Burger Heaven: A Quest for the Perfect Patty

Embark on a mouthwatering journey as we explore the best hamburgers across the United States. From iconic classics to innovative creations, join us in celebrating the epitome of American comfort food. Get ready to savor the juiciest, most flavorful patties that define the essence of burger perfection in every bite. Let’s delve into a culinary adventure that will leave you craving for more! 🍔🇺🇸

Wally & Buck: (Missoula, Montana)
Kelsey Walnum and Travis Walnum first began flipping burgers out of a camper van in Missoula, Montana before transitioning into their current location of Wally & Buck. Here they offer grass-fed beef cooked over an open fire grill.

Wally’s burgers feature crispy cheddar, secret-house sauce, bacon jam and crunchy vegetables for an exceptional taste experience. Brioche buns make the bean burger even more appealing as a vegan-friendly option!

Texas Tavern: (Roanoke, Virginia)
You may laugh off the thought that finding your ideal burger may lie with a local tavern rather than in another burger joint, but Texas Tavern in Roanoke has been offering quality food and service for more than 90 years!

Texas Tavern offers tasty food at reasonable prices – for just $3 you can get a chili dog and Cheesy Wests cheeseburger, featuring a crispy-fried yolk topped with sweet relish, onions and pickles – which have proven popular among men, teens and women alike. According to its signage on the front door, Texas Tavern is popular among men, teenagers, women and adults.

Dick’s Drive Inn: (Seattle, Washington)
Seattle Washington offers an abundance of burger joints, from quiet neighborhood bars to elegant steakhouses. Most people agree that Dick’s Drive In is the ideal place for decently sized burgers at reasonable prices.

Order delicious fries and milkshakes online today! Choose from well-cooked beef in freshly baked buns delivered daily; for French Fries made using hand-cut potatoes cooked in sunflower oil.

Town Topic: (Kansas City, Missouri) 
Missouri When your favorite restaurant closes due to circumstances beyond your control, Town Topic in Kansas City provides the perfect solution. Since 1937 they have been operating from their small diner at 20th & Broadway.

Town Topic offers tasty burgers every day of the week made from freshly ground, freshly-pressed beef patties topped with your preferred onions and seasoning. Town Topic has kept its rich culture and history of being an iconic burger town alive and well despite facing various adversities.

Craigie on Main: (Boston, Massachusetts)
Chef Tony Maws of Craigie on Main in Massachusetts wanted to create the best possible burgers on the market, not to please everyone. Clear Flour Bakery provides exceptional rolls that lend their burgers their distinct taste.

Craigie on Main is Boston’s go-to burger joint, drawing nearly half the city to sample their delicious grass-fed beef burgers topped with red onion, lettuce and homemade ketchup – they remain one of Boston’s premier dining experiences!

Jim’s Drive In: (West Virginia)
Jim’s Drive In in Lewisburg has become an iconic destination in Greenbrier County for locals and tourists alike. Established almost 50 years ago, its popularity among residents remains unparalleled while visitors enjoy first-class entertainment and tasty cuisine at this timeless institution.

Jim’s Drive In offers delicious slaw dogs, amazing shakes and high-quality burgers to their customers. Each burger is hand formed using fresh patties from hand and finished off with an amazing charring. Add onions, lettuce, tomato or other toppings for the classic experience!

Top Notch Beefburgers: (Illinois)
Top Notch Beefburgers in Illinois was first opened by Armenian immigrants on the Southside in 1942 and eventually relocated to its present location in 1950. Now known for its delicious beef burgers that are ground in-house from top round beef and hand cut fries fried in beef fat, Top Notch Beefburgers is known for its world-class service and first-rate product offerings.

Top-Notch Beefburgers is a traditional old-fashioned coffee shop featuring large booths and a long counter, serving little league teams during summer nights. Enjoy their famous patty-melts made with buttery rye bread slices stuffed with American cheese, grilled onions and plenty of toppings like classic American cheese slices, crispy slices and generous heaps of American.

Jucy/Lucy: (Minnesota)
Minnesota / Jucy Lucy has become increasingly popular across the US, regardless of age, taste or preference. Visit Minnesota and enjoy delicious cheese-stuffed burgers and tasty sides!

