Omaha's Best Hamburgers

Post by **Brad** » Wed Oct 29, 2008 5:04 pm

the1wags and I stopped by Dinker's on Monday. Cool Place, Cool Atmosphere.

As far as the burgers. Good, Huge, but not quite sure about "best". Mine was a bit dry, but I was told that was very unusual. I am not saying it was bad, and I will definitely eat there again. I had the haystack, 2/3+ lbs meat, Fried Egg, Ham, Cheese! I scheduled my angioplasty for Thursday.

Now "best" onion rings in town... that could be! Homemade and Delicious!

By the way... I eat a lot and the double burger was too much for me and they have a triple!

Post by **Brad** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 8:23 pm

I had a new burger today that shot right to the top of the list!!!

The Patty Mick at Barret's!

Patty Mick -1/3 lb beef patty with grilled onions, 4 slices of American and Swiss cheese, ham, an egg, mayo on marble bread. $7.25 with Fries

guitarguy · Post by **guitarguy** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 11:41 pm

Brad wrote:I had a new burger today that shot right to the top of the list!!!

The Patty Mick at Barret's!

Patty Mick -1/3 lb beef patty with grilled onions, 4 slices of American and Swiss cheese, ham, an egg, mayo on marble bread. $7.25 with Fries

I live across the street from barretts and i TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY AGREE!!!! Seriously one of the BEST burgers I have ever had!! And to reiterate Barretts is the shiznit!

-adam

ShawJ · Post by **ShawJ** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 5:07 am

I went to smash burger for the first time last night. It ranks pretty high on my list.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Dec 18, 2009 12:39 pm

guitarguy wrote:I live across the street from barretts and i TOTALLY AND COMPLETELY AGREE!!!! Seriously one of the BEST burgers I have ever had!! And to reiterate Barretts is the shiznit!

I have been there so many times over the past decade and yesterday was the first time I ever had a burger there.

Post by **Brad** » Sun Mar 28, 2010 8:02 pm

Went to burger lust for lunch today and they had my photo hanging on the wall... They just shot to the top of my list

Post by **Brad** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 4:51 pm

Current Issue of Food and Spirit Magazine http://www.fsmomaha.com/ has a Omaha burger review. I can't remmeber all 5's reviews, but they were

B&G
Stella's
Danny's
Dinker's

I think Danny's and Dinker's had the best reviews.

lyonsroar · Post by **lyonsroar** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 9:39 pm

I'm a big fan of Burger Star...

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 10:03 pm

lyonsroar wrote:I'm a big fan of Burger Star...

They ARE much better then when they first opened, that is for sure.

Post by **Brad** » Tue Sep 07, 2010 4:06 pm

Nichole Aksamit, OWH wrote:You'll soon be able to get your burger fix a little later at Dinker's Bar & Grill. The eatery will keep its kitchen open until 10 p.m., an hour later than usual, Monday through Saturday starting on Tuesday. Manager Kerry Mumm said that with bar closing hours pushed to 2 a.m., patrons have been coming in later for food, too. The bar now has free Wi-Fi access and a new website (dinkersbar.com) and is adding a few ongoing nightly specials to go with its new hours: $1.50 tacos and 40-cent wings on Mondays and Wednesdays, $7.95 flatiron steak specials on Tuesdays, $1.75 cheeseburger sliders on Thursdays, and $7 French dips on Fridays.

http://www.omaha.com/article/20100903/E ... ning-notes

Bob from Omaha · Post by **Bob from Omaha** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:09 pm

So I have now tried smashburger, fat burger and five guys. Hold a gun to my head & I'd pick five guys. I tried smashburger last week, a burger with pepperjack cheese. It had zero taste. If I was in Omaha I'd go to Jam's, Louie M's or mu buddy Rick Fox's Julio's well before I'd go to any of the chains. I just don't see the attraction and the difference in price. Why does a burger & fries at five guys have to cost almost $10? Is it the free peanuts?

Give me the above local joints any time. I'm already looking forward to the trip to Omaha the first weekend in May. Thinking a Julio's Queso Burger. Sloppy but tasty!

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:10 pm

Nothing will compare to Stellas.

FrontlineOmaha · Post by **FrontlineOmaha** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 2:25 pm

I absolutely agree, although I had Burger Star for the first time a couple of weeks ago and Im hooked. I have eaten there once a week ever since.

The burger is good and they butter and toast the bun. They let you decide how to put the thing together. The fried onions are my favorite topping.

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Fri Apr 20, 2012 9:22 pm

Linkin5 wrote:Nothing will compare to Stellas.

Ever. Stella's is in a league of its own.

bigredmed · Post by **bigredmed** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:46 am

Stellas is good, but I prefer Louie M's.

Quit going to 5 guys due to grease and expense issues. Smashburger is tasteless and noisy. Agree that these upscale chains just have no place in a city like ours.

Big E · Post by **Big E** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 3:21 pm

bigredmed wrote:Agree that these upscale chains just have no place in a city like ours.

The part of my soul that eats food just died a little.

bigredmed · Post by **bigredmed** » Sat Apr 21, 2012 6:35 pm

Big E wrote:
bigredmed wrote:Agree that these upscale chains just have no place in a city like ours.
The part of my soul that eats food just died a little.

LOL.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 2:28 pm

The Bellevue Smashburger was a Flash in the Pan Burger. They have closed.

There are too many local joints in town that put out a delicious burger and fries for about $6-7 to warrant going to ANY of the chains.

