Best Damned Burger In the Area?

[Thornir Alekeg]

I couldn't tell you who has the best burger in my area, but I really like the burgers they serve at Christopher's in Porter Square in Cambridge.

Best burger I ever had was a little place called Country Kitchen in Beford NH (it's a Dunkin Donuts now). It was right next door to the hobby store we gamed at as kids. After riding our bikes to the store and a morning of gaming, those burgers were just incredible.

 

[diaglo]

in Hotlanta i like the Vortex.

 

[diaglo]

Pish posh. Not only do my midwestern roots make me an excellent judge of burgers, I am Queen Dopplepopolis... that means I'm always right.

i'm telling you there ain't nuthin' like getting a sack full o those little tavern burgers.

the grease literally dripping from the bottom of the bag.

makes my mouth water just remembering them.

 

[Queen_Dopplepopolis]

i'm telling you there ain't nuthin' like getting a sack full o those little tavern burgers.

the grease literally dripping from the bottom of the bag.

makes my mouth water just remembering them.

Okay - I'll be honest, I've never experienced this place you speak of... where abouts in DC is it? I'm always up for a delicious burger...

 

[diaglo]

my google fu found something unpleasant:

http://www.homestead.com/silverspringhistory/LittleTavern.html

 

[CarlZog]

Jake's Bar and Grille, if you're in Providence, Rhode Island, is my current favorite.

 

[Rel]

The Blue Mist BBQ joint on Highway 64 in west/central North Carolina makes a hell of a good "Carolina Burger" (mustard, chilli, slaw and onions). Their BBQ is pretty damn good too.

For a thick, juicy hamburger that you almost can't eat all of, I'd probably go with Fat Daddy's.

 

[GlassJaw]

Halfway Cafe in Watertown, MA. It was within walking distance when I lived up there. They had a burger with bacon, cheese, onions, and BBQ sauce on it. Wow. It was an absolute mess but man, was it delicious.

Jake's Bar and Grille, if you're in Providence, Rhode Island, is my current favorite.

So when we going?

 

[Dimwhit]

Rockies here in Boise has a Blue Cheese burger to die for.

 

[nakia]

I'll second both of these, but I have to give the edge to Five Guys. But the Riverside is a great hometown burger place. I'm not as keen on their frys as Nakia is, however. Good, but not the best. I also like the burgers at Northern Exposure quite a bit. I head there for lunch on occasion, it's only a few blocks walk from work. I don't know what they season the burgers with, but they are really good.

I must respectfully disagree. Five Guys has the advantage of providing a variety of topings. If I want an A1 Burger, I can have one. That's nice. The service is very good, as well. And the fact they post where their potatoes are from for the day's fries is a nice touch. But, the peanuts on the floor are not so cool. And, while the burgers are tasty, I felt taken in by their "burger/little burger" distinction. Why must I resort to a "little burger" if I do not want two patties? Why can't they call the two patty burger a "double burger" like everyone else? Is there some subtle swipe at my virility or eating prowess in calling a single patty burger a "little" burger? Are the cooks laughing at me, snikering behind the counter as they cook my "little" burger? Why must I measure up to someone elses standards? Why can't I just have my single patty burger without being (no pun intended) belittled?

For the simple, ketchup, mustard, and pickle burger, Riverside wins. It's tasty. It's the perfect size. If you want, you can get a double burger. But no one will think any less of you if you don't. Plus you can get Coke in a glass bottle with your burger. That is lots of extra points right there.

And don't get me started on Northern Exposure. Why ask me how I want the burger cooked if you are going to cook it medium well anyway? Why raise my expectations like that? Why toy with my emotions?