Burgers & More (updated 9.29.24)

The following information is ever-changing. Burgers are ranked - in order - by flavor, consistency, and what improvements (if any) could be made. Arbitrary bonus points are then taken into consideration to determine final results. Although this is mainly a burger-based food blog, I will admit that good sides, desserts, and atmosphere also play a large role in my ranking system. I also eat things that aren't burgers occasionally.

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PERSONAL 🍔 TOP 10(ish)
1.) Ann's Snack Bar, Atlanta, GA [PureWow]  🍔12 🥇"Hood Burger" (closed in 2020)
1.) The Brown Bear, Shelby, MI [PureWow] 🍔11🥇"Bear Burger Supreme"
2.) The Company Burger, New Orleans, LA [PureWow & RD] 🍔10🥈 "The Company Burger", strawberry malt milkshake
3.) Bare Bones Butcher, Nasheville, TN (Clint / CCG) 🍔10🥉 "The Cheeseburger" (ONLY OPEN 11-3, Mon-Sat)
4.) Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburgers, Lexington, NC 🍔9.9 Double Cheeseburger, mustard, chili, slaw, onion, ketchup, mayo, bacon... basket of Munchers
5.) La Nota Latin Street Food, Antioch, TN (Freeman Webb guy) 🍔9.8 "Desfinada"
6.) Hammerheads, Louisville, KY (Chris) 🍔9.7 Elk Burger, duck taco, pork belly taco, grit tots, sweet potato fries fried in duck fat.
7.) Alex's Fresh Kitchen, Cassleberry, FL (@baloo_eats) 🍔9.6 "Mamba Burger" w/ spicy aioli for fries
8.) SmashCity, Cassleberry, FL (@baloo_eats) 🍔9.6 "Mamba Burger" w/ spicy aioli for fries
9.) Stock & Barrell, Knoxville/Nashville, TN (jonathan) 🍔9.5
10.) Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers, Leesburg, VA [Chris, PureWow] 🍔9.4

9.) Holsteins Shakes & Buns, Las Vegas, NV 🍔9.3 [PureWow] "Gold Standard" (closed 6.9.24)
9.) Franklin Burger Co, Franklin, TN (Aquino) 🍔 9.3 "Burger Si", "Avacodo Burger" (closed in 2023)
11.) 5280 Burger Bar, Denver/multiple, CO, Austin, TX 🍔9.2 "Ultimate Cheeseburger"
12.) Bootleggers, Lynchburg, VA 🍔9.1 "Hunters Burger" (double), fried Oreos

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Alabama: ✅
1.) Travis' Chicago Style, Birmingham 🍔 (Justin @ Madison Park) Bear Burger w/ cajun fries.
2.) Jack Brown's, Birmingham 🍔 (beside Hattie-Bs)
3.) Saws Juke Joint, Bham 🍔 (Brent, Clearblue)
4.) Twisted Root, Birmingham 🍔

More good food
- Fat Charles BBQ, BHAM **food truck** (Justin @ Madison Park) 🌮 1⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Martin's BBQ, Birmingham (BBQ)
- Moe's BBQ, Huntsville (Tyler) bushwacker w pb, catfish
- Stand Up Live, Huntsville (Mick Foley)🍍🥥 *Best Comedy Club Food in America*
- Rosie's Cantina, Huntsville (GPB) 🍍🥥
- Burnt Knuckles Grill, Arab (Bert Kreischer) Burnt Knuckle Sandwich

Need to try
[  ] Vicky's Lunch Van, Montgomery [PureWow] 🔍🍔
[  ] The Oasis, Tuscaloosa
[  ] Slice Pizza & Brew, Bham (delish)
[  ] Jordan University (?), (Joseph hotel guy) double double
[  ] Mary's, Gurley (waitress) BBQ
[  ] Phat Sammy's, Huntsville (bartender) phat fries, burger, 11-10, 5-9
[  ] Taqueria El Cazador, Huntsville, (FKA Taco Bus on Gov Dr) street tacos

Arizona: ✅
1.) Burger Theory, Phoenix 🍔 8.9 "BT Boss"
2.) Rehab Burger Therapy, Scottsdale 🍔 8.8 (Adam/RD) "PBJ & Bacon" (pretzel bun), "Spicy Mac" (brioche)
3.) Zinburger, Phoenix 🍔 8.3 (David Rhyne)

More good food
- Los Dos Molinos, Phoenix (shuttle driver) Best (New) Mexican Food Ever? ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Adovada Ribs"

