Shake Shack announced a couple weeks back (https://www.shakeshack.com/2017/02/03/meet-us-river-shake-shack-coming-san-antonio-2017/), they were opening a location in North Central San Antonio.

I'm pretty excited.

Ardmore only got a chick fil a two or three years ago. They're never the first to get anything.

Ardmore only got a chick fil a two or three years ago. They're never the first to get anything.

Ardmore got a pretty good sports grill when The Cotton Patch went in. Chickasha now has one too.

Ardmore only got a chick fil a two or three years ago. They're never the first to get anything.

Hey... We have a Freddy's now too.... Oh and a Rib Crib! ..... I'd recommend KC Smokehouse for BBQ over Rib Crib though.

Where is the Cotton Patch in Chickasha? I know they have an Interurban down there, too.

Maybe I'm biased since living there and then moving up to the city :rolleyes:

Where is the Cotton Patch in Chickasha? I know they have an Interurban down there, too.

We go to the drive in in chickasha a lot. it's on highway 81 just south of the turnpike. There's a taco bueno and a cotton patch.

Ardmore only got a chick fil a two or three years ago. They're never the first to get anything.

We would make the trek to Jack In The Box when traveling on I-35, when OKC didn't have any -- though I'm not sure if Ardmore's was just one that never closed after their big e coli outbreak ;) -- but I believe Ardmore and Ada beat OKC to the punch on the new incarnation of JITB.

Had Shake Shack for the first time the other week and I cannot believe its being mentioned in the same thread as In-N-Out.

Quality was good and I enjoyed the burger, but the price point is nowhere near that of In-N-Out. Double cheeseburger ran me about $9. Maybe the people in this thread are well-off to the point that the extra $6 over the cost of a Double-Double isn't a concern to them, but I think a lot of you are missing the point of In-N-Out. It's a burger of the quality of Shake Shack or Five Guys at a cost somewhere between McDonald's and Sonic.

Personally if I lived in a city with both In-N-Out and Shake Shack I wouldn't ever go to the latter. Heck, if we got a Shake Shack in OKC there'd be no reason to go there over Tucker's. More expensive, not as good, not as much food, not local.

The more and more I eat shake shack the sicker I get afterwards each time. Anyone have that happen to them? My apartment in Hollywood has a shake shack added at the bottom level and I hate it now. I used to really love it.

Any time I see a comparison to In-N-Out the first thing I see peopel go to is the price, which would lead me to believe that they like the price rather than the burger

Had Shake Shack for the first time the other week and I cannot believe its being mentioned in the same thread as In-N-Out.

Quality was good and I enjoyed the burger, but the price point is nowhere near that of In-N-Out. Double cheeseburger ran me about $9. Maybe the people in this thread are well-off to the point that the extra $6 over the cost of a Double-Double isn't a concern to them, but I think a lot of you are missing the point of In-N-Out. It's a burger of the quality of Shake Shack or Five Guys at a cost somewhere between McDonald's and Sonic.

Personally if I lived in a city with both In-N-Out and Shake Shack I wouldn't ever go to the latter. Heck, if we got a Shake Shack in OKC there'd be no reason to go there over Tucker's. More expensive, not as good, not as much food, not local.

May I ask, did you eat Shake Shack at the original location in Madison Square Park in Manhattan? That is the only Shake Shack I've ever eaten and it was insanely good, and well worth the 35 minute wait at 10 pm on a weeknight. ON EDIT: I really enjoyed In-n-Out as well, but it is a very different type of burger and it's kind of silly to compare the two. In-N-Out is like a very good McDonald's burger made with arguably better raw ingredients, but it is in itself not some kind of revolutionary burger. Original Shake Shack is more of a quality genre burger and more innovative overall. I cannot comment on Shake Shack franchise locations, because I have only eaten at the original location, and bypassed the opportunity -- even in NYC -- to eat at franchise stores.

And to the person citing the "no trans fats" argument, McDonald's and most fast food joints don't feature trans fats in their food anymore. I suppose this was a big deal for In-N-Out in like 2007.

In-n-Out is way more 5 Guys than McDonalds. But don't judge by 5 Guys here, only in NYC or Washington DC. 5G here is inferior

On a different, but related, note I had the Big G burger at the Garage last week and it's their version of the double double animal style from In N Out. Not in the same price point as In N Out obviously but it was really good.

I see in and out going to Norman before Ardmore.

I see Stillwater getting another chicken place before it gets an In-N-Out. The latest one is Raising Cane's and will move in the recently closed Applebee's.

On a different, but related, note I had the Big G burger at the Garage last week and it's their version of the double double animal style from In N Out. Not in the same price point as In N Out obviously but it was really good.

