This past evening, I happen to be out with my wife and daughter. We were in the vicinity of a Red Robin Gourmet Burgers restaurant, and my wife, since it had been some time since we had eaten there, suggested a visit. It seemed like good timing, since Consumer Obsession had just recently featured the Red Robin vs. Fuddruckers piece.
First of all, I was a little suprised that it wasn’t very busy. Usually, in that area at dinner time, it’s hectic to say the least. Then again, as most of us know, people are eating out less right now, due to economic conditions, and after visiting Red Robin and seeing their current prices, I can see why people could be cutting back on the visits.
I decided to go for the old standby, the bacon cheeseburger, though I was a little shocked the see the $9.59 price tag. Red Robin’s burgers aren’t known for being all that big, but they do include the “bottomless” french fries. Their fries still don’t make the price go down any easier, as I found them to be only average. I must say, though, the burger was decent. I ordered it medium, and while it was slightly overcooked, it still had some hints of pink. I found it to taste better than my previous experiences at the restaurant, but I still didn’t think it warranted the high price tag.
A larger and truly great-tasting burger can be had in my area for nearly half the price Red Robin is charging for theirs. And if we are again comparing Red Robin to Fuddruckers, Fuddruckers proves to be a better value. While not cheap, one can get more for their money at Fuddruckers.
It’s really too bad, because I would eat that Red Robin burger again, but not at that price.
Tags: consumer obsession, fuddruckers, price, red robin, red robin gourmet burgers
fudds is da bomb-diggity!! they always have awesome servire, and the best burger i have ever had!!!
has to be fudds!! they have and always had the best burgers around! fresh meals, good shakes, and good customer service!
Awesome Burgers!!! No question about it that Fuddruckers is the #1 burger!!! Fresh baked buns, Top the way you want it and how you wabt it. none of this pink or no pink stuff. You want it Med-Rare you get it that wayno questions asked. Nothing better than Fuddruckers.
I dont think there is even a close comparison. Fuddruckers has the best burgers around. They are fresh and the fixins are always fresh. Also the staff at the Chicago stores seem very much into making a Fudd burger a gret meal! ! !
Thanks for the comment, Janice. From the looks of our poll, many agree with you.
love those fudds!! they’ve always been the tastiest hamburger around, and they started in san antonio texas, and the original one is still booming!!