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When they're cooked is not any more important than how they're cooked. A lot of places no longer have a grill, the burgers are cooked in a steamer, before you order, and just kept hot in there until ordered.
+Regarding that I said Bobs Big Boy started in the 1950's was a reference point to a time period of expansion.
The first one that I recall (moved to So Cal in 1948) was the one on the south side of colorado Blvd in Glendale. Ate there one time. Drove by there 2-3 times a week on the way to work using the now Pasadena Fwy during it's early construction.
Back then the unit in Pasadena had Car Hops with trays on the car door.
Them were the days...thats for sure.
The first one was the very small one on Colorado Blvd, yes, it the early 40s, but I think he started even before that. The first one with car hops, I think was on San Fernando Rd. Obviously we come from the same generation of those living in the nw part of L.A or Pasadena. My dad was in the Navy during the war and my sister, mom and I would eat at the Bobs in Glendale almost every Sunday after we went to the movies.
The Pasadena Freeway was originally the Arroyo Seco speedway when I was just a little girl (again in the 40s)
I love In-N-Out. We always try to make it to one when we're in California. Now however, since they are in the DFW area we can go whenever we go visit our families.
There's a Carl's Junior just a few miles from my house, but I've never even been. I guess I need to check it out sometime.
Growing up in Dallas in the 60's-70's we Kip's Big Boy. Same statue of the guy with the overalls, goofy hair and burger on a platter, so I assume they were the same as a Bob's Big Boy. We ate there all the time. Loved that place. As far as I know they are all long gone from the Dallas area now.
Now that I think about it I do recall eating a burger from Carl's Junior once, but it wasn't at one of their restaurants. It was at an event where they were cooking and handing out free burgers. The burgers didn't have anything on them but maybe mustard and ketchup and maybe some pickles. I do recall it tasting much like Burger King, but I thought maybe it wasn't totally fresh or maybe it wasn't the same as you might get in in of their stores.
I think I OD'd on Carl's in the early 2000's. I never considered them a quality burger joint, only a step above McD's. I think everyone here knows my love for In n Out.
Bob's... I don't have too many memories of their food but I recall enjoying the relish on their burger. I'd say the only thing now they're good for is the cruise nights and potential Jay Leno sightings at the restaurant in Burbank (only one still around, I think). They remind me too much of Denny's now.
Best In n Out experience? Finishing marching (I was a band geek) in the Rose Parade and seeing the In n Out catering truck handing out free double doubles to all parade particpants. Talk about an iconic So Cal experience.
When they're cooked is not any more important than how they're cooked. A lot of places no longer have a grill, the burgers are cooked in a steamer, before you order, and just kept hot in there until ordered.
Not In-n-Out. You watch them cook your burger on the grill.
I don't understand why people feel the need to compare fast food burgers (Carl's and In-n-Out) to sit down restaurant burgers (Bob's.) Obviously, there is going to be a difference in the types of burgers. Personally, I find Carl's to have the best out of the national chains. In-n-Out is way better than Carl's, and Bob's I don't really compare. I haven't been to Bob's often because there aren't many anymore.
Not In-n-Out. You watch them cook your burger on the grill.
I don't understand why people feel the need to compare fast food burgers (Carl's and In-n-Out) to sit down restaurant burgers (Bob's.) Obviously, there is going to be a difference in the types of burgers. Personally, I find Carl's to have the best out of the national chains. In-n-Out is way better than Carl's, and Bob's I don't really compare. I haven't been to Bob's often because there aren't many anymore.
I had wondered about this. The Kips Big Boys we had in Dallas when I was a kid were sit down restaurants with more on the menu than burgers (although the burgers was all I ever ate). They were more like a diner/Denny's kind of place. I recall them having breakfast as well. I wondered if the Bob's Big Boys in CA were different.
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