Oh In-N-Out. As an east coaster, I had always heard tales of the Mecca that is our west coast burger heaven known as In-N-Out. I would hear of the life-changing experience dining here would be, how the burgers are beyond belief, the fries so scrumptious and the experience ever so humbling that you would forever be a changed human being. Needless to say, I was slightly disappointed the first time I finally did make it out to In-N-Out. Are the burgers and fries good? Yes! The prices excellent? Yes! Is it a life-changing burger experience? Certainly not.
The best way to describe In-N-Out is an old-school McDonald's competitor that stuck much closer to its mid-1900's roots. The menu is plain and simple. Your choices include just a few kinds of burgers, fries, sodas and shakes. I always appreciate the stick-to-one-thing-and-get-it-right mentality. In-N-Our serves up a fast food burger well. But it really is just that: a fast food burger. Although the prices are hard to beat and the taste just fine, I would rather spend a bit more and head to Five Guys or another fast casual or gourmet burger place.
What more is there to say really? The In-N-Out chain holds its legacy high, as does its raving fans, and the burgers here are good! I just don't love it quite as much as others do.