At The Nook, Jucy Nookie is our signature Jucy Lucy dish: an amalgamation of art and great ingredients in one deliciously mouthwatering burger made of high-grade beef, American or cheddar cheese of your choice and soft buns.

Solly’s Grille: (Milwaukee)
What marks Solly’s Grille Milwaukee as the ideal steakhouse? Many believe the dry-aged ribeye should arrive sizzling hot, while its butter should seep into every vein of beef.

Solly’s Grille offers delicious burgers made from quarter-pound sirloin, Wisconsin butter, and house onions – they will leave you wanting more! Visit their restaurant or order one online to suit your personal preferences.

 

Louis’ Lunch: (Connecticut)
Connecticut is well known for its longstanding love affair with pizza and hamburgers, particularly Louis’ Lunch restaurant which has been serving generations since 1828. Their signature recipe features a juicy medium-to-large burger topped with tomato slices, grilled onions and melted cheddar.

Louis Lunch is widely recognized by Food Network for being the original originator of the hamburger and for serving freshly ground beef burgers on white bread in their signature manner – something no other restaurant had been doing since 1898! All preparation is done by hand!

Bazaar Meat Burger: (Las Vegas)
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas – Bazaar Meat Burgers will have your mouth watering with their delectable flavors! Enjoy unique dry-aged beef steaks topped with lettuce, pub cheese and iceberg at this Las Vegas eatery.

Restaurant has recently made modifications to their burgers to reflect the global shift in eating habits caused by the pandemic. Each one comes on a sesame-baked bun made in-house and features an expansive patty of both wagyu and brisket for optimal flavor and texture.

Grub’s Drive-In: (Harlem, New York)
Harlem underwent constant change and readjustment throughout the 1960s, which gave investor Nick Skorup an opportunity to capitalize on it by opening Grub’s Drive-in for Harlem Globetrotters players.

The restaurant gained invaluable experience by serving people from all backgrounds; workers, couples, young and old. Skorup’s recipe of cheeseburgers remains popular while Shamrock remains its signature item.

 

Lathem’s Hamburger Inn: (Mississippi)
With more people struggling to make ends meet during the Great Depression, various economic, political, and social changes were instigated. One such change saw many burger producers opting for using less beef than usual and day-old bread crumbs with filler as filler in their product – this became known as the Slugburger.

Mississippi has long been home to slug-burger restaurants. Latham’s Hamburger Inn brings these timeless delights back, recreating them in cast-iron skillets with crisp edges and crunchy textures for maximum crunchiness – then served up on griddled bread for your enjoyment with your desired toppings!

Gilley’s Pm Lunch (New Hampshire)
Gilley’s pm Lunch in New Hampshire provides tasty burgers that stand out. Since its establishment as mobile operations of Worcester Lunch Car Co in Portsmouth in 1940, it has been one of the top American diners.

Gilley’s PM Lunch has an Oak interior with vintage porcelain details to set itself apart. Their delicious burger can be ordered alongside homemade baked beans and white buttered slices of bread for dipping.

Workingman’s Friend: (Illinois)
Indiana’s Workingman’s Friend Restaurant dates back to 1918. Over many generations, descendants of Macedonian immigrants have preserved its family-oriented ethos.

Double cheeseburgers served Big Mac style are available to be taken home or enjoyed in the glass brick bar with neon pink backlighting.

White Mana (Hackensack, New Jersey)
White Mana restaurant in Hackensack, New Jersey stands as a testament to an exhibition held in 1939 showcasing fast-food’s future by continuing the production of delicious yet healthy burgers.

Order at the back door and collect your order without worrying about smelling onions or getting sizzling grease all over your clothing. Burgers come topped with freshly-ground onions, cheese, and mini potato rolls – perfect for taking on-the-go!

Callaghan’s Irish Social Club: (Mobile, Alabama)
Mobile, Alabama hosted its inaugural Mardi Gras in 1703 – nearly 10 years before New Orleans. Both cities now enjoy increased fame but both share notable tourist attractions, restaurant chains, and iconic structures as common themes.

