L3 is a large company, i got nothing after that and not sure if that one counts geographiclyT-REX said:does not computeCoke Bear said:
Christi's in Bellmead
I work in the Bellmead area for a large company I
I believe it's technically Lacy Lakeview4th and Inches said:L3 is a large company, i got nothing after that and not sure if that one counts geographiclyT-REX said:does not computeCoke Bear said:
Christi's in Bellmead
I work in the Bellmead area for a large company I
great burger!davesburgerbarn said:
Hello everyone…
Bellmead-ish. Technically, L3's zip code is Waco, 76705.T-REX said:I believe it's technically Lacy Lakeview4th and Inches said:L3 is a large company, i got nothing after that and not sure if that one counts geographiclyT-REX said:does not computeCoke Bear said:
Christi's in Bellmead
I work in the Bellmead area for a large company I
I attempted the Zipper Ripper about 10 years ago. With about two minutes left, I pulled up. I thought that I could finish, but didn't want to make myself sick. I had about a patty and a half left and some of the fires. I used a Diet Coke (user name checks out) as the drink that you're required to consume. THAT was the mistake for me. Fortunately for me, their camera was not working and I didn't go on their Wall of Shame.Big12Bear said:
Can't begin to tell you how clutch Dave's was during 35 construction. I paid many a visit hauling ass down from the metroplex for a weeknight hoops game and will continue to visit.
Good burger at a fair price along with friendly service. I honestly don't know if I've ever had their fries because the house chips are so good, as mentioned above. Ferrell Center plumbing can be thankful I've never tried the Zipper Ripper.
did the double Dave's challenge back during the summer of 2010 I believe or maybe 2009. Did it twice actually and had faster times than the BU OL on the wall lol. That challenge was pretty easy with the only obstacle being how hot the rolls are coming out the oven to your table.Coke Bear said:I attempted the Zipper Ripper about 10 years ago. With about two minutes left, I pulled up. I thought that I could finish, but didn't want to make myself sick. I had about a patty and a half left and some of the fires. I used a Diet Coke (user name checks out) as the drink that you're required to consume. THAT was the mistake for me. Fortunately for me, their camera was not working and I didn't go on their Wall of Shame.Big12Bear said:
Can't begin to tell you how clutch Dave's was during 35 construction. I paid many a visit hauling ass down from the metroplex for a weeknight hoops game and will continue to visit.
Good burger at a fair price along with friendly service. I honestly don't know if I've ever had their fries because the house chips are so good, as mentioned above. Ferrell Center plumbing can be thankful I've never tried the Zipper Ripper.
I thought that I would help me burp and open room in my stomach. The trick is to use water as your drink. It doesn't fill up up as much.
I did the Double Dave's Pepperoni Roll challenge several years ago (Dozen Pepperoni Rolls in 30 minutes) and finished it with about two minutes left. I used water as my drink. It made all the difference in the world.
I would like to attempt the Zipper Ripper challenge again; however, I'm not a fan of tomatoes or pickles. (They added extra fries last time to make up for those. Not sure if they would do that again.) I feel like I could get it this time.
PS. I'm 5-9", 185. I, sinfully, have the ability to consume large quantities of food.
600 N Patricia St, Waco, TX 76705T-REX said:did the double Dave's challenge back during the summer of 2010 I believe or maybe 2009. Did it twice actually and had faster times than the BU OL on the wall lol. That challenge was pretty easy with the only obstacle being how hot the rolls are coming out the oven to your table.Coke Bear said:I attempted the Zipper Ripper about 10 years ago. With about two minutes left, I pulled up. I thought that I could finish, but didn't want to make myself sick. I had about a patty and a half left and some of the fires. I used a Diet Coke (user name checks out) as the drink that you're required to consume. THAT was the mistake for me. Fortunately for me, their camera was not working and I didn't go on their Wall of Shame.Big12Bear said:
Can't begin to tell you how clutch Dave's was during 35 construction. I paid many a visit hauling ass down from the metroplex for a weeknight hoops game and will continue to visit.
