Illinois Hoops Recruiting Thread

[john1952]

While we are waiting for the veteran point guard, the lockdown defender and the rim protector to committ to Illinois

I am wondering 1) Who has the best hamburger in CU and 2) Where does Brad Underwood go when he wants a good hamburger?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Farens Pub and Eatery

Burgers and Beer

Billy Barroz Pub and Grill

Just Hamburgers

Crane Alley

Smith Burger Co.

Hamilton Walker

Krekels

Broadyway Food Hall

Alexander Steakhouse

Bunny’s

Guidos

 

[Homecoming 2019]

Red Hot Ranch on Ashland is the best burger in the city.

Dollar for dollar it really isn't close.

 

[dwpittman]

If I'm asking a coach for burger recommendations, it's gonna be Bielema, not Brad.

During football season, my dad and I were legitimately wondering how many beers Bret Bielema has had during his lifetime.

I think it would be something like when Sam Malone sent Norm's bar tab to NASA to get a tabulation. Or was it Moe/Homer?

 

[illini0440]

While we are waiting for the veteran point guard, the lockdown defender and the rim protector to committ to Illinois

I am wondering 1) Who has the best hamburger in CU and 2) Where does Brad Underwood go when he wants a good hamburger?

Inquiring minds want to know.

Farens Pub and Eatery

Burgers and Beer

Billy Barroz Pub and Grill

Just Hamburgers

Crane Alley

Smith Burger Co.

Hamilton Walker

Krekels

Broadyway Food Hall

Alexander Steakhouse

Bunny’s

Guidos

Alexander’s closed. Krekels in Champaign closed. Bunny’s very underrated food for a small hole in the wall bar. Smith burger is phenomenal though

 

[MadtownIllin]

A night out...in...Taylorville...

I'm not talking too much trash, I grew up in Jacksonville and the towns aren't too different!

So did I many moons ago...been gone since graduated the beloved...

 

[Dbell1981]

Alexander’s closed. Krekels in Champaign closed. Bunny’s very underrated food for a small hole in the wall bar. Smith burger is phenomenal though

Straight from the horses mouth. Guys, Underwood is 0440, 0440 is Underwood.

 

[Retro62]

Well deserved.i guess we can't say after committing to our beloved lowers your ranking anymore lol

No, you just have to commit so early they forget your going to Illinois.

 

[Emerson Bigguns]

Morez’ new ranking puts him in Burger boy range.

 

[IlliniwekKDR]

Steamed hams?

 

[Stevegarbs]

#1 Krekels (wood st location)
#2 Drubys Shelbyville
#3 Buford’s Sadorus
#4 Just Hamburgers Paxton
#5 Burgers N Beer Gibson

I’ve been to Bills toasty have a picture hanging on the wall from the challenge had to crawl out those Patties THICK

Yes to #4!

 

[BretMyBeachHouse]

Alexander’s closed. Krekels in Champaign closed. Bunny’s very underrated food for a small hole in the wall bar. Smith burger is phenomenal though

You definitely nailed it on both Bunny's and Smith.

 

[BretMyBeachHouse]

Straight from the horses mouth. Guys, Underwood is 0440, 0440 is Underwood.

I've always figured the 40 was the birth year which I believe makes him Loren Tate.

 

[Chuck Nuggets]

 

[PNWIllini]

Straight from the horses mouth. Guys, Underwood is 0440, 0440 is Underwood.

Not proven until they name their favorite sauce on Hot Ones. BU said “I’d get that one in a restaurant.”

 

[ILLfated]

Yes to #4!

Just hamburgers changed owners last year and it's not the same. Stale buns and burger is good occasionally. Live 2 minutes away.

 

[Dan]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1649531515406258177

 

[Get yourself a new map]

Dollar for dollar it really isn't close.

That ain't no . I'm known to run out and pick up "Shake Shack" for my wife and come home with Red Hot Ranch instead.
"Closed early again!" "Line was too long - Cubs game today!" "Saw some teenagers out front and got scared."

 

[nichi]

I've always figured the 40 was the birth year which I believe makes him Loren Tate.

Loren Tate was born on November 3, 1931.

 

[logjam]

My two favorite burgers are both outside of Danville.
Gross Burgers and Moon-Glo.

Moonglo's tenderloins are the bomb also....

 

[WyattEarp]

I've always figured the 40 was the birth year which I believe makes him Loren Tate.

Might mean something…might not…

(I’m sure others have no-doubt realized this.)

0440 is a 4-digit extension for a postal delivery sector.

 

[Govoner Vaugn Fan]

I've always figured the 40 was the birth year which I believe makes him Loren Tate.

Loren was playing little League Baseball by 1940

 

[Loyalillini10]

Alexander’s closed. Krekels in Champaign closed. Bunny’s very underrated food for a small hole in the wall bar. Smith burger is phenomenal though

Crane Alley has also closed it doors.

 

[SeattleSlim]

My daughter’s cheeseburgers beat anything mentioned in this thread (past, present, or future). And YOU can’t have any!!!

 

[Scoregasm]

My daughter’s cheeseburgers beat anything mentioned in this thread (past, present, or future). And YOU can’t have any!!!

 

[travelin' man]

Having retired to New Orleans, I have had very few burgers. Best I can come up with is the Crawfish po'boy from today's Ketch. Fresh off the boat shrimp Po'boy a close second.

That's good eatin' ya. You outta try the oyster po'boy at Victors in New Iberia.