We factored in customer reviews, local and national awards, personal experience, and
recommendations, and we've pinpointed every state's best burger. If it made the cut, you
can count on the hamburger being excellent. If you can get there, go get at least one
of these magnificent burgers.
Of all the burgers on the Chubbfathers menu, it's the Zydeco that is getting national attention.
This cheeseburger has been supercharged by the addition of bacon, onion straws, lettuce,
and tomato. To kick things up a notch, cajun horseradish is added as the final touch. While
not for the faint of heart, the Zydeco will leave your taste buds in a state of euphoria
while you're in the city of Alabaster.
Arctic Roadrunner has been the go-to burger restaurant in Anchorage, Alaska, since 1964.
Its biggest hit is the Kodiak Islander, a burger that stacks salami, bologna, ham, American
cheese, mozzarella cheese, green pepper, onion, tomato, lettuce, and mayonnaise on a quarter-pound
beef patty. To top it off, an onion ring is added to the mix. It's a burger you'll never
forget.
Rehab Burger Therapy in Scottsdale has a fun, beachy atmosphere and some of the best burgers
in Arizona. Of the many choices, it's the Jalapeno Popper Burger that you really need
to try. In addition to the expected fried jalapenos and cream cheese, it also has cheddar
cheese and delicious guacamole to complete the experience.
With nine locations in the Little Rock area, David's Burgers is an Arkansas favorite. Each
location is known to be consistently good, and if you visit one, keep it simple and order
a Double Burger. The chain has a long list of available toppings that will allow you
to create the exact burger your taste buds are demanding.
"In order to get a good burger, I have to stop by David's, OK?"
Even if you think you hate meatless burgers, a Double from Monty's Good Burger in L.A.
may just change your mind. It takes two Impossible burger patties and houses them inside of an
artisan bun. Then plant-based cheese is added along with lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, and
onions. By your final bite, you may have second thoughts about ever going back to meat.
Located in Colorado Springs, The Green Line Grill's onion-fried burgers are fairly priced,
especially considering all the critical accolades they've been getting. The crown jewel of the
menu, the Onion Fried Burger Deluxe, will only set you back $6.75. Despite the relatively
small price tag, it will leave you feeling stuffed.
Artisanal Burger Company uses local ingredients to create absolute masterpieces. The Double
Trouble features ten ounces of beef blessed by bacon, gooey cheese, lettuce, and tomato.
And you can wash it down with a spiked shake, so don't miss out. ABC, as the locals call
it, is a short drive from Hartford in the city of Manchester.
In 2004, a pair of big-boned dudes named Tom and Jeff teamed up to open 2 Fat Guys in Hockessin,
right on the border with Pennsylvania. The menu is extensive, but it's the burgers that
are cherished the most, particularly the 3 Cheese Bacon Burger, which boasts cheddar,
swiss, and jack while extra crispy bacon hops on for a ride to glorious Flavortown.
Based in Tampa, Thee Burger Spot has some epic creations to its name, but the must-order
item The Glazed One. This thing is just like the Bacon Cheeseburger, but instead of hamburger
buns, it's bookended by glazed donuts from Krispy Kreme. And be warned: This menu item
is only available on Fridays, so plan your life accordingly.
That Burger Spot, which has three locations in Georgia, has a monstrosity called That
Night Night Burger that promises to lull you to sleep with its five patties topped with
slices of pepper jack and American cheese. While the sheer size of the burger will leave
you in awe, the flavor is what will really steal your heart.
Even though this food truck's menu is somewhat limited, Chubbies Burgers will have something
you will rave about among its local, grass-fed beef burgers. Their most popular item is the
50's Burger, which has American cheese, tomato, lettuce, and a special sauce. Find where they're
parked in Honolulu and make a special trip.
"I get called Mr. Chubbie a lot, but it's actually not me."
Big Jud's is known for behemoth burgers that are tasty until the last bite. If you order
the Big Jud Special, you will be presented with a burger that has one pound of meat and
your choice of toppings.You could also order the burger featured on Man v. Food, which
has two pounds of meat, ten slices of bacon, tons of mushrooms and blue cheese crumbles,
and more, at any of its four locations.
"There's probably a pound of bacon, a pound of mushrooms. So you're probably over four
pounds right there."
Chicago's Au Cheval could be in the running for the best burger in the entire U.S. It's
definitely a fancy restaurant, but there's nothing posh about its Double Cheeseburger.
What makes this burger special is its spectacularly high quality of ingredients. The wait at Au
Cheval can sometimes be measured in hours, not minutes, but it's worth it.
Indianapolis' Burger Study is very serious about all its hamburgers. They're students
of the patty, clearly, and it shows in their glowing reviews. But it's the Wagyu Burger
that stands out from the pack. It boasts blueberry jam, brie, arugula, and wagyu beef from a
farm in Indiana. Yes, it has blueberry jam. And it works spectacularly.
Saucy Focaccia has been an Iowa mainstay for years. It began life in 2013 as a food truck,
and today, it's a full-fledged restaurant in Cedar Rapids. The Baby Bella Burger is
not only fun to say, it's also very fun to eat. It has bella mushrooms, crispy bacon,
Swiss cheese, onions, and jalapeno aioli. Get ready to be blown away.
Grandstand Burgers in Shawnee has been all about the art of the hamburger since 2002
and it shows. The Grandstand is more than a token namesake. This is a burger that has
a generous amount of philly steak, a slice of swiss cheese, and a stack of grilled onions.
It's quite the mouthful.
Mussel & Burger Bar's two Louisville locations are fun restaurants with live music and an
assortment of American favorites on the menu, including the Southern Bell Burger. This Kentucky
comfort food classic comes with fried green tomatoes, pimento cheese, and remoulade on
a pretzel bun. It's different, for sure, but oh-so yummy.
"You know, we're trying to elevate the burger to a little bit more than just a burger."
Zagat says New Orleans' Port of Call's Mushroom Cheeseburger is one of the best burgers in
the nation, and we wholeheartedly agree. It's relatively simple — just mushrooms on a
cheeseburger — but put this thing in your mouth and you will fully comprehend why Port
of Call has been a Louisiana favorite since it came on the scene in 1963.
If the great reviews don't convince you to try Blazes Burgers in Westbrook, one look
at their burgers should do the trick. Order the Cheeseburger and then select the cheese
and the toppings you want. Your chosen cheese and toppings will join the six ounces of beef
within a brioche bun that has been grilled to perfection.
Abbey Burger Bistro's burgers look beautiful, and they taste even better. The Cherrywood
Smoked Angus Burger has cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy onions, jalapeno slices, and barbecue
sauce. It's the one to get at one of two locations in Baltimore and Ocean City, and don't forget
to choose a brew from the extensive beer list, either.
Boston Burger Company has four locations, and it has become the place to go for a seriously
great burger. When Guy Fieri visited, he went with the Mac Attack, but it's the Green Monstah
that gets the most recognition. The ode to Fenway Park's Green Monster has guacamole
and pico de gallo.
"Really good meat in the burger. It's got good tooth to it. Good chew, good texture."
Basement Burger Bar in Detroit makes it extremely easy to build your own hamburger. But instead
of doing the customization yourself, just go with the All-American Burger, which has
American cheese, pickles, onions, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise. Outside Detroit, you
can also visit locations in Farmington and Canton.
While The Patty Wagon, which has locations in Minneapolis, Bloomington, Edina and Richfield,
has a large selection of burgers on the menu, it's the Speed Limit Breaker that deserves
to be your choice. This burger is powered by bacon, mushrooms, cheddar, a crunchy onion
ring, caramelized onions, and chipotle mayonnaise.
Florence's Laid Back Burger Shack gets shockingly good reviews no matter where you look. All
the ingredients are fresh and the result is a collection of very flavorful burgers. The
Bacon Cheddar Burger doesn't have any surprising toppings on it, but it's a burger that you
will be reminiscing about for weeks to come.
Each of the Stacked Burgers at St. Louis' Stacked STL is worth ordering, but it's The
Goat Burger that is the greatest of all time. Get it? It has a ground chuck patty surrounded
by onion jam and goat cheese on a brioche bun. For lovers of goat cheese, this is a
burger worth driving or even flying into town to try.