Good burger at a fair price along with friendly service. I honestly don't know if I've ever had their fries because the house chips are so good, as mentioned above. Ferrell Center plumbing can be thankful I've never tried the Zipper Ripper.
I thought that I would help me burp and open room in my stomach. The trick is to use water as your drink. It doesn't fill up up as much.
I did the Double Dave's Pepperoni Roll challenge several years ago (Dozen Pepperoni Rolls in 30 minutes) and finished it with about two minutes left. I used water as my drink. It made all the difference in the world.
I would like to attempt the Zipper Ripper challenge again; however, I'm not a fan of tomatoes or pickles. (They added extra fries last time to make up for those. Not sure if they would do that again.) I feel like I could get it this time.
PS. I'm 5-9", 185. I, sinfully, have the ability to consume large quantities of food.
I've never been to Dave's Burger Barn but zipper ripper sounds fun lol. Where is it located?
thanksCoke Bear said:600 N Patricia St, Waco, TX 76705T-REX said:did the double Dave's challenge back during the summer of 2010 I believe or maybe 2009. Did it twice actually and had faster times than the BU OL on the wall lol. That challenge was pretty easy with the only obstacle being how hot the rolls are coming out the oven to your table.Coke Bear said:I attempted the Zipper Ripper about 10 years ago. With about two minutes left, I pulled up. I thought that I could finish, but didn't want to make myself sick. I had about a patty and a half left and some of the fires. I used a Diet Coke (user name checks out) as the drink that you're required to consume. THAT was the mistake for me. Fortunately for me, their camera was not working and I didn't go on their Wall of Shame.Big12Bear said:
Can't begin to tell you how clutch Dave's was during 35 construction. I paid many a visit hauling ass down from the metroplex for a weeknight hoops game and will continue to visit.
Good burger at a fair price along with friendly service. I honestly don't know if I've ever had their fries because the house chips are so good, as mentioned above. Ferrell Center plumbing can be thankful I've never tried the Zipper Ripper.
I thought that I would help me burp and open room in my stomach. The trick is to use water as your drink. It doesn't fill up up as much.
I did the Double Dave's Pepperoni Roll challenge several years ago (Dozen Pepperoni Rolls in 30 minutes) and finished it with about two minutes left. I used water as my drink. It made all the difference in the world.
I would like to attempt the Zipper Ripper challenge again; however, I'm not a fan of tomatoes or pickles. (They added extra fries last time to make up for those. Not sure if they would do that again.) I feel like I could get it this time.
PS. I'm 5-9", 185. I, sinfully, have the ability to consume large quantities of food.
I've never been to Dave's Burger Barn but zipper ripper sounds fun lol. Where is it located?
The owner of Whizzbangs bought Health Camp. Prior to his ownership, the previous regime had really run it into the ground (horrific product quality, bad service, etc).OsosDelRioBrazos said:
Is it just me or is Health Camp not nearly what it used to be? Rather disappointing the last two times I've been
Thanks for that update. Hopeful they can return it to its former glory in due timetrey3216 said:The owner of Whizzbangs bought Health Camp. Prior to his ownership, the previous regime had really run it into the ground (horrific product quality, bad service, etc).OsosDelRioBrazos said:
Is it just me or is Health Camp not nearly what it used to be? Rather disappointing the last two times I've been
He's been busting his tail trying to whip it back into shape. Sometimes those things take some time.
their steak fingers are really good but that's for a different threadCoke Bear said:
Cupps Drive In
This afternoon my dad and I ventured to Cupps Drive In. We walked in at 12:45. All the booths were taken and most of the counter was full. Fortunately, I nice gentleman gave us his table as he just finished. The staff was friendly, efficient, and patient. The clientele was a mixture of locals of various walks of life here and some Baylor students in town for summer classes.
A steady flow of customers moved in and out of the little diner. The small staff tracked them all expertly. Within a few minutes, the waitress cleaned our table and took our order.
