I disagree with In-N-Out being on the list. It's a fine burger for what it is. But I do agree about their fries being unappetizing when ordered normally. Getting them cooked extra-crispy (aka, "Well-Done") helps a lot.
In and Out is just an experience with a good tasting burger and french fries....I look forward to going there which isn’t more than once a year since we don’t have any within 300 miles....
You used to have to wait for them to cook what burgers. No more. I go ro hole in the wall joints now who serve everything fresh a d hot. It’s do simple.
When we lived in San Antonio in the early 1960s, they had a chain called “Pig Stand” and then a number like 39 or whatever.
As I remember, the buildings were small and offered only counter seating, but they were very popular.
Does that chain still exist?
IN N OUT fries are not frozen-—
they are cut & cooked in plain view behind the cashiers.
Cannot get any fresher.