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The 19 Hottest Burgers in the US Right Now

by Paula Forbes Feb 6, 2014, 11:20am EST

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by Paula Forbes Feb 6, 2014, 11:20am EST

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Here are 19 of the most buzzed-about burgers across the United States. What follows is a list of restaurants that have, for the most part, opened over the last twelve months. Among the choices are establishments that focus mainly on burgers (Atomic Burger outside of New Orleans, B&B Burger and Beer in Las Vegas), as well as restaurants that offer a wider selection of items in addition to a stellar burger (Chop Shop in Chicago, Trifecta Tavern in Portland).

Some are fairly straightforward takes on the burger, like the one you'll find at Fog City in San Francisco, while others can be subject to a slew of variations and options (Bohemian Bull in Charleston, Tender Bar & Kitchen in Pittsburgh, The Exchange in Louisville). And, of course, there are off-the-menu burgers which are actually really easy to get your hands on (the "secret" burger at Alden & Harlow in Cambridge, Mass.)

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Alden & Harlow

One of Eater's 2013 Most Anticipated Fall Openings, Boston chef Michael Scelfo opened Alden & Harlow actually opened just last week. The burger is a "secret" — although it's listed on their menu — and features eight ounces of their house grind on a house made burger. [Photo]

40 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

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All Purpose

This dressed up pub in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood gives as much attention to its burger as it does its cocktail program. The thick single patty is dressed simply with pickled onions and a slice of melted Gruyere.[Photo]

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814 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

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Anton's Taproom

Anton's grind is made from dry aged steak trimmings, and according to Ulterior Epicure/Kansas City-dweller Bonjwing Lee, the "8-oz. patty is all about texture." It's an intense burger, topped with bleu cheese and caramelized onions. [Photo]

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1610 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108

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Atomic Burger

A "craft burger drive-thru," Atomic serves four variations on its classic burger, including mushroom swiss, bacon, and a plain old cheeseburger. [Photo]

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3934 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006

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B&B Burger And Beer

How does Mario Batali do burgers? His new burger restaurant at the Venetian serves up plenty of options, including the fast food-style Drive-Through burger, the dairy-heavy Royale With Cheese (topped with "Robiola cheese, caramelized onions, grilled Treviso, parmigiano-mascarpone cream"), and a customizable Bar Burger.[Photo]

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3355 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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Bohemian Bull

This Charleston biergarten serves up, ahem, "hand spanked" burgers of a number of varieties. Specialties include a Breakfast Burger (topped with "ketchup, crispy hash browns, medium cooked egg, American cheese, grilled sausage patty and maple syrup") and a Southern Drawl burger (a riff on a barbecue sauce-topped burger). [Photo]

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1531 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412

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Cavatina

Michael Schlow's Marquis Burger at the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood costs a whopping $19 — and by most accounts, it's worth it. The burger is topped with lacy fried onions, cheddar cheese, and a horseradish-pepper sauce. [Photo]

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1200 Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood, CA 90069

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CBD Provisions

The CBD burger looks simple — it's topped with Texas cheddar and a few pickles — but do not be deceived: Eater Dallas editor Whitney Filloon says, "They use Texas grass-fed beef and, I don't know, some sort of witchcraft. But damn it's delicious."[Photo]

1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201

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Chop Shop

If you're looking for a good burger, why not go straight to the source? Chop Shop has an on-site butcher shop where they make their custom grinds from trimmings. The burger is topped with cheddar, red onions, bacon and their own Chop Shop sauce. [Photo]

2033-35 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

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The Elm

The cheeseburger at the Elm comes with Comte cheese and spicy pickles. Eater NY calls it "out of this world." [Photo]

160 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

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The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

Located across the river from Louisville in New Albany, Indiana, the Exchange serves two types of burgers. Eater Louisville editor Stephen Hacker recommends the Plain Jane — topped with lettuce, tomato, and onions on a pretzel rolls — with an egg added on. [Photo]

New Albany, IN 47150

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Fog City

An iconic diner got a second wind with a recent remodel/relaunch, but their burger is as classic California as it gets and is done in a gourmet fast food style. [Photo]

