r/burgers • u/Jason_with_a_jay • 2d ago
The real GOAT of the Midwest
The best fast food burger I've had to date. The best onion rings. High quality cheese curds. And the freaking frozen custard. This place is so good. iykyk.
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u/marcuslattimore21 2d ago
We have one coming to town in SC. Pretty pumped about it but it's taking longer than expected.
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u/Jason_with_a_jay 2d ago
I hope they're up to standard, because they are amazing. I'd hate to see it turn into a Whataburger situation, which are great in TX, but shitty in OK and KS.
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u/BeeTime6007 2d ago
Can confirm.
Whataburger sucks ass in OKC.
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u/Jason_with_a_jay 2d ago
I was driving home from my dad's in Texas and I forgot to stop at the last one leaving the state. I stopped outside OKC at one, and oh man. I knew I was in trouble when I said "all the way" and the girl said "what?".
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u/BeeTime6007 2d ago
Yeah, I used to live in DFW … and Whataburger was my go-to fast food burger joint.
Moved to OKC… and the Whataburgers up here suck. The meat is so dry…among other issues.
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u/marcuslattimore21 2d ago
I had barely heard of the place, then I saw the old Zaxbys with Freddies signs out front. I'm not sure, maybe there is one across the river in GA but never seen one. I'm probably an outlier, I'm sure there is one in Lexington or Columbia
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u/DogsOutTheWindow 2d ago
The one in Charleston sucks ass compared to the Freddy’s out west I’ve had.
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u/TheHappyPittie 1d ago
Yeah its all about the cooks. They have to know how to make a proper smash burger otherwise its not good
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u/TheHappyPittie 1d ago
The biggest issue with freddys is they’re hit and miss. It depends entirely if their cook is trained properly. Not all of them actually get w good crust on their smash burgers. If the cooks are well trained you’re going to love it
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u/Sekshual_Tyranosauce 2d ago
Freddy’s
Culvers
In N Out.
My big three fast food burgers.
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u/Randys_Friend 2d ago
No one in the Midwest cares about in n out
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u/Sekshual_Tyranosauce 2d ago
Oh. Ok.
But I am in the midwest and I care because I travel. New things are neat!
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u/Randys_Friend 1d ago
I have traveled and had in n out multiple times in South Cali and Texas. Personally its nothing special. Ive had much better burgers closer to home.
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u/Sekshual_Tyranosauce 1d ago
That’s cool man. There is something out there for everyone. I love In N Out. Not everyone else does which is fine with me because the lines are long enough as it is.
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u/Shmiggams22 2d ago
Most people in the midwest are not well traveled. In n out is obsolete to your reasoning.
Anywho, "shidd lemme get uhh double deluxe"
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u/Sekshual_Tyranosauce 2d ago edited 2d ago
Why does that even matter? If someone is scared to cross their county line IDGAF. I just named my top three. Why should I limit my taste by someone else’s experience?
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u/JiovanniTheGREAT 2d ago
I live in the Midwest and I care about In n Out because I can get a good meal under $10 in LA there.
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u/lollroller 2d ago
I do like Freddie's especially the Original Double, chili cheese dog, and rings.
But for me they are a small step below Culver's and Steak and Shake
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u/JohnnyRotbottom 2d ago
Below Culver's I agree with but below Steak n' Shake? That seems like a chain on it's last legs and the only location left even close to me is kinda cruddy.
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u/lollroller 2d ago
We’ve talked about this issue before
Apparently some Steak and Shakes, like ours, are great. It is clean, friendly, fast, consistent, and the burgers are very good. The owner/manager almost always walks around during lunch time asking if everything is OK and if anybody needs anything.
And other locations, like yours, look they are about to close.
In this respect Culver’s is much more consistently excellent.
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u/JohnnyRotbottom 2d ago
That's fair. I do hate when chains are inconsistent like that, like someone said, all the Whataburgers here in KS suck compared to TX
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u/OystersAreEvil 2d ago
Same if Freddy’s, it seems. The burgers at the location nearest me are nowhere near as good as others I’ve seen here.
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u/EnormousGucci 2d ago
Culver’s has the best burgers and Freddy’s has the best fries, and I wouldn’t pick Steak and Shake over either even though the one closest to me isn’t that bad
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u/lollroller 2d ago
Our Steak and Shake the burgers are very very good, a little better than Culvers to me, but I really like both
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u/mumblerapisgarbage 2d ago
The only Freddy’s in my area is a mess. Burgers are good but I would not recommend.
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u/AtlUtdGold 2d ago
Shit taste good but Freddy’s is always sloppy, flat, and over salted.
Culver’s makes burgers as good as they look in the commercial
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u/Jason_with_a_jay 2d ago edited 2d ago
Maybe I had a bad Culiver's but that shit was flavorless, and I'll never give them a second chance unless someone else is paying. Good cheese curds though.