Want to eat a burger that won the Burger Champion award at the World Food Championships? The
Burger Dive in Billings has it. The "I'm Your Huckleberry" Burger, is featured prominently
on the menu, so you can't miss it. The key is the huckleberry-infused barbecue sauce
that gets slathered on top of all the other ingredients.
You wouldn't think that Omaha and Kearney, Nebraska would be the places to visit if you
wanted to enjoy a slice of Havana on a bun — but here we are. The El Cubano Burger
at Angus Burgers & Shakes has ham, bacon, swiss cheese, pickles, and a yummy mojo atop
high-quality local beef. It's shockingly authentic.
If you're on the Las Vegas Strip, skip Heart Attack Grill and go straight toward the Bar
Code Burger Bar instead. And since it's Vegas, you can go any time; it's open 24 hours a
day, seven days a week. The Great American Cheese is a splendid burger with the corresponding
motto, "Make Burgers Great Again."
Set in the breathtaking White Mountains in the city of Lincoln, you will enjoy your burger
at Black Mtn Burger Co. as much as you enjoy the beautiful scenery. The eatery's Triple
Trouble Burger has smoked bacon, banana peppers, and barbecue sauce on black angus beef, and
it is sure to make your day.
Burger 25 in Toms River uses angus beef that is never frozen, and boasts a vast menu. If
you like spicy food, you will adore the Habanero Burger, which has sliced jalapenos, chipotle
sauce, chipotle mayonnaise, pepper jack cheese, and a "super hot" salsa. If your taste buds
are willing to hang on for a spicy ride, you'll love it.
Holy Burger has won awards for having the best burger in Albuquerque, so don't be surprised
if your first bite qualifies as a religious experience. The Mushroom Swiss Burger is the
answer to your prayers and hunger pangs, promising mushrooms that have been expertly sauteed
and a large, all-encompassing slice of swiss cheese.
Located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York Burger Co. can stand toe to toe with
any competitor in the Big Apple. Its Bacon 1000 doesn't come with one thousand slices
of bacon, but you'll still be very pleased with this burger. It features cheddar cheese,
Thousand Island dressing, and plenty of bacon.
Greensboro's Burger Warfare has a military theme and a menu to match. But don't fret,
it's all in good fun. They have cool robots and futuristic trinkets that can entertain
all ages. Oh, and their burgers are the best you can find in the state. The Old Glory Burger
includes American cheese and a special sauce that will have you ordering seconds.
With a history that dates back more than 50 years, The Wood House Restaurant claims to
serve the finest hamburgers in the world. Located in Bismarck, all of their burgers
are memorable, but the best of the bunch is the Double Cheeseburger. What it lacks in
the quantity of ingredients, it more than makes up for in quality.
Heck's Cafe, which has locations in Cleveland and Avon, bills itself as an experience. And
with a plethora of gourmet burgers on the menu, it can be overwhelming when it comes
time to make your pick. If you go with the Avon Burger, though, you will be more than
satisfied. This classy burger features bleu cheese, candied onions, truffle fries, and
arugula.
Nic's Grill in Oklahoma City exploded in popularity after being featured on Diners, Drive-Ins
& Dives, and it has extremely limited seating, so you should be prepared to wait.
"Your name's not even Nic. Justin Nicolas."
"Yes. They called me Nic as a kid."
When you're able to grab a seat, order the simple Cheese Burger. You can add extra toppings
like bacon or jalapenos if you wish, but this burger really doesn't need it.
Located in Junction City, Junkyard Extreme Burgers & Brats offers food that is oozing
with flavor. On the eatery's junkyard-themed menu, go with The Alternator. This beauty
is a mushroom swiss burger with eight ounces of fresh, juicy beef topped with tomato, lettuce,
and mayonnaise.
Your burger at Route 66 Restaurant in Lancaster will be cooked before your very eyes. The
portions are big, the prices are fair, and the atmosphere is pleasantly relaxed. And
bigger is definitely better here. Choose the Triple Cheeseburger and all the angus beef
and cheese you receive will be cause for celebration.