Need to try
[  ] Birdhouse, Page (Amy & Jon) 🔍🔥🐔 Better sandwich than JAM?!
[  ] Diablo Burger, Flagstaff [PureWow] 🔍🍔
[  ] JL Smokehouse, Phoenix (Chris)

California:

Need to try
[  ] Father's Office, multiple [PureWow] 🍔
[  ] Slaters 50/50 (bryan) 🍔
[  ] South G Kitchen, Arcata, (bryan) 🍔 waygu burger
[  ] Pier Market Seafood Restaurant, SF, (bryan) blackened Pacific cod

Colorado: ✅
1.) 5280 Burger Bar, Denver/multiple 🍔 9.2 "Ultimate Cheeseburger"
2.) 2 Salty Sarges food truck, Colorado Springs area 🍔 8.7
3.) Skirted Heifer, Colorado Springs [PureWow] 🍔 8.5 (NOT the "Hangover, too horseradishy)
3.) The Green Line Grill, Colorado Springs 🍔 8.3
4.) Cherry Cricket, Denver [PureWow] 🍔 8.0

More good food
- South Park Coney Island Boardwalk, Bailey (South Park) 🌭

Need to try
[  ] Highland Tap & Burger, Denver (Tim) 🔍🍔
[  ] Casa Bonita, Denver (South Park) 🔍🍔

Connecticut: ✅
1.) Louis' Lunch, New Haven [PureWow] 🍔 9.0 
2.) Plan B, multiple [PureWow] 🍔 8.0

Delaware: ✅
1.) The Charcoal Pit, Wilmington [PureWow] 🍔 7.7

Need to try
[  ] Harrys Savoy Grill, Wilmington (vicki, dogwood) 🔍🍔

Florida: ✅
1.) Alex's Fresh Kitchen, Cassleberry (@baloo_eats) 🍔 9.6 🏅 "Mamba Burger" w/ spicy aioli for fries
2.) The Whiskey, Orlando (Sam) 🍔 9.0 "Southerner", "Royale", "Salty Pear", cheese curds
3.) Charm City Burger Company, Deerfield Beach, [PureWow] 🍔 8.9 "Big Sloppy"
4.) RusTeak, Orlando (Sam) 🍔 8.7
5.) Teak Neighborhood Grill, Orlando (Sam) 🍔 8.7 *secret burger menu via FB password*
6.) Epik Burger, Jax, 🍔 8.5 Boss Burger, fries & red velvet milkshake
7.) BurgerTen & Chicken Too, Daytona Beach 🍔 8.0 (insta)
8.) Square 1, TPA/The Villages, 🍔 7.9 R.I.P. Tampa location
9.) BurgerMonger, Tampa 🍔 7.8
10.) Poe's, Jax 🍔 7.5

More good food
- Ocoee Taco Company, Ocoee 🌮 1  (Sam) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Fruta Mix, Ocoee 🌮 2 (Sam) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Jam Hot Chicken, Winter Park (Sam) 🔥🐔 *Best Hot Chicken Sandwich EVER* (get the mild) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Salvatore's Prime Sandwiches, Sanford (Sam) 🥪 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Italian Steak"
- North Beach Fish Camp, Jax (Bobby) gator bites & catch of the day ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
- Villagio Italian, Tampa (Fred Collins) *Best Italian EVER* Ossobucco, Breaded Veal Parm special ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
- Night Owl Cookies, Orlando / Miami / Coconut Creek 🍪 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
- Gideon's Bake House, Orlando, (Amy) 🍪 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
- Colada Cuban Cafe, Ft Lauderdale/Pembroke Pines (insta) 🔍 "breakfast frita"
- Old Greg's Pizza, Miami (insta) pizza, philly, chx parm sandwich
- Landshark, Daytona Beach (Ben Joynes) fish tacos🍍🥥

Need to try
[  ] Billy's Cheesesteaks, Ocala (david rhyne)🔍
[  ] Taco Bus, Tampa (Fred Collins)🔍
[  ] Hank's, Tampa (Fred Collins) fried catfish, banana pudding
[  ] Joseph's Italian, JAX (jim bentley) pasta w/ meat sauce 
[  ] Harry Buffalo, Orlando (ben joynes)
[  ] Maple Street Biscuit Co, Saint Augustine (tucker bentley) chx & waffles
[  ] Al's Pizza, JAX (tucker)
[  ] Beefy King, Orlando (Sam) traditional roast beef
[  ] Chronic Tacos, Orlando/Tampa 🌮
[  ] Bella's Italian, Tampa (Bobby) *bloiaseese starfish made fresh noodles*
[  ] LOLA, Palm Beach / Naples (Chris @ ICON) 🔍 "Lolaburger"
[  ] Wally's Deli, Fort Myers (insta) 🔍 *dunk city delight chx sandwich*
[  ] Matt's Red Hots, Fort Myers (insta) 🔍 *3x bacon burger & hotdogs*

