Best/Coolest Burger Joint

thinkxingu · 05-04-2022, 04:10 PM

Bug Bug and I are heading to camp together Friday, and she wants to try a new/cool burger joint on the way.

I've seen the Best of NH list, and we know about Ellacoya and Surfside, but I'm wondering what y'all's thoughts are (thinking from ~Nashua to Moultonborough, but preferably closer to Moultonborough).

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ghfromaltonbay · 05-04-2022, 04:15 PM

The Lakeside has an excellent burger on their menu called The Cowboy Burger. 8 oz broiled burger with cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce and a sprinkling of fried onions on a brioche bun. We stopped there one night when there was a 90 minute wait at the Ellacoya, and we were pleasantly surprised. I've had it several times since. The Lakeside is across from the Gilford Wal-Mart plaza.

Outdoorsman · 05-04-2022, 04:19 PM

My house! Bar None

Garcia · 05-04-2022, 08:10 PM

I don’t eat out much these days but when I lived at the camp back in the summers during my college days I have many fond (but perhaps a bit blurry) memories of The Mug. Back then the burgers were great.

MeredithMan · 05-05-2022, 07:02 AM

I have never been there, but my daughter & son and their friends rave about The Thirsty Moose Taphouse. Huge selection of beers and "amazing" burgers. They are on Elm Street in Manchester, right across from the arena, and they have other locations over in the Seacoast region.

DPatnaude · 05-05-2022, 08:58 AM

I have had very good burgers at the Barley House in Concord: https://www.thebarleyhouse.com/

thinkxingu · 05-05-2022, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DPatnaude

I have had very good burgers at the Barley House in Concord: https://www.thebarleyhouse.com/

Just looked that up—we might have a winner!

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Descant · 05-05-2022, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MeredithMan

I have never been there, but my daughter & son and their friends rave about The Thirsty Moose Taphouse. Huge selection of beers and "amazing" burgers. They are on Elm Street in Manchester, right across from the arena, and they have other locations over in the Seacoast region.

I'm not sure what makes a place qualify as "Burger Joint", but I'd put Thirsty Moose on the list. Thinkxingu has one in his hometown, but the Moose isn't in the Lakes Region.

Descant · 05-05-2022, 10:00 AM

Been to the Barley House many times. Excellent. "O" just down the street is excellent also, but they are both a cut or two above "joint". Across from the Capitol, Barley House will be very busy T, W, Th, when the House is in session, but that's OK because there is no parking in Concord when the House is in session.

codeman671 · 05-05-2022, 11:04 AM

We have had some good ones at the GOAT in Portsmouth. Last time at the Manchester one I was not impressed, but it could be an isolated case being it was 4pm and we were probably their first one off the grill of the day. They had just opened.

Hop and Grind in Durham, NH is supposed to be a hot spot. Although 10 minutes away, we have never made it over to try it. The chef is well known and has won many accolades. He was just featured at a food show in Miami recently, put on by Guy Fieri.

https://www.hopandgrind.com/team

RUGMAN · 05-05-2022, 12:21 PM

Twin Barns brewery in Meredith had the best burger I have had in a long time.
Chedder Apple maple burger. Meat comes from Wine'ing Butcher.

thinkxingu · 05-05-2022, 01:42 PM

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I'm not sure what makes a place qualify as "Burger Joint", but I'd put Thirsty Moose on the list. Thinkxingu has one in his hometown, but the Moose isn't in the Lakes Region.

Yeah, the Moose is pretty good, but we're looking for something different.

Some good options here, especially the ones on my route since I'm all about continuous trajectory when heading to camp!

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WinnisquamZ · 05-05-2022, 05:57 PM

My top two are O’s and the looney bin

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LoveLakeLife · 05-05-2022, 10:21 PM

I agree with Rugman. The hamburgers at Twin Barns are outstanding.

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thinkxingu · 05-06-2022, 04:33 AM

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My top two are O’s and the looney bin

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Looney Bin = not family friendly, right?

Sounds like Twin Barns might be an option as well—Bug said she loves their tater tots.

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thinkxingu · 05-06-2022, 04:16 PM

Stopped at Barley House just now—right location and very good burger.

Given the pricing ($72 w/tax for two burgers, two sodas, bread pudding, and 20% tip), I'm not sure we'll be back, but it was perfect for tonight.

Thank you kindly for the other suggestions—maybe this will be the Burger Summer!

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Descant · 05-06-2022, 06:02 PM

Always good to get feedback.
I, too, had a (cheese) burger for lunch today. FF and soda. $10.30, no tip. Must have been the bread pudding that spiked the check. LOL

thinkxingu · 05-06-2022, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Descant

Always good to get feedback.

I, too, had a (cheese) burger for lunch today. FF and soda. $10.30, no tip. Must have been the bread pudding that spiked the check. LOL

The core price was up there—$18/19 for the burgers, but it was the extra charges that polarized me: $1 for a ketchup cup of BBQ sauce, $2.50 upcharge for sweet potato fries, $3 for a soda, $4 for a root beer. That was pretty uncool.

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John Mercier · 05-06-2022, 07:35 PM

Prices get set based on what the market will bear.

Descant · 05-06-2022, 09:49 PM

Glad to hear the quality is still good. I haven't been there since pandemic. In those days, the burger included fries, SP fries or a salad, all one price. Ice tea most places I've been gets free refills, where brand soda has a charge for seconds. I guess I've gotta get out more.