Really? I thought it was a play on the big Mac

Not in the same price point as In N Out obviously but it was really good. actually it is...I rarely hit up the garage because it doesn't tick my burger boxes. I noticed the last time I went that all but 3 or 4 burgers are under the $6 price point. "That is utterly insane" I thought to myself. Then the sandwich came. The ingredients are just so cheap. I can see why the model is so successful. You can get absolutely stuffed and buy 2 beers & tip for $20. But the quality of ingredient just left so much to be desired, it wasn't nasty, just blah. It kinda made me sad and pine for the old days of the electro-S&B pre-corporate experience. Honestly a burger with 2 sauces 3 cheeses, slaw, an egg, bacon, avocado, and peanut butter with rainbow sprinkles should cost $12, soylent green is made of people.

And I won't stand on the hill and defend in-n-out to all the people who don't like it for various reasons. But their freshness and quality is top. For the day 1 macro-economics lesson. From fryer oil to relish in the sauce it take about 20 items to stock an in-n-out kitchen. They can sell a double double for $4 because there's 4 things on it and they sell 2,000 every day. On any production line when the volume goes up the fixed costs go down. Variables like labor and insurance go down also. Which is probably why they pay one of the best fast food wages in the country.

And I won't stand on the hill and defend in-n-out to all the people who don't like it for various reasons. But their freshness and quality is top. For the day 1 macro-economics lesson. From fryer oil to relish in the sauce it take about 20 items to stock an in-n-out kitchen. They can sell a double double for $4 because there's 4 things on it and they sell 2,000 every day. On any production line when the volume goes up the fixed costs go down. Variables like labor and insurance go down also. Which is probably why they pay one of the best fast food wages in the country.

On the note of operations, I have also always been amazed at just how many people they have working in each one. I went to one a few weeks ago outside San Diego and they had 11 people back there. Each person had his or her own task, and each order just went down the way and was ready super fast. It was almost as much fun watching the process as it was eating the food.

actually it is...I rarely hit up the garage because it doesn't tick my burger boxes. I noticed the last time I went that all but 3 or 4 burgers are under the $6 price point. "That is utterly insane" I thought to myself. Then the sandwich came. The ingredients are just so cheap. I can see why the model is so successful. You can get absolutely stuffed and buy 2 beers & tip for $20. But the quality of ingredient just left so much to be desired, it wasn't nasty, just blah. It kinda made me sad and pine for the old days of the electro-S&B pre-corporate experience. Honestly a burger with 2 sauces 3 cheeses, slaw, an egg, bacon, avocado, and peanut butter with rainbow sprinkles should cost $12, soylent green is made of people.
The Big G is a double, so ~$8, but yeah most are around $6.

Really? I thought it was a play on the big Mac

Could be wrong, similar to both really. With a mustard fried onion patty I assumed it was the double double, but never eat McDonald's so In N Out was the only thing it reminded me of. Need to ask next time!

So someone at work was talking about seeing something saying In n Out was going in near Tinker. Anyone hear something like this? I didn't get the site from them and I wish I had.

So someone at work was talking about seeing something saying In n Out was going in near Tinker. Anyone hear something like this? I didn't get the site from them and I wish I had.

Someone was playing a joke. Not sure exactly where but the sign said In N Out burger coming but the number to call for info was from a 2000's rap song. If I find the pic I will post it.

Someone was playing a joke. Not sure exactly where but the sign said In N Out burger coming but the number to call for info was from a 2000's rap song. If I find the pic I will post it.

Those monsters!

281-330-8004???

http://www.businessinsider.com/in-n-out-expands-to-colorado-2017-11

That is not the right state.

As far as the comparisons go, I'd say that In n Out is basically the burger version of Chick Fil A. Both restaurants don't really do anything over the top or trendy, but they manage the hell out of each location and the operations are like a Swiss watch. If you know what you want, then you are basically guaranteed a consistent experience each time.

I will visit an In N Out while traveling if there is no visible line, but I'm not going to wait even 15 minutes for it. Same for CFA.

As far as the comparisons go, I'd say that In n Out is basically the burger version of Chick Fil A. Both restaurants don't really do anything over the top or trendy, but they manage the hell out of each location and the operations are like a Swiss watch. If you know what you want, then you are basically guaranteed a consistent experience each time.

I will visit an In N Out while traveling if there is no visible line, but I'm not going to wait even 15 minutes for it. Same for CFA.

This is a very good comparison.

Another similarity: They both treat their employees very well and provide great customer service.

I will say, the further east you go from CA, the lower the quality of food from In-and-Out. Just my opinion.

Dallas location food seems very consistent with California. Their consistency is due to a very small menu and high commitment to quality ingredients. Been eating I&O in Cali for many, many years and don’t see problems with quality in Dallas. Same in NV.