Georgia: ✅
1.) Ann's Snack Bar, ATL [PureWow] Hood Burger R.I.P. 🍔12
1.) Brickhouse Grille & Tavern, Newnan (Brian Jennings) 🍔 9.0 Stairway to Heaven, Hellfire fries
2.) Varsity, ATL 🍔 8.1 dbl chz, ATW, bacon, ket, mayo (aka Hood Burger) 
3.) Slutty Vegan, ATL (Patrick) 🍔 8.0 "Sloppy Toppy"  
4.) One Eared Stag, ATL, (Kara's friend) "Meatstick" R.I.P. 🍔 8.0
4.) Vortex, ATL (Aimee) 🍔 7.9

More good food
- Taco Mac 🐟🌮 (fish taco Tuesdays) R.I.P. *changed menu*
- Dockside Seafood, Savannah, 🍤 shrimp & grits⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Antico Pizza Napolitana, ATL (delish/Tyler) "Divola" 🍕 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Henry's Louisiana Grill, Acworth (Tyler) "Ooo La La", shrimp & grits, boudin balls, cornbread ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- El Super Pan, ATL / Battery (Tyler) Cubano ⭐⭐⭐⭐

- Papi's, ATL (Tyler) Jerk Chx Sandwich ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Jackie M & Sons, Augusta (john/clint) super gut buster (cheesesteak), soulrolls (eggrolls)

Need to try
[  ] Heirloom Market BBQ, ATL (Tyler FERG)
[  ] Blue Ridge Grill, ATL (Fred Collins/Elizabeth) scallops, cappuccino
[  ] Zen Ramen & Sushi Burrito, Cartersville (Chris @ ICON) 🔍
[  ] Scott's Walk-Up BBQ, Cartersville (Chris @ ICON) 🔍
[  ] Alisha's Kitchen BBQ, Cartersville (Chris @ ICON) 🔍
[  ] St. Angelo's Pizza, Cartersville (Chris @ ICON) 🔍 "The Saint"
[  ] Salsas Mexican Restaurant, Cartersville (Chris @ ICON) 🔍
[  ] Grub Burger Bar, Atlanta Sandy Springs (Bryan DBS) 🔍

Hawaii: ✅
1.) Butcher & Bird, Honolulu 🍔 9.0

2.) Teddy's Bigger Burgers, Honolulu (The Rock) 🍔 7.0

More good food
- Matsumoto Shave Ice, Honolulu (chris) 🍧 "Hawaiian" w/ condensed milk ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Haleiwa Joe's, Haleiwa 🐟🐠 Whole fried Branzino, grilled spearfish, everything ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Fresh Catch 808, multiple 🍣🍛 Ahi Katsu Spicy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Cinnamon's, Kailua 🍳 Moe Moe Loco Moco, Guava Chiffon pancakes, crab cake/mahi mahi eggs benedict, ginger ale ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Lulu's Waikiki, Honolulu 🍣🍛 Ahi Katsu Spicy ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Stone Baked Pizza, Haleiwa 🍕 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Leonard's Bakery, Honolulu 🍩 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Need to try
[  ] W & M BBQ, Honolulu [PureWow] 🍔 🔍

[  ] L&M (Joe, breakfast)

Indiana: ✅

1.) St. Elmo's, Indy 🍔 9.0 waygu slider / fillet slider (bar menu), (also try shrimp cocktail, if you like horseradish)
2.) Sahm's, Indy 🍔 8.5
3.) Kuma's Corner, Indy 🍔 🤘 8.0
4.) Mug n Bun, Indy (Isaiah) 🍔 7.8

5.) Working Man's Friend, Indy [PureWow] 🍔 7.0 *cash only*

More good food
- Chris' Ice Cream, Indianapolis 🌮 ⁴
- King's Ribs, Indy (bobby) ribs

Need to try
[  ] Powers Hamburgers, Fort Wayne (sterling, reserve@research?)
[  ] Mug n Bun, Speedway (Isaiah) 🍔
[  ] Eagle, Indy (Isaiah) Southern comfort fried chx sandwich, 🍔
[  ] St Joseph's Public House, Indy (Isaiah)
[  ] Mimi's Blue, Indy (isaiah) meatballs
[  ] The Tap, Indy (Isaiah)

Iowa:

