Chowdown Showdown: Where Is The Best Place To Get A Burger In Palatine?
Tell us where you favorite place is to get a burger in the comments' section below.
UPDATE: The nominations are in: It's time to Vote in the Chowdown Showdown poll!
We are happy to introduce a new column on Palatine Patch — a column centered around food, local restaurants and you.
The weekly Chowdown Showdown is meant to be a way for readers to pick and vote on their favorite places to get certain entrees in Palatine. Each week, we will ask you to tell us your favorite place to get a cup of coffee or bowl of chili or breakfast.
This week we want to know, where is the best place in Palatine to get a burger.
You can let us know your favorite spot by commenting below. You will be able to submit your vote through 5 p.m. Tuesday.
From there, we will take the top three finalists and post in an article first thing Wednesday morning. Then it will be time to vote again — this time for the Chowdown Showdown champion.
Voting will continue through 5 p.m. Friday, and we will announce the winner first thing Saturday morning.
If you are really pulling for a certain restaurant, you can share this column on your personal Facebook page and Twitter feed and ask your followers to vote.
This is all about participation so we hope you will chime in and check back.
So, without further ado, lets get the voting started. Patch readers, tell us by commenting below, where is the BEST place to get a burger in Palatine?
Karen Gallagher
6:34 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
Smash burger....best ever !
Diablo135
11:04 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
That's in Schaumburg
David W. Quinn
6:55 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
Lamplighter Inn has my vote.
Liz Noe
6:58 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
Donkey!
Louanne
7:28 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
Brandts!
Anne Copeland
7:40 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
I would agree that Brandts always had the best burger. Are they still open?
JOE
7:43 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
PS
PS & QS
Jim Wilson
7:46 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
BRANDTS
LAMPS GETS 2ND PLACE
Sue Quinlan
8:26 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
Brandt's!
Chris
8:30 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
Brandts
Deborah Williams
8:45 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
Brandt's ...hands down!
John Lofgren
8:46 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
I'm a fan of the Immigrant Burger at Durty Nellie's. Brandt's is darn good, too.
Scott
9:06 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
Brandt's is certainly a great burger but it costs $$$.
For a bit less money I vote for Chiggy's!.
Joe C
9:27 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
I would say for the price and size Lamps takes Brandt's hands down! Brandt's used to be really good, but I don't know if they switched their burgers, but it just isn't as good as I remember! So my vote goes to Lamps!!!
Laurie Larson
9:28 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
PHOTOS on Northwest Hwy. gets my vote!
Shay
10:15 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
You have to try the 312 burger from T.J obriens, delish
Anji
10:30 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
Brandt's on Northwest Highway and Quintin.
JJ Hawk
11:28 am on Monday, February 27, 2012
Hot Dog Richies' double bacon cheeseburger. No question
Palatine Resident
12:24 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
BBQ Patio on Hicks in Palatine is very good, but it's the fries that keep me comin back!
BryAnne
1:14 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Brandt's for sure! :) YUM!
John B
3:02 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Brandt's first,
Bauer's Brauhaus second.
Mark
4:21 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
1. Brandt's.
2. Photos.
3. Culvers.
Blaise
7:47 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
BRANDT's hands down!!!
Jason
8:01 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
TJ O'Brien's 312 Burger or Fire Down Below Burger
Vince
8:17 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Brandt', good but way overpriced
Haywood "MF" Nelson
8:30 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Brandt's
Kim
8:36 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Bauers!
Jacklyn
8:40 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Bauers brauhaus
mike boyle
9:33 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
TJ O'Briens 312 Burger is a serious contender
Jamina
9:57 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Long long time ago it used to be Brandts, but they have changed their burgers; and since Lamps built their restaurant and expanded their menu, they win hands down!
Lamplighter1980
10:23 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Lamplighters #1
Brandts come in a close second.
Jayne Hannon
11:43 pm on Monday, February 27, 2012
Bauers Brauhaus has the BEST burger around!! Everything about it makes it number 1...the bun, the fresh meat, the Merks cheese, the grilled onions, the homemade pickles and homemade bacon jam. If you haven't had one yet, go and get one....it'll blow your mind!
Shawn
7:55 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
I rarely known great cheeseburger "Heng Weng". I am not kidding. huge patty, Fresh bakery bun. steak fries
Harry Smith
8:11 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Bauers brahhouse!
melissa marquez
8:19 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Bauers brah house!!!
Bari Berman
8:52 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Bauers!!!!!
Mary
10:43 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Bauer's Brauhaus is second to none. You cannot beat the $5.00 burgers on Thursday. Gotta love that Ala Holstein!!!
Marty
10:46 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Bauer's Brauhaus hands down!!
Dan
10:54 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Bauers :)
KMS III
11:28 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Bauers Brauhouse
Tracy
11:52 am on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Bauer's for sure!! It has a perfect combo of awesomeness! The bun, the meat, the merks cheese and a special bacon jam that makes it amazing ! One of a kind burger !
Tom
12:07 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
I smell Spam...
Victoria
12:23 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Whoops... looks like Bauers brauhaus forgot to pay their internet domain bill. It can be "voted" best here all you want... if people can't see the menu it's not very helpful...
Margaret
12:23 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Bauers!!!!!!
Dan
12:46 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Brandts
PJ
12:46 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
I thought this was to vote for our favorite place to get a burger, not to slam anybody's place of business. I'm sure ALL businesses have problems with their Internet service. It doesn't mean that its a bad place to go.
Paul
1:00 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Bauers Brauhouse is the best.
Tony
1:13 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
@ Tom and Victoria... Hmmm... I suspect you may be affiliated with one of the above restaurants, other than Bauers?? And since when can one vote for best burger by just reading its description on the menu?? As a palatine resident I have tried many burgers in the area. I have to agree Bauer's is very good. Goes great with a beer after work!
Tom
1:34 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Hey Tony...I can assure you I don't have any affiliation with any restaurant in Palatine. Considering this "poll" is as unscientific as it can get, I guess my comment really doesn't matter does it? Cheers.
Vinny T
2:26 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
No question.... Bauer's Brauhaus!!! How can you beat the amazing combo of Merkts cheddar and bacon jam?!
In the words of Samuel L. Jackson... "This IS a tasty burger!!"
Lucy
5:43 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tj obriens
Statr
8:40 pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Bauer's Brauhaus !!
Nikki
6:58 am on Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Brandts has a great burger!!
Guzzi guy
7:58 am on Saturday, March 3, 2012
For value, can't beat Donkey Inn on Wednesday nights. Make sure you get it with the tater tots! Agree with many comments that Brandts, heretofore the best in Palatine hands down, is living off their reputation. The burger isn't as good as it used to be and it is way overpriced.