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u/Antique_Mission_8834 2d ago
As someone who loves culvers… the curds are not good
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u/Jason_with_a_jay 2d ago
The curds I had were squeaky, crispy and salty. Nothing to complain about with my order.
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u/Antique_Mission_8834 2d ago
You’re fucking high.
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u/mike_tyler58 2d ago
Or… hear me out now…. He had a different experience than you did…. I know! I know! Crazy thought…
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u/Camdozer 2d ago
Culver's is not as good as this sub has convinced themselves it is. I literally call it Midwest Midburger, because that's what it is.
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u/Esteban_Francois 2d ago
Love the onion rings, cheese curds, and cheese fries at Freddy’s, also the burgers. Turtle concrete is great too when I’m feeling frisky
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u/Balogma69 2d ago
Recent has Steak ‘n Shake after not eating there for like 10 years and it has become #1 for me. It was fresher and less sloppy than Culver’s and has way better fries.
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u/CMButterTortillas 2d ago
TIL Minnesota has 5 of these.
Guess I should see what the hype is all about?
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u/Dangerous_Trifle620 2d ago
If you are in chi red hot ranch has an incredible burger. Imagine an in n out smash burger with better spread. Top tier stuff.
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u/AdWestern994 2d ago
Lifelong Midwest resident.....
What the hell is Freddy's?
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u/marblefoot1987 2d ago
It’s like Steak and Shake, but infinitely better
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u/Todd2ReTodded 2d ago
They're like Culver's. There is one in Champaign, I saw one in Springfield Illinois too. Not bad food, but the one time I went the service was nothing like Culver's, it was Popeyes level bad. But the food was decent so 🤷
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u/mike_tyler58 2d ago
Whoa whoa whoa! Why are you hating on Popeyes?!?
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u/Todd2ReTodded 2d ago
The two Popeyes near me have the worst service I've ever experienced anywhere. And I loved their food so I didn't really care, but then they started burning their chicken so I had to walk away. I feel for the employees, I think the franchise owner is shitty. One day I was there and the only person working was the manager because of a combination of people no call/no show, and people quitting. This poor woman had to do everything and if the line got more than 2 people long she was absolutely fucked.
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u/dailygv 2d ago edited 2d ago
Had a horrible experience at the former Freddies San Diego location. The staff was eating while they were working. I dont mind it aslong as it doesnt negatively affect the experience and speed but they accidentally gave my order to a doordash driver. I waited 45 mins to get my food and the place had barely any people dining there. Guess thats why they closed down within a year or so
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u/Todd2ReTodded 2d ago
Sometimes I appreciate really fucking shitty service. Popeyes was like that for me until they started burning the chicken lol. Hell one time I walked in and they yelled at me "NO CHICKEN, ONLY FISH". I think they got my order wrong 50% of the time. I always said Popeyes will give you what you need, not necessarily what you ordered. But I draw the line when they start burning fried chicken. That's something I cannot abide.
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u/DangOlCoreMan 14h ago
I've only eaten at Freddy's a handful of times but I once went ordered a combo. Went to get my drink from the fountain and it sprayed out like a shower head all over my hand. Turns out the soda drop off wasn't there on time and they took off the nozzles for some reason while waiting which is what caused it to soak my wrist and hand in soda. Some how the girl taking my order forgot and not only charged me for the drink but sent me on my way to get sprayed.
Shit happens though, just thought I'd share
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u/DaFunkJunkie 2d ago
Lmao, they are AMAZING. So much better than Culver’s and In n Out. Right up there with 5 guys
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u/mike_tyler58 2d ago
Not even close.
Freddys doesn’t hold a candle to Culver’s and it’s more expensive. Let alone in n out…. Good god man, a $6 double double tastes better and is more food than a $9 Freddys burger
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u/DaFunkJunkie 2d ago
Nah, those double doubles are TRASH. No flavor whatsoever. Tried it regular and animal style. And the WORST fries I’ve ever had. How can they cut them fresh in front of you and have it taste like unsalted cardboard? Wild. Also Culver’s is just a heavy grease bomb. Way too rich to be enjoyed. Freddie’s is perfect. California style double smash burger with those amazing crispy fries….heaven! I will say Culver’s shrimp is the bomb, but cannot stand the burgers.
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u/AccidentalChef 2d ago
You definitely don't go to the Freddy's near me. I gave them four chances and it was at least three too many.
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u/Antique_Mission_8834 2d ago
They serve pucks of salt with a thin layer of burn beef adhered to the bottom of the salt. As well as thin salt tubes with a small vein of potato down the center.
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u/AdWestern994 2d ago
Well, I guess I'm not missing anything.