BroadHopper · 05-07-2022, 07:09 AM

Beefside and Red Blazer on Manchester St, Concord NH comes to mind. Especially the Bison burger at Beefside.

Besides the Barley House, you can't go wrong at the Common Man!

As for chains, 5 Guys in Tilton!

05-04-2022, 04:10 PM	#1
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,227 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 2,055 Times in 1,275 Posts	Best/Coolest Burger Joint Bug Bug and I are heading to camp together Friday, and she wants to try a new/cool burger joint on the way. I've seen the Best of NH list, and we know about Ellacoya and Surfside, but I'm wondering what y'all's thoughts are (thinking from ~Nashua to Moultonborough, but preferably closer to Moultonborough). Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

05-04-2022, 04:15 PM	#2
ghfromaltonbay Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Clifton, NJ, Alton Bay Posts: 827 Thanks: 255 Thanked 225 Times in 131 Posts	Country Cook'n at the Lakeside The Lakeside has an excellent burger on their menu called The Cowboy Burger. 8 oz broiled burger with cheese, bacon, BBQ sauce and a sprinkling of fried onions on a brioche bun. We stopped there one night when there was a 90 minute wait at the Ellacoya, and we were pleasantly surprised. I've had it several times since. The Lakeside is across from the Gilford Wal-Mart plaza.

05-05-2022, 07:02 AM	#5
MeredithMan Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Bedford, NH; Meredith, NH Posts: 947 Thanks: 262 Thanked 812 Times in 331 Posts	Thirsty Moose I have never been there, but my daughter & son and their friends rave about The Thirsty Moose Taphouse. Huge selection of beers and "amazing" burgers. They are on Elm Street in Manchester, right across from the arena, and they have other locations over in the Seacoast region.

05-06-2022, 09:49 PM	#20
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,350 Thanks: 1,341 Thanked 1,623 Times in 1,055 Posts	Barley House Glad to hear the quality is still good. I haven't been there since pandemic. In those days, the burger included fries, SP fries or a salad, all one price. Ice tea most places I've been gets free refills, where brand soda has a charge for seconds. I guess I've gotta get out more.

05-07-2022, 07:09 AM	#21
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,571 Thanks: 3,209 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Beefside and Red Blazer Beefside and Red Blazer on Manchester St, Concord NH comes to mind. Especially the Bison burger at Beefside. Besides the Barley House, you can't go wrong at the Common Man! As for chains, 5 Guys in Tilton! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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Garcia Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 607 Thanks: 136 Thanked 277 Times in 169 Posts	I don’t eat out much these days but when I lived at the camp back in the summers during my college days I have many fond (but perhaps a bit blurry) memories of The Mug. Back then the burgers were great.

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05-05-2022, 08:58 AM	#6
DPatnaude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hopkinton, MA / Moultonborough, NH Posts: 54 Thanks: 1 Thanked 12 Times in 10 Posts	I have had very good burgers at the Barley House in Concord: https://www.thebarleyhouse.com/

05-05-2022, 10:00 AM	#9
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,350 Thanks: 1,341 Thanked 1,623 Times in 1,055 Posts	Been to the Barley House many times. Excellent. "O" just down the street is excellent also, but they are both a cut or two above "joint". Across from the Capitol, Barley House will be very busy T, W, Th, when the House is in session, but that's OK because there is no parking in Concord when the House is in session.

05-05-2022, 11:04 AM	#10
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,491 Thanks: 221 Thanked 810 Times in 486 Posts	We have had some good ones at the GOAT in Portsmouth. Last time at the Manchester one I was not impressed, but it could be an isolated case being it was 4pm and we were probably their first one off the grill of the day. They had just opened. Hop and Grind in Durham, NH is supposed to be a hot spot. Although 10 minutes away, we have never made it over to try it. The chef is well known and has won many accolades. He was just featured at a food show in Miami recently, put on by Guy Fieri. https://www.hopandgrind.com/team

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RUGMAN Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: weirs beach, Posts: 301 Thanks: 39 Thanked 39 Times in 32 Posts	Twin Barns brewery in Meredith had the best burger I have had in a long time. Chedder Apple maple burger. Meat comes from Wine'ing Butcher.

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05-05-2022, 05:57 PM	#13
WinnisquamZ Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 2,052 Thanks: 210 Thanked 652 Times in 435 Posts	My top two are O’s and the looney bin Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

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LoveLakeLife Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Posts: 608 Thanks: 94 Thanked 218 Times in 146 Posts	I agree with Rugman. The hamburgers at Twin Barns are outstanding. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

05-06-2022, 04:16 PM	#16
thinkxingu Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 6,227 Thanks: 1,171 Thanked 2,055 Times in 1,275 Posts	Stopped at Barley House just now—right location and very good burger. Given the pricing ($72 w/tax for two burgers, two sodas, bread pudding, and 20% tip), I'm not sure we'll be back, but it was perfect for tonight. Thank you kindly for the other suggestions—maybe this will be the Burger Summer! Sent from my SM-G950U using Tapatalk

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05-06-2022, 06:02 PM	#17
Descant Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Merrimack and Welch Island Posts: 4,350 Thanks: 1,341 Thanked 1,623 Times in 1,055 Posts	Always good to get feedback. I, too, had a (cheese) burger for lunch today. FF and soda. $10.30, no tip. Must have been the bread pudding that spiked the check. LOL

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John Mercier Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 3,369 Thanks: 3 Thanked 594 Times in 490 Posts	Prices get set based on what the market will bear.