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The title says it all. Post your favorite burger joints! Here's some of my favorites:

Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Fatburger
In-N-Out Burger
Burkey's Grill in South Carolina
Steak n Shake
Houlihans makes a pretty good burger
Whitecastle


There's more, but I need to hit the sack.

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carls jr
sonoma cheese factory
in-n-out
and because they are open 24/7
jack in the box

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keg south (tamiami airport) traditional burger
commanders palace: for the foie gras black truffle burger
atrio: for the kobe burger on cilantro brioche bun (i was the chef there)

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Man when I first read the title, I thought it was CA - California and I wouldn't get to play, then it dawned on me..

5-guys - burger of choice - bacon, fresh cut jalapenos, grilled onions, A-1 steak sauce. Need I say more?

Stake and Shake is a close second, then Wendy's.

But then are times when I gotta have a Big-Mac or some Krystals. now I'm hungry.

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Hands down, it's a little local joint with three locations in Bham only. Called Hamburger Heaven. Worth trying if you get down this way.

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5 Guys is definitely one of the best burger joints around. Here is my go to:

Bacon, jalapenos, grilled onions, lettuce, cheese, bbq sauce.

Very similar to JKim's but with BBQ instead of A-1.

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Tart's Grill---A very small, of the beaten path joint run by an older lady named Betty. Best Carolina burger (mustard, onions, chilli and slaw) in this area.

Also like the Tastee Freeze burgers, but I think the last one in North Carolina closed down recently.:(

Hardees (Carl's) gets my vote for the classic lettuce and tomato burger, though. :D

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Still don't think I can find something better than an In-N-Out Double Double, no onions ofcourse.

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I prefer my burgers Med-Rare, so that cuts out many joints from having a decent, edible burger. Damn Food Police. My favorite joint? Mine. ;) Nothing like a half pounder, done right on the grill with anything from a Sesame Kaiser, to some great ciabatta for a roll, good cheese, anything from Blue to co-jack, thick cut bacon, or one of a hundred different toppings. The drinks are always cold, the company is great, and you can go directly to the cigar lounge after dining, if it strikes the fancy.

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Man that sounds great right about now.

As far as Burger joints go I like In-and-out and Red Robin. I&O cuz it is fast and tastes good. RR cuz burgers are good and you can have a beer when the kids can have a shake.

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I forgot about Krystals! Just like WhiteCastle, just without the unhappy ending. One of these days i'm gonna insist raisin make burgers, will probably be the best in Jersey lol.

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What about Fuddruckers, that place is awesome!

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I honestly haven't been to one since I was a kid. I don't remember what their burgers are like.

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OOH! Good call. Fuddruckers does have some serious burgers. However, I still gotta go with the Five Guys double bacon cheeseburger.

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I'll have to hit up a fuddruckers for lunch one of these days. Five Guys is awesome, I agree, but In-N-Out is amazing. The first thing I do when I fly out to the left coast is hit up the nearest stand! :dr

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In-N-Out Burger
Five Guys, the burgers are overcooked but the french fries are worth it.

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Five guys is good, and has four midlands locations!!! You fly, I'll buy!!!

However, In-N-Out is best... I'll take mine "with".

I dream In-N-Out!

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Cheeburger Cheeburger
5 Guys Burgers and Fries
Fudruckers
Nifty Fiftys

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So do I. Double double monster style :dr

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This is a local establishment, but anyone who comes to SC is more than welcome to join me anytime! Rockaway Burger..Maybe some of the SC guys can weigh some thought!

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I love me some Nation's Burgers...

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It's SO obvious that none of you have been to Big Burger in Concord, CA.

Perfect

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Do tell, i've never heard of it.

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In N Out
Nations
Red Onion-San Pablo, CA
Clarke's Grill-Mountain View, CA
Kua Aina-Haleiwa, HI

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x2... love Nations! Bay Area favorite!

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Helvetia Tavern out in Hillsboro, Oregon. Great burgers, greater scenery (middle of farm country in the rollin' hills).

