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I only recognize two "sliders" as official. White Castle, and Krystal. Period.

weird concept, unless you've been to New Orleans, where these daiquiri bars are everywhere. I looked at the willie menu online and none of it appeals to me. shame about the burgers, like you said "had some real potential"

A local favorite in Duluth (besides Sammys) is Lee's Pizza, 23rd Avenue W and Superior Street. Formerly part of a local mini chain called "Mr. Franks", it's a superb cracker thin crust.

I also have to go with the Bills/Basils for Northfield. Fed many St. Olaf students (or Carlton, whatever) year after year.

$10.95 for the cheeseburger at the Portland location, $11.95 for the bacon one.

Seriously? I can't think of a chili worse than Wendys. Once, 20 years ago, was enough. And while US HQ for 7-Eleven is in TX, the company is still Japanese owned.

I was totally underwhelmed with them in L.A. Or I just don't get it. At the time, I said the concept reminded me of the Seinfeld episode where they were talking about doing a TV show about "nothing." While I applaud his ability to garner attention and customers, there's really nothing special about his food.

I have had some less than desirable experiences at Burgerville, and generally I think there is no such thing as a 'bad burger.' Burgerville's aren't "bad" per se, I'd just echo everybody else here....boring! And spendy. Did your observation of their meat supplier come from the horse's mouth? A competing restaurant had opined to me Burgerville buys from Fulton Provision, aligned with or part of Sysco?

definitely second that Bobcat - what they said!

Looks like BurgerDogBoy be moving his vehicle to register in Texas! But wait, how about a Whataburger one?

I am not like most people, on the hunt for burgers, not looking for the newest, hottest, strangest place. I go for the old timey diners that have been around forever, and consistently just serve a good quality burger at a good value. So in that vein, I like Blueberry Hill, a local chain around nearly 50 years. I like going to the one close to the strip in the middle of the night, (e. Flamingo), often filled w/ people off work from the casino shows.

http://www.blueberryhillrestaurants.com/menu.php. Somebody mentioned fatburger, a good west coast chain, and of course there is In N Outs a plenty, and Original Tommys Chiliburgers, All excellent in the 'downmarket' type of place.

jwalz is right on one score - they are fork fare! check out this monster from an old timey dive in Seattle -Mike's Chili Parlor! http://burgersdogspizza.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mikes-burger.jpg

I think Wendy's is ok, but the McD Filet is one of my closet secret junk foods. I don't get "cheese and fish" either, but I love these on occasion. But they keep getting smaller and smaller! Soon we will see "Fish McNuggets!"

As "ethnicized" as I will get is possibly cheese from Wisconsin. lol. yellow mustard, raw onion, dill pickle. that's it.