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks' locations in Providence and Warren get equally outstanding ratings.
If you can only pick one of their adventurous burgers, go with the Brisket Hash Burger,
which tops a beef patty with brisket hash that has been smoked for an entire day, Korean
barbecue sauce, cheddar, and onions.
Steve's Classic Burgers in Columbia has become an instant favorite since opening in 2015.
Rave reviews point to the family atmosphere, and, yes, the burgers. The best one, the Classic,
has one-third of a pound of meat and comes with a slice of cheese. If you want to jazz
it up a bit, add bacon, a fried egg, pimento cheese, or grilled onions.
Custer may have a population of fewer than 2,000 people, but it's big enough to be home
to the best burger in South Dakota. The wait at Black Hills Burger & Bun Co. can be long,
but the burgers are well worth the extra time.The Hot Granny sets your taste buds on fire with
sliced jalapenos and jalapeno sauce, but then cools them off with cream cheese. It also
has bacon!
The Tennessee is a burger so good that they named it after the state. It has maple bacon,
fried onions, American cheese, smoked ketchup, and a honey glaze made by Tennessee mainstay
Jack Daniel's. You can only find it at Burger Republic, a Tennessee burger joint with locations
in Nashville, Murfreesboro and Mt. Juliet.
Chris Madrids in San Antonio has been an institution in South Texas for more than 40 years. While
they have a lot of yummy burgers on their menu, the Cheddar Cheezy is the favorite.
As the name implies, the awesomely gooey cheddar cheese steals the show. If you want a cheeseburger
that emphasizes the cheese, this is your heaven.
It's difficult to keep your manners when you have a burger as appetizing as the Sundance
Kid staring at you. That's the challenge you'll face if you ever visit the Proper Burger Co.
in Salt Lake City. As you are furiously gobbling the Sundance Kid, you'll take note of the
bacon, onion ring, Frito crumbs, American cheese, and barbecue sauce therein.
"Not a lot of things move me to this point, but I think we need a group hug."
"Get in."
"Let's get in."
If you're ever in South Royalton, Vermont, go to Worthy Burger and order a Worthy Burger.
This burger joint wins awards, and its signature sandwich is the key. The Worthy Burger has
cheddar cheese, red onion, lettuce, and a secret sauce on top of a flavorful patty of
grass-fed beef. Even if you need to drive out of your way to get this burger in your
mitts, it's worth it.
Repeal Bourbons and Burgers is a Virginia Beach hotspot where you can find stupendous
burgers with entertaining names like the Silly Gringo and the Prohibition. But it's the Shhhrooms
that will stick in your head for the rest of your days. This beast is a mushroom swiss
burger souped up with the help of caramelized onions and an amazing bourbon gravy.
Gig Harbor's The Gourmet Burger Shop delivers exactly what it promises. While you'll be
happy if you go with the Bacon Avocado Burger, you'll be even happier with the Bacon Cheddar
Burger, which comes with white cheddar, bacon, onion, tomato, pickle, mixed greens, and a
special sauce. The white cheddar is aged, and the result is a rich flavor you rarely
find on a burger.
Oscar's Breakfast, Burgers & Brews is a casual eatery in Barboursville. There are great breakfast
options on their menu, but the burgers are the real winners. The Clutch Burger reigns
supreme: Stuffed between the buns you'll discover 100 percent fresh angus chuck, an egg over
medium, slices of avocado, hickory bacon, lettuce, onion, tomato, and a slathering of
spicy mayonnaise.
Fried cheese curds are a Wisconsin delicacy, so of course they had to be incorporated into
the state's best burger. The Cheese Curd Cheeseburger from the Milwaukee Burger Company is the cheese-powered
burger the state deserves. You might have some trouble keeping all the cheese inside
while you eat it, but your taste buds will agree it's worth the mess.
Jackson's Liberty Burger is the restaurant to visit if you want a burger that will fill
you up right. The Nooner is the cream of the crop. This burger has bacon, American cheese,
hash browns, ham, and ketchup. But that's not all: a fried egg is also placed on top
before the bun touches down. The deliciousness of this thing is part of the reason why Liberty
Burger's reviews are so positive.
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