In-n-out Burger

No trip to California is complete without a stop at In N Out. Yes, it is very good, but in my opinion there has been some slippage in quality, I think due to increased demand and rushing. As an example, today during busy lunch hour, an employee began staging orders of fries while waiting on burgers. When burgers were ready, they were then coupled with cold fries. There has to be a better way.

Every time I’m back in CA it’s always time for a good burger. INO remains SUPREME. Got the classic double double animal style (obvi) with animal style fries and a lemonade. Damn if it ain’t just the BEST. Smashed it. Also the entire St. Thomas football team was here. Those dudes were soooo big but a double double was enough to feed them so damn if that doesn’t speak to portion sizes.

It was about a half hour before closing, so the dining room was a little unkempt, and the restroom severely lacking in supplies! The food, as always, was great! Fresh, hot, and quick! This is however, the first time I've ever been met with "attitude" by an employee. The guy at the register was GREAT! But he DID have his hands full with the constant flow of customers walking in. So when part of my order wasn't set out with the rest to pick up, I didn't think anything of it. I just waited to catch the eye of someone passing, who could help. When she finally stopped intentionally trying NOT to make eye contact, because I wasn't going away, and asked what I needed, she SEEMED pleasant enough, but the attitude with which she retrieved the item, and extreme prejudice with which she then proceeded to place it on the counter in front of me with... Was what one might consider atrocious and unacceptable behavior for any situation, no matter the circumstances. She was clearly "disturbed" by my request for the rest of the order I had just paid for! NOT the usual vibe I'm met with, in any of the branches I've been to. In fact, the crew members always seem... Happy... To be at work! Content to love what they're currently doing for a living, and who they're working alongside. A rather "family" type of vibe and energy that normally exists from the crew behind the counter, as they function cohesively and effortlessly as one. This particular individual just made it feel like a cog gone awry, out of sync with the rest of the teeth and gears, in the normally fluid functionality of the whole! I smiled and told her "Thank You" as I turned away, item in hand, but noticed it didn't have that usual "I personally CARE about the quality of what I'm serving to you" color, taste, or temperature that everything else has always had. What a disappointment! The place no longer felt as cheerful and bright as I have always felt it to be. 😞 Maybe it had just been a really long, tough day and she was just out of sorts. However, it is never acceptable to expose your clientele, the bread and butter basis of your reason to keep the doors open and signing paychecks, to that type of raw, unfiltered, unchecked, negative energy! It definitely leaves a lasting impression, and a sour taste, afterwards! But this too, shall pass. Hopefully she finds something she loves to do!!

We went for a quick burger bite. We were lucky to get qued in the drive-thru line. The wait was not too bad. We got our food, and off we go. Parked near the empty parking lot and started to consume burgers and fries. As always, the taste was delicious and tasty, and fries were crispy and crunchy. Friendly staff and quick service. Unfortunately, parking is a bit challenging. If you eat inside the establishment, expect large crowds and loud voices. Overall rate is 5 Stars. Good eats.

You’re not gonna find a better location and burger for the price. I’m halfway through my meal and had to give props to this IN N OUT!!! The kids working seem genuinely happy to be there and the food I got was stunning to look at / eat. Since you read this I’ll give you a special order that never fails: A double-single, fries light well , Diet Coke. Your welcome.