Need to try
[  ] Zombie Burger, Des Moines (Dave/Aimee) 🍔
[  ] The Cider House, Fairfield [PureWow] 🍔

Illinois:

Need to try
[  ] Au Cheval, Chicago [PureWow] 🍔
[  ] Doughballs Pizza, aurora (Wayne's World) calzonie
[  ] Boca Burritos, aurora (Wayne's World) al pastor tacos

Kansas: ✅
1.) Redrock Canyon Grill, Overland Park/Wichita (Tyler @ Sandstone Creek) 🍔9.0 Cheeseburger
2.) Red Crow Brewing Company, Olathe (Tyler @ Sandstone Creek) 🍔8.4 "Dr. Pepper BBQ Burger"
3.) Johnny's Tavern, multiple locations [PureWow] 🍔8.0 Hot Cap, "Tank 7 Melt", "Smoked Gouda Burger" fried pickles & jalapeños
4.) Q39, Overland Park (Tyler @ Sandstone Creek) 🍔7.0 "Q Burger"

More good food
- Aoyoma Ramen, Olathe (Tyler @ Sandstone Creek) 🍜 Tongostu *spicy*
- Joe's Kansas City BBQ, multiple locations (Tyler @ Sandstone Creek) [possibly better than Lexington BBQ]
- Tacos El Viejon, multiple locations (Tyler @ Sandstone Creek)
- Chick-in Waffle, multiple locations (Tyler @ Sandstone Creek) Loaded fries, NashHot sandwich, chx & waffles

Need to try
[  ] Tapcade, (Tyler @ Sandstone Creek)
[  ] Burrito Bros, (Tyler @ Sandstone Creek) [and soda shop next door]
[  ] Snooze Breakfast, (Tyler @ Sandstone Creek)

Kentucky: ✅
1.) Hammerheads, Louisville (Chris) 🍔9.7🏅⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Elk Burger, duck taco, pork belly taco, grit tots, sweet potato fries fried in duck fat.

2.) 80/20 Kaelin's, Louisville, 🍔 9.0 "80/20 Burger"

3.) Mussel & Burger Bar, Louisville 🍔 8.8 "B.B.B. (Bacon Breakfast Burger)" (Adam/RD)

4.) Burger Boy / Burger Girl, Louisville 🍔 8.0 "Old Louisville", "Bison"

5.) Proof On Main, Louisville [PureWow] 😕 🍔 7.0

More good food
- Mojito in Havana, Louisville (Carlos, greenleaves) Rumba queso, Cuban tacos, Churrasco chx sand, 🌮 2🍍🥥 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- The Porch, Louisville, Bourbon Buttercake w/ Ice Cream ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- RECBAR, Louisville (Bryan)
- Shahar Cafe, Louisville (patrick) breakfast burrito, hamburger helper, loaded stack, philly, oatmeal cream pie **VEGAN**

- V-Grits, Louisville (Patrick) **VEGAN**

Need to try
[  ] Hope On Wheels, Louisville (Marco @ Forty57)
[  ] Salt & Vinegar, Lexington (Marco @ Forty57)
[  ] Tortilleria y Taqueria Ramirez, Lexington (Marco @ Forty57)
[  ] Charlie Brown's, Lexington (Marco @ Forty57)
[  ] The Pool Hall, Montecito (sterling, reserve@research?)
[  ] The Porch (Burger)🔍
[  ] Mussel & Burger Bar, Louisville (Adam/RD) 🔍🍔

Louisiana: ✅
1.) The Company Burger, New Orleans [PureWow & RD] 🍔10🥈⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Company Burger", strawberry malt milkshake

2.) Curbside, Baton Rouge, 🍔 7.0

More good food
- Alabasha's, Baton Rouge on Sherwood Forest (Chris Downey) Gyro/Chx shwarma combo, fried cheese ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

- Roux 61, Baton Rouge (Chris Downey) Boudin balls, catfish andoullie ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

- Plucker's, Baton Rouge (Chris Downey) Wings
- Don's, Baton Rouge in Gonzales (donut guy) Gumbo

Need to try
[  ] Tio Javi, Baton Rouge (C.Downey) mexican 
[  ] Superior Grill, Baton Rouge (C.Downey) mexican 
[  ] Walk-On's, Baton Rouge (C.Downey, B. Walker CLK) 🍔 

[  ] Chimes, Baton Rouge (C.Downey) mexican 
[  ] Ava Street Cafe, Baton Rouge (C.Downey) Pho 

