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The best burger in all 50 states

Arbitr8

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Iowa

Short's Burger & Shine
Iowa City
The burger: 1006 Melrose
The Rusty Duck and Coon Bowl have won awards for their burgers. Django in Des Moines goes French with theirs, and it's damn good. Christy Creme and Hamburg Inn have nostalgia and tradition on their side. But the best burