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Eliot Rosewater

(34,076 posts) Fri Aug 8, 2025, 09:07 PM Aug 8

My first lounge post in God knows how long. Why don't more Burger places use shredded lettuce?

I love it, I know of only two that do it and that’s Habit Burger and I believe Red Robin.

I believe most people would prefer it if they realized the difference and had it once in a while.

That is all.

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My first lounge post in God knows how long. Why don't more Burger places use shredded lettuce? (Original Post) Eliot Rosewater Aug 8 OP

Really?? Shredded lettuce?? Tell us, what's the difference?? a kennedy Aug 8 #1

I can't explain it you'd have to try it, do you have a Habit Burger around? Eliot Rosewater Aug 8 #3

Big Mac uses it MichMan Aug 8 #2

That's right, now that you mention it. Eliot Rosewater Aug 8 #4

I think they avoid shredding the lettuce because it wilts so quickly FakeNoose Aug 9 #5

Did not know that. Makes me wonder how Habit Burger does it. Eliot Rosewater Aug 9 #8

It's hard for them to turn over a new leaf Orrex Aug 9 #6

I want them to stuff burgers with cream cheese Emile Aug 9 #7

a kennedy

(34,420 posts)

1. Really?? Shredded lettuce?? Tell us, what's the difference??

Reply to Eliot Rosewater (Original post)

Fri Aug 8, 2025, 09:10 PM

Aug 8

As a rule, I NEVER have lettuce or tomato on my cheeseburger. But tell me shredded lettuce would make it better??

Eliot Rosewater

(34,076 posts)

3. I can't explain it you'd have to try it, do you have a Habit Burger around?

Reply to a kennedy (Reply #1)

Fri Aug 8, 2025, 10:38 PM

Aug 8

Someone here reminded me the big Mac has it I guess although I’m not really a fan of McDonald’s but you could try that also, I think you’ll see what I mean.

MichMan

(15,908 posts)

2. Big Mac uses it

Reply to Eliot Rosewater (Original post)

Fri Aug 8, 2025, 09:16 PM

Aug 8

Eliot Rosewater

(34,076 posts)

4. That's right, now that you mention it.

Reply to MichMan (Reply #2)

Fri Aug 8, 2025, 10:39 PM

Aug 8

Not a big fan of McDonald’s in general but yes, I remember that now. Next time I’m there that’s what I’ll get.

FakeNoose

(38,640 posts)

5. I think they avoid shredding the lettuce because it wilts so quickly

Reply to Eliot Rosewater (Original post)

Sat Aug 9, 2025, 12:45 AM

Aug 9

Whatever they shred for the night, they have to use it or else they throw it out. It doesn't keep till the next day.
Restaurants hate throwing away stuff like that.

But I agree that it's nice to have fresh lettuce and tomato on a burger. Yum!