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[XiaNaphryz]

http://www.brandeating.com/2016/05/carls-jr-debuts-new-california-classic-double-cheeseburger.html

Carl's Jr. gives a nod to their California roots with the launch of the new California Classic Double Cheeseburger.

While a "California burger" conjures up different images depending on where you hail from, the limited-time California Classic refers to the retro style most associated with In-N-Out and their Double Double.

In this case, it's a burger with double charbroiled beef patties, two slices of American cheese, grilled onions, Thousand Island dressing, tomato, and lettuce.

The California Classic Double Cheeseburger also manages a cheaper price than the Double Double at $2.49 (may vary) and can also be had in a combo with fries and a drink starting at $4.99. To sweeten the deal there's a $1 off any size California Classic Double Cheeseburger combo available off of the Carl's Jr. website.

Nutritional Info - Carl's Jr. California Classic Double Cheeseburger (283g)
Calories - 620 (from Fat - 350)
Fat - 39g (Saturated Fat - 15g)
Sodium - 1130mg
Carbs - 41g (Sugar - 12g)
Protein - 29g

 

[guek]

The beef and cheese though at Carl's Jr. still pales in comparison

 

[perfectchaos007]

But can I get it animal style?

 

[Exotoro]

fuck, that looks really good

 

[DietRob]

Being in the mid-east this will probably be the closest I can come to having In-N-Out and the closest Carl's Jr is 2 states away.

 

[Dr_Boris_Goltz]

I rank Carl's Jr, Jack in the Box, and Burger King as the absolute lowest form of fast food.

Actually Bakers and Sonic might be slightly lower.

The point is this won't taste like In-n-Out.

 

[Bread]

But can I get it animal style?

isn't it animal style already?

 

[norm9]

Looks good but chances are, it's a really small burger like the ones they use for their four for four deal.

Their regular sized burger combos usually end up in the 7 dollar range.

 

[Mugsy]

This sounds good but why not just go to In-N-Out? (for those of us who have In-N-Out nearby)

 

[evilpigking]

Why did they put dressing on the top and bottom? The onions should melt into the cheese and the dressing on the bottom though.

 

[johnsmith]

I've had it. It's not even close.

 

[jwk94]

Is this coming to Hardys too?

 

[Clegg]

Carl Sujunior

 

[Himynameischris]

isn't it animal style already?

No, animal style is with pickles and grilled in mustard.

 

[Muffdraul]

Is this coming to Hardys too?

Aren't Carls Jr and Hardys literally the same exact chain, just different names for different territories? Do they have separate product lines? Honest question, never been to a Hardys.

EDIT: God dammit, it's Hardee's. Dude doesn't even know his own fastfood joints!

 

[Teletraan1]

I haven't been to a fast food restaurant in over a year and after reading the "nutritional" information I know why. Fucking gross.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

isn't it animal style already?

Nope.

Animal style means to add pickles, extra spread, sub in grilled onions instead of raw, and then fry mustard onto the meat patties.

 

[WaffleTaco]

So it's Big Mac without the middle bun and grilled onions, and an extra slice of cheese...

 

[Ray Wonder]

Well wtf I don't have a Hardy's, Carl Jr.'s or an In-N-Out around me.

 

[Chris R]

Nice idea, but the meat is still Carl Jr's. Not saying it's a bad thing, it just isn't In-n-Out, I'd rather just get a double western than pretend I'm eating a double double

 

[WaterAstro]

imo In-N-Out is all about freshness.

Are they copying that too?

 

[norm9]

Nice idea, but the meat is still Carl Jr's. Not saying it's a bad thing, it just isn't In-n-Out, I'd rather just get a double western than pretend I'm eating a double double

Yeah, if you're going to Carls/Hardees, just stick to the western bacon burger. Not the fake big mac, not the 10 dollar specialty concoction burgers they have every month like the moonshine burger, etc.

 

[UrokeJoe]

imo In-N-Out is all about freshness.

Are they copying that too?

That's the key, and Carls just can't compete with that consistency throughout their chain.

 

[bjork]

This sounds good but why not just go to In-N-Out? (for those of us who have In-N-Out nearby)

Because those assholes don't open until 10:30 and sometimes I need a burger at like 2:45 am.

 

[TraBuch]

Is thousand island on a burger any good? I guess the Big Mac sauce is basically thousand island.