Maryland: ✅
1.) Abbey Burger Bistro, Baltimore [PureWow] 🍔 Bistro Burger

More good food
- Faidley's Seafood, Baltimore 🦀 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Jimmy's Seafood, Baltimore 🦀 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ½
- Ram's Head Tavern, Annapolis 🦀 (crabby tots, burger Sun, lobster Mon...) ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ R.I.P Savage Mill location
- The Green Turtle, all over 🍗 🦀 (Old Bay rubbed wings, crab cakes) ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
- G&M, (ben joynes) crabcakes ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
- Corner Stable, Columbia/Cockeysville (aquino) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Need to try
[  ] The Point Crab House, Arnold, (nate mouser ferg) 🍔
[  ] Timbuktu, Baltimore (Bobby/FergySafety) 🦀

Massachusetts:

Need to try
[  ] Eastern Standard, Boston [PureWow] 🔍 🍔
[  ] James Hook, Boston (vicki dogwood)🔍 lobster roll
[  ] White Hut, Springfield (Adam/RD) 🍔
[  ] Santarpios Pizza, East Boston (vicki/bobby)🔍
[  ] Parish Cafe, East Boston (vicki dogwood)🔍
[  ] LOLA, Nantucket (Chris @ ICON) 🔍 "Lolaburger"

Michigan: ✅
1.) The Brown Bear, Shelby [PureWow] 🍔11🥇⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *Bear Burger Supreme* 

More good food
- Mom's Spaghetti, Detroit (Eminem) 🍝 9.5 "Sghetti Sandwich"

Need to try
[  ] Miller's Bar, Detroit (Adam/RD) 🔍🍔 CASH ONLY

Minnesota: ✅
1.) Red Cow, St Paul 🍔
2.) Revival, St Paul/MPLS [PureWow] 🍔 (amazing white cheddar grits)

More good food
- Taco Libre, St Paul 🌮 ² ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Need to try
[  ] Matt's Bar, Minneapolis (Adam/RD) 🔍🍔 Juicy Lucy

Mississippi: ✅
1.) Phillips Grocery, Oxford 🍔 [PureWow] (😕 meh.)

Need to try
[  ] Stamps Super Burgers, West Jackson 🍔 [Adam/RD] "Gateway Burger"

Missouri:

Need to try
[  ] Westport Flea Market, Kansas City (jarrad ferg)
[  ] Five Star Burgers, multiple 🍔 [PureWow] Gateway Burger

Nevada: ✅
1.) Holsteins Shakes & Buns, Vegas 🍔9.3 [PureWow] "Gold Standard"

2.) Gordon Ramsay Burger, Vegas 🍔 8.7 "Truffle Burger"

More good food
Stacks & Yolks, Vegas (Allie) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Meat Lover's Scramble & "Lips"
Nobu, Vegas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 
Pop's Philly Steaks, Vegas (Thrive)🥖⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Need to try
[  ] Those Pie Guys, Vegas [PureWow] 🔍🥖
[  ] Rollin Smoke BBQ, Vegas (Adam/RD) 🔍🍔 Outlaw Burger

New York: ✅
1.) Spotted Pig, NY [PureWow] 😠 R.I.P.

More good food
Katz, NY 🥪 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Roberta's, Brooklyn 🍕 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bee Sting
Paulie Gee's, Brooklyn 🍕 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hellboy
Oh, Dumplings, Brooklyn 🥟 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Need to try
[  ] 7th Street Burger, NYC (theburgeratti) 🍔
[  ] Gallagher's Steakhouse, NYC (theburgeratti) 🍔
[  ] Smashed, NYC (theburgeratti) 🍔
[  ] Buddahkan, NYC (vicki dogwood) 🔍

[  ] Scoville Hot Chicken, NYC (insta) 🔍

North Carolina: ✅

1.) Nick's Old Fashioned Hamburgers, Lexington 🍔 9.9 Double cheeseburger, all the way, ket, mayo, bacon... basket of Munchers
2.) Baby Bull, Asheville 🍔 9.1
3.) Moo & Brew, CLT🍔 9.1
4.) Duke's, Monroe 🍔 9.0
5.) Bae's Burgers, Mooresville (insta / Matt) 🍔 8.9 "G.B.B" (triple)

6.) Heff's Burger Club, Winston Salem 🍔 8.8 "Chili Nelson" (seasonal, triple. add bacon) "Ladykiller" (triple)
7.) Bistro Roca, Boone (Jon) 🍔 8.7 "Habi Burger"

8.) Dairi-O 🍔 8.6 Epic ATW + chz, well done bacon, ket, mayo, fries w/ 2 jalapeño ranch 
9.) Blacow Burger, CLT 🍔 8.5 "Blacow"
10.) Everything Under The Bun, Asheboro (Gina) 🍔 8.4 "King" & "Carolina"

11.) Bad Daddy's, WS/Gboro, 🍔 8.4 "Bacon Steroid" w/ fries, 2 Bad Daddy sauces
12.) Barcelona Burger, Winston, 🍔 8.3 

13.) Comeback Shack, Boone 🍔 8.2
13.) Boone Doggies, Mocksville 🍔 Mountaineer + bacon (needs Foothill's ketchup) (R.I.P.?)

