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[Chad Vander Veen]

We tried it last night.  The burgers are way too large.  My daughter and I had to share.  Neither of us eat that much burger - ever!  No real options for my son, except grilled cheese and maybe a hot dog.  While the burgers did taste good, I don't see why we would ever go back.  If they had smaller burgers and/or kid options, it might work out better for us.

 

 

 

It is called Nation's GIANT Hamburgers

[Darth Lefty]

I had it on Sunrise - good enough but unremarkable and they weren't keeping their patio clean.

[EAH]

We tried it last night.  The burgers are way too large.  My daughter and I had to share.  Neither of us eat that much burger - ever!  No real options for my son, except grilled cheese and maybe a hot dog.  While the burgers did taste good, I don't see why we would ever go back.  If they had smaller burgers and/or kid options, it might work out better for us.

 

I went today and ordered a chicken burger. I can't speak for their hamburgers but my chicken burger was HUGE ( and tasty). While it works out for me because I got it to go and will eat the other half for dinner, I can really see Stacycams point.

They ABSOLUTELY need a childrens menu. No child I know can nor should eat burgers that size. 

In this day and age with Americas children facing an epidemic of diabetes and obesity (and I speak as an obese woman) this is the wrong message to be sending to our children. Although I suppose you can use it as a teaching moment.

[asbestoshills]

This place sucks. Food is gross and low quality.  Give it  a year to let the Folsomites cycle thru it and boom it will close.

The habit at least has quick service and better food.

Hell, McDonald's and Carl's jr's  are better than this place.

And who the hell puts Miracle Whip on a burger?

[Steve Heard]

We tried it last night.  The burgers are way too large.  My daughter and I had to share.  Neither of us eat that much burger - ever!  No real options for my son, except grilled cheese and maybe a hot dog.  While the burgers did taste good, I don't see why we would ever go back.  If they had smaller burgers and/or kid options, it might work out better for us.

I used to go to the one in Daly City when I was in my teens and 20's. I could easily polish off one of those giant burgers in just a couple of minutes. 

 

Now, 30 years later, I don't think I could handle a whole one, nor would I want to. 

 

I don't do a lot of burgers anymore. 

 

Of the ones I have tried in town, Scott's and Manderes are the best.

 

I had a veggie burger at the Habit which was pretty good.

 

Anyway, I went to Nation's to check it out the other night and decided it is unlikely I'll  eat a giant burger ever

again. 

 

Their pies looked awesome, however, and I was tempted to get a banana cream, which might be mankind's greatest invention...ever.

[Chad Vander Veen]

Just got back. Our Nation's is just as good as any other. So if you like Nation's, you'll like this. And the pies indeed look amazing

[ambrno33]

We went for breakfast today and it was great! Great service, great prices, and our food was great too! Plenty of food for me to share with my toddler, she loved their pancakes with strawberries. We'll be back!

[coynebrendan]

I don't come to these pages too often, but I love Nations.

The Good:

1)  Cheeseburgers come standard with loads of fresh leaf (not chopped) lettuce, thick big red tomotoes, and sliced (not cubed) onions (all optional)

2) The hamburger patty was fast food style (Pre-made) but thicker than In and Out and McDonalds.  Thinner than Islands or Red Robin.

3)  They do put mayo on the burger, which I really like for a change (when I go back, I will ask for light mayo)

4) Good old fashion American Cheese that melts the way american cheese should melt

5) The place was new so it was clean.

6) Outdoor seating is available

7) Breakfast menu (egss, pancakes, the standards) is good (served all day)

8) Soda fountain

9) Price versus what you get is good. I think the burger was right around $4, but it is a large size burger (you don't have to eat it all, geeze)

10) Pies looked good with about 6 or 7 under glass (no tin fees).