They will do well here when they come.

I will say, the further east you go from CA, the lower the quality of food from In-and-Out. Just my opinion.
This is true. The ones in Dallas aren’t as good as California, IMO. Now I’ve been to the one in Kingman and two others in Vegas(US 95 and the one by the strip off Tropicana) are pretty much par with California’s but I’ll usually eat White Castle so I’ve only been to those a couple times. For one reason or another I haven’t tried the ones in Utah yet.

In a blind test I doubt anyone could tell the difference between the Dallas I&O food and Los Angeles.

In a blind test I doubt anyone could tell the difference between the Dallas I&O food and Los Angeles.
I could. Been to a couple of the ones in North Dallas and they didn’t taste like the ones in SoCal. They weren’t good.

They will do well here when they come.


Yes they will. Okies love a good burger and InO is about as good as it gets for the price.

That is not the right state.

The name seems right, though, In-n-Out. Oklahoma doesn't need a fancy name for just a hamburger joint.

The name seems right, though, In-n-Out. Oklahoma doesn't need a fancy name for just a hamburger joint.
Except there is nothing in n out about it lol. You will usually need to set aside at least 15 minutes a lot of times 30 minutes for the drive thru even.

Except there is nothing in n out about it lol. You will usually need to set aside at least 15 minutes a lot of times 30 minutes for the drive thru even.

Eh the ones in Texas are very quick. Just busy on opening then it levels out. I wouldn't say I spend more time there than a Sonic

I could. Been to a couple of the ones in North Dallas and they didn’t taste like the ones in SoCal. They weren’t good.

Okay... we agree to disagree. Been eating them for years and I believe the taste difference is indiscernible. They are plenty busy in Dallas so I bet most people think they are pretty good and living up to their reputation.

Except there is nothing in n out about it lol. You will usually need to set aside at least 15 minutes a lot of times 30 minutes for the drive thru even.

You certainly have a beef with them (pun intended). Your objections remind me of the Yogi Berraism that a certain restaurant was so busy no one goes there anymore. On one hand, if they were as bad as you think, they would be a failure. If they have waits of 15-30 min (which they certainly don't) then people must be really loving them and being loyal. Can't have it both ways. LOL.

You certainly have a beef with them (pun intended). Your objections remind me of the Yogi Berraism that a certain restaurant was so busy no one goes there anymore. On one hand, if they were as bad as you think, they would be a failure. If they have waits of 15-30 min (which they certainly don't) then people must be really loving them and being loyal. Can't have it both ways. LOL.
True. I love In n out though lol. I don’t know maybe I’m crazy but there just seems to be a weird taste to the meat when I go.

Eh the ones in Texas are very quick. Just busy on opening then it levels out. I wouldn't say I spend more time there than a Sonic
Yeah the ones in Dallas are pretty speedy. Come to LA though. The original one off of I-5 is sometimes fast.

If this has been posted before, sorry for the dup. Saw this on Facebook.
https://klaw.com/oklahoma-in-n-out-burger/

I've had In-n-Out only once, a few years ago
just before Covid hit, at the In n Out in La Quinta whackyfornia on HWY 111 in the town of La Quinta.

I was excited to get the so called legendary wonderful burger and fries. I was so disappointed, it was blah.

I'm not saying it was bad, but it was soooo underwhelming and mediocore at best.

Just FYI there’s nothing in that article that hasn’t been discussed here before.

I’ve eaten at the In-N-Outs in Colorado and Texas. They have sucked every time. Not sure why. The ones in Cali, Nevada, and Arizona are the best.

I am not happy they expanded to Tennessee. I think Texas and Oklahoma is as far west as they should go. Some chains just aren’t meant to be worldwide chains and this is one of them. Whataburger and Dave’s Hot Chicken are two examples of this. Their quality has gone down hill with Dave’s being much more dramatic. Im almost embarrassed I hyped them up as much as I did here as their quality has been sh!t lately.

My only complain with In-N-Out is their lack of ways to order. They need to allow for deliveries and mobile order pickup.

That said In-N-Out is one of the best businesses I’ve ever seen. They are always incredibly packed at every location I’ve ever seen them at in the SW. The consistency of the quality of their food beats Chick-fil-A, IMO. Their burgers are amazing as are their fries.

I can’t say much good about their Texas locations and the Denver locations was comically bad.

Hit or miss for me with In-n-Out, Best ones I've had are in CA. But they have the 4th highest sales-per-store in fast food, and they're not a "big chain", so doing something right. (Chik-fil-A is #1).

