Ditto........I agree. Nothing like making them yourselves.....and char grilling or gas grilling..........

Don't forget to slice up some nice Vidalia onions to saute.....for top of burgers. I do mine in the kitchen while hubby is grilling out on the deck, but you could do them on the grill............

You can mix up your own "secret sauce" if you crave that........
Basically, it's mayo and ketchup mixed; throw in some seasoning if you wish.

You won't get salmonella or whatever this way.............grill it to your own preferences.

At least you will know that you washed your hands prior to making them.

Are you teasing? For a guy who reads as much as you do......??

They originated in Hamburg Germany.......or so it has been said.

We should do the research and see for sure.

p.s. I've never had a hamburger with actual ham in it (since you are so literal).

110th Street Grill in Belleview. Best by far

Worst thing you can do to a hamburger is put it on a fire grill. All the great chefs will tell you that you lose the most "burger" taste that way. Flat grills are the best where the burger cooks in its own juices!

I'm surprised no one has mentioned the Ramshackle in Leesburg. I like medium rare burgers and these guys know how to make em!

Mary Lou

Five Guys. Oh wait, that is the best french fries ever........anywhere.
The best burgers come from diners in New Jersey, New York, or Philadelphia.

110th Street Grill in Belleview. Best burger around this area by far, Ramshackle a second place mention then Glenview CC.

Yummy burgers
 

I feel my waist line growing.......

110th Street Grill in Belleview....

White castles????? Gyros?????
 

Even though earlier on, I said the best would be on my own grill.......with my own meat, etc............

All of the above sounded great...........

Are there any Greek places nearby that make flame grilled gyros??????
That would be lamb burgers with cucumber yoghurt sauce......

Also, thinking nostalgically............any WHITE CASTLES??????????
Thinking back to the 1960's.

Woody's
 

Isn't Woody's now permanently closed?

Senior citizen.just to let you know we had company from michigan last week and they picked us up some white castles in Kentucky on their way down. We had my brother and his wife, our company and us and chowed down on thirty white castles in less than an hour. Now every time we have company coming down we say they can stay here but they need to bring white castles with them. The white castles in Kentucky know that people are bringing them farther down south so they really package them up good.

the Greek restaurants in Tarpon Springs have great gyros -was there last week-about 90 minute drive

They have White Castle burgers in the frozen section at Publix.
My favorite place for burgers is Ruby Tuesday.

Takis on 441 and Athens NY restaurant in Spanish Springs have Greek food.
White Castles burgers are in the frozen section at Publix.

http://takisgreekitalian.com/index.html

Home - Athens NY Restaurant

No no no frozen white castles are not the same as fresh off the grill. They have no pickles and not enough onions. Plus the grease isn't there on the buns.

Beef O'Brady's has a burger that is so flavorful. Just had our first one there about a week ago and were very impressed.

I have not found real gyros around here. Takis, Athens and the Country Clubs all use processed meat. I guess there's not enough demand for roasted slow cooked meat on a vertical spit.

Five Guys on 441. Incredible burgers and fresh fries. If you order fries get a small and split it - they give you a huge amount.

Gyros are the best. And how about saganaki, the flaming cheese appetizer? Bad for the heart but mmmm good. :mmmm:

not a fan of Fresh Market but get a pound of the ground round (probably a 80/20 mix)
pack it into two 1/2 lb burgers. Don't over pack it and turn it into a golf ball.
Three motions should give you a loosely packed burger. Put it on a very hot charcoal grill for four minutes approx. each side.
THAT is the best burger in town. Use some fresh basil leaves, red onion, and your choice of cheese.
Neal2tire

Yes, they are. Next time you are down there, if you have time, take a side trip to Tarpon Springs on the Gulf of Mexico.......a little north of St. Pete and Clearwater.....

It's a cute town that is distinctive in that Greek sponge divers were brought over from Greece (back in the early 1900's)......and still retains a Greek flavor......different trees with Spanish moss, bayous meandering through town.....a very "old" feel , but interesting as far as the ethnic Greek imports and the restaurants. There are some new neighborhoods as well.

Greek Food

When it comes to food, the Greek settlements in the Tarpon Springs downtown area have a lot to offer the discerning tourist. Authentic Greek restaurants like Hellas, Plaka, Original Mama Marias (complete with an old lady seeing to your comfort), Mamas Greek Cusine, and Santorini rank among the best and most recommended by people visiting Tarpon Springs. Many of them dot the downtown area and a few have envious positions overlooking the still functional sponge docks on the Anclote River .

Greek Restaurants, Cafe's and Bakeries are aplenty here. Take your pick from the mouth watering Greek pastries, Greek Lasagna, the flaming Saganaki, the Kalamari or the Gyro sandwiches, the Souvlaki Sandwiches or the Spanakopita which are every bit as tasty as they look.

Halki market is famous for being the resident grocery store with all the necessary ingredients for whipping up an authentic Greek meal. The varieties and selections of Olive Oil are mind blowing. Most of the Greek restaurants here serve food akin to homemade food and make their own meat as well. Wholesome dining with live music and entertainment makes for a perfect combination.

The experience of sitting in a Greek cafe has always been compared to the ambience in a small tavern in Greece. Great menus and knowledgeable suggestions from the servers give a new context to fine dining. People who like to try something different once in a while will love Greek cuisine and what it has to offer for there is something for every taste bud here.

I'll have to try it