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Well, its a White Castle thats for sure. The valentine's special did not include all the bells and whistles I have heard of at other White Castles on valentines day, but the staff was very nice and helpful and made it fun.

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Posted on 02.16.13 Matt M.

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Oh white castle it has been oh so long since I had your delectibe little burgers sober, oh wait I have never had them sober before. Hmmm not quite as good when you get the full flavor, oh well the agonizing stomach ache the next morning is still the same.

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Posted on 04.06.11 Brandon B.

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I'm sure everyone who's seen Harold and Kumar wants to have tried White Castle at some point in their lives so when we drove by this place after landing in Chicago for a business trip, we had to stop in. Â My friend and I shared an order of burgers and they were quite good but inconsistent. Â It was weird because some would have cheese and onions while some didn't. Â

The beef patty is quite thin so don't expect anything like a Carl's Jr. burger. Â It has that soft mushy burgery texture that McDonalds burgers kind of has, but personally I like it. Â I think the burgers are good enough to give it 4 stars though I'd like them to be made more consistently.

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Posted on 07.28.09 Wilson C.

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You either grew up with these things and love them or you didn't and hate them. Â I've rarely seen a middle ground. Â Like the reviewer whose 4 year old like White Castles where he hates them.

Oh and to that poster, In and Out sucks. Â I've been to the very one you mentioned. Â Try Culver's or Steak and Shake. Â Hell for CA hamburger joints, Fatburger is better than In and Out.

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Posted on 03.21.09 Torrick W.

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While driving to the airport near the end of our Midwestern journey, I heard what appeared to be hyperventilating coming from the back seat of our rental car. Â My 16 year old son could not believe he was actually seeing a real live bona fide White Castle, and he begged us to go in. Â Since we were pretty early for our flight, we decided to go ahead and let him have his "Harold and Kumar goes to White Castle" fantasy, a movie which he asserts is the greatest Stoner Film ever.

Stoner Film. Like there is a category for it at Sundance.

I can not believe that these people actually exchange real American currency for this square steamed mixture of rodent feces and sawdust on a tiny bun. This is the bastard love child of a 7-11 microwavable meat patty and the entrail drippings of roadkill left to fester on Midwestern highways in the hot July sun. Happily, it is as thin as a Post-It note so as to avoid inadvertently engaging your gag reflex.

What is it with you Midwesterners and your love for this affront to hamburgers everywhere? I have lived among you. I know you are not completely devoid of all sense of taste. Â Somewhere, somehow, things have gone terribly wrong for you people. Come to San Francisco and let me introduce you to a REAL fast food hamburger. Fortunately there is an In 'N Out Burger conveniently located in Fisherman's Wharf, not far from your hotel. Â Call me and we'll have a Double Double. Animal Style. Then you can hit up the Wax Museum.

For the record, my son had 4 of them and declared his undying love. But then again, he also thinks Harold and Kumar movies are "films."

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Posted on 08.11.08 Seaward Z.

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a "lost" review from 9/20/07
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So, either inspired by watching too many movies or hearing too fervently about them, my friend Sarah and I were accidentally, though pleasantly drawn to an elusive White Castle (for being such an iconic place, there never seemed to be one around when we were looking for one). Â

I wonder if this particular store/chain is indicative of the other White Castle stores? Â If it is, it is a very sparse and somewhat unwelcoming environment. Â First of all, it is stark white with blue trim. Â Perhaps I've never noticed this before, but the color blue and food, for some reason, gives me the impression of "cheap". Â (And of course, White Castle is pretty cheap.) Â Anyway, I don't think the color scheme serves them well. Â It makes the place look sterile (not cleanly sterile, but boring sterile). Â The bright lighting that reflects from every white tile and laminate table tops feels eerily unnatural.

We were a little lost and caught up in the novelty of White Castle so ordering took a minute (likely a sure sign that we were either tourist and/or unaccustomed to it). Â We opted for two Number 4's (two Dbl Cheeseburger, fries, medium drink) and some side order of chicken thingamajigs...

So there we were, giddy from the joy of being on a trip together! Â Laughing at the serendipity of getting lost, but finding a White Castle. Â Famished (her from a day of work, I from the five hour flight). Â Ah, White Castle...

... meh... just meh...

For all the hype, hoorah, and notoriety of White Castle, it was a wholly indifferent experience. Â Not to say it was bad in any way; for a touristy or drunkenly enjoyed novelty, its mediocre fare. Â The taste is as commonplace as bun-burger-cheese can get. Â Additionally, the overall consistency (particularly of the pattie itself) is a bit reminiscent of MacDonald's or JolliBee (i.e. over-ground/processed to a soft texture).

I just don't see myself CRAVING for these burgers that much...