 

Huckleberry's, Jerk Burger (R.I.P. )
1st st draught house, Southern Stilton & fried pickles (R.I.P.)

Honorable Mention:
Cookout 🍔
Cin Cin Burger Bar, Winston Salem 🍔 Southern Belle + bacon
The Cardinal, Boone 🍔 50/50 Burger (jon)
Banner Elk Cafe & Lodge, Boone 🍔 DC Burger
Sixty-Six Pizzaria, Winston/Kville 🍔 Jalapeno w/ chips, 2 ranch (inconsistent, only good 50%)
Hops Burger Bar, GSO 🍔
The Madness, Asheville 🍔
Johnson's [PureWow], Siler City 🍔
Cowfish, Raleigh/CLT 🍔 🔍
Food Freaks, Mocksville 🍔
1897 Market, CLT airport 🍔 Neese's Burger
Burger Warfare, Greensboro (terrible service)

More good food
- Poppycox, CLT 🔥🐔 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Cheat's Cheesesteaks, CLT 🥖 Philly ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- 800 Degrees Carolinas, CLT 🍕 Double Pepperoni, Honey Badger, cookie skillet, Chocolate Creme Cake ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

- Michael's Seafood, Carolina Beach 🍤 shrimp & grits, clam chowder,🍍🥥 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

- Giannos/Giattas, H.P./Kville 🍝 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Italian nachos, B.Y.O.P. fettuccine/blackened chx, cajun cream
- Dave's Hot Chicken, 🔥🐔 ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5
- The Underground Cafe w/ Stay Glazed Doughnuts, Asheville (Edge/FTR/Hardyz) 🍩
- White Duck Taco Shop, Asheville 🌮
- Optimist Hall, CLT (Food Court)
- Dame's Chicken & Waffles, Gboro 🐔🧇 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Timmy's Hot Chicken, Winston 🔥🐔 (extra) hot chicken sandwich ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- TJ's Deli, Winston, Super Cham
- M'Coul's, Gboro (jon) meatloaf & mash, shrimp & grits
- Earl's, Winston 🔥🐔 hot chicken sandwich
- Taqueria El Sabroso (truck), Winston 🌮 5 Chicken tacos + cheese *cash only*
- Mickey's, Kville, tenderloin biscuit w/ L, M, hot sauce. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Kermit's, Winston 🌭 > Pulliam's, PB's, Little Red Caboose

- Los Potros Taqueria, Kville 🌮 6
- Amos Mosquitos, Atlantic Beach (donna)
- Snapperz, Atlantic Beach (donna) 

Need to try
[  ] Postal Fish Company, Pittsboro (kellie)
[  ] Sunrise Grill, Boone, (bryan) breakfast burger 
[  ] Wow Bao, Charlotte/Raleigh 🥟 (?)

[  ] Vita Da Pizza, CLT (Chelsea 106.5) chicken, bacon, alabama white
[  ] The Dumpling Lady, CLT (insta) dumplings
[  ] Bonchon, Chapel Hill (Sarah Z) Korean fried chx, pork buns

Emma Keys, Gboro 🍔 (bean chili 👎)

Ohio:

Need to try
[  ] 5877 Columbus Square (bobby) food mkt
[  ] Grandads Pizza, Columbus (insta)
[  ] Kewpee Burger, everywhere [PureWow] *inspired Dave Thomas*

Oklahoma: ✅
1.) Tucker's Onion Burgers [PureWow] 😕🍔5

More good food
- Ted's Cafe Escondito, Oklahoma City ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2nd Best Mexican food EVER?
- Rib Crib, All-You-Can-Eat ribs

Oregon: ✅
1.) ABV Pub, Hillsboro [Tim Anderson] 🍔8.7

More good food
- Taqueria Portland, Portland 🌮

Pennsylvania: ✅
1.) Village Whiskey, Philadelphia [PureWow] 🍔

More good food
- Jim's South St, Philly 🥖9.5
- Tommy DiNic's, Roast Pork Sandwich (Kara's friend) 🥖9.8 (hot pepper = 💀)

