You have read so many lists compiling the best burgers in America by different food and travel blogs, network shows, and review sites. But what are the top Number 1 Best Burgers in America from these lists? Well, we wanted to find out what the best of the best are, so we put together the Top 10 Number 1 Best Burger in America for 2019 as compiled by these lists.
These burgers come from your favorite local burger eateries along with favorite chain restaurants that are hard to beat. And those culinary experts who know a great burger.
Check out what we found are some of the most loved burgers around the U.S.
Pizza Loves Emily – Brooklyn, NY
The Number 1 Best Burger in America for 2019 according to food critics interviewed by The Today Show is the Emmy Burger at Pizza Loves Emily in Brooklyn, NY. If you are wondering, yes this is a pizza place. It began with Emily and Matt having their first pizza together, which grew over time from Matt going to culinary school, learning the art of pizza making and finally opening his own restaurant.
While they have plenty of pizza choices, it’s their burger that was found to be so loved in Brooklyn and a Number 1 choice of best burger in America. If you like a messy burger, this is the place to be. And according to the restaurant’s menu because they do not do substitutions or modifications so what you see is what you will get.
This burger is made with dry-aged beef, cheddar cheese, Korean chile sauce and caramelized onions. And the topper that makes the burger what it is, is the pretzel bun – chewy and salty.
So if you are ever in Brooklyn, check them out and let us know what you think of their burger.
Holeman & Finch Public House – Atlanta, GA
According to The Daily Meal the Number 1 best burger in America is the H&F burger at Holeman & Finch Public House in Atlanta, GA. This burger has two four-ounce patties of a chuck and brisket combination grilled to a crust with American cheese, house-made pickles and red onions. The bun is also baked in-house. And don’t forget the fries and, yes, the ketchup is home-made. Also add some mustard on the side to complete this burger.
The H&F Burger is said to be a descendant of the burger that debuted at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. How cool is that! So this Number 1 burger in America helped change the American food plane as we know it.
According to atthefair.homestead.com, the hamburger was introduced by a native Texan, Fletcher Davis. He decided to go to the fair to open a stand and began selling this wonderful dish!
Keep reading as we do have a couple number 1’s from St. Louis in this list!
The actual name, hamburger, is believed to come from German’s who settled in St. Louis naming this delight as we know the hamburger, after ground meat eaters from Hamburg, Germany. Thank you for this culinary delight!
Hog & Hominy – Memphis, TN
Food & Wine, of course, has their list for best burger of 2019. And the Number 1 burger pick is the John T. Burger at Hog & Hominy in Memphis, TN. This is actually a smash burger with grilled onions and the special touch is adding salt and pickle juice to the shredded lettuce. Now that is different!
Hog & Hominy is the second restaurant opened by two chefs that are originally from Memphis. Their first restaurant was an Italian Kitchen This restaurant is a neighborhood wood-burning treat where you will find pizza, grits of course, and the burger that people love.
They have also won chef and restaurant awards several times. Check them out if you are in Memphis.
Au Cheval – Chicago, IL
The Number 1 best burger in America from The Travel is the Signature Double Cheeseburger, with 3 patties, yup 3, from Au Cheval in Chicago. This burger is topped with bacon, homemade Dijon mustard and mayo. And if you are really adventurous, you can add a fried egg to the burger – why not?
The restaurant has long waits, but it appears that doesn’t bother people because the burger is so good – well worth waiting for. From the double-sided toasted bun to the house-made pickles, this burger doesn’t disappoint. While they don’t want to ruin a good thing, they will change up the burger if you want something different.
The restaurant is a vintage style, low lighting, and leather booths. So if you want some cool atmosphere with a great burger, check them out.
Earnestine and Hazel’s – Memphis, TN
According to Facty.com you will find a great burger at Earnestine and Hazel’s in Memphis, TN. It is The Soul Burger. This “diner” burger, even though it is what you might call your standard burger, stands up to the challenge with American cheese, tomato, lettuce and red onion all surrounded by a toasty bun. And don’t forget their Soul Sauce that makes this burger a hit. You can’t go wrong with this classic burger.
According to their website, the burger was actually an experiment. Well, that is how all great things begin, and this one is no different.
