Grand Waco Burger Tour

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BUbearinARK
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60R said:

Where can you find a burger with a sour dough bun in Waco?
Maybe?

Plumb-line
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The grape does Thursday night burgers with schmaltz's buns.
4th and Inches
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BUbearinARK said:

60R said:

Where can you find a burger with a sour dough bun in Waco?
Maybe?


while technically correct, no..
“Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment.”

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BUbearinARK
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4th and Inches said:

BUbearinARK said:

60R said:

Where can you find a burger with a sour dough bun in Waco?
Maybe?


while technically correct, no..
Well, true sourdough takes a fine culture.
BaylorHistory
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Plumb-line said:

The grape does Thursday night burgers with schmaltz's buns.


And you leave this vital piece of information for us at 8:30 on Thursday! Now we gotta wait a week!
“People who live in glass houses...have to answer the door."
PartyBear
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WacoKelly83 said:

Harris Creek Hamburgers. Across from McGregor Airport in the convenience store. Good old-fashioned burgers. Hidden gem.


Are you staying two different places or is there a Hat Creek there now?



Hat Creek has a location out on 84 in front of the Hollywood theater. It is really good. I believe it started as an Austin food truck then went brick and mortar there. The location I mentioned is the only one I know of outside of Austin area.

Edit: lol it's too early. I was reading Hat Creek into your Harris Creek. I endorse Hat Creek though.
Bexar Pitts
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WacoKelly83 said:

Harris Creek Hamburgers. Across from McGregor Airport in the convenience store. Good old-fashioned burgers. Hidden gem.
One of the old HEB Wooded Acres coffee group (Now kaput since they took the coffee pot away!) now goes to that Harris Creek store regularly..He swears that their burgers are some of the best he's had locally...I'll have to drive out and taste them....
BaylorGuy314
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Not a fan of Hat Creek for their burgers. (Their breakfast burritos are really solid, though.) I have kids that enjoy the playground so have been at least a dozen times. It's expensive and mediocre. I will keep going there because the kids like it but if I'm on a hunt for a burger, it's not in my Top 50.

I can't imagine how bad the Whizzbangs burger you got must've been to let Hat Creek beat it out but Whizzbangs can be inconsistent.

Harris Creek hamburgers are solid, for sure. I lived in Sunwest for about 10 years and would go there a few times a year for a bag of burgers and tater tots when nothing in the home pantry seemed appealing and I didn't want to "drive into town." I don't think they do anything other than a frozen patty thrown on a flattop with a little seasoning but that flattop must have some really good grease baked in because they taste better than you'd think.

4th and Inches
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The quick eats store at the corner of macarthur and hillcrest(chevron gas station) used to have a solid hamburger before the reno they just did, but havent been back since reno was complete
“Mix a little foolishness with your serious plans. It is lovely to be silly at the right moment.”

–Horace


“Insomnia sharpens your math skills because you spend all night calculating how much sleep you’ll get if you’re able to ‘fall asleep right now.’ “
Grumpy
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World Cup Cafe patty melt should be on the list.
Grinnin bear
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Double Liplocker with cheese, oriental fries, and a cherry coke from Kitok's would be on my short list for my last meal.
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Grinnin bear said:

Double Liplocker with cheese, oriental fries, and a cherry coke from Kitok's would be on my short list for my last meal.
Cut the cheese, add an egg, and I'm in.
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Nguyen One Soon said:

Grinnin bear said:

Double Liplocker with cheese, oriental fries, and a cherry coke from Kitok's would be on my short list for my last meal.
Cut the cheese, add an egg, and I'm in.

I try to avoid cutting the cheese in confined public spaces
ursamajor
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Revival has really good burgers. A little higher priced, but tasty.
thebrandonlamar
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It's been 20 plus years, but I remember enjoying the Big Kahuna Burger at Dee's Donuts in Elm Mott.
BUbearinARK
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When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.
Edmond Bear
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BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.

Well, his last post was from Hat Creek soooo......
Bear Doc
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Edmond Bear said:

BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.

Well, his last post was from Hat Creek soooo......

RIP
BaylorHistory
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BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.
I've been having lunch meetings a bit this week. I'm going to attempt a Tom's or Christi's appearance on Friday.
“People who live in glass houses...have to answer the door."
Edmond Bear
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BaylorHistory said:

BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.
I've been having lunch meetings a bit this week. I'm going to attempt a Tom's or Christi's appearance on Friday.


Don't mean to pester. We're just excited about your findings.
1outawayBear
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Bear Doc said:

Edmond Bear said:

BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.

Well, his last post was from Hat Creek soooo......

RIP


Lol I am not a fan of their burgers but their breakfast tacos are pretty good IMO. Not great by austin or Dallas breakfast taco standards but good for Waco.
BaylorHistory
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1outawayBear said:

Bear Doc said:

Edmond Bear said:

BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.

Well, his last post was from Hat Creek soooo......

RIP


Lol I am not a fan of their burgers but their breakfast tacos are pretty good IMO. Not great by austin or Dallas breakfast taco standards but good for Waco.


