Burgers in Oxford

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Burgers in Oxford

Postby RNAIL » Mon Apr 30, 2012 12:27 pm

Will be there in June for a wedding, understand there are some good ole fashion burger joints that one should visit. What is your suggestion. I am talking drive in back in the 60/70's type.
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby Bercy » Mon Apr 30, 2012 1:00 pm

Phillips out by hospital used to be fantastic; Larry burger at Proud Larry's is pretty good; I'm sure there are others - not a fan of Handy Andy.
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby Long Duck Dong » Mon Apr 30, 2012 2:15 pm

Phillips Grocery is still pretty good. Went there about a month ago. There is a Christies there now that I understand is good. (The one in Columbus is good.) The Boure burger at Boure isn't too bad either. Not sure about 1960s drive in type burgers though.
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby Drakeshead » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:18 pm

I think the closest thing to a '60's burger around Oxford is going to be Johnnies Drive-In in Tupelo. They still serve the old oatmill depression burgers. So, if you go there and do not want the oatmill burger, you have to tell them all beef/meat. If not, you will automatically be ordering/served an oatmill burger.

They aren't bad though.

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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby champcaller » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:25 pm

The Snackbar has a really good burger. A John Currence restaurant, and imo the best in eats in Oxford. Their burger is 80% ground beef and 20% bacon that is mixed in the patty. Beef is from neola farms and the bacon is cut, cured, smoked in house and can be cooked to order.

Another great place for lunch in Oxford is Mama Jo's off North Lamar right past Molly Bar rd. Under 7 dollars for a plate of the best southern black woman food you've ever had, including dessert and a drink. Make sure and get the fried corn bread. You can't beat it.
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby BucksandDucks » Mon Apr 30, 2012 4:28 pm

champcaller wrote:Another great place for lunch in Oxford is Mama Jo's off North Lamar right past Molly Bar rd. Under 7 dollars for a plate of the best southern black woman food you've ever had, including dessert and a drink. Make sure and get the fried corn bread. You can't beat it.
D@mn...I didn't know anybody else knew about Mama Jo's. That is some sho nuff soul food there!!! That woman can cook!!!
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby champcaller » Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:32 pm

I go twice a week....... literally.

and it won't be a secret much longer. Andrew Zimmer from travel channel filmed there, along with snackbar, bbb, and some others around town a few months back.
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby RNAIL » Mon Apr 30, 2012 8:36 pm

Grenada had a place called Gus's Little Widget, burgers made by hand, rolled with either bread or oatmeal and cooked on the flat top grill. ALways put the buns on there also to get a little of the flavor, man they were good. I have heard that Phillips was as close as you could get to the widget burgers. Could not remember the name, all sound good. May have to try them all. Thanks for all the replies.
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby Click » Tue May 01, 2012 6:49 am

Let's not forget Handy Andy's
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby crazyjoedevola » Wed May 02, 2012 8:34 am

Go to LB's meat market across the street from Kroger and get the Filet Burger or the House burger. You'll thank me later!
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby champcaller » Wed May 02, 2012 9:03 am

crazyjoedevola wrote:Go to LB's meat market across the street from Kroger and get the Filet Burger or the House burger. You'll thank me later!
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby VICK » Wed May 02, 2012 7:56 pm

Most people say best burger is Ajax NO!!! Handy Andy hands down known for bbq but burger is great w/ some tots and dont forget nanner puddin AWSOME !! Tell Janet ( craky lady running cash register ha ha) the UPS guy sent you bye.
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby hottytoddy » Sat May 05, 2012 8:14 pm

VICK wrote:Most people say best burger is Ajax NO!!! Handy Andy hands down known for bbq but burger is great w/ some tots and dont forget nanner puddin AWSOME !! Tell Janet ( craky lady running cash register ha ha) the UPS guy sent you bye.
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At Handy Andy I get the heated smoked turkey sandwich. My little girl likes the fried hot dog sandwich. :)
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Re: Burgers in Oxford

Postby jebster » Sat May 05, 2012 8:33 pm

Ajax Diner, best burger around. Great menu and all food is excellent. Best all around eatery in Oxford.

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