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Ch28 12-27-2008 03:13 AM
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Originally Posted by flameboy54 (Post 6183462)
The best CHEAP AND TASTY burger I've had was at, believe it or not.....Save-On Meats in the DES. $4.50 cheeseburger, can't remember the fixin's (lettuce, tomato, maybe onions, ketchup and mustard?), genuine unprocessed cheese, but the highlight, freshly ground DOUBLE pattie. I'm talking about straight from the meat market at the front of the store. Soooooo soft and juicy! Fries were nothing to brag home about but still good. The fact that the whole cooked food section resembled a old 70's diner (spinning stationary stools, mustard yellow sparkly counter etc) was just gravy on top!
Anthony Bourdain ate there and filmed it when he was in town doing an episode on Vancouver. He said the burger was really good because of how fresh everything was.

Alphamale 12-27-2008 04:12 AM
^One of the cooks I work with say that Save-On Meats is the place to get great fresh meat of any cut you want. If you think about it, it's probably true, since that place has been there for at LEAST 15 years and is still surviving (despite it's unfortunate location).

flameboy54 12-27-2008 08:17 AM
^ Agreed. Definately more then 15 years since I remember it from when I was 6-7 when my grandma would take me to Woodwards to shop and see the xmas displays on the toy floor.

Unfortunately, it's one of the last independent butcher shops around town. I read the cover story in the Vancouver Courier a few months ago, saying that they're loosing out to the big box supermarkets even though your local butcher would have fresher cuts of meats. I guess it's the convenience of it all. Windsor Meats at Main/King Ed next to the Grind just closed its doors not too long ago. Apparently it's been there for 30+ years?

One more to add to the list: King's Head Pub in Kits. They have a pretty big list of burger, about a dozen plus or minus. Tried the bacon cheese and it was pretty good.

punkwax 12-27-2008 11:24 AM
Burger Heaven is great.
Fat Burger is pretty good too.
Rode Drive-In was awesome 15 years ago. It really went downhill. Oldskool Rambo Burger FTW.

LiquidTurbo 12-27-2008 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Ch28 (Post 6193424)
Anthony Bourdain ate there and filmed it when he was in town doing an episode on Vancouver. He said the burger was really good because of how fresh everything was.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=EfuTUb...eature=related

Here's the episode. He doesn't talk about the burger joint though..

K-Dub 12-27-2008 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by flameboy54 (Post 6193511)
^ Agreed. Definately more then 15 years since I remember it from when I was 6-7 when my grandma would take me to Woodwards to shop and see the xmas displays on the toy floor.

Unfortunately, it's one of the last independent butcher shops around town. I read the cover story in the Vancouver Courier a few months ago, saying that they're loosing out to the big box supermarkets even though your local butcher would have fresher cuts of meats. I guess it's the convenience of it all. Windsor Meats at Main/King Ed next to the Grind just closed its doors not too long ago. Apparently it's been there for 30+ years?

One more to add to the list: King's Head Pub in Kits. They have a pretty big list of burger, about a dozen plus or minus. Tried the bacon cheese and it was pretty good.
they are closing, sometime in 2009.

http://www.straight.com/article-1707...nmeats-closing

mako 12-27-2008 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by CRS (Post 6192297)
Whats a slider?
yeah they're mini burgers

you get four of them for something like 10 bucks

CRS 12-27-2008 06:08 PM
Is Save-On meats really in the DTES? It is past Main and I think it just hits the West side if I'm not mistaken..

Unless I'm thinking of something completely different.

K-Dub 12-27-2008 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by CRS (Post 6194094)
Is Save-On meats really in the DTES? It is past Main and I think it just hits the West side if I'm not mistaken..

Unless I'm thinking of something completely different.
...the area sure is pretty sketch.

Vansterdam 12-27-2008 10:27 PM
its like a couple doors down from army n navy on hastings right?

murd0c 12-28-2008 12:55 AM
ya pretty close, I've seen signs horse meat for sale before thats kinda messed

aznrsx1979 12-28-2008 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by CRS (Post 6194094)
Is Save-On meats really in the DTES? It is past Main and I think it just hits the West side if I'm not mistaken..

Unless I'm thinking of something completely different.
Yeah, it's on the north side of Hastings and west of Main a couple of blocks. I used to walk by there a bit when I was a kid when my parents would go shopping in Chinatown and Army & Navy.

aznrsx1979 12-28-2008 01:34 AM
For best burgers, I like the following:

Red Robins - California Chicken Burger
Two Parrot's - Beef Burger (can't remember which one i had)
Earl's - They used to have a veggie burger years back that I liked, but I don't think they have it anymore
Still haven't had a good salmon burger yet except for the one my dad makes.

