OT - Best Burger In Each State
Came across this list on Yahoo today. No big surprise as Blimpy Burger was the vote for Michigan. As a Chicago resident, I was happy to see Au Cheval make the list for Illinois as that burger is to die for. And lastly, the best burger I ever had made the cut, at Parlour in Minneapolis. So board, did the list do your state justice?
I had In-N-Out for the first time last week and I wasn't all that impressed. I thought 5 Guys even beat it, rather easily.
I've never been to Memphis so I've never been able to try the best burger in TN where I currently reside. I have had some of the bigger name places in Nashville that specialize in burgers: Gabby's, Burger Up, Burger Republic, but the one that easily tops my list is The Pharmacy. The Farm burger with the fried egg is amazing. Excellent bun as well. A key to any great burger.
In & Out is slightly overrated... still better than 5 Guys though. 5 Guys is to burgers what Yellowtail is to wine!!!!!!!!
In & Out by far. Yes, it's overrated, but the toppings are of a far higher quality than you get at any other chain, making up for the so-so meat. Also, In & Out really overdoes the "spread" (the Thousand Island-like special sauce), so ask for it with mustard instead of "spread".
Five Guys? It really seems like they use massive amounts of cheese to hide the quality of the rest of their product.
I have no idea how 5 Guys in a thing. The place is so average. Their burgers are not worth the 10 minute wait or price.
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I've never been a fan of MIller's. I think it's the most overrated burger in Southeast Michigan. Mason's in Livonia has a pretty good burger, but my absolute favorite burger right now is at the Bronx Bar in Midtown near Wayne State's campus. That burger is absolutely outstanding.
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Kuma's- gone downhill I think. Still solid burger but fries are now no Bueno. Mac n cheese is still the best.
Lockdown- kuma's without the one hour wait.
Also, a new up and comer with an outstanding burger is White Oak (formerly John's Place) in Lincoln park. It is really outstanding.
By the way, a not surprising coincidence is that the beef for the burger at each of these places comes from the same farm - Slagel Farms in IL.
Another favorite of mine is DMK, but DMK is a bit of a different style burger with thinner patties.
Last, agree that Kumas has gone downhill. I think it is all hype now and no substance at that place.
Park Burger is the greatest!
Honorable mention to Cherry Cricket.
You beat me to it!!! First thing I thought of when I clicked the link...
The Park Burger on Pearl though... not the University expansion!!!
...that the burger at Santa Fe bite is the most sublime and perfect hamburger that I have ever eaten.
has anyone tried the burger at Zingerman's Roadhouse or Blue Tractor? My last visit in A2 I had great food at both.
Both in A2 and TC and I never like it... I'll take Casey's in A2. Haven't been to Blimpy's since they moved... does the old gal still yell at you?
The black woman who used to wear her t-shirts backwards so the logo was facing the counter instead of the grill? It was a rite of passage to have her scream at you.
Fun fact: She worked as a UPS delivery person in addition to her job at Blimpy. She was the person who delivered the packages to East Quad when I lived there.
Freakin' amazing burgers in Flint. They are indeed freakin' amazing and its even worth going to Flint.
I'll have to agree that the Parlour burger is pretty amazing. Minneapolis has an amazing burger scene. I have probably shaved off a couple years of my life by taking advantage of it.
Blimpy burger was okay. Glad I tried it, but probably won't wait in that line again.
about 150 yards from the place. I was never really aware of the lines because we'd go at, you know, 3 in the afternoon. The best deal was to get two doubles or triples because you got more bun (food) for the money. My standard order was 2 doubles with egg on kaisers with pickles, raw onions, and brown mustard and a side of rings or mushrooms.
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Damn good burger
For a franchise burger chain I think Culver's is a top five burger. The Station Grill in Muskegon is a favorite of mine.