Callaghan’s Irish Social Club serves a delicious and healthful burger that’s been enjoyed since its establishment in the 1940s. Over time, this restaurant has become known for live music performances, delicious bacon cheeseburgers, cucumber tomato onion salad and other signature dishes.

The Pantry: (Sante Fe, New Mexico)
When in New Mexico, nothing beats a delicious burger made with fresh green chilies! Don’t miss a chance to sample one of the many taverns or fast food outlets lining either side of the highway; The Pantry serves up some of the finest burgers.

Since 1948, The Pantry has been an iconic diner that adds value to local attractions and the landscape. Their iconic burger features ground beef mixed with pinto beans and flour tortilla, then finished off with cheese and red chili for maximum flavor!

B&B Grocery: (Iowa)
Iowa’s B&B Grocery is renowned for offering delicious meat. Customers were invited to watch chefs prepare their orders prior to switching over to set menu options.

B&B Grocery prepares daily burgers using only fresh ingredients and beef. Their Quazilla contains over one pound of grilled beef topped with American cheese, ketchup and mustard as well as lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions for maximum enjoyment!

 

Peter Luger Steak House: (New York)
Peter Luger Steak House of New York has become one of the city’s finest steakhouses, renowned for their premium beef cuts and size-related ratings system for their burgers. If quality and size matter to you when choosing a restaurant for dining experiences then Peter Luger Steak House should be on your must-see list.

Peter Luger’s burgers are handcrafted using half a pound of dry-aged prime beef, served on a sesame roll with generous portions of onions. Additionally, each burger features chunks of meat for extra flavor and funk; you can even customize its flavor with cheese for your preferred taste!

Charcoal Pit: (Delaware)
Charcoal Pit Delaware offers a unique service, drawing customers of all kinds who appreciate burgers. President Biden has been patronizing this establishment since his high-school days – maintaining its whimsical, old-fashioned atmosphere while offering classic 1950s recipes.

As you await their signature Home Run Burger topped with onions, tomatoes and lettuce of your choosing as well as American cheese slices (if desired), Charcoal Pit offers an entertainment mini-jukebox to keep you occupied while waiting. Other menu items available at Charcoal Pit include sandwiches, hotdogs, ice cream treats and bacon!

Brooks Sandwich House: (North Carolina)
North Carolina, however, is famous for livermush – an irresistibly salty and tangy mix of pig livers left over from slaughterhouses combined with other ingredients for an addictive snack that has long been enjoyed as a sandwich spread or breakfast side. Livermush remains one of the state’s favorite treats despite its less than appealing name!

Brooks’ Sandwich House offers reliable Livermush. Additionally, their delectable charred hamburgers feature generous toppings of Livermush, beef chili, onions and mustard to give their creations that extra special touch.

Bob Kinkel Cozy Inn: (Salina, Kansas)
Bob Kinkel’s Cozy Inn in Salina is an ideal place for locals and visitors alike to get an exciting burger experience. Established as a six-seat establishment back in 1922, it has grown over time into one of Kansas’ premier dining establishments.

Cozy Inn offers an assortment of fun-sized sliders stuffed with grilled onions. Their freshly baked rolls and custom-baked patties make for the ultimate delicious experience, while pickles, mustard or ketchup can add even more deliciousness. Cheese or fries can also be requested at this eatery.

JL Beers (Sioux Falls, North Dakota)
To reduce the potential negative side effects of alcohol, eating something before imbibing your favorite alcoholic drink may help. JL Beers offers both delicious burgers and beers; so eating beforehand could reduce any adverse health outcomes from alcohol consumption.

JL Beers operates multiple locations in Twin Cities, Sioux Falls, and elsewhere, serving quality beer and hamburgers that embody quality meat on a bun without the unnecessary pickles and sauce. Each bite revealed their delicious burgers made without overdoing it when it came to the condiment craze!

Alaska Club Paris: (Las Vegas)
Alaska Club Paris provides an expansive and accessible menu. Burger lovers will delight in exploring their extensive burger selection, such as their popular Paris Special offering ground tenderloin on French bun with au jus sauce.