- Geno's Cheesesteaks, Philly 🥖9.4
- Pat's Cheesesteaks, Philly 🥖9.3

Need to try
[  ] Burgatory, Pittsburgh 🔍🍔
[  ] Drake Tavern, Jenkintown (vicki dogwood) 🔍
[  ] Buddahkan, Philly (vicki dogwood) 🔍
[  ] John's Roast Pork, Philly 🔍

South Carolina: ✅
1.) Blacow Burger, Fort Mill 🍔 "Blacow" (closed SC location in 2023)
1.) Tattooed Moose, North Charleston/John's Island 🍔

2.) Nu-Way Restaurant & Lounge, Spartanburg [PureWow] 🍔 Redneck Burger

3.) Husk, Charleston (Jason V) R.I.P?🍔 (no longer sells burgers?)
3.) Grill Marks, Columbia 🍔
4.) Ye Ole Fashioned, Charleston/West Ashley 🍔

More good food
- Henry's on the Market, Charleston 🥖🍝 Philly (special), Blackened Chx Pasta
- Poogan's Porch, Charleston 🧀🐟 Pimento Cheese Fritters, BBQ Mahi Mahi
- Martin's BBQ, Charleston 🐖 BBQ
- Crazy Mason, Myrtle Beach (hannah) 🎄🍨

Need to try

[  ] Conch Cafe, Garden City

Tennessee: ✅
1.) Bare Bones Butcher, Nashville (Clint / CCG) "The Cheeseburger" 🍔 10 🥉 (ONLY OPEN 11-3, Mon-Sat)
2.) La Nota Latin Street Food, Antioch (Freeman Webb guy) "Desfinada" 🍔 9.8 🏅
3.) Franklin Burger Co, Franklin R.I.P. (aquino) 🍔 "Burger Si", "Avacodo Burger" 9.8 🏅
3.) SmashCity, Knoxville (bryan mock) 🍔 9.5 🏅 "Spicy Smash" (triple, add bacon), fries w/ Smash sauce & ranch
4.) Stock & Barrell, Nashville/Knoxville (Jonathan) 🍔 "Farmhouse", duck fat fries 9.5 🏅

5.) Burger Up, Nashville (isaiah) "Woodstock" 🍔 8.9
5.) Sofa King Juicy Burger, Chattanooga R.I.P. 🍔 8.8
6.) Tennessee Brew Works, Nashville (clint) 🍔 8.8

7.) Off The Hoof Burgers, Arlington (Roo) 🍔 8.7
8.) The Burgers, Knoxville (bryan mock) 🍔 8.6
9.) Jack Brown's, Nashville 🍔 8.5
10.) Dyer's Burgers, Memphis (100 yr old grease) 🍔 8.4
11.) Germantown Pub, Nashville 🍔 8.3
12.) Ember's Tavern, Columbia 🍔 8.2 (Bushwacker + PB)
13.) Jefferson's, Columbia 🍔 8.1

14.) Emmy Squared, Nashville (Clint / CCG) 🍔 8.0
15.) Jana's Jumbo House, Columbia (Trent @ Columbia/Hampshire) 🍔 7.0

16.) Burger Republic, Nashville [PureWow] 🍔 6.0 👎

More good food
- Sky Blue Cafe, Nashville (Isaiah)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Breakfast Sandwich w/ sausage ON SOURDOUGH
- Prince's Hot Chicken, Nolansville Pike 🔥🐔⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (original hot chicken, NOT sandwich)

- Hattie B's, Nashville (Charlotte Ave) 🔥🐔⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hot Chicken Sandwich
- 312 Pizza Co, Nashville 🍕⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The "Capone"  deep dish

- Pancake Pantry, Gatlinburg ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wildberry Crepes & Swiss Choc Pancakes 
- Biscuit Love, Gulch ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ East Nasty
- Brother Junipers, Memphis ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ San Diegan Omelette (Rachel Ray) & Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
- The Hub, Memphis ⛾⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best coffee I've ever had. (Lil Dave C.)
- Coletta's Itallian Restaraunt, Memphis South Pkwy ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Elvis Pressley) BBQ Pizza 🐖🍕
- Coris Dog House, Mt. Juliet (Patrick) 🌭
- BEhive, Nashville (patrick) Hot Chicken Sandwich, Breakfast Burrito, Nacho Tots **VEGAN**
- Martin's BBQ, Nashville/Nolansville