 

[titiklabingapat]

Tried Shake Shack and it's probably the closest chain that can reach In-N-Out. The only downside is that it is double the price so those with access to In-N-Out still wins.

 

[UrokeJoe]

Because those assholes don't open until 10:30 and sometimes I need a burger at like 2:45 am.

If you up at 2:45am needing a burger you up to no good anyways.... Just go to Jack and get some greasy ass tacos and call it a night.

 

[Jack Remington]

I'm gonna go get one of these later today.

 

[Ninja Scooter]

This thing will be the Hydrox of hamburgers.

 

[Megalosaro]

In n out is bland as fuck. It's an alright burger I guess... but I've had so much better

 

[xDUMPWEEDx]

I have an IN-N-OUT closer to me than a Carl's Jr. This is pretty much pointless for me. Drive farther away to pick up a shittier knock off version of the world famous Double-Double?

 

[bjork]

If you up at 2:45am needing a burger you up to no good anyways.... Just go to Jack and get some greasy ass tacos and call it a night.

I work at night and live at night. Also I don't go to jack because I need burgers, not heroin through the drivethru

 

[Vegetable Lasagna]

The problem is Carl's Jr. still sucks.

 

[Bread]

No, animal style is with pickles and grilled in mustard.

Nope.

Animal style means to add pickles, extra spread, sub in grilled onions instead of raw, and then fry mustard onto the meat patties.

aren't the pickles in thousand island? and the onions look grilled. seems like the only difference is the mustard.

 

[Alcoremortis]

This sounds good but why not just go to In-N-Out? (for those of us who have In-N-Out nearby)

Because sometimes you don't have half an hour to wait in line.

 

[shoplifter]

In n out is bland as fuck. It's an alright burger I guess... but I've had so much better

then you were doing it wrong

 

[XiaNaphryz]

aren't the pickles in thousand island? and the onions look grilled. seems like the only difference is the mustard.

Pickles as in actual slices, not the little bits in the sauce.

Order a Double Double that's not animal style and there won't be any pickle slices.

 

[Gentleman Jack]

This is basically the Big Carl + grilled onions and Tomatoes.

Don't get me wrong, I prefer Carl's to most other fast food burgers in town, my only gripe is that they manage to have worse fries than the once-fried potatoes from In-N-Out.

 

[norm9]

In n out is bland as fuck. It's an alright burger I guess... but I've had so much better

You are wrong three time in this post.

Don't get me wrong, I prefer Carl's to most other fast food burgers in town, my only gripe is that they manage to have worse fries than the once-fried potatoes from In-N-Out.

Carl's fries are horrific. That's why you have to pay a little extra and get the fried zucchinis.

 

[TwoDurans]

In n out is bland as fuck. It's an alright burger I guess... but I've had so much better

This. I've never understood the obsession. The fries are good, but there are better burgers elsewhere.

 

[Bread]

Pickles as in actual slices, not the little bits in the sauce.

Order a Double Double that's not animal style and there won't be any pickle slices.

there aren't always pickles!?!?! wtf in n out get your shit together.

 

[hitsugi]

This thing will be the Hydrox of hamburgers.

Spoiler: Hydrox came before Oreo.

 

[UrokeJoe]

I work at night and live at night. Also I don't go to jack because I need burgers, not heroin through the drivethru

I get you. I worked 5yrs like that and honestly since then I eat whatever I feel like at anytime. Changes your perspective on breakfast, lunch, and dinner..

 

[Himynameischris]

there aren't always pickles!?!?! wtf in n out get your shit together.

I know you're new to the best coast so I'll let it slide for now but you need to know your shit friend,

 

[bjork]

I get you. I worked 5yrs like that and honestly since then I eat whatever I feel like at anytime. Changes your perspective on breakfast, lunch, and dinner..

Haha, yep. People are like "you're having a pizza at 8 am?" and I'm like, "6 am to me is like 5 pm to you" and they never get it.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

I know you're new to the best coast so I'll let it slide for now but you need to know your shit friend,

Assimilation Education takes time!

 

[SocksAndShoes]

This thing will be the Hydrox of hamburgers.

Hydrox was first though, Oreo copied them.

edit: beaten

 

[Megadragon15]

Carl's Jr. hamburger patties taste so bland, though.

 

[JBuccCP]

Spoiler: Hydrox came before Oreo.

To be fair to Oreo they probably heard Hydrox and thought it was some kind of detergent.

 

[PartlyCloudlike]

oh you cheeky bastards