Restaurants today feature comfortable seats, neon lighting and unique decor to provide you with an exceptional dining experience. Club Paris is the ideal spot for enjoying a memorable dinner party, as well as lunch specials that feature martinis paired with steaks prepared by Alaskan chefs.

Zanesville: (Akron, Ohio)
Ohio is home to an eminently delicious burger history and many passionate burger enthusiasts, such as Zanesville and Akron – two towns which go out of their way to preserve this passion for deliciousness.

Zip’s Cafe of Cincinnati has been in business for over one hundred years and specializes in serving gourmet burgers created using ingredients available locally. All burgers use fresh meat from nearby butchers, are prepared on a flattop and feature vintage accessories.

Laha Red Castle (Louisville)
Laha’s Red Castle uses a vintage Vulcan Hart 1950s grill in Hodgenville about an hour south of Louisville and you may end up visiting at least three times weekly after making your initial trip!

Laha’s Red Castle Restaurant opened its doors for business in 1934 and has since been operated by one family. Laha’s Red Castle prides itself on focusing on quality over quantity; their delicious burgers made with freshly ground beef and raw onion can be purchased at very reasonable prices; to spice things up further add mustard or chili for an added splash of flavor!

El Reno Tucker’s Onion Burger
The onion burger is another vestige from the Great Depression that remains popular today due to their affordability. El Reno’s Tucker’s Onion Burgers remains its top spot for offering such tasty bites of history!

As everyone scrambles for beef burgers, why not give Tucker’s Onion Burgers’ version a try? Their unique blend combines premium-grade beef with ample amounts of onions for an unforgettable taste experience.

El Mago de las Fritas (Miami, FL)
El Mago de las Fritas (Frita Magician/Frita Wizard) in Miami has earned itself an esteemed reputation among burger lovers for its distinctive Cuban Burger. Frida Wizard crafts these delectable creations using ground pork and beef seasoned with cumin and paprika and served up alongside crispy matchsticks, onions, and pepper for maximum enjoyment.

El Mago de las Fritas has long been considered a pioneer of Cuban burgers. Every customer at this family-run establishment is treated like part of their extended family.

Vermont Prohibition Pig (Vermont)
Vermont Prohibition Pig has earned accolades as the go-to place for top-of-the-line Jefferson burgers and barbecue in Vermont, due to their signature combination of innovative recipes and top-tier ingredients. Prohibition Pig stands out among other burger joints due to these quality advantages.

Prohibition Pig uses culinary artistry in crafting their burgers, which feature pimento cheese and heirloom tomato relish. Add additional flavors by opting for mustard, ketchup or pickles; there’s also the plain option!

The Expatriate Cocktail Lounge: (Portland, Oregon)
Oregon (Portland, OR) Portland experienced a burger craze during the pandemic, leading to new varieties and sizes of burgers being developed and offered at The Expatriate Cocktail Lounge; one such fun-sized American Standard can still be found there for purchase!

Purchase two four-ounce burgers for just $18 at your local baker! Each burger includes mustard, ketchup and American cheese served on Vietnamese buttery rolls from their bakery.

Crown Burger: (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Salt Lake City and Los Angeles both claim ownership of the pastrami burger as their own; though Los Angeles may have invented it originally. Salt Lake City can lay claim to having created an even better version with their introduction of the Crown Burger in 1980.

Salt Lake City quickly earned recognition for its pastrami burger after its invention in the 1980s. Comprising quarter-pound beef, cheese, generous amounts of fries sauce and quarter-pound pastrami.

Palace Diner: (Biddeford, Maine)
Maine After making multiple purchases of Big Macs, customers quickly came to realize they tasted better on paper than when consumed in reality. Some restaurants attempt to replicate its taste; Palace Diner in Biddeford provides an exceptional dining experience beyond Mcdonalds.

 

One burger costs the equivalent of three or four Big Macs; yet you will likely crave more!

Judice Inn: (Louisiana)
Judice Inn in Louisiana, known for their famous burgers, was founded by two WWII veterans who set the standard with their unique recipe using fresh ground beef, locally baked rolls and their legacy as veterans of World War II. Marc and Alcide Judice established this restaurant and their unique recipe over six decades ago.

