For your consideration:
Seems a bit overindulgent.
I’m pretty sure I couldn’t come close to finishing a 1/2 pound burger, even these luscious examples.
I wonder how much these run?
Im guessing $35-75?
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Really?
That’s barely “slider” size for me.
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Nopa’s burger is $29
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The Nopa burger is outrageous.
Get it with bacon.
And, of course, avocado. Because #Health.
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Well, of course! 
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The LeRoy and Lewis burger appeals the most to me of the ones listed. I should try smoking a burger in the MasterBuilt at some point. We do the “pub style” burger as our go to when we make burgers at home. Usually the default toppings are sauteed mushrooms (shallots, garlic, thyme, and red wine), Swiss or Gruyere (for him) and blue or American for me. Tomatoes often make an appearance too (raw or roasted, depending on the season). Then the likelihood of mayo increases. For BF’s birthday, a runny fried egg goes on top, with a side of tater tots.
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I’m with you - love the pickle to beef ratio, and I am deeply commited to the squishy potato bun. Although I won’t lie, I might head to Standby the next time I’m in Detroit to give Matty Matheson’s a try.
ETA: Has anyone had the one from the Morris? Maybe it’s just me, but the idea of lobster bernaise on top of Raclette on top of a burger kind of turns me off. In a fascinated, WTF sort of way.
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Yeah, anything over 6 oz is pretty unnecessary, especially when you throw a whole bunch of stuff on it.
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I prefer burgers that aren’t so thick that I can’t take a proper bite out of them. Thick burgers look impressive, but they’re just not my style.
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We were taken aback that someone sacrifices ribeye or strip to a grinder. We don’t eat filet except when part of a porterhouse, but still . . . how does that cut improve a burger, when it’s all about the fat . . .
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This reads like one of those paid, in-flight magazine ads for steakhouses.
Not really my style of burger, either.
Flavor.
The strip provides the beefy flavor that you want in a burger patty.
And, yes, I agree with you that you do want fat (in a ratio of 80/20 or even 75/25), and this is where the ribeye comes in, especially the “cap” of the ribeye.
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75/25. Frugal parents raised us, so we’ll take high quality ground chuck all day long. Here, the deckle stands on its own:
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yes, $4 extra for bacon, $4 extra for avocado, and for more health, $2 extra for Early Girl tomato.
Health is priceless.
Yes! I liked that one, but not the packaging.
Father’s Office didn’t make the cut!
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Old Hollywood power lunch spot no longer serving lunch offers deckle:
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I’ve only had two of the listed, but I am a big fan of the Red Hook burger. Great place. Cozy. Like to get the wedge salad and then the burger. Staggering wine list too.
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That Nopa burger is a relative bargain considering it comes with excellent fries as well. I see so many mediocre burgers around at $25, many without fries.
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