The hamburger is a symbol of everything that makes America great. Straightforward, egalitarian, substantial, and good-natured, it is also a little bloody at times.-Men Style.
This list became wildly popular in 2005 or so. Oprah did a show on it and it has been the main topic of many a blog and website. Gayle(Oprah’s bestfreind) traveled high and low to taste each one. Now it is Debo Hobo’s turn. Won’t you join me? Give each a try when you have a chance and comment about your findings.
Here are the 20 best burgers in America
20. Hamburger Sandwich
Louis’ Lunch
New Haven, CT
19. Our Famous Burger
Sidetrack Bar and Grill
Ypsilanti, MI
18. Hamburger
Poag Mahone’s Carvery and Ale House
Chicago
17. Double Bacon Deluxe with Cheese
Red Mill Burgers
Seattle
16. Hamburger & Fries
Burger Joint
San Francisco
15. Build Your Own Burger
The Counter
Santa Monica
14. Hamburger
J. G. Melon
New York City
13. Cheeseburger
White Manna
Hackensack, NJ
12. Hamburger
Bobcat Bite
Sante Fe
11. Grilled Bistro Burger
Bistro Don Giovanni
Napa, CA
10. Number Five
DeboHobo Reviewed!
Keller’s Drive-in Burger & Beer Joint
Dallas
9. Cheeseburger
Burger Joint, le Parker Meridien Hotel
New York City
8. Hamburger
Miller’s Bar
Dearborn, MI
7. Buckhorn Burger
DeboHobo Reviewed!
Buckhorn Saloon & Museum
San Antonio, TX
6. California Burger
Houston’s
Santa Monica
5. Kobe Sliders
Barclay Prime
Philadelphia
4. Rouge Burger
Rouge
Philadelphia
3. Not Just a Burger
Spiced Pear Restaurant at the Chanler Hotel
Newport, RI
2. Luger Burger
Peter Luger Steak House
Brooklyn
1. Sirloin Burger
Le Tub
Hollywood, FL
Alan Richman traveled 23,750 miles and consumed more than 150,000 calories while taking the measure of 162 burgers across the country—with one goal: to find you the best damned assemblage of ground beef and buns this country serves up
It’s going to be a painful job but someone has to do it. What do you think?
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I have a confession to make. I’ve lived in Seattle for almost seven years, and I have not consumed a Red Mill Burger yet–but it’s on my list of “to do” things, and I’ll let you know
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All the way down to #9 to find a Cheeseburger! What kind of list is this!!!!
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Beth, If you get a chance head on over there for me and have a burger. If you so a post on it and I will link to it. That would be a great exchange. What do you think? I plan to get up there to try my own soon.
Swiss-It is a list of hamburgers, but I know what you are saying. Everything is better with a lot of cheese on it.
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You’re on, Debo. It may take me a few weeks, but I will let you know.
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