Venice09 on 2010-12-14:

I just checked. There's one in Union City. Maybe that's the one you went to.