If in Waco and it ain't a Monday then Lolita's Elefante is really the only choice.
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BaylorHistory
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Edmond Bear said:

BaylorHistory said:

BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.
I've been having lunch meetings a bit this week. I'm going to attempt a Tom's or Christi's appearance on Friday.


Don't mean to pester. We're just excited about your findings.



I'm ready to get back after it too
“People who live in glass houses...have to answer the door."
1outawayBear
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BaylorHistory said:

1outawayBear said:

Bear Doc said:

Edmond Bear said:

BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.

Well, his last post was from Hat Creek soooo......

RIP


Lol I am not a fan of their burgers but their breakfast tacos are pretty good IMO. Not great by austin or Dallas breakfast taco standards but good for Waco.


If in Waco and it ain't a Monday then Lolita's Elefante is really the only choice.


I have had it and tried it 5+ times. Not a fan at all. I used to live fairly close and tried it often thinking it must've been a bad time and to give it another chance
BaylorHistory
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1outawayBear said:

BaylorHistory said:

1outawayBear said:

Bear Doc said:

Edmond Bear said:

BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.

Well, his last post was from Hat Creek soooo......

RIP


Lol I am not a fan of their burgers but their breakfast tacos are pretty good IMO. Not great by austin or Dallas breakfast taco standards but good for Waco.


If in Waco and it ain't a Monday then Lolita's Elefante is really the only choice.


I have had it and tried it 5+ times. Not a fan at all. I used to live fairly close and tried it often thinking it must've been a bad time and to give it another chance
Oh man, it's quite possible that we can't be friends. There's a chance to redeem yourself though...how do you feel about coffee and a glass of port with dessert at fine dining establishments?
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Mr Tulip
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BaylorHistory said:

1outawayBear said:

BaylorHistory said:

1outawayBear said:

Bear Doc said:

Edmond Bear said:

BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.

Well, his last post was from Hat Creek soooo......

RIP


Lol I am not a fan of their burgers but their breakfast tacos are pretty good IMO. Not great by austin or Dallas breakfast taco standards but good for Waco.


If in Waco and it ain't a Monday then Lolita's Elefante is really the only choice.


I have had it and tried it 5+ times. Not a fan at all. I used to live fairly close and tried it often thinking it must've been a bad time and to give it another chance
Oh man, it's quite possible that we can't be friends. There's a chance to redeem yourself though...how do you feel about coffee and a glass of port with dessert at fine dining establishments?
You can have my coffee. I'll double up on the port.
Lolita's is certainly a treasure. I'll offer Leal's breakfast burritos in contest.
Bear Doc
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With it being Friday, I just remembered Helberg's Big Kahuna burger.... If it is not on the list, it should be....
BaylorGuy314
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Has anyone tried Billy Bobs Burgers in downtown? They are opening one in Hewitt in the recently closed BBQ restaurant. I've heard really good things but havent ever been.
Bear Doc
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BaylorGuy314 said:

Has anyone tried Billy Bobs Burgers in downtown? They are opening one in Hewitt in the recently closed BBQ restaurant. I've heard really good things but havent ever been.
They are decent. Their location was just kind of awkward during all that UP construction.

Hope they do well on Hewitt Drive. I seldom want to go down that far in to the heart of darkness coming from Woodway.
Edmond Bear
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BaylorHistory said:

Edmond Bear said:

BaylorHistory said:

BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.
I've been having lunch meetings a bit this week. I'm going to attempt a Tom's or Christi's appearance on Friday.


Don't mean to pester. We're just excited about your findings.



I'm ready to get back after it too


It's been two days and no review. My gawd man where's your priorities?
BaylorHistory
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Edmond Bear said:

BaylorHistory said:

Edmond Bear said:

BaylorHistory said:

BUbearinARK said:

When is the top 10 list from the op going to commence? Hopefully the delay isn't due to food poisoning.
I've been having lunch meetings a bit this week. I'm going to attempt a Tom's or Christi's appearance on Friday.


Don't mean to pester. We're just excited about your findings.



I'm ready to get back after it too


It's been two days and no review. My gawd man where's your priorities?

Arbeit macht frei was a lie in the 30s/40s and it's still a lie today.
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loanbear
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BaylorGuy314 said:

Has anyone tried Billy Bobs Burgers in downtown? They are opening one in Hewitt in the recently closed BBQ restaurant. I've heard really good things but havent ever been.


Eaten there quite a few times. Good burger. I would eat there or twisted root if I was after a burger in Waco.
BaylorHistory
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Had a surprise entry to the list today as I went to Slow Rise with some people to socialize and saw a burger on the menu. Once again this burger won't end up winning, but damn if it isn't in first place until we get a big boy contender on the list like a Cupps or a Dubl-R. This probably isn't a good sign for Hat Creek and Whizzbangs to lose to a pizza place, but I have to be honest.

Current Standings:
1.) Slow Rise
2.) Hat Creek
3.) Whizzbangs
4.)
5.)
6.)
(The pic doesn't do it justice)
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Edmond Bear
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HEEEEEE'S BACK!

Grinnin bear
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I had a Double Liplocker with cheese and Oriental Fries with a Dr Pepper on Thursday at Kitok's.

Service was terrible, but the burger and oriental fries was as good as ever.

Man, I love that place.
 
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