I was back in Jacksboro this week and when I drove by The Kwik Stop, I was horrified to find it had burned the Friday before. I was just there a few days earlier and had a great burger.
The Jacksboro newspaper has the story here. In case it disappears, the long and short of it is the people who saw the fire report it started around the back of the building near the air conditioner, so it was possibly an electrical issue that caused the building's destruction.
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Showing posts with label Jacksboro. Show all posts
Friday, April 8, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
The Kwik Stop - Jacksboro
I recently visited The Kwik Stop in Jacksboro, TX when I was in town for a computer-related service call. It was about lunch time, so I stopped in The Kwik Stop for a burger. I recall seeing a comment on their outdoor sign touting their burgers and BBQ, so I had to give it a try.
When I went inside there were a few people already waiting on their food. I stepped up to a window that looked in on the grill. The cook, a young lady, asked what I wanted. I ordered the standard cheeseburger, all the way.
After about 10 minutes she came out of the kitchen and delivered my burger in a paper 'basket' like you see fries and hotdogs in occasionally. The burger was wrapped in thin paper and you could see the grease starting to opaque the paper. This was going to be a good burger, I thought. I didn't bother ordering fries or any sides, the burger looked large enough to accommodate my appetite.
As I ate my lunch, I listened in to the cook banter about with the customers ordering their lunch. This is the kind of place you come back to again, I told myself. And it was populated by locals, always a good sign.
The burger was great. It was very juicy and had me using up several napkins to keep the goodness from dripping down my arm and off my face. I paid up and went to work, thinking I would have to stop by next time I was in town. And, to think, I thought the only good burger joint in Jacksboro was Herd's.
As for the Texas Burger Stop's rating, here goes:
When I went inside there were a few people already waiting on their food. I stepped up to a window that looked in on the grill. The cook, a young lady, asked what I wanted. I ordered the standard cheeseburger, all the way.
After about 10 minutes she came out of the kitchen and delivered my burger in a paper 'basket' like you see fries and hotdogs in occasionally. The burger was wrapped in thin paper and you could see the grease starting to opaque the paper. This was going to be a good burger, I thought. I didn't bother ordering fries or any sides, the burger looked large enough to accommodate my appetite.
As I ate my lunch, I listened in to the cook banter about with the customers ordering their lunch. This is the kind of place you come back to again, I told myself. And it was populated by locals, always a good sign.
The burger was great. It was very juicy and had me using up several napkins to keep the goodness from dripping down my arm and off my face. I paid up and went to work, thinking I would have to stop by next time I was in town. And, to think, I thought the only good burger joint in Jacksboro was Herd's.
As for the Texas Burger Stop's rating, here goes:
- Patty Size and Style: appears to be hand formed, medium thick and cooked perfectly
- Cooking style: grilled on a flat top
- Char: good char across the patty
- Bun: cooked on the grill (not toasty), fresh tasting
- Vegetables: the veggies were fresh
- Napkins needs: I needed several. It was juicy and 'messy'
- Special attributes: can't wait to try the BBQ
- Ownership: looks to be a single location, local owner
Saturday, June 28, 2008
A moment of silence is in order.....
I was just reading the Startlegram and ran across this article. It seems my most favorite burger joint in the world, Herd's, is being handed over to the son, Danny.
We knew it was coming, discussing it back in April, but it is still a shock.
I look forward to the day I can swing by and grab another one to see if Danny has watched over Claude long enough to pick up the 'art' of making the 'best burgers on the planet (or anywhere else)'.
Congrats, Claude. Our hat's off to you.
I made every effort to get there as often as I could. It boggles my mind that you have cooked up over 2 million burgers. That's a lot of beef!
We knew it was coming, discussing it back in April, but it is still a shock.
I look forward to the day I can swing by and grab another one to see if Danny has watched over Claude long enough to pick up the 'art' of making the 'best burgers on the planet (or anywhere else)'.
Congrats, Claude. Our hat's off to you.
I made every effort to get there as often as I could. It boggles my mind that you have cooked up over 2 million burgers. That's a lot of beef!
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Herd's Burgers - Jacksboro
Herd's is one of those places you have to know about to find. It's so small and quaint, if you aren't looking, you will drive right by. And, what a mistake that would be.
Herd's has been a staple in Jacksboro, TX for almost a century. It is currently run by Claude Herd, a 3rd generation owner. Danny Herd (Claude's son) will soon be taking it over and vows to continue the family tradition. They are open Tues thru Saturday from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.
The uniqueness of Herd's Burger is how they are made. Claude has a bucket in a small freezer to his left, in which he places a plastic bag full of fresh ground beef. He reaches inside and transfers a large mound of beef on the left side of the small grill. When an order is made, he reaches into the mound with his spatula, peels off a section and flattens it on the grill, forming a patty, much like he has done thousands and thousands of times.
With the skill of a Benihana chef, he moves the patty across the grill, his years of experience making him keenly aware of the 'sweet spots' that allow the grill to perfect each burger.
As the orders are vocalized to him from the small counter less than 10 feet away, he moves each burger into place and carefully places a bun on top to become one with the still cooking patty.
When Claude deems the burgers are ready, he passes the assembled unit down the line for the vegetables to be applied and whatever condiments have been requested. After that the burger is wrapped in a paper wrapper, a toothpick poked through it and into the brown paper bag it goes off to one of the dozens of people waiting outside.
Herd's is located in Jacksboro, Texas (see link and physical address below):
Herd's Burgers
400 N Main
Jacksboro, TX 76458
Herd's has developed quite a following and is discussed in the following forum:
http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20897
As for the Texas Burger Stop's rating, here goes:
Herd's has been a staple in Jacksboro, TX for almost a century. It is currently run by Claude Herd, a 3rd generation owner. Danny Herd (Claude's son) will soon be taking it over and vows to continue the family tradition. They are open Tues thru Saturday from 10:30 am to 4:00 pm.
The uniqueness of Herd's Burger is how they are made. Claude has a bucket in a small freezer to his left, in which he places a plastic bag full of fresh ground beef. He reaches inside and transfers a large mound of beef on the left side of the small grill. When an order is made, he reaches into the mound with his spatula, peels off a section and flattens it on the grill, forming a patty, much like he has done thousands and thousands of times.
With the skill of a Benihana chef, he moves the patty across the grill, his years of experience making him keenly aware of the 'sweet spots' that allow the grill to perfect each burger.
As the orders are vocalized to him from the small counter less than 10 feet away, he moves each burger into place and carefully places a bun on top to become one with the still cooking patty.
When Claude deems the burgers are ready, he passes the assembled unit down the line for the vegetables to be applied and whatever condiments have been requested. After that the burger is wrapped in a paper wrapper, a toothpick poked through it and into the brown paper bag it goes off to one of the dozens of people waiting outside.
Herd's is located in Jacksboro, Texas (see link and physical address below):
Herd's Burgers
400 N Main
Jacksboro, TX 76458
Herd's has developed quite a following and is discussed in the following forum:
http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=20897
As for the Texas Burger Stop's rating, here goes:
- Patty Size and Style: Spatula made, thin and crispy around the edges
- Cooking style: grilled on a flat top
- Char: great char around the edges
- Bun: toasted on top of the patty on the grill
- Vegetables: fresh lettuce and tomatoes, chopped onions, 'hamburger' dill pickles
- Napkins needs: one napkin should do
- Special attributes: all they make is burgers, only take cash and you have to be prepared to wait during lunch
- Ownership: mom and pop
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