I ordered the same meal at Johnny Rockets and Red Robin. The burgers were fine, but my favorite chain had an unmatched ambiance.

Ted BergSep 22, 2024, 18:52 IST

I ordered bacon cheeseburgers at both Johnny Rockets and Red Robin.Ted Berg<ul class="summary-list"><li>I <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/sonic-vs-dairy-queen-meal-which-is-better-review">ordered the same meal</a> at Johnny Rockets and Red Robin: a bacon cheeseburger and fries.</li><li>Both burgers were just OK, but I preferred the version from Johnny Rockets.</li></ul>There's nothing like a good bacon cheeseburger. It's been my favorite meal since I was a kid and is still my go-to order when I go out to eat.That's why I decided to order the same meal — a bacon cheeseburger and fries — at two popular <a target="_blank" class href="https://www.businessinsider.com/trying-applebees-first-time-review-photos-2023-2">casual-dining chains</a>, Johnny Rockets and Red Robin, and compare them based on taste, quality, and overall value.Here's how the meals stacked up.

I started out at Johnny Rockets.

I visited a Johnny Rockets in Hoboken, NJ. Ted Berg

Johnny Rockets' decor was a nostalgic recreation of an American diner.

Johnny Rockets had a fun ambiance, with cushioned stools and miniature jukeboxes.Ted Berg

I ordered a single-patty bacon-cheddar burger and a side of fries.

The burger patty was a little thinner than I'd hoped it would be.Ted Berg

The patty wasn't anything special, but I enjoyed most of the toppings.

The burger from Johnny Rockets reminded me of a McDonald's quarter-pounder.Ted Berg

Next, I went to Red Robin.

I visited a Red Robin in Secaucus, NJ. Ted Berg

Although I visited Red Robin around dinnertime, the restaurant was pretty empty.

The walls were covered in various pop-culture and beer-related decor.Ted Berg

I ordered a bacon cheeseburger, which came with fries.

Unlike at Johnny Rockets, the burger at Red Robin came with fries. Ted Berg

The burger at Red Robin was more substantial but not as tasty.

I liked the fries from Red Robin.Ted Berg

Both burgers were just OK, but I'd return to Johnny Rockets for the atmosphere.

Although I enjoyed Red Robin's fries, I preferred the burger at Johnny Rockets.Ted Berg

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