This Number 1 burger in America started out with toppings galore, but then they decided that less is more. So this is a good example – test different burger recipes of your own and find the one you love best! And then history was made.
Habit’s Charburger
From Business Insider the Habit’s Charburger is the best burger in America for 2019 and has been since 2014. The original Habit’s restaurant was opened in 1969 in California, so they have been making burgers for quite some time.
While this is a chain restaurant its burger greatness is known individually in each city where you will find one. Get ready for lots of toppings on your Habit Charburger some of which are the traditional lettuce, tomato and pickles. But if you are looking for something different, get your burger with grilled pineapple, teriyaki sauce or caramelized onions.
When two brothers decided to create the best burger for their customers that were inspired by the beaches of California, with fresh produce and cooking with cast-iron, the Habit Charburger was born. And it isn’t just beef. Try their tuna and chicken for a beach taste.
The Loyalist – Chicago, IL
You can count again on Chicago to deliver a great burger. The Number 1 best burger vote on timeout.com is The Loyalist Cheeseburger at the Loyalist. This bar delivers a variety of different types of food, but the star is the cheeseburger. Loving the sesame bun with American cheese, pickles and onions. They say you won’t pass up a second order.
You will find this restaurant to be neighborhood friendly. Every customer who comes in is considered family and friends, no matter how far away you may live. And according to their website, their cheeseburger is “all that!”
So give their cheeseburger a try if you are ever in Chicago.
In-N-Out Burger – California
You have to get the fast food burgers in the competition. According to fastfoodmenuprices.com who better to be Number 1 than the In-N-Out Double Double Burger, but you will only find this beauty in California. So you will have to take a trip to get this one if you aren’t already lucky enough to be there. This burger has the traditional 2-patties, tomato, cheese, lettuce and onion, along with their signature sauce somewhat like a thousand island.
And the In-N-Out Burger is just that – only hamburgers. This is the big reason they remain so popular and produce a great burger. It is their specialty – no chicken tenders or fish sandwiches. Just great burgers, fries and shakes has been the main focus over generations.
If you want to know the history of the In-N-Out burger, check out the History page on their website. It has a timeline that shows what occurred that year in the business. Very cool to see.
Mac’s Local Eats and Stacked Burger Bar – St. Louis, MO
We had to do these 2 burger places in St. Louis because they both received national recognition. KSDK news channel in St. Louis reported that Mac’s Local Eats and Stacked Burger Bar were named the best of the best in the country. And we have to agree because we are from St. Louis!!
While we haven’t had Mac’s yet, which that is top of the list, we have had Stacked and from their grass-fed beef burgers to the regular high-quality ground beef and great fries are truly hard to beat.
Mac’s is just that, a Burger Joint. They source their ingredients locally and are committed to scratch ingredients. So all-natural stuff is what you will find here.
At Stacked Burger Bar, you can choose from grass-fed beef or ground chuck. You can choose one of their signature burgers or design one yourself. It is your choice. You really can’t go wrong with any choice.
But if you are really adventurous, try their Burger of the Month. They can be some non-traditional burger combinations, so as they say “Can You Handle It?”
So if you are in St. Louis and hungry for an amazing burger, give one of these places a try.
Burgerama – Valley Village, CA
And the final Number 1 Best Burger in America for 2019 on our list, is Burgerama in Valley Village, CA according to money.com yelp reviews. The gourmet burgers from this restaurant are dubbed Signature Burgers or you can opt to build your own.
According to yelp.com, customers are saying that this was one of the best experiences they had in a hole-in-the-wall burger joint. From the flavorful burger to the soft, toasted bun it didn’t disappoint.
Check out all of their signature burgers. You definitely won’t go hungry with any of these!
10 of the Number 1 Best Burger in America for 2019
When you love a particular burger, you have to tell everyone and these Number 1 Best Burgers in America for 2019 tell the tale. Let us know what your favorite burger is. Whether it is a favorite restaurant in your town, a chain restaurant, or the traditional fast food burger place, you can’t go wrong.
Besides these burgers, you have burgers of your own that you think are like no other, so we also want to know what you think makes a great burger.
What are your favorite toppings? What kind of bun do you think makes the best burger? These burgers are loved for their originality and just plain goodness. Enjoy your favorite burger.
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