1300 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111

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Ink & Elm

Ink & Elm is a restaurant that houses multiple concepts, including a restaurant, lounge, and tavern. The last of which is where you'll find their burger, which is topped by a bewitching concoction they call Velveeta Fondue. [Photo]

1577 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307

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Porter Ale House

The Porter Burger is made from a custom grind of short rib, filet, and hanger, and is topped with triple cream brie (!), pancetta, and kettle chips. And since this is Texas, the buns are branded with a big old Porter "P."[Photo]

715 South 1st Ste A, Austin, TX 78704

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Rabbit Hole

The Kickstarter-funded Rabbit Hole calls its Korean-influenced burgers "Goobers," short for good burgers. Try the Rebecca (topped with "Buttered Kimchi, Pickled Cucumber, Saamjang Spread, Kimchi Aioli, Perilla Leaf") or an Omma ("Seared Pork Belly, Parmesan, Crispy Onions, Bacon Jalapeño Jam, Lettuce, Tomato, Picked Watermelon Rind").[Photo]

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920 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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Tender Bar + Kitchen

Tender serves their main burger every day, but on Mondays there are three additional options (plus a vegetarian one we'll ignore). There's a standard cheeseburger, a bleu cheese burger, a smoked burger, and mushroom swiss. All pretty classic, but still pretty buzzy. [Photo]

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4300 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

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Trifecta Tavern and Bakery

Yes, that is pimento cheese oozing off that double patty burger from Ken Forkish's new combination tavern and bakery. [Photo]

726 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

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Tongue & Cheek

Jamie DeRosa serves a beef cheek burger at his nearly year-old gastropub Tongue & Cheek. Eater Miami editor Ana Heretoiu calls it "ridiculously good." [Photo]

431 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

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Waypoint Public

Ex-Top Chef contestant Amanda Baumgarten serves a topping-heavy burger, with an eight ounce patty, "mozzarella, pulled pork, tomatillo salsa, fried egg & spicy pickled vegetables" served between the buns. [Photo]

3794 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

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Alden & Harlow

40 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

One of Eater's 2013 Most Anticipated Fall Openings, Boston chef Michael Scelfo opened Alden & Harlow actually opened just last week. The burger is a "secret" — although it's listed on their menu — and features eight ounces of their house grind on a house made burger. [Photo]

40 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Visit Website

All Purpose

814 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

This dressed up pub in Milwaukee's Walker's Point neighborhood gives as much attention to its burger as it does its cocktail program. The thick single patty is dressed simply with pickled onions and a slice of melted Gruyere.[Photo]

Open in Google Maps

814 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Visit Website

Anton's Taproom

1610 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Anton's grind is made from dry aged steak trimmings, and according to Ulterior Epicure/Kansas City-dweller Bonjwing Lee, the "8-oz. patty is all about texture." It's an intense burger, topped with bleu cheese and caramelized onions. [Photo]

Open in Google Maps

1610 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64108

Visit Website

Atomic Burger

3934 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006

A "craft burger drive-thru," Atomic serves four variations on its classic burger, including mushroom swiss, bacon, and a plain old cheeseburger. [Photo]

Open in Google Maps

3934 Veterans Boulevard, Metairie, LA 70006

Visit Website

B&B Burger And Beer

3355 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109

How does Mario Batali do burgers? His new burger restaurant at the Venetian serves up plenty of options, including the fast food-style Drive-Through burger, the dairy-heavy Royale With Cheese (topped with "Robiola cheese, caramelized onions, grilled Treviso, parmigiano-mascarpone cream"), and a customizable Bar Burger.[Photo]

Open in Google Maps

3355 South Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89109

Visit Website

Bohemian Bull

1531 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412

This Charleston biergarten serves up, ahem, "hand spanked" burgers of a number of varieties. Specialties include a Breakfast Burger (topped with "ketchup, crispy hash browns, medium cooked egg, American cheese, grilled sausage patty and maple syrup") and a Southern Drawl burger (a riff on a barbecue sauce-topped burger). [Photo]