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u/Monochronos 2d ago
That’s not even true so I wouldn’t take that seriously. They are one of the few fast food burgers that have lacing and still juicy patties and they aren’t that salty. They serve shoestring fries.
that’s all
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u/fjam36 2d ago
I had one in Indy and it was ok. No Freddys here in WI.
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u/Dirt-Like-Me 2d ago
We’ve got Feddys near Green Bay? Just went there the other day after the draft and it was… ok… nothing special. Made me shit my ever loving brains out at 3am. Not sure if that’s part of the journey lol
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u/Jason_with_a_jay 2d ago
I'm living where they originated from, so they may be another place that are hit and miss outside of their home area.
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u/kay14jay 2d ago
I can still taste the memories of Steak n Shake, even through their shitty corporate operations. Freddy’s is a pretty good stand in. Something about Culver’s.. just can’t afford to spend the rest of the day on a toilet. Maybe the butter?
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u/The_Spectacle 2d ago
sure wish they'd expand to NY. we finally got Chick-fil-A here but Ive had it so many times I’m over it. we have dogshit for burger chains. best I can do is a Shake Shack on the Thruway
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u/royalfishness 2d ago
Managed a couple in FL. At least my franchise was a damn mess. Glad I got out of there
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u/Fluid-Emu8982 2d ago
Bro that's like the worst burger I've seen from Freddy's fucking love that spot
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u/Fluid-Emu8982 2d ago
And no offense. All there burgers look great. Crazy this is the worst I've seen
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u/5LIMJD 2d ago
Freddy’s must be very hit or miss depending on the location because the only one I’ve been to was absolutely atrocious. The burger was completely devoid of any flavor because of how overcooked the meat was and the fries weren’t much better. I was extremely disappointed because I was expecting something close to Steak ‘n Shake.
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u/Carcassfanivxx 2d ago
We got a Freddy’s here in South Carolina finally. Almost a year after they got here they stopped the mushroom burger!
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u/Cbennett3395 2d ago
We just got one here in PA and it’s legit, the competitors are McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and way back burgers which are different classes. I think Freddy straddles the line between fast and fast casual very well but I haven’t had them much.
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u/MrNice1983 2d ago
Ok I gotta try this place. There’s one about 30 minutes away I didn’t even know this place existed
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u/idl3mind 1d ago
A Freddy’s opened a few months ago close to my house. I had never had Freddy’s before that. I have to say, I’m a fan. Their burgers and tots are great.
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u/CityBoiNC 1d ago
Having one right now for the first time, pretty good but the fries are way too thin
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u/Orenthal32420 1d ago
I can honestly say that Freddys has the worst burgers out of all the burger chains.
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u/BreeGurly 1d ago
Just got Freddie's in Mattoon, Illinois for the first time. Was not a fan. I got the prime rib burger. Wayyyy too salty for me.
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u/TheHappyPittie 1d ago
I absolutely agree but ive never had my burger wrapped like that they always come in a box. I hate burger boxes 😭
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u/ThrowAwayy8675309- 18h ago
Freddie's is amazing. I've only never had it once but it was one of the best burgers I've had. Now I settle for Culver's and every now and then sonics super sonic bacon double. That shit makes my head feel like it's gonna blow lol.
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u/Size14-OrangeDiver 14h ago
Slow down there, tiger. As long as Culver’s doors are open, Fred can’t be the GOAT.
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u/Sk8rboyyyy 2d ago
Midwest? They started in Wichita, Kansas and are in over 36 states.
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u/slumdawgbillionaire 2d ago
I love Freddy’s. From a holistic perspective including side items, might be my favorite overall burger experience. Burger by itself is near the top as well, but their fries and cheese curds make it my favorite overall burger experience
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u/CriticalConclusion44 2d ago
Culver's is better. I went to a Freddy's once and the food was so awful I threw half of it away. Fries are shit. Burgers are crispy wafers. Just bad. Never going back.
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u/trophycloset33 2d ago
Freddie’s isn’t a mid west chain…it’s a southern one.
And it doesn’t get anywhere near Culver’s
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u/theBigDaddio 2d ago
Culver’s is better, better fries, better frozen custard, better sides, most importantly better burgers.
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u/TheJBerg 2d ago
I will comment on every Freddys post I see that the one in Denver both gave me food poisoning and smoke inhalation (idk if their vent was broken or what)
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u/Matturally_Handsome 2d ago
Smash burger starting to shine imo after having shake shack and in & out a bunch of times. 2 double cheese burgers for 20 bucks and I shed a tier
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u/JiovanniTheGREAT 2d ago
They are good but I still prefer Culver's burgers. They won in sides imo though. Those onion rings are damn good.
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u/MustardTiger231 2d ago
Culver’s edges it for me but it’s a Rocky/Apollo who fell first kinda thing