American beef patties for black or cayenne burgers can be enhanced with a special sauce made of tomato and pepper for black or cayenne burgers, to compensate for the absence of fries and tomato ketchup. You could also add raw onion or shredded lettuce as extra toppings to add texture.

Perini Ranch: (Texas)
Texas Chef Tom Perini, known for over four decades in the food industry, opened Perini Ranch over four decades ago to offer nutritious foods that met his standards. Since then, numerous clients have come from nearby Abilene to taste delicious steaks cooked over mesquite charcoal at his restaurant.

Perini Ranch Steakhouse’s popular Ranch Burgers are made with 100% ground chuck that has been hand-patted, grilled and carefully seasoned before topping with grilled onions, mushrooms, cheddar cheese and green chiles for maximum flavor!

Harvey Wineburger: (Arizona)
Harvey’s Wineburger in Arizona, established in 1950, has always provided 100% homemade burgers. Their sizzling beef burger recipe boasts splashes of red wine. Fresh ground beef, Bordeaux wine and crisp vegetables provide healthy alternatives that are cost-effective options.

Harvey’s Wineburger offers specials every day of the week, making dining here truly an exciting experience. Play dartboard or pool before or after your meal for some additional entertainment! Harvey’s Wineburger provides daily dining deals.

Chevron Station: (Dunwoody)
Georgia, NFA Burger offers maximum satisfaction and flavor to every client at Chevron Station in Dunwoody suburbia. Choose between double and single options and then relax while waiting for your food delivery.

Angus beef is expertly grilled to deliver a crispy caramelized flavor, with toppings including cheese, mustard, pickles, and house secret sauce as standard options. Customers who can’t come into the restaurant can place an online order and have it delivered right to them!

Earnestine & Hazel: (Memphis)
Earnestine & Hazel’s is a Memphis institution known for serving delicious burgers since 1999 and providing visitors with an exciting nightlife experience. Although its original owners sold the business, they vowed to maintain its same menu, name and setting.

Earnestine & Hazel’s is an ideal spot to hear stories and meet guests, with its rich history as both a jazz club and brothel in the early 1990s making for an intriguing environment. While waiting, why not order an Earnestine & Hazel’s Soul Burger, featuring cheese, grilled onion, pickles, mustard and pickle slices!

The Ohio Club: (Arkansas)
Arkansas The Ohio Club in Hot Springs, Arkansas is an excellent spot to get a burger fix. Established in 1903 and known as Arkansas’ oldest bar, this establishment features a star-studded nightclub and gambling den that brings back memories of Great Depression days.

Ohio Club provides guests with delicious salads, pub snacks and mouth watering hamburgers from 11 am to 10 pm every day of the week. Take a nostalgic trip through jazz history on Thursdays while giving yourself over to Friday and Saturday prayer sessions.

Daley: (Hawaii)
Hawaii is famous for its exceptional burgers and the culinary skills of local chefs. One such place in Honolulu’s Chinatown stands out: Daley is notable for offering a unique Smash burger served on potato rolls – something no other burger joint in Honolulu offers!

The Daley honors Hawaiian culture by using only locally raised grass fed beef from Kunoa Cattle Company for each burger they prepare and serve on an iconic La Tour potato bun.

Nick’s Hamburger Shop: (South Dakota)

Nick’s Hamburger Shop might not immediately come to mind as South Dakota’s go-to spot for great burgers, but one bite will have you asking for more!

Nick’s has long been known to serve Brookings’ most outstanding burgers. These modest-shaped patties come topped with mustard-based pickles and onion relish, having been cooked up in beef fat before being placed inside an oozy bun – ensuring their flavors make up for any imperfections in appearance.

Californianettoyage: (San Francisco)
Californianettoyage Through her efforts, creativity, and unique skill set, Judy Rodgers’ efforts at San Francisco’s Zuni Cafe have made it one of the best burger joints of this decade. At this establishment she displayed her culinary prowess by serving delicious burgers, roast chicken Caesar Salad omelets and more – truly an impressive feat of Chef Judy!

