Okay. I know, I know. I talk about hamburgers a lot.
Perhaps the reason is this. Most people I know have some famous ancestor. People who came over on the Mayflower, or past presidents. I am pretty sure, though I can’t prove it, that I am cousins with Wimpy. “I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.”
But I am not alone in this. Burgers aren’t just one of America’s favorite foods, they’re a bit of a national obsession. The average American eats about 36 burgers a year outside the home. And get this. There are more than 86,000 burger joints across the country.
Everybody loves them in a different way too. Your way.
But we all know that the best burger in America isn’t always in the mainstream. So many times I’ve found the best burger in a small-town diner or bar. Some roadside shack or even a food truck. Sometimes there are at the fine dining place. They can be hiding anywhere. To that end, Reader’s Digest assembled this list of the best burger in every state.
Their list of the best burgers in every state was created through a mix of online reviews (from sites including Tripadvisor and Yelp), expert input and personal recommendations from burger aficionados.
So here they are. Happy Burger to YOU.
Best Burger in Every State
Alabama — Vicki’s Lunch Van — Montgomery, Alabama
Alaska — Tommy’s Burger Stop — Anchorage, Alaska
Arizona — Rehab Burger Therapy — Scottsdale, Arizona
Arkansas — Big Orange — Little Rock, Arkansas
California — Pie ’n Burger — Pasadena, California
Colorado — The Cherry Cricket — Denver, Colorado
Connecticut — Louis’ Lunch — New Haven, Connecticut
Delaware — Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant — Wilmington / Newark / Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Florida — MEAT Eatery & Tap Room — Islamorada, Florida
Georgia — NFA Burger — Dunwoody / Alpharetta, Georgia
Hawaii — W&M Bar-B-Q Burgers — Honolulu, Hawaii
Idaho — Hudson’s Hamburgers — Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
Illinois — Au Cheval — Chicago, Illinois
Indiana — Bru Burger Bar — Indianapolis, Indiana
Iowa — BurgerFiend — Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Kansas — The Cozy Inn — Salina, Kansas
Kentucky — Mussel & Burger Bar — Louisville, Kentucky
Louisiana — The Company Burger — New Orleans, Louisiana
Maine — Palace Diner — Biddeford, Maine
Maryland — The Abbey Burger Bistro — Baltimore area, Maryland
Massachusetts — White Hut — West Springfield / Holyoke, Massachusetts
Michigan — Miller’s Bar — Dearborn, Michigan
Minnesota — Matt’s Bar — Minneapolis, Minnesota
Mississippi — Stamps Super Burgers — Jackson, Mississippi
Missouri — Gordon’s Stoplight Drive-In — Crystal City, Missouri
Montana — Naps Grill — Hamilton, Montana
Nebraska — Honest Abe’s — Lincoln, Nebraska
Nevada — Rollin Smoke Barbeque — Las Vegas, Nevada
New Hampshire — Lexie’s — Multiple locations, New Hampshire
New Jersey — White Manna — Hackensack, New Jersey
New Mexico — Sparky’s — Hatch, New Mexico
New York — Peter Luger — Brooklyn / Great Neck, New York
North Carolina — Brooks’ Sandwich House — Charlotte, North Carolina
North Dakota — Sickies Garage — Fargo, North Dakota
Ohio — Swensons Drive-In — Akron, Ohio
Oklahoma — Nic’s Grill — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oregon — Dandy’s Drive-In — Bend, Oregon
Pennsylvania — Burgatory Bar — Pittsburgh area, Pennsylvania
Rhode Island — Harry’s Bar & Burger — Providence, Rhode Island
South Carolina — Grill Marks — Greenville / Columbia, South Carolina
South Dakota — Sugar Shack — Deadwood, South Dakota
Tennessee — Earnestine and Hazel’s — Memphis, Tennessee
Texas — Tookie’s — Kemah, Texas
Utah — Crown Burgers — Salt Lake City area, Utah
Vermont — Worthy Burger — South Royalton, Vermont
Virginia — Repeal Bourbon & Burgers — Virginia Beach, Virginia
Washington — Lil Woody’s — Seattle, Washington
West Virginia — Fat Patty’s — Multiple locations, West Virginia
Wisconsin — Solly’s Grille — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Wyoming — Liberty Burger — Jackson, Wyoming
“”””””””
“People who love to eat are always the best people.” — Julia Child
“”””””””
“You don’t need a silver fork to eat good food.” — Paul Prudhomme
“”””””””
“Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.” — Ruth Reichl
“”””””””
