sevfiv Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Is anyone familiar with this chain? It's out of Denver Colorado, and they're putting one at the corner of Main and Kirby (old gas station location?)..http://www.mysmashburger.comLooks like Wichita is the only other non-Colorado upcoming location... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNiche Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Is anyone familiar with this chain? It's out of Denver Colorado, and they're putting one at the corner of Main and Kirby (old gas station location?)..http://www.mysmashburger.comMain & Kirby! Wow.Expensive dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 That's a new one on me. Only a couple of mentions on Chowhound's Chains board.Houston has some great local burger options. Michael Stern of Roadfood fame wrote a few years ago in his first review of Lankford Grocery that Houston is hamburger crazy (I think the language has been changed in the review on line now) and I haven't been very impressed with these chains from elsewhere. Five Guys in Rosenberg is a bust, as far as I'm concerned. Not much better than Wendy's for all the hype although the free peanuts are a plus.Smashed burgers are popular north of the Red River but that picture on the website doesn't look like a smashed burger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 Smashburgers kind of remind me of the Gourmet Hamburgers restaurants we used to have. I loved those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sifuwong Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 There should be an In-and-Out burger here. Hopefully it comes one day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted November 19, 2008 Share Posted November 19, 2008 Smashburgers kind of remind me of the Gourmet Hamburgers restaurants we used to have. I loved those.As in Hamburgers by Gourmet? Now I can't wait.There should be an In-and-Out burger here. Hopefully it comes one day.Some people claim Tornado Burger on FM 1092 in Stafford is comparable to I/O. Greasiest fries I've ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertnurick Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 They're in Beck's Prime territory in terms of price; I've yet to find a chain that comes close in terms of quality. We'll see how they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted November 25, 2008 Author Share Posted November 25, 2008 Might have to give Tornado a try - I had my first In-N-Out burger a few days ago (the double-double) and I liked it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texmex1 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I can't wait until In N Out makes a Texas debut...Krytal is worth the drive north every now and again.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brucesw Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 The Smashburger Wagon visits the Press.Restaurant opens 12/23. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted December 3, 2008 Share Posted December 3, 2008 (edited) The chain plans on opening another Smashburger at Briar Forest and Kirby after that.I know where Briar Forest is and I know where Kirby is but I don't think they intersect. Edited December 3, 2008 by LunaticFringe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 I was by there the other day and the sign is up - it's in the small strip center near the corner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texmex1 Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Opens on Dec 24th!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texmex1 Posted December 26, 2008 Share Posted December 26, 2008 Is open and worth the drive!! I walked out needing a nap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted December 29, 2008 Author Share Posted December 29, 2008 I made it by the other day (and took a picture, too ) I had the 1/2 pound barbecue bacon and cheese and I was pleasantly surprised. The Smashburger logo also is very Gamestop-ish... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted December 29, 2008 Share Posted December 29, 2008 (edited) Had lunch there this afternoon. Got the 1/3 lb Smashburger. Mind you I have eaten Meers burgers, the holy grail of hamburgers and although it was no Meers burger it was a very good burger. On par with Fudruckers at least. I will definitely return. Meers burger Edited December 29, 2008 by LunaticFringe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I drive by Main and Kirby all of the time and I haven't even noticed the place. Texmex's cheeseburger photo shows me that I MUST try this place out. Got me drooling over here, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fringe Posted December 30, 2008 Share Posted December 30, 2008 I drive by Main and Kirby all of the time and I haven't even noticed the place. Texmex's cheeseburger photo shows me that I MUST try this place out. Got me drooling over here, lol.It's in a new strip center with an AT&T store. Warning. Still construction going on so it's not an easy place to get in and out of. Not much parking available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeats Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I made it by the other day (and took a picture, too )I had the 1/2 pound barbecue bacon and cheese and I was pleasantly surprised. The Smashburger logo also is very Gamestop-ish... Thank you! I knew it reminded me of something and I couldn't put my finger on it... Robb Walsh of the Press stopped by the other day. Here's his review: http://blogs.houstonpress.com/eating/2009/...outh_burger.php For the record, ketchup on a burger = heresy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb320 Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I got a Smashburger flyer in the mail yesterday. The prices looked very reasonable (for a good burger) at $4.99. I'm not sure if that included fries or not. Can't wait to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 7, 2009 Author Share Posted January 7, 2009 ^That's just for the burger - it's 1.49 for fries (2.49 without burger), and they also have grilled vegetables (1.99/2.99) and haystack onions (2.99/3.99).They have beer, too, but when I went they couldn't sell it yet... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I think I'll probably try Smashburger today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylejack Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 Unimpressed at value. The sauce for the veggie fries was pretty good, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted January 22, 2009 Author Share Posted January 22, 2009 I went back to check it out for the second time - this time I had the mushroom/swiss burger (1/2 lb.) with the haystack onions.. I think it was even better than the first one I had.. And yeah, it is a little more expensive, but worth it imo...(was $11 something for the burger - the larger one - a side, and a fountain drink). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 I heard Cheeburger Cheeburger is pretty good. I want to try them out, but I don't have that many carefree calorie days:http://www.houstonpress.com/2009-01-29/res...ger-cheeburger/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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