Judy Rogers’ signature recipe still dominates their menu of burgers, house-cured anchovies and pillow ricotta. You will want to return again. Zuni Cafe is housed within a triangular-shaped building featuring several rooms where guests can wait until their order arrives.

Rockaway Athletic Club: (South Carolina)
South Carolina You might find yourself questioning why pimento cheeseburgers are only found in South Dakota due to the abundance of pimentos available there.

Rockaway Athletic Club serves a delicious Pimento Cheese Burger which adds an unexpected spicy kick. Creamy Mayo and Sharp Cheddar perfectly compliment the juicy ground beef at this indoor/outdoor bar that welcomes visitors day or night.

Hudson’s Hamburgers (Idaho)
Hudson’s Hamburgers of Idaho has been serving delicious burgers to residents and visitors since 1907. Their secret recipe features freshly ground beef piled onto a flat top griddle, complete with delicious toppings such as pickles, onions or American cheese.

Hudson’s Hamburgers is a family-owned business that has weathered challenges like those brought on by the Great Depression’s economic turmoil, COVID-19 quarantines and lockdowns, closures, fires, and break-ins without stopping to judge customers who choose to add house-made spicy sauce to their burger. Their friendly staff will not pass judgment should you decide to add their tasty house sauce.

Stanley’s: (Rhode Island)
Stanley’s Restaurant of Central Falls in Rhode Island was established by an immigrant from Poland during the Great Depression. Surviving car culture, WWII and COVID-19 outbreak were all monumental feats, but Stanley persevered despite all odds.

Locals demonstrated their appreciation by contributing approximately $20,000 towards keeping Stanley’s burgers alive. Each one is hand pressed on the grill until it develops its unique flavor profile.

Bud’s Bar: (Colorado)
Bud’s Bar in Sedalia, Colorado offers the perfect spot for lunch in Sedalia. While it may appear out in the middle of nowhere at first glance, Bud’s is actually located close to Denver suburbs with plenty of parking and 1940s flair just a short drive away.

Bud’s Bar offers delicious vintage-style hamburgers topped off with pickles, onions and other ingredients, which can either be pressed or grilled and finished off with American cheese or jalapeños for you to choose. Payment must be in cash only!

Motz Burgers: (Michigan)
Detroit, Michigan | Motz Burgers (known locally as Little Hungary) offers an assortment of tasty bite-sized hamburgers suitable for the whole family.

The stainless steel counter sits across from the grill, offering you comfortable seating to enjoy your burger in. Watch as the chef presses ground beef topped with caramelized onions and ketchup onto the grill!

Hamilton Tavern: (Maryland)
Maryland is home to some of the finest pubs, classic bars, and taverns in the United States. Hamilton Tavern is an ideal spot to unwind while indulging in your favorite beverage while munching on one of their delectable cheeseburgers made with locally sourced and unique ingredients.

Discover Roseda Farms Organic Roseda Farms Beef on freshly baked sesame bread with freshly cut fries – it is sure to please. The Crosstown Burger is most often ordered, featuring creamy cheddar cheese and red onion discs – it makes the ultimate dining experience!

Stella’s Bar & Grill: (Nebraska)
Stella’s Bar & Grill of Bellevue, Nebraska offers some of the best burgers around and has an extensive history dating back to the 1930s. Equipped with classic recipes for its signature dish – Stella’s Burgers – as well as a family atmosphere created by Estelle Francois and her husband as its founders, Estelle and Richard Francois created Stella’s Bar & Grill as the destination.

Stella’s Bar & Grill currently hand presses 6.5-ounce fresh-ground meat patties onto their cast iron grill for hand-press burgers made with triple-deckers or double-deckers as well as the classic with trimmings in between, using fresh bread from an Italian bakery for their bun.

Tessaro’s: (Pensylvannia)
Tessaro’s in Pittsburgh is renowned for serving some of Pennsylvania’s best burgers. Utilizing locally sourced ingredients to craft an exclusive flattop and chargrill recipe.

Family owned and run, the company features its own butcher on-site, providing it with access to a large supply of beef. Each burger is expertly hand-pressed on local hardwood coals before being placed inside a soft and fresh bun from a nearby bakery; you can customize it according to your specifications!