Best Burgers You Can Order Across the U.S.

There’s nothing as satisfying as a perfectly cooked, juicy hamburger. (Unless you’re a vegetarian, of course.) Add some cheese, bacon, onion, pickles and any other toppings your little heart desires, and you’re bound to have dreams about such deliciousness.

So, just where can you find these unreal, the-stuff-that-dreams-are-made-of burger creations in the U.S.? We’re going to help you out.

The best people to find great burger suggestions from are other burger eaters on Yelp. As consumers like us, they are honest about food and have nothing to lose by sharing their favorite (or not-so-favorite) burger joints and menu items. So, we scoured the net for some of the highest-rated, best-reviewed burgers from across America. 

Location: Panorama City, California

The owner of Corner Grille outside of Los Angeles has nearly 30 years of experience in the culinary and restaurant industry. That should come as no surprise when you browse the menu.

The Korean tacos and BBQ sound quite delish, but it’s the burger selections that really impress. There’s the Crazy Boy, loaded with pork cutlet, BBQ beef, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, shredded cabbage, tonkatsu sauce and special sauce.

And then there’s the crowd favorite — the Kalbi Burger. This masterpiece has Korean BBQ beef, pickled onions, shredded cabbage, spicy mayo and special sauce. Clearly, the special sauce that is used on the burgers does make them something special.

Location: Humble, Texas

Hippo Burgers started in a small yellow shack back in 2014. Years later, the burger joint is still pounding out its 1/2 lb. Angus beef creations at two different spots in Humble, Texas. Non-burger menu offerings include Hippo Chicken, the Hippo Mexican Hot Dog and the Hippo Chili Cheese Dog.

There are also a few tasty shakes and a variety of fries to choose from. But the real reason to visit is for the burgers. In particular, the Hippo Avocado Burger. It’s got mayo, guacamole, grilled onions, tomatoes and white cheese.

It’s like having a Cinco de Mayo party, right in your mouth. We’d love to be invited!

Location: Franklin, Tennessee

This Tennessee restaurant is located just south of Nashville and specializes in burgers and sandwiches. 

The real menu masterpiece is one of Ground’s more simple burgers: the Pioneer Burger. It’s about as classic as they come, made with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onions, choice of cheese, mayo, mustard and ketchup. Cheese choices are American, Parmesan, Cheddar, Pepper Jack, Swiss, Provolone and Bleu Cheese.

If you’re. apicky eater, you can go for the “design it your way” option that allows you to select your choice of burger or chicken sandwich, along with cheese and toppings. Or you can turn any burger into a bunless burger.

All burgers are cooked medium well (unless otherwise requested) and come with your choice of fries, baked potato, sweet potato or Caesar salad. Oh, and if you order a drink, you take home a cool complimentary signature cup. You’ll definitely want something to remember this place by. Well, besides the lingering flavor of pioneer perfection that you hope will never escape your mouth.

Location: New York City, New York

Emily and Matt Hyland are the founders and co-owners of EMILY, which has locations in Brooklyn and West Village, New York. The restaurant is mostly a pizza joint, modeled after the couple’s love of pizza that stemmed from their personal relationship prior to opening EMILY.

Both locations use wood-burning ovens to make the pizzas but there is far more on the menu to enjoy. Case in point: the Emmy Burger. It’s made from dry aged beef, Grafton cheddar, caramelized onion, cornichon and a special EMMY sauce, and then sandwiched between two pretzel buns and served with fries.

Enjoy The Emmy for lunch or dinner with a glass of wine, beer or a fruity cocktail. And if you’re really impressed with your dining experience at EMILY, snag some swag with the restaurant’s logo on it from the online shop. You can also recruit the team for private events or catering.