While my 78 year-old father choose the Double-Double Basket, I opted for the cheeseburger basket with lettuce and onions as I has steak fajitas planned for dinner with my wife this evening. I did upgrade to the large fries because the waitress explained that they peel and press them daily.
They did not disappoint. The large fries (both the order and the length) overflowed the boat that landed on the table. They were piping hot and fresh. Lightly seasoned with salt, they were fried to golden perfection. I enjoyed their somewhat soggy (in a good way) texture.
The burger itself was a fresh ground beef patty. I could not detect any seasoning in the meat. It seemed liked the patty was slightly larger than a quarter-pound it rested gently on an oversized bun, which light buttered and toasted the flat top.
My basket was $11.95, that included small fries, and can of soda served with a 20 oz Styrofoam cup with ice. The upgrade to the large fries was an additional $2.00. Quite frankly, I probably could have survived with the small. My dad's double-double basket was $13.95. I noticed too late that I could have added grilled onions to my order for an additional charge. I'll do that next time.
All in all, I enjoyed Cupps. It was a solid burger at a long time Waco icon. It was a little pricey to me, but I'm 53 and still believe that a Bush's 4-piece tender dinner should still be $3.99. I will be back at some point, but I have many other places to try.
Did you cross the street an go to Diamond"s?Bexar Pitts said:
Coke Bear, Thanks so much for the outstanding update! I'm in my 70's, and grew up in South Waco...I can remember clearly riding my bike a mile or so down Speight to Cupp's and getting a burger...Price was indeed a little different in the late 50's, but burger was always great..Looks like service and product are still worth the trip.
No, but I do remember Diamonds..My folks gave me a "no go" there...I think they must've sold beer..I can remember their front door..Wasn't it padded with a diamond shaped glass window? I was in single digits most of those years! :-)LIB,MR BEARS said:Did you cross the street an go to Diamond"s?Bexar Pitts said:
Coke Bear, Thanks so much for the outstanding update! I'm in my 70's, and grew up in South Waco...I can remember clearly riding my bike a mile or so down Speight to Cupp's and getting a burger...Price was indeed a little different in the late 50's, but burger was always great..Looks like service and product are still worth the trip.
I remember the door driving by. My dad was a washer there but would eat at Cupp's.Bexar Pitts said:No, but I do remember Diamonds..My folks gave me a "no go" there...I think they must've sold beer..I can remember their front door..Wasn't it padded with a diamond shaped glass window? I was in single digits most of those years! :-)LIB,MR BEARS said:Did you cross the street an go to Diamond"s?Bexar Pitts said:
Coke Bear, Thanks so much for the outstanding update! I'm in my 70's, and grew up in South Waco...I can remember clearly riding my bike a mile or so down Speight to Cupp's and getting a burger...Price was indeed a little different in the late 50's, but burger was always great..Looks like service and product are still worth the trip.
I've had a few "Tex-Mex" type burgers in South Texas. Probably the best burger I've ever had was the Tostada Burger at Chris Madrid's in San Antonio.hodedofome said:
I love a good hole in the wall (Kitok's - especially the oriental fries, Dubl-R, etc), and I love the upscale burgers at Twisted Root and Revival. However, I gotta say the most unique one I get is at Fuddruckers. I put queso and pico de gallo on it and make a Tex-Mex burger. They are so freaking good.
Quite honestly I'm not sure why a Tex-Mex burger isn't a thing in Texas.
the whizz-pig is pretty good as are their seasoned friesCoke Bear said:
Whizzbang's Burger
After mass on Friday, my dad, wife, and I made the short drive to Lake Air and pulled into Whizzbang's Hamburgers. It's been many years since I've last dined at the burger joint. When I work at Coca-Cola, I would infrequent their long-since closed Hewitt location. I left Coke in 2005, so it's been a minute.
When we walked in, we were greeted with 12" black and white, checker-boarded linoleum tiles, traditional white countertop tables, and coordinating black-framed with red vinyl-covered padded chairs. The dcor was simple with a few items of Baylor paraphernalia and an old Whizzbang's sign. It was like stepping into 1950's lunch diner without a counter to sit and eat.
