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Anyone know of any? They used to be in every small town right by the highway -- basically a burger joint with maybe a picnic table or two but no real seating. Mom and pops. I guess Sonic killed most of them off.

There are a couple in Houston still, like Someburger and Poppa Burger, which barely qualifies because it has so many picnic tables.

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8 minutes ago, MaybeACoordinator said:

Anyone know of any? They used to be in every small town right by the highway -- basically a burger joint with maybe a picnic table or two but no real seating. Mom and pops. I guess Sonic killed most of them off.

There are a couple in Houston still, like Someburger and Poppa Burger, which barely qualifies because it has so many picnic tables.

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Right here in River City.

And of course, Top Notch, although they do have some indoor seating.  Same with Holly's in Post:

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Locations – Short Stop

Which is the exact same burger as Sandy's. Owned by the same group.

Why Keller's Drive-In Is America's Best Drive-In Restaurant - Thrillist

Austin Rocks: Dazed and Confused at Top Notch

 

 

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1 minute ago, ohchaucer said:

Wait, did Fran’s close?!

Yes. Only three Dan's now.

54 minutes ago, irishtexan said:

Locations – Short Stop

Which is the exact same burger as Sandy's. Owned by the same group.

Why Keller's Drive-In Is America's Best Drive-In Restaurant - Thrillist

Austin Rocks: Dazed and Confused at Top Notch

 

 

Keller’s #5, #9, and tots. Slams.

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Top Notch Longhorn Special + onion rings and a chocolate malted.

 

 

 

(is what I used to get regularly until I hit age 40 and my metabolism completely stopped working)

 

9 minutes ago, utee94 said:

Top Notch Longhorn Special + onion rings and a chocolate malted.

 

 

 

(is what I used to get regularly until I hit age 40 and my metabolism completely stopped working)

 

Now you get the 1971 Weight Watcher Special?

1 hour ago, Johnny Sack said:

Never been, but drive by it quite frequently.  Bubba's Burger Shack.

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You’re not missing much. Their chili is better than any burger on the menu. Terrific chili, no beans. 

Burger Fixins in Celina off of Pecan downtown. They closed for a while during/after COVID, but they are opening back up if they aren't already. 

 

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Way back in the pre-marriage/kids days, I used to live in Heath, TX and my neighbors who were originally from the Rockwall area introduced me to Boots Burger.  It’s this tiny place in the middle of a neighborhood just northeast of the Rockwall town square that you could only pick up a bag of burgers.  It was like stepping back in a time warp into the 1950/1960s era.  Just looked it up on Google maps and I’m happy to see that it looks like Boots is still serving fantastic, greasy burgers in a paper sack:04C59BB2-8A84-46CB-A873-6480ECD8679D.thumb.jpeg.953edef4de326b195fe0935ff5d1ca5e.jpeg

 

4 hours ago, MaybeACoordinator said:

Anyone know of any?

How soon we forget the Frosty Mug.

Technically in Jasper Al, but "down by the river" is the only accurate description.

 

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Dairy King in Taft. If you are driving To Port A from Austin or San Antonio it’s worth a stop.

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5 hours ago, irishtexan said:

Locations – Short Stop

Which is the exact same burger as Sandy's. Owned by the same group.

Why Keller's Drive-In Is America's Best Drive-In Restaurant - Thrillist

Austin Rocks: Dazed and Confused at Top Notch

 

 

These type of places are in my wheelhouse. Love them all…

4 hours ago, yoladu said:

Storm's - Lampasas

Storm's Is The Best Old-Fashioned Drive-In Restaurant In Texas

My favorite, but that might be because I'm usually stopping there after 2 days of camping at Colorado Bend and eating backpacking food.

Does that place have a sassy, aging redhead working there?

23 minutes ago, CooterBrown said:

KN in Cuero. You can get a burger with cheese enchiladas.

I was telling someone the other day I wanted a burger with cheese enchiladas on it. Looks like I'm going for a drive. 