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My favorite burger joint is the cast iron pan in my oven. :D

80/20, salt, pepper, and a 1 ounce medallion of gorgonzola embedded in the middle.

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No doubt for me its Bartley's Burger Cottage in Boston by Harvard

frappes and burgers

http://bartleysburgers.com/

2nd favorite while not a burger joint is McSorley's in NYCs East Village

http://www.mcsorleysnewyork.com/home.html

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I'm ashamed to mention I like Red Robin burgers... I got on a Red Robin kick because it's totally kid-friendly and I take my boy. After a few meals there I'm converted.

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My dad STILL rants about Clarke's, and he hasn't had a burger there in probably 45 years.

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Herbie's (on Marathon Key)
Sixpence Pub (Blowing Rock, N.C.)
Harpoon Louie's (local sports bar here in town)

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Sterling Place Tavern in Buffalo, NY. The best burger on earth. Come to Buffalo and if you can say otherwise, I'll buy your burger and beers.

Its a dive, but great food and very good beers.

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In-N-Out Burger
Griffs in Colorado

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In-n-Out
Fat Burger
Barney's (for the bay area and West LA crowd)

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For a fast food style burger nobody around beats the WhiteHut in West Springfield, MA Make sure you order with fried onions (carmalized)

For a more "gourmet" burger the Blue Cheese burger from Plan B in Glastonbury, CT is the best ive had...

1 inch thick, carmalized onions, bluecheese and burbon sauce...:dr:dr:dr

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In-N-Out when I can get it (SoCal native here) but since I'm in Amarillo these days, Blue Sky is my favorite buger place that I can regularly patronize

if you're ever in town, let me know, and I'll show you a fantastic burger


oh yeah, and Tommy's in LA, omg good

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RR is my favorite national chain

the Royal Red Robin and the Carnitas burgers are my favorites

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Some great calls in here.

Barneys and In & Out are my go to places, though I've been laying off the burgers lately.

The best burger I've ever had was from Izzy's Steak and Chophouse in SF. I don't know why I was ordering the burger at an awesome steak place. It just sounded good at the time. It was really fricking good and I'd order it again. Tasted like it was made from ground filet mignon.

I'll need to try out Big Burger in Concord.

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I think that the best burger in my area is from a Bar called Dillinger's. The Scarface is the best. Burger, mozz sticks, onion rings and BBQ sauce on a roasted bun. :dr

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Great Steakhouses often make great burgers. Peter Luger's has a burger to die for!

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I could really go for a Dane Burger from the Great Dane pub in Madison WI.

I'm a fan of a good bar burger, or my own.

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Here in NYC Jackson Hole is pretty good, but my favorite is the Beer Bar Bountiful Burger from the Beer Bar - 200 Park Ave, New York 10166
At 45th St & Vanderbilt Ave


I wish I found a place that makes this though....

http://aht.seriouseats.com/archives/...s-its-bun.html :dr

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The best place in Dallas, TX if you're ever here is the Angry Dog.
http://www.angrydog.com/

For national chains, I prefer Fuddrucker's and Red Robin. The Royal Red Robin goes great with a hangover!

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I know what im makin for dinner this weekend or next week! :dr


I like Cheeburger Cheeburger
http://cheeburger.com/home2/index.asp

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I almost forgot about the Awful Awful burger at the Nugget Casino in Downtown Reno. I have to have one or four everytime I go...

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Northern California Burgers

Right here in the Mountains-The Yellow Jacket Eatery-best burger in the world

In Eureka, CA-Stars Burgers

In Redding-In-n-Out Burgers

In Mendecino(on a side street) I don't remember the name of the place but they have an awesome burger-little hole in the wall place off the main drag.

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They have a Cheeseburger Cheeseburger in Michigan where I'll be next week, I'm going to have to stop by and check this beast out.

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I can't believe Fat Smitty's didn't get an honorable mention, LOL

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Snuffers on Lower Greenville Avenue

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Let's see...


Chico, Ca - Big Chico Burger!
Chico, Ca - Burger Hut
San Pablo, Ca - Nation's Giant Burger