TechnicalDisaster · Post by **TechnicalDisaster** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:55 pm

Smash fries are the best. Smash burgers are meh. I've never had a Stella's.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Mon Apr 23, 2012 7:58 pm

I'm convinced that the Omaha Five Guys franchisee has made it a point to cram as many tables and chairs into their locations, making them nearly impossible to walk around in.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:01 pm

Midwest Living: "The Midwest Best Burgers"

"A seasonal stand" Christy Crème, Council Bluffs
http://www.midwestliving.com/travel/int ... rs/#page=3

"Juicy and decadent" Dinker's, Omaha
http://www.midwestliving.com/travel/int ... rs/#page=4

"These nine beg for top spots, too": Stella's Bar and Grill
http://www.midwestliving.com/travel/int ... s/#page=12

mgmlot93 · Post by **mgmlot93** » Thu Apr 26, 2012 6:53 pm

Burger Star is much better now than when they opened. I have never been impressed with the burgers at Goldbergs, Louie M's or Dinkers to be honest. I still think the best traditional burger in the Metro is Stella's. The best "gourmet" burger is at Spencers - it is awesome and it's only 6 bucks before 6pm (including fries).

Post by **BRoss** » Tue May 01, 2012 10:59 pm

The Nebraska Beef Council has unveiled the judge’s selection for this year.

And the winner is...Stella’s Bar & Grill for its cheeseburger

Runner ups:
2. Big Red Restaurant & Sports Bar (Big Red Burger)
3. Tommy Colina’s Kitchen (Tijuana Taxi)
4. Sinful Burger
5. Runza’s legendary hamburger

http://www.wowt.com/home/headlines/Nebr ... tion=story

OldGeorge · Post by **OldGeorge** » Fri May 04, 2012 10:25 pm

Brad wrote:I have always heard from EVERYONE that Dinker's has the best burgers. I have never been there but want to! Their sign on the building claims "Omaha's Best Burgers"

Louie M's is good. Not sure about the best.

I had the old stand by today.... The "Double Don" from Don and Millie's

I've been to both Dinkers and Burger Lust. I like them both. But I like Stella's better.

Post by **Brad** » Sun May 06, 2012 10:33 pm

Since I posted that back in 2008, I have been to Dinker's a few times.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Wed May 16, 2012 12:24 pm

The area's only remaining FatBurger, on 114th St., has closed.

Post by **nebugeater** » Wed May 16, 2012 12:49 pm

nativeomahan wrote:The area's only remaining FatBurger, on 114th St., has closed.

IT has been closed for quite a while. Per this thread there is a possibility that a second location for Burger Star going there as mentioned by Grow Omaha

http://eomahaforums.com/phpBB/viewtopic ... fat+burger

Post by **Brad** » Wed May 16, 2012 2:08 pm

That Burger Star has been open for a while now.

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Sat May 19, 2012 5:32 pm

Haven't had the others on the Beef Council list, but Tommy C's makes a great burger. Does this poll need an update or what?

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 3:11 am

Omaha's best burger

Sarah Baker Hansen WORLD-HERALD STAFF WRITER wrote:Dinker's
Block 16

Stella's
Papa Chris' Chicago Originals
Sinful Burger
Louie M's

nebport5 · Post by **nebport5** » Sun Jul 29, 2012 6:20 am

Wasn't expecting it, but the burger at Pitch with the pretzel bun was phenom! Can't wait to eat it again.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Sep 25, 2012 10:00 pm

Dinkers famous Haystack Burger with Onion Rings!

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Wed Sep 26, 2012 9:24 pm

Stella's Burger, yes they have Lucky Bucket IPA

Post by **Brad** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 10:05 pm

Wow, you hit up both last week?

Post by **Admin** » Mon Oct 01, 2012 11:24 pm

Brad wrote:Wow, you hit up both last week?

Yes. Dinkers was great Stellas not so much, should have gone to Burger Lust instead.

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 12:43 am

Admin wrote:
Brad wrote:Wow, you hit up both last week?
Yes. Dinkers was great Stellas not so much, should have gone to Burger Lust instead.

Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? That sucks I've never had a bad experience at Stella's.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 12:56 am

Linkin5 wrote:Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? That sucks I've never had a bad experience at Stella's.

The owner is now the great grand niece of Stella, who looks like she is 18. All the servers there look like her class mates. I didn't get a glimpse of the cooks but....

Linkin5 · Post by **Linkin5** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 1:01 am

Coyote wrote:
Linkin5 wrote:Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa? That sucks I've never had a bad experience at Stella's.
The owner is now the great grand niece of Stella, who looks like she is 18. All the servers there look like her class mates. I didn't get a glimpse of the cooks but....

Oh dang, that is not good and not a good business decision ill have to go here and check it out.

ThatGuy · Post by **ThatGuy** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 5:56 am

Coyote wrote: The owner is now the great grand niece of Stella, who looks like she is 18. All the servers there look like her class mates. I didn't get a glimpse of the cooks but....

Huh? She's owned Stella's for at least 5 years now and I believe she's close to 30. Exactly how OLD are you?

Definitely worth a fact-finding a trip though, Linkin5.

Coyote · Post by **Coyote** » Tue Oct 02, 2012 6:55 pm

ThatGuy wrote:Huh? She's owned Stella's for at least 5 years now and I believe she's close to 30. Exactly how OLD are you?

I am 50, but she looked way below the Half plus Seven.

Who serves the best hamburgers in Omaha?