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The most disgusting burger ever

On our recent vacation, I had my very first White Castle burger. We were able to stop at a White Castle on our drive from Milwaukee to Chicago. I had never been to White Castle because they didn’t have them in Arizona, where I grew up. When faced with the opportunity, I had to try one to find out what all the hub-bub was about. After trying a White Castle burger, or “slider” as they’re called, I can honestly say it was the most disgusting burger I’ve ever had. I don’t know what they are made of, but it’s definitely NOT beef. The meal comes with three little burgers, fries, and a drink. I barely got through my first burger when I had to call it quits. Why people like these little goo-balls is still a mystery.

17 Comments to The most disgusting burger ever

1. You should come out to the South some time and have a Krystal burger. Sort of the neater, more respectable cousin to the White Castle. Still small and square, but not as soggy with grease. The real genius of these little gems is only realized while driving - they’re the perfect size for eating and steering at the same time.

   -Allen
Allen on July 26th, 2005

2. I’ll have to give Krystal Burgers a try next time I’m traveling. Less soggy would definitely be a good thing. Their website has a store locator page, and strangely enough it lists “Redlands, CA” as the example location. The reason that is strange is because there are no stores in California. The closest store to me is 1,770 miles away, in Carrollton, Texas.
paul on July 26th, 2005

3. Oh god, don’t tell me you had a white nasty while sober.

   The next time you’re in a state that has white castle ‘restaurants’, stop by 30 minutes after the bars close and watch the long drive through lines. I’d only have a cheesy slider or gut bomb if I was drunk, hungry and not near anything else that was open that late at night. They can actually be quite enjoyable after 6-12 beers are in your system, but I’d never think of having them while sober.
Ben on July 31st, 2005

4. Well, I can certainly see why you would’nt like White Castle “Slyders”, I grew up in Columbus, Ohio which is where White Castle origionated. I’ve been eating them since I was a kid. Trust me, at two in the morning, when your drunk off your backside….it’s hard to beat a few cheesburger slyders with some greasy crinkle cut fries….MMMMMMM Just make sure you don’t eat more than four, ( They can be bought in sacks of ten ) And talk about Flatulence!!! Whew!!! BAROOOOOOFF!!!! Dehydrated onions , cooked on a steam grill. I worked on a plastics extrusion plant in Zanesville Ohio, and it just so happened that White Castle was building a New Meat Processing facility around the corner….I knew the Superintendant and was able to tour the new State of the art Proccessing facility. Practically Sterile. Rest assured, White Castles ARE made from 100% BEEF. AND they are GOOD!!!!!! Just not too many.
Ed Green on October 22nd, 2005

5. personally i have never had a white castle burger or “slider” since i live in england but has anyone seen that movie Harold and Kumar get the Munchies well its about these two lads who get high on smoking to much weed and get the munchies so they then start to crave some burgers from white castle during the movie you see a preview of a white castle advert and i must say them burgers look delicious, so if you were to judge a book by its cover i simply disagree with you but then again i have never tried a burger from white castle. 1 last thing if any of you lot manage to watch that movie watch it because its hilarious.
Sean on February 12th, 2006

6. Now thats enough! A rat is an american tradition! Me mum and da met at one in 1950 in Elizabeth NJ. Meand my chums would wake uo the next afternoon and kick the cardboard containers out of bed. They are strictly made to soak up the jello shots and flaming 151 bombs! A rat is a livers best friend and they did not come in last for cheap nourishment! Soilent Green was dead last in that taste test!
JB Campbell on February 26th, 2006

7. I am eating 6 white castles as i read and write this…..i grew up in New York, the greater metro. area, and from my understanding it is the only place to get white castles outside of the midwest….but anyway….slyders are delicious….whether drunk or not….i have crave crate in my freezer….(thats 100) and trust me i will eat them ALL….anyone who says they are disgusting is crazy….they can make you sick if you eat too many….but just dont let yourself get to that point….for extra fun, try getting a double cheese, or a double bacon….or whatever you want….their all good….

   PUT YA HANDS UP ALL MY SLYDER PILOTS……
henry balboa on March 23rd, 2006

8. White Castle originated in Kansas but its headquarters are now in Columbus, Ohio. Krystal basically ripped off White Castle’s business model. White Castle was THE first fast food restaurant! Give it up for an American Original!
Expert on May 25th, 2006

9. White Castle Is freakin good. I dont know what people are on when they say its disgusting, but those little burgers hit the spot. Maybe, cuz your sober, you should really try it when your drunk or high, its 100 times better…oh soo good.!!!! A #1 with a bacon burger and 6 pc of chicken rings….im gona get me some white Castle right now!!!Point is, white Castle isnt bad or disgusting, it the person who thinks they are..HA HAAAH!!!!
Frankie on November 14th, 2006

10. I totally agee with you. I had my first one ( and last) last June. Yuk.
Lue Strohman on February 4th, 2007

11. Well, coming from a teenage vegetarian who works at a White Castle, here’s my oppinion:
    The burger may be disgusting, but I’m a sucker for the buns. Seriously, if you ever go back: just buy a Crave Case of the Buns ($4.77) and cram your pockets full of the Grape/Strawberry Jelly.
    Fucking Heaven! I promise you.
    Oh, and don’t forget to zap the buns in a micorwave for a couple seconds.
McLaughlin on February 13th, 2007

12. rat burgers are the shit!! drunk or not, they send you to another place. they are the east coast equivilant to menudo for a hang over. rat burgers and yohoo!
jersey on August 14th, 2007

13. I am from Detroit and relocated to Arizaon, When people ask me what I miss, one of those things I say is sliddrs(White Castle Burgers)
    I do not not drink but it didnt stop the love for those burgers. I wan to buy a franchise and bring it to Tucson!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Frank on September 15th, 2007

14. I am organizing a Slyder Throw Down at work as a fundraiser for the United Way. We’ll have 11 brave souls putting down around 20 slyders in 15 minutes or less. Not much by competitive eating standards but enough to cause some serious afternoon gastric challenges in the cubicles. Peace to Slyder Nation.
Bub on October 9th, 2007

15. I do not have any idea what the record is for eating White Castle Burgers, but I got a friend who orders four bags of ten every time he orders them. I’ve seen him do it so many times I know he truely likes his White Castle Burgers. I’ve asked his why so many, and he said “MC-Ds are bigger, but then again they are all bun and its all about teste not a bun”.
Eugene on October 9th, 2007

16. I was born in Yonkers N.Y. but I live in south Florida just 40 minutes north of Miami. Im going back during the beginning of December to spend a whole month with family for the holidays. And let me tell you, White Castle fucking rules. At least for me, lol. They don’t have them here. They have that knock off called Crystal and they dont taste the same. Im a bodybuilder so I must eat a lot to get my muscles to grow. And let me tell you, I can down a crave case of 30 in 15 to 20 minutes flat. But get ready. there is a reason why they call them “slyders”. I tell people in New York who have in issue where they must defecate and I tell them, “Don’t buy a laxative, go to white castle.”
Eric J. on November 13th, 2007

17. Uhhh, White Castle “originated” in witchita Kansas & they seem to only be appreciated by those who were raised on them.
rob on January 16th, 2008

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