In-N-Out Burger — Restaurant in Avondale

The food was decent. This was my 2nd time having In-N-Out and will probably be my last. Usually if I'm craving a good burger, I go for a decent sized meaty burger. This place kinda reminds me of a remixed McDonalds except with subpar fries. The burger patties are really thin so a single would be good for a kid or someone with a very small appetite or if you wanted a snack. A double would be sufficient for most people over the age of 13. If you're absolutely starving you could also get a 3 or 4 patty burger. The buns are toasted which is a nice touch and I appreciate that the toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion) are all really fresh and crisp. Not impressed with the fries and the vanilla shake was basic. When I ordered the shake, I thought they offered small, medium and large sizes (based off of how their menu is laid out) and I ordered a medium. The girl who took my order never corrected me or explained they offer regular, large and extra large sizes - no mediums. When I got my shake I thought it was a small and it took someone else to explain the sizes to me. I will say for the staff to be mostly kids (21 and younger), they handled the mistake very quickly and professionally and gave me a large to make up for the confusion for no additional charge. The service is really quick considering the number of people who were waiting in the drive thru and in the store. We were in and out in about 10-12 minutes tops. The food was fresh and hot and reasonable for the price, definitely not the worst burger and fry I've ever had. I just feel I've had way better burgers and just don't understand the hype...

What is the deal surrounding the hype of this place? I've had better burgers in my high school cafeteria, and would rather eat a raw potato than be subjected to those flavorless fries.

The burger patty was no bigger than a McDonalds Happy Meal patty, and whatever potato product was put in my bag as an excuse for french fries was so sad that Idaho should secede from the country to not have their cash crop be associated with such a horrid product. There are prison inmates who would rather consume the mystery meat concoction with a side of toilet wine than have this atrocity pass by their tongue.

Now, don't tell me "Well, you really should try In-N-Out in California". If you guys can't get food right here in AZ, then why would I drive hundreds of miles to try it somewhere else. Also, don't tell me "Well, you really need to order it Animal Style" or whatever off menu variation you dreamt up in your fever dreams. If the food isn't good enough to stand on its own without some never before heard of food and condiment Frankenstein combination, then your food just isn't good.

The only good items I got from this place was my strawberry milkshake, my Diet Coke, and the ketchup packets. Quite frankly, if you can find a way to screw these items up, you deserve a public shaming followed by a ceremonial torching. I will add that the first person who took our order was very friendly and helpful, so my score on service...

A Maddening Maze at In-N-Out Burger

If you value your time and sanity, steer clear of the In-N-Out Burger's drive-thru that I unfortunately ventured into yesterday, Sunday afternoon. My experience was nothing short of a nightmare wrapped in a torturous labyrinth of endless cars. From the moment you commit to entering the line, escape becomes a maddening dream. The line cleverly traps you with its serpentine twists and maddening turns, ensuring that once you're in, you're in for good. Therefore, impatient people, stay clear!

Waiting seemed like an eternity, with each tick of the clock stretching longer than the last. It's bewildering how a fast food restaurant turns into a slow-motion trap that tests your patience and will. The sight of a server, who was more of a traffic conductor than a hospitality professional, should have been my cue to abandon ship. But alas, trapped I was in the automotive conga line from which there was no escape.

This was a dining misadventure I wish upon no hungry soul. Let my ordeal be your warning. In the world of fast food, there are plenty of other establishments where the promise of quick service is actually kept. Choose wisely and remember: when you see a traffic director at a fast food joint, it's probably your sign to...