11) Hot dog a large grilled hot dog was good (not as good as Costco, it is a different type of hot dog)

 

The OK:

1) Chili Cheese Fries: They were OK, not bad, but I would not go back just for them,

2) Shake is fresh made!  I have to give the nod to Smashburger for their Shakes. I also like In n Out shakes better, but Nations Shakes were good.

 

Negatives

1) There was too much mayo for me.  While it was good, I would say light mayo next time. BTW, the menu says you can say hold or "go light" on any item.  This worked well for one of my kids that wanted Ketchup and Mustard only on their cheese burger.

 

If you like Cheeseburgers, give the place a try.  They do have their own niche and I was very happy to have them come into town (I still want a charbroil type place anyone know of any?). I would place them in the same category as Smashburger.  Smashburger probably better but more expensive and less food for the money (but they don't have pies nor breakfast!

 

BTW I don't get all the negativity in some of the other posts. If I were a business owner, I'd appreciate a fair shake from some of the opinion makers on here. Businesses like these add jobs (younger kids working). When businesses succeed here in town, it is better for all of us. So, at least go in and get a cup of coffee and a piece of pie before you hammer them. Don't "poison the well" without giving them a fair shot.

 

PS. Red Robin closes their place by Kohls to move over to the other side of town.  This will translate to better business for Smachburger or Pete's on the other side of the bridge (that is if Pete's service ever improves).

 

With that, I will slip back to obscurity. See you on the road fellow Folsomites!

[ambrno33]

and their coffee was good!  definitely a great place for pie and coffee!

[caligirlz]

I went on Saturday night for pie. I was not impressed. Our party ordered 3 different types of pie (lemon meringue, chocolate & strawberry cheesecake), plus the soft serve ice cream. Everything was bland, or maybe a better description would be "watered-down" or lightly flavored. Even the soft served tasted like ice milk, not vanilla. The cheesecake tasted like sugar, not cream cheese. I like full flavored, especially with desserts. Good to know, no need for me to return. Since this is a chain, I don't see that anything will change despite my feedback. 

 

BTW, not all pies are available by the slice, ie Strawberry pie

[caligirlz]

They do have their own niche and I was very happy to have them come into town (I still want a charbroil type place anyone know of any?). I would place them in the same category as Smashburger.  Smashburger probably better but more expensive and less food for the money (but they don't have pies nor breakfast!

Thanks for the thorough assessment. If Nations is in the same category as Smashburger, then I can easily pass. 

[tsukiji]

I tried Nation's. Overall, I like it (at a fast food level). The burger was reasonable, especially for the price. Much better than In-Out (just a fast food baseline). It comes more loaded than other similar joints (ie - Smashburger); so, it's pretty flavorful and a good balance but it makes for a slightly messy meal (especially if you have a small mouth).

 

A burger with a back of reasonably priced slice of pie makes for a decent fast meal. And while I don't care for a the level of whipped cream and toppings on cheesecake, I'd love to hear other's thoughts on each pie. I tried the chocolate creme; I liked it. It had decent choco flavor but too much whipped cream for me. I only ordered it upon recommendation -- not something I'd usually order. I'm partial to fruit pies like apple and berry. So, I'd like to hear what other people try.

 

Overall, again, it was decent. But I'll probably take out from now on. The only thing I didn't like was the price of the fries (which were hot and okay but not as crispy as I would like) and soda -- it was basically the same cost as the burger which is not right for me. A side and a drink should not cost as much as the entree. I'll take a burger, slice of pie and have my own drink.

[Darth Lefty]

If Nations is in the same category as Smashburger, then I can easily pass. 

 

Like a cross between Smashburger and a diner.

[MSgt]

Wait... did someone say pie?  I would like a second opinion on the pie.  Hamburgers and pie - sounds like the food we should have in heaven.

[Sandman]

Have eaten there twice now and both times very good.  I like the size and taste of their burger.  Shakes are also very good

Kids love the breakfast...

 

Great addition to Folsom, its just too bad there are so many burger joints around these days to believe they can all survive.