6 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

Bubbas burger Shack which is basically under an  59 overpass

Bubba's Texas Burger Shack - Space City Happy Hour

 

6 hours ago, Johnny Sack said:

Never been, but drive by it quite frequently.  Bubba's Burger Shack.

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Didn't they used to do free beer when the train went by?  Ate there a couple of times in the 90s.

And a little Houston nostalgia for the Banana Blender Surprise fans.

 

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Pasadena, CA is full of them. Feels like one on every corner. City also lays claim to the birth of the cheeseburger 

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Here are a few:

Pie n' Burger - Picture of Pie n' Burger, Pasadena - Tripadvisor

Super Burger | Best Burger Pasadena | Gastronomy

Location | California dreaming, Locations, Pasadena

Sandwiches by Connal's | The Breakfast Burrito Blog

TOMMY'S ORIGINAL HAMBURGER, Los Angeles - Central L.A - Menu, Prices &  Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor

The Original Tops Since 1952 - Pasadena - Los Angeles - Food Talk Central

 

My favorite burger ever (original location just north of 610 on Westheimer.  Not a stand, but a tiny place in a strip center (menu with the 281 area code is from a later iteration I wish I'd known about).

 

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14 minutes ago, DalTxHornFan said:

Kitok in Waco.  Be sure to get the Asian fries.

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Close, Oriental Fries 

 

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8 hours ago, MaybeACoordinator said:

Anyone know of any? They used to be in every small town right by the highway -- basically a burger joint with maybe a picnic table or two but no real seating. Mom and pops. I guess Sonic killed most of them off.

There are a couple in Houston still, like Someburger and Poppa Burger, which barely qualifies because it has so many picnic tables.

also got champ burger in east end (maybe too many picnic tables) and someburger in heights (no picnic tables)

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24 minutes ago, dcbc said:

just north of 610 on Westheimer

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17 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

Close, Oriental Fries 

 

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I was trying to be politically correct, as always!

11 minutes ago, DalTxHornFan said:

I was trying to be politically correct, as always!

Either way, you're hungry an hour later.

1 hour ago, Deej said:

I was telling someone the other day I wanted a burger with cheese enchiladas on it. Looks like I'm going for a drive. 

A burger with a cheese enchilada sawed in half and laid side by side on top of the patty would get my attention real quickly.

I had many a tasty burger at Ray’s Burger Barn in Van Zandt County, not to mention Sack-A-Burger around Cedar Creek Lake

6 minutes ago, Deej said:

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You could theoretically use them as a replacement for the bun, like some places do with grilled cheese sandwiches or donuts, but that would get a little messy

9 minutes ago, conVINCEd said:

A burger with a cheese enchilada sawed in half and laid side by side on top of the patty would get my attention real quickly.

I'm thinking no veggies on this one. Bread, meat, cheese, enchilada. 

 

Really get the enchilada flavor doing some heavy work. Hell might be a good idea to throw an egg on there and make a sort of chilaquile burger.

3 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

I'm thinking no veggies on this one. Bread, meat, cheese, enchilada. 

 

Really get the enchilada flavor doing some heavy work. Hell might be a good idea to throw an egg on there and make a sort of chilaquile burger.

It’s always a good idea to throw an egg on there.  I think I might go with a ranchero sauce and toss some onions and jalapeños on top.

4 minutes ago, SimonBolivar said:

I'm thinking no veggies on this one. Bread, meat, cheese, enchilada. 

 

Really get the enchilada flavor doing some heavy work. Hell might be a good idea to throw an egg on there and make a sort of chilaquile burger.

Other than onions, of course.  Obviously, you meant to include onions, just as they should be included on top of any cheese enchilada.

5 minutes ago, utee94 said:

Other than onions, of course.  Obviously, you meant to include onions, just as they should be included on top of any cheese enchilada.

Maybe a chili option?

They all have some inside seating but I'll throw out:

Dairy Bar in Lake Jackson/Clute

Dairy Mart in Sweeny

Dairy Treat in Yoakum

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