Shades 12-28-2008 03:24 AM
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Originally Posted by flameboy54 (Post 6183462)
The best CHEAP AND TASTY burger I've had was at, believe it or not.....Save-On Meats in the DES. $4.50 cheeseburger, can't remember the fixin's (lettuce, tomato, maybe onions, ketchup and mustard?), genuine unprocessed cheese, but the highlight, freshly ground DOUBLE pattie. I'm talking about straight from the meat market at the front of the store. Soooooo soft and juicy! Fries were nothing to brag home about but still good. The fact that the whole cooked food section resembled a old 70's diner (spinning stationary stools, mustard yellow sparkly counter etc) was just gravy on top!

Being a burger buff myself, other places that I've enjoyed a burger...

- Vera's (Daily special's FTW!)
- Cedar Cottage Neighborhood pub's Cottage burger (~$10)
- The Whip's Sirloin burger (~$14, lots of fries!)
This guy knows what he's talking about. Cedar Cottage makes a pretty damn good burger and for 10 bucks which includes a side, it's a steal. I haven't been to Save on Meats, but if you think it's even better than Cedar Cottage, then I think it's worth getting jabbed by a used syringe to head down there.

When I used to work at the Keg, I used to order the regular Keg burger for lunch and add on an extra patty for just 2 or 3 bucks more. After you add the extra patty, one just isn't enough. Keg burger patties are made from prime rib but so unhealthy cause you can't cut out the fat.

Vansterdam 12-28-2008 05:18 AM
im so hitting up save on meats after the vapor lounge tmr

flameboy54 12-28-2008 05:32 PM
^ Good call! Me and a few friends were doing Santacon a couple of weeks back, all baked and buzzed, broke away from the crowd and headed down to SOM for a good burger. You can imagine the look on everyones face when you see 3 guys dressed up as Santa walking in, headed straight to the back and mow down on some good ass burgers! Shitty to hear that they're closing down though. Another local institution bites the dust...:(

Another one to add to my list....Subeez/Wazubees turkey & sun-dried tomato burger. It's not on the menu all the time though, it only be a seasonal burger. Anyhow, if you get a chance, try it. There was one time my friend that it wasn't good but all the times I've had it, it passed with flying colours.

Vansterdam 12-30-2008 07:08 AM
so i went yesterday and man i must say its a DAM GOOD BURGER for the price to wow its a awesome deal.

suchhhhhhh a good munchable i wish i had one right now :high:

next time i wanna try 4 patties + bacon and mushroom LOL harsh will own the baconator ftw.

gst is included as well and its only 4.50 for a double cheeseburger with fries

91civicZC 12-30-2008 07:40 AM
VERAS is now a chain? WTF? When the hell did that happen?

VERAS used to be VERAS BURGER SHACK on Cornwall in kits. Is that one still there? That little joint had the best burgers for sure. I had no idea it had blown up into a chain? I’ve been away from here for too long…..

hotjoint 12-30-2008 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by TekDragon (Post 6183498)
I still enjoy Vera's burgers. Probably not the best out there, but they are pretty good. Probably the best in Surrey at least. Then again, not much competition out this way.
A buddy of mine has their menu, I live like 10 mins away but have never been there. I should really stop being lazy and go one day :thumbsup:

Vansterdam 12-31-2008 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 91civicZC (Post 6198058)
VERAS is now a chain? WTF? When the hell did that happen?

VERAS used to be VERAS BURGER SHACK on Cornwall in kits. Is that one still there? That little joint had the best burgers for sure. I had no idea it had blown up into a chain? I’ve been away from here for too long…..


back of my mind i know of at least 4 locations

murd0c 12-31-2008 07:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Vansterdam (Post 6199647)
back of my mind i know of at least 4 locations
they have 5 or 6 I think. just opened a 2nd one in Surrey where the hozone used to be

murd0c 12-31-2008 08:01 AM
I make some pretty fine burgers my self. It's smoked in my bbq and has cheese stuffed inside :thumbsup:

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/8961/img0275hm5.jpg


http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/1208/img0277tf3.jpg

flameboy54 12-31-2008 08:58 AM
Damn, that looks killer!! A few thing's I'd change: add a few strips of bacon and maybe some mushrooms and pour out that water and fill with some beer!! :drool

unit 12-31-2008 09:04 AM
that looks good but raelly hard to eat.

RIP rodeo burger

murd0c 12-31-2008 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by flameboy54 (Post 6199765)
Damn, that looks killer!! A few thing's I'd change: add a few strips of bacon and maybe some mushrooms and pour out that water and fill with some beer!! :drool
actually I would put bacon,fried egg and half a smokey. I was just lazy there when I made it :haha:


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