In-N-Out expands to NM (Alburquerque) and Tennessee. I went to the one in Dallas when it opened and Meh. I don't get the hype.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/restaurantsandnews/in-n-out-burger-expands-to-even-more-new-states/ar-AA1jS0ke?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=8970d6c4b33c49ad9bd2386b6b6ebf25&ei=16

In-N-Out expands to NM (Alburquerque) and Tennessee. I went to the one in Dallas when it opened and Meh. I don't get the hype.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/restaurantsandnews/in-n-out-burger-expands-to-even-more-new-states/ar-AA1jS0ke?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=8970d6c4b33c49ad9bd2386b6b6ebf25&ei=16

Because ABQ is super hip and happening...some poster on here said OKC won't get one because it isn't hip, yet ABQ definitely is. Lolololololololol

In-N-Out expands to NM (Alburquerque) and Tennessee. I went to the one in Dallas when it opened and Meh. I don't get the hype.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/restaurantsandnews/in-n-out-burger-expands-to-even-more-new-states/ar-AA1jS0ke?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=8970d6c4b33c49ad9bd2386b6b6ebf25&ei=16

Definitely over hyped. Good for fast food, though.

The twin dynamos of Braums and Sonic are insurmountable competition.

The outside of west suck, IMO. Even the one in Denver isn’t good. AZ, NV, and CA are the only good states where In-N-Out slaps. It definitely ranks as one of my favorite burgers especially factoring in the price.

Too many other places to get a good burger in OKC. In-n-out not sure would do all that great. I wouldn't go out of my way for one in okc. I would go to El Reno or Nic's or Patty Wagon or S&B burger joint Tuckers is good Garage is good I could name about 5 other places to go before IN-N-Out

I like in-n-out but I’d take whataburger 9 times out of 10 and Tucker’s 10/10.

Too many other places to get a good burger in OKC. In-n-out not sure would do all that great. I wouldn't go out of my way for one in okc. I would go to El Reno or Nic's or Patty Wagon or S&B burger joint Tuckers is good Garage is good I could name about 5 other places to go before IN-N-Out

yeah pretty much everything you said. Tuckers especially is way better and probably the most comparable to in-n-out.

Too many other places to get a good burger in OKC. In-n-out not sure would do all that great. I wouldn't go out of my way for one in okc. I would go to El Reno or Nic's or Patty Wagon or S&B burger joint Tuckers is good Garage is good I could name about 5 other places to go before IN-N-Out

you mentioned a bunch of places that are in a different category then in n out .. (so they should be better)


IN n out's competes with Mcdonalds burger king and wendys .. that is what it is it is fast food .... just happens to be the best in its category ..


and last i checked Mcdonalds still does very well

I like in-n-out but I’d take whataburger 9 times out of 10 and Tucker’s 10/10.

sadly the new ownership of whataburger is slowly moving the older stores over to their food distribution, and the quality is going down when they do. all new whataburgers use this distributor and it shows. very disappointing, i hope the okc ones are able to hold off that change for as long as possible

I've been eating at one in Carlsbad California lately. Bottom line it's a decent burger for a cheap price for California. I think the price factors favorably more than anything.

yeah pretty much everything you said. Tuckers especially is way better and probably the most comparable to in-n-out.

Tucker's is fast casual. In-n-Out is fast food. Whataburger is the more apt comparison. Or Braum's. Or Sonic. A lot of the times people say X burger is better than In-n-Out its because they're trying to make INO compete outside of its weight class.

I've been to INO in Texas, Vegas, and California and I didn't notice any appreciable difference.

If we got an INO here it would probably enter into heavy consideration for my household whenever we're thinking of large chain fast foot burgers, but local, higher tier local places like Tucker's and Johnnie's will still be the better burgers in a head to head competition. Either way, a decent chunk of what makes INO feel "special" would be lost because ultimately a lot of it is we ain't got it here.

sadly the new ownership of whataburger is slowly moving the older stores over to their food distribution, and the quality is going down when they do. all new whataburgers use this distributor and it shows. very disappointing, i hope the okc ones are able to hold off that change for as long as possible

I was afraid that would happen and am not the least bit surprised. I remember when the sale was announced, they assured everyone that upholding the quality of the food would be priority number one. Yeah, right.

I emailed In-N-Out last week when I saw the New Mexico release. We could be serviced by the distribution hub in the DFW area. Here is what they said (boiler plate).


Thank you for your e-mail and your interest in In-N-Out Burger®.

We apologize for any disappointment you have in our current expansion plans. We are always exploring new areas, but are careful not to open a new location until we can guarantee the same quality food and service as we provide in our existing locations. As such, we truly appreciate knowing you'd like to see us closer to you, and we'll be sure to keep Oklahoma in mind for the future.

Thank you again for contacting us.

Sincerely,

Jennifer
Customer Service