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TripAdvisor’s 2014 Best Burger List

Posted on July 9th, 2014 · American

* TripAdvisor’s 2014 Best Burger List.

Now you and Jeff Eats both know that this food-reviewing “thing” is awfully subjective.

If you got a minute or two, not that it means anything, take a look at what TripAdvisors’ readers think are America’s 10 best burger joints.

Like I said 2 seconds ago, its just a list–but just maybe you’ll get an idea or two from it. If not, not!

One other thing, I see that 2 Florida joints made it…

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The list of joints spans the nation, but burger lovers in the Northeast may be disappointed. There’s not a single restaurant from that region that made the top 10 cut.

Check out the top 10 below. Did your favorite make the list?

1. Black Hills Burger and Bun Co. – Custer, South Dakota
Crafted using beef that’s ground daily and served atop house-baked buns, this Black Hills eatery serves up blissful burgers from an inventive menu, including “The Hot Granny” – a perfectly cooked beef or bison patty topped with bacon, cream cheese, and sweet and spicy jalapeno sauce.

2. Nic’s Grill – Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
It’s pretty typical to see lines that snake outside the door of this 16-seat eatery at lunchtime. Owner and chef Justin ‘Nic’ Nicholas dishes out massive hand-formed patties that are seared before finishing slowly on the griddle, resulting in a burger that’s crispy on the outside with a tender and juicy middle.

3. Sparky’s – Hatch, New Mexico Forty miles northwest of Las Cruces, burger enthusiasts can tickle their taste buds as they bite into a green chili cheeseburger made from Hatch’s famous peppery topping. Guests will also enjoy the joint’s kitschy decor that features a collection of fast-food themed statues. One TripAdvisor reviewer wrote this about the green chili burger: “‘WOW’ words cannot describe the mellow heat and great taste!”

4. Grill-A-Burger – Palm Desert, California
This tasty haven in the desert claims to have the “best burger under the bun.” Crafted using all-natural beef, cleverly named menu options include the “Bacon Me Crazy” burger and the “Chili Chili Bang Bang,” topped with chili, melted cheddar cheese, and diced sweet onion.

5. MEAT Eatery and Taproom – Islamorada, Florida
Located within an unassuming strip mall, this Florida Keys eatery serves up all-American, gourmet fare, including baskets of French fries prepared in duck fat, house-made root beer, and mouthwatering burgers sandwiched between fresh buns that are emblazoned with the restaurant’s “MEAT” logo.
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6. Brook’s Gourmet Burgers and Dogs – Naples, Florida
With a menu boasting outrageous options like the “Donut Burger,” a beef patty wedged between two glazed donuts and topped with cheese and bacon, it’s clear that the creative burger juices have been flowing at this Florida favorite. It also serves delicious Vienna beef hot dogs, deli sandwiches, and creamy milkshakes. The flavors were a hit with one reviewer who commented,“It tantalized my taste buds. I didn’t know that hamburgers could be that good!”
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7. Mussel & Burger Bar – Louisville, Kentucky
Since opening in 2013, this upscale eatery has quickly gained notoriety with its mussels and burgers menu – the restaurant’s unique take on surf ‘n’ turf. The restaurant tempts with 13 burgers, from the classic “Good Ole” cheeseburger to the truly luxurious “CEO” that comes topped with Gruyère cheese, truffle aioli, and the option to add foie gras.

8. Big D’s Downtown Dive – Roswell, New Mexico
Owner and chef Don Nason uses garden fresh ingredients to grill up burgers that are out of this world. Hungry customers flock to Big D’s for tantalizing creations like “The Tomahawk,” which is topped with aged cheddar, red chili, and avocado lime mayo.

9. Casper & Runyon’s Nook – Saint Paul, Minnesota
A small spot with big burgers, this Twin Cities establishment has been serving up more than 30 enticing beef and bun variations since 2000. Meat lovers frequent the Nook for its signature cheese-stuffed burgers – the joint’s take on a recipe native to Minnesota known as the “Juicy Lucy.”

10. Village Burger – Waimea, Hawaii
In the Aloha State, this island eatery serves up traditional beef burgers made with locally sourced ingredients. Scrumptious options include the “Big Island” burger and “Kahua Ranch Wagyu” burger, described as “big, rich and bossy.” Travelers can also try a fresh ahi tuna or vegetarian burger. Apparently the local ingredients make all the difference. One TripAdvisor stated: “You really can taste the difference with fresh local beef. I am forever spoiled now that I know how a burger can taste

5 Comments to “TripAdvisor’s 2014 Best Burger List”

  1. ZED says...

    Brooks use to be called Lindburgers. There are still Linburgers in Boca and Delray.
    They all make terrific hamburgers. Ive eaten in all 3.
    Not sure in top 10 but definitely good burgers.

  2. KSR says...

    MEAT just opened ib Boca Raton last week.
    Going to check its burgers out.

  3. Artie G says...

    Jeff,
    Interesting list.
    TripAdvisor and Yelp have loads of picks.
    I think that YELP gets a much younger reviewer than TripAdvisor.
    The list is what it is, just a list.
    Thanks for providing it as it does present some ideas.
    I live in Boca Raton so I’m going to try MEAT which just opend in Boca. We’ll see if the burger is any good.
    Thanks again,
    Artie G

  4. Casey says...

    Hey Jeff,

    Speaking of burgers, are you going to the Boca Burger Battle this weekend?

    • JeffEats says...

      Casey:

      Just had a chance to read your comments.

      No!

      Won’t be there.

      It seems that the sponsors of this event have made a concentrated effort not to have JeffEats.com as an invited guess.

      Sadly, this position deprives vendors of JeffEats.com reviews.

      Thanks for reading…

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