Food Review: In-N-Out Burger
August 14, 2008 – 1:59 pm by wiffy
I can haz double-double cheezburger? 
One of the most satisfying eats I found in San Francisco was not some high class, overpriced food but that of a humble, inexpensive burger served at In-N-Out Burger, a fast food joint. This fast food chain is found mainly on the western part of US.
[One distinct difference I discovered from travelling from the west coast to east coast is the availability of its popular fast-food joints. For example, while I practically see a McDonald's outlet at almost every turn in the eastern part, McDonald's outlets are rarer sightings in the western cities I visited (L.A and SF). And like I said earlier, there isn’t any In-N-Out burger outlets in the east coast (correct me if I’m wrong).]
In-N-Out Burger at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco
(I love the idea of the ‘In-N-Out’ logo at the entrance … clever!)
What I like most about this fast food outlet was that you could tell that the ingredients used (from the hand-leafed lettuce to the freshly baked buns to the preservative-free patties) were pretty fresh. And talking about freshness - you could even see the entire process of French Fries-making at the outlet. Behind the cashier, you could see the crew peeling the potatoes, cutting them to fries, soaking the uncooked fries in water for a while and finally deep frying them, draining the oil, blah blah blah…
Besides the freshness, their packaging is appealing and cheery. And yep, the food comes at an attractive price too. I think it’s one of the cheapest but tastiest fast foods I’ve tried in the US.
Horray for nice and cheap fast foods! 
In-N-Out Burger
Website: In-N-Out Burger
Locations: Western coast of US - namely California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona (view the locations here)
Thank you for reading my food diary on In-N-Out … this is noobcook, over-N-out 
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Other eats in San Francisco:
- Pho Bo at Golden Flower Vietnamese Restaurant
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29 Responses to “Food Review: In-N-Out Burger”
oh gosh, look at that double double. i gotta get me some of that hehe
By rita on Aug 14, 2008
This post is making me craving for burgers!! Love the plentiful fresh ingredients in between the bun.
By didally on Aug 14, 2008
This is the one place I didn’t get to on our recent visit to SF — and everyone kept telling me they have the very best burgers. Next time….
By Lydia (The Perfect Pantry) on Aug 14, 2008
Hello! You have a surprise in my blog!
By Ning on Aug 14, 2008
I heard so much about this burger but I have yet to try it. This chain is not in Colorado.
By Little Corner of Mine on Aug 15, 2008
we love in & out!! you gotta try the french fries in “animal style”. It’s got the secret sauce, grilled onions and a slice of cheese melted on top!!!!!!
By White On Rice Couple on Aug 15, 2008
did you hear that?
that was the sound of my heart pitterpattering over a photo of In N Out.
I MUST HAVE.
By Jaden, Steamy Kitchen on Aug 15, 2008
We can’t get that kind of quality burger here in Malaysia
By pablopabla on Aug 15, 2008
A cheeseburger might be my favorite food and this one looks spectacular!
By E for KC on Aug 15, 2008
I just moved from California to Florida, and In-N-Out is definitely something that I miss a lot… I must say, we were definitely proud to have them in our state haha.
By Sera on Aug 16, 2008
I think food in general is fresher, more diverse and basically just all around better in California versus in the Eastern US. I think Californians demand and appreciate (and expect) higher quality food overall.
By Foodie on Aug 16, 2008
It is an absolute shame they don’t have In-N-Outs here on the east coast. As a former west coaster, you now have me craving one of their cheeseburgers. Mmmmmm. Best fast food burgers ever.
I wonder how cheap airfare is to California, Arizona, or Nevada
By Essemm on Aug 16, 2008
This is one of the things that makes me regret moving cross-country… because, alas, you’re right. There are no In-and-Out Burgers here on the eastern sea board.:(
By Ami on Aug 16, 2008
I know what I’m having for lunch! I guess working in Irvine, living in Orange, and having 2 In’N'Outs on my way from home to work isn’t a bad thing
By Blake on Aug 16, 2008
Hey, great pictures of a really tasty burger! How long will you be in the US?
By Nate on Aug 16, 2008
OH, I SOOoo agree with you about how delcicious the In ‘N Out burgers are.
Although I live in a trailer park in Clearwater, Florida, I get frquent hankerings for an In ‘N Out burger, especially since my recent extended stay at the Canyon Ranch resort (you can read about it on my CassandraCrossing website).
Whenever I get the urge, my boyfriend “Big Bear” arranges to fly us out to San Francisco for a burger feast.
By the way, your photos were great!
Louise (”chiff0nade”)
Senior adviser, SeriousEats
By chiff0nade on Aug 16, 2008
Worst food I’ve had in a LONG time! I’m SO GLAD I cook.
Great photo though.
By gomez on Aug 16, 2008
There’s nothing better. In-N-Out is one of the reasons I refuse to move out of California.
By Bee on Aug 16, 2008
I like to get their cheeseburgers animal style (extra veggies, extra sauce, pickles and grilled onions). Yum!!
By Jessi on Aug 16, 2008
Double-double with grilled onions and pickles…mmm…
In the midwest, Steak & Shake is a good substitute.
By Vicki on Aug 16, 2008
I am with the person above. LOVE the burgers ANIMAL style. One of the things we miss, moving from AZ. . .
By brooke on Aug 16, 2008
i had in-n-out last night. soooo good. i was so excited when they started to show up in nevada.
By cindy on Aug 17, 2008
rita, didally, Ning, Jaden, E for KC - thanks!!
Lydia, LCOM, Ami - Hope u get a chance to eat it soon … at least you girls are much, much, much nearer than me ;D Or hopefully they start opening outlets in the east!!
Essemm, chiff0nade - You will travel inter-state to get a burger? Coolness!!!
And wow, it’s so nice to have a comment from a SeriousEats staff, thanks! 
Nate - This is a posted dated blog post/review … my visit to SF was last year, heh
Foodie - hee, I kind of agree with you
gomez - sorry to hear u didn’t like it
Thanks for your comment abt my photo 
Bee - I wouldn’t move if I were u too, hee
pablo - awww… but there are so many other fantastic foods in M’sia
Sera, Bee, Blake, cindy - heh, I’m so jealous about your proximity to In-N-Out
WORC, Jessi, brooke - I gotta try it in animal style if there’s a chance in future! Sounds good!
Vicki - thanks for the recommendation .. will stalk out S&S if I ever go US in future
By wiffy on Aug 17, 2008
My fav burger chain in California leh…..sigh…
you made me “California-sick”….
By tigerfish on Aug 18, 2008
Oh man I am so jealous…and hungry…right now. They aren’t even available on all of the West coast. Last time I checked this fabulous awesomeness came only in shades of California and Nevada. *whine* We have Dick’s
in Seattle, but it doesn’t even come close. Oh, and definitely, try everything Animal style- so good!
By sarah on Aug 21, 2008
In N out beats any other fast food burger… Period. Its the best, and Im glad there everywhere in AZ now. Culver’s (Midwest Chain) Is the Second best, Then Steak N Shake. I love them all though
By Alex on Aug 26, 2008
Nice post. Some of my favorite burgers in LA reside at The Nook, Ford’s Filling Station and Father’s Office.
http://www.burgerfiles.com
By Josh on Sep 7, 2008
tigerfish:: Opps … sorry, hehe
sarah:: Thanks for visiting! Argh… I really need to check out this animal style dressing if I get to visit california again!!
Alex:: Glad I manage to try your fave!
Josh:: Hope I get to try out these burgers some day
By wiffy on Sep 10, 2008