- The Arcade, Memphis

Need to try
[  ] Pepperfire Hot Chicken, Nashville (HD Supply Baton Rouge) 🔍🔥🐔
[  ] Main Street Meats, Chattanooga (Aquino) 🔍🔥🐔
[  ] Dub's Place, Chattanooga (Bobby/Bryan) 🔍🍔

[  ] Burger Boys, Knoxville (nolan holm) 🍔🔍
[x] Pals, Elizabethtown/everywhere (jon, matt) 🍔

Texas: ✅
1.) Chester's, San Antonio [PureWow] 🍔
2.) Hopdoddy 🍔 "Llano Poblano" + salsa roja ("El Diablo" is too hot)

3.) Pappa's Burger, Houston 🍔 

4.) Maple & Motor, Dallas 🍔
5.) Coyote Bluff Cafe, Amarillo 🍔 Bacon Double (try Burger From Hell w/ fried pickles?) 🔍
6.) Muck & Fuss, San Antonio (other Drew, Toscana) 🍔

7.) Yard House, Houston (Keith & Candace) 🍔
8.) Twisted Root 🍔

More good food
- Irma's Southwest/Original, Houston (Kim Stinde)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2nd Best Mexican Food Ever
- Beto's Alt-Mex, San Antonio (Michael Lewis)⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chicken Nachos
- Dave's Hot Chicken ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Slider + Tender combo
- Pasha Mediteranian, San Antonio (Keith & Candace) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spicy Hummus, everything
- Kolache Shoppe ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Chorizo/Egg/Cheese, Brisket/Jalapeno/Cheese
- Velvet Taco, Houston

- Whataburger *guilty pleasure, don't judge me*

Need to try
[  ] Cattleack BBQ, Carrollton (Eric granite)
[  ] Puffabellys, Spring (Keith ferg)
[  ] Braum's (Jarrad)
[  ] Big'z Burger Joint, San Antonio (Keith)
[x] Rudyard's, Central Houston (Keith) tots, burger 🍔
[x] Torchy's Tacos (chris)
[  ]Off site kitchen, dallas RIP

Utah:

Need to try
[  ] Canyon Pizza Co, Moab (Amy & Jon) 🍕🔍 Nashville Hot, Popper, Philly
[  ] Lucky 13, Salt Lake City [PureWow] 🔍🍔
[  ] Crown Burgers, Salt Lake City (Adam/RD) 🔍🍔

Virginia: ✅
1.) Melt Gourmet Cheeseburgers, Leesburg [PureWow] 🍔 9.4🏅

2.) Bootleggers, Lynchburg 🍔 9.1 🏅 "Hunters Burger" (double) 

3.) Foode, Fredericksburg 🍔 8.5

More good food
- Don Taco, Alexandria 🌮 ³ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Carne Asada, El Gringo, Sriracha Chx, Al Pastor
- Abner B's Ice Cream, Fredericksburg (bryan mock) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oatmeal Cream Pie & Molasses Gingersnap ice cream

- Supper, Richmond (curt ferg) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Need to try
[  ] Burger Den, Hopewell/Fairfax (jenna p) 🍔🔍 

[  ] Monk's Place, VA Beach (mike/curt ferg) 🍔🔍
[  ] Repeal Bourbon & Burgers, VA Beach (mike/curt ferg) 🍔🔍
[  ] Bootleg BBQ, Floyd (chris)
[  ] Texas Tavern, downtown Roanoke (bar guy) 🍔🔍
[  ] Supper, Richmond (curt ferg) 🍔🔍

Washington DC: ✅
1.) Good Stuff Eatery 🍔 8.3
2.) Ollie's Trolley (Ben Joynes) 🍔 7.0
3.) Five Guys?! [PureWow] 👎


More good food
- Wow Bao, Dulles/Reagan airports 🥟

Need to try
[X] Ollie's Trolley, (ben joynes) 🍔

Washington State:✅

1.) Palace Kitchen, Seattle [PureWow] 🍔 9.0 "Palace Burger Royale"
2.) Pick-Quick, Seattle (lil Dave) 🍔 8.5 
2.) Dick's Drive-In, Seattle (lil Dave) 🍔 8.5

More good food
- Top Pot Doughnuts, Seattle 🍩

Need to try
[  ] Dusty's In-N-Out, Wenatchee (lil Dave) 🍔🔍

*MISC:

Need to try

[  ] Casey's gas stations, Midwest (jarrad) breakfast pizza sausage
[  ] Cheba Hut Subs, (Bobby)


WORST/OVERRATED 🍔:

1.) Wahlburgers
2.) Burger Fi
3.) In-N-Out
4.) Five Guys