Open in Google Maps

1531 Folly Road, Charleston, SC 29412

Visit Website

Cavatina

1200 Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Michael Schlow's Marquis Burger at the Sunset Marquis in West Hollywood costs a whopping $19 — and by most accounts, it's worth it. The burger is topped with lacy fried onions, cheddar cheese, and a horseradish-pepper sauce. [Photo]

Open in Google Maps

1200 Alta Loma Road, West Hollywood, CA 90069

Visit Website

CBD Provisions

1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201

The CBD burger looks simple — it's topped with Texas cheddar and a few pickles — but do not be deceived: Eater Dallas editor Whitney Filloon says, "They use Texas grass-fed beef and, I don't know, some sort of witchcraft. But damn it's delicious."[Photo]

1530 Main St, Dallas, TX 75201

Visit Website

Chop Shop

2033-35 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

If you're looking for a good burger, why not go straight to the source? Chop Shop has an on-site butcher shop where they make their custom grinds from trimmings. The burger is topped with cheddar, red onions, bacon and their own Chop Shop sauce. [Photo]

2033-35 W. North Ave, Chicago, IL 60622

Visit Website

The Elm

160 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

The cheeseburger at the Elm comes with Comte cheese and spicy pickles. Eater NY calls it "out of this world." [Photo]

160 N 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Visit Website

The Exchange Pub + Kitchen

New Albany, IN 47150

Located across the river from Louisville in New Albany, Indiana, the Exchange serves two types of burgers. Eater Louisville editor Stephen Hacker recommends the Plain Jane — topped with lettuce, tomato, and onions on a pretzel rolls — with an egg added on. [Photo]

New Albany, IN 47150

Visit Website

Fog City

1300 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111

An iconic diner got a second wind with a recent remodel/relaunch, but their burger is as classic California as it gets and is done in a gourmet fast food style. [Photo]

1300 Battery St, San Francisco, CA 94111

Visit Website

Ink & Elm

1577 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307

Ink & Elm is a restaurant that houses multiple concepts, including a restaurant, lounge, and tavern. The last of which is where you'll find their burger, which is topped by a bewitching concoction they call Velveeta Fondue. [Photo]

1577 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30307

Visit Website

Porter Ale House

715 South 1st Ste A, Austin, TX 78704

The Porter Burger is made from a custom grind of short rib, filet, and hanger, and is topped with triple cream brie (!), pancetta, and kettle chips. And since this is Texas, the buns are branded with a big old Porter "P."[Photo]

715 South 1st Ste A, Austin, TX 78704

Visit Website

Rabbit Hole

920 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

The Kickstarter-funded Rabbit Hole calls its Korean-influenced burgers "Goobers," short for good burgers. Try the Rebecca (topped with "Buttered Kimchi, Pickled Cucumber, Saamjang Spread, Kimchi Aioli, Perilla Leaf") or an Omma ("Seared Pork Belly, Parmesan, Crispy Onions, Bacon Jalapeño Jam, Lettuce, Tomato, Picked Watermelon Rind").[Photo]

Open in Google Maps

920 East Lake Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407

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Tender Bar + Kitchen

4300 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Tender serves their main burger every day, but on Mondays there are three additional options (plus a vegetarian one we'll ignore). There's a standard cheeseburger, a bleu cheese burger, a smoked burger, and mushroom swiss. All pretty classic, but still pretty buzzy. [Photo]

Open in Google Maps

4300 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Visit Website

Trifecta Tavern and Bakery

726 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Yes, that is pimento cheese oozing off that double patty burger from Ken Forkish's new combination tavern and bakery. [Photo]

726 SE 6th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Visit Website

Tongue & Cheek

431 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Jamie DeRosa serves a beef cheek burger at his nearly year-old gastropub Tongue & Cheek. Eater Miami editor Ana Heretoiu calls it "ridiculously good." [Photo]

431 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Visit Website

Waypoint Public

3794 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Ex-Top Chef contestant Amanda Baumgarten serves a topping-heavy burger, with an eight ounce patty, "mozzarella, pulled pork, tomatillo salsa, fried egg & spicy pickled vegetables" served between the buns. [Photo]

3794 30th St, San Diego, CA 92104

Visit Website

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