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FakeNoose

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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!

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