The kitchen is in the back of the building and is separated from the dinning area by the cashier's counter and the soda machine providing a nice open eating area. This arrangement doesn't jive with my memory. IIRC, the cashier's desk was in the front of the building and the kitchen was to the left. Maybe someone with better recollection can help me here.
Speaking of the cashier, she was quiet, but friendly and patient while we surveyed the Spartan menu. I ordered a simple cheeseburger with lettuce, onion, and a side of ranch. I also ordered the fries.
We quickly found a clean and open table by the window to wait on our order. My dad, wife, and I discussed various topics, we were treated to 80's music (proud Gen-Xer here) in the background. The sounds were understandable without being overbearing.
I ordered a simple cheeseburger with American cheese. The other cheese options were Cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey Jack (which my wife got on her burger and enjoyed.)
Within 5 minutes or less, the server called my name and brought our order to our table. All the food was piping hot. Each patty is made from fresh ground beef, never frozen. The balls of ground beef are pressed/smashed by a spatula onto the sizzling hot cooktop.
Each order was delivered in a paper-wrapped, oversized boat loaded with lightly battered fries. My "chips" were hot and fresh as well. Most likely commercial fries that were rigid and tasty.
The sesame bums on my burger were toasted on both sides. IMHO, the buns were toasted a little too long. The sesame seeds were a little too darkened. The lettuce, which was clean and cut into strips, and raw, red onion rings separated the patty from the bottom bun.
I could not any seasoning on or in the patty. It was not dry, but not overly flavored. It was a simple burger. One burger option was the Whizz-Pigg. It is a patty made from 50% ground beef and 50% bacon. If I return for another visit, I will try this intriguing patty.
All in all, we thought that Whizzbang's was a simple, solid, traditional burger. Nothing special. It was not bad; it just wasn't great. This is not a knock on them. I'm sure that have their fans. After discussing the meal with my dad, I quipped that I could have spent a $1.00 more, drove a half-block farther, cross Valley Mills, and went to Whataburger. Essentially, for me, other burger options exist in Waco.
Rollos still open on VM drMRPorter7635 said:
okay folks wife and I have decided we are going to the Tech game in October. I get the burgers from the post. looks like I may be in burger heaven!
Any ideas on BBQ? I was in at Baylor in the late 80s when Franks Big Bear was still open. Other place that I wish was still there was Leslie's Chicken Shack. (I know I am old). Any hints on Pizza and Bbq.
Lastly is Poppa Rolla's still open on Valley Mills?
Coke Bear said:
Whizzbang's Burger
After mass on Friday, my dad, wife, and I made the short drive to Lake Air and pulled into Whizzbang's Hamburgers. It's been many years since I've last dined at the burger joint. When I work at Coca-Cola, I would infrequent their long-since closed Hewitt location. I left Coke in 2005, so it's been a minute.
When we walked in, we were greeted with 12" black and white, checker-boarded linoleum tiles, traditional white countertop tables, and coordinating black-framed with red vinyl-covered padded chairs. The dcor was simple with a few items of Baylor paraphernalia and an old Whizzbang's sign. It was like stepping into 1950's lunch diner without a counter to sit and eat.
The kitchen is in the back of the building and is separated from the dinning area by the cashier's counter and the soda machine providing a nice open eating area. This arrangement doesn't jive with my memory. IIRC, the cashier's desk was in the front of the building and the kitchen was to the left. Maybe someone with better recollection can help me here.
Speaking of the cashier, she was quiet, but friendly and patient while we surveyed the Spartan menu. I ordered a simple cheeseburger with lettuce, onion, and a side of ranch. I also ordered the fries.
We quickly found a clean and open table by the window to wait on our order. My dad, wife, and I discussed various topics, we were treated to 80's music (proud Gen-Xer here) in the background. The sounds were understandable without being overbearing.
I ordered a simple cheeseburger with American cheese. The other cheese options were Cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey Jack (which my wife got on her burger and enjoyed.)
Within 5 minutes or less, the server called my name and brought our order to our table. All the food was piping hot. Each patty is made from fresh ground beef, never frozen. The balls of ground beef are pressed/smashed by a spatula onto the sizzling hot cooktop.
Each order was delivered in a paper-wrapped, oversized boat loaded with lightly battered fries. My "chips" were hot and fresh as well. Most likely commercial fries that were rigid and tasty.
The sesame bums on my burger were toasted on both sides. IMHO, the buns were toasted a little too long. The sesame seeds were a little too darkened. The lettuce, which was clean and cut into strips, and raw, red onion rings separated the patty from the bottom bun.
I could not any seasoning on or in the patty. It was not dry, but not overly flavored. It was a simple burger. One burger option was the Whizz-Pigg. It is a patty made from 50% ground beef and 50% bacon. If I return for another visit, I will try this intriguing patty.
All in all, we thought that Whizzbang's was a simple, solid, traditional burger. Nothing special. It was not bad; it just wasn't great. This is not a knock on them. I'm sure that have their fans. After discussing the meal with my dad, I quipped that I could have spent a $1.00 more, drove a half-block farther, cross Valley Mills, and went to Whataburger. Essentially, for me, other burger options exist in Waco.
I usually attend the 12:15 at St. Jerome on Fridays.Yogi said:Coke Bear said:
Whizzbang's Burger
After mass on Friday, my dad, wife, and I made the short drive to Lake Air and pulled into Whizzbang's Hamburgers. It's been many years since I've last dined at the burger joint. When I work at Coca-Cola, I would infrequent their long-since closed Hewitt location. I left Coke in 2005, so it's been a minute.
When we walked in, we were greeted with 12" black and white, checker-boarded linoleum tiles, traditional white countertop tables, and coordinating black-framed with red vinyl-covered padded chairs. The dcor was simple with a few items of Baylor paraphernalia and an old Whizzbang's sign. It was like stepping into 1950's lunch diner without a counter to sit and eat.
The kitchen is in the back of the building and is separated from the dinning area by the cashier's counter and the soda machine providing a nice open eating area. This arrangement doesn't jive with my memory. IIRC, the cashier's desk was in the front of the building and the kitchen was to the left. Maybe someone with better recollection can help me here.
Speaking of the cashier, she was quiet, but friendly and patient while we surveyed the Spartan menu. I ordered a simple cheeseburger with lettuce, onion, and a side of ranch. I also ordered the fries.
We quickly found a clean and open table by the window to wait on our order. My dad, wife, and I discussed various topics, we were treated to 80's music (proud Gen-Xer here) in the background. The sounds were understandable without being overbearing.
I ordered a simple cheeseburger with American cheese. The other cheese options were Cheddar, Swiss, and Monterey Jack (which my wife got on her burger and enjoyed.)
Within 5 minutes or less, the server called my name and brought our order to our table. All the food was piping hot. Each patty is made from fresh ground beef, never frozen. The balls of ground beef are pressed/smashed by a spatula onto the sizzling hot cooktop.
Each order was delivered in a paper-wrapped, oversized boat loaded with lightly battered fries. My "chips" were hot and fresh as well. Most likely commercial fries that were rigid and tasty.
The sesame bums on my burger were toasted on both sides. IMHO, the buns were toasted a little too long. The sesame seeds were a little too darkened. The lettuce, which was clean and cut into strips, and raw, red onion rings separated the patty from the bottom bun.
I could not any seasoning on or in the patty. It was not dry, but not overly flavored. It was a simple burger. One burger option was the Whizz-Pigg. It is a patty made from 50% ground beef and 50% bacon. If I return for another visit, I will try this intriguing patty.
All in all, we thought that Whizzbang's was a simple, solid, traditional burger. Nothing special. It was not bad; it just wasn't great. This is not a knock on them. I'm sure that have their fans. After discussing the meal with my dad, I quipped that I could have spent a $1.00 more, drove a half-block farther, cross Valley Mills, and went to Whataburger. Essentially, for me, other burger options exist in Waco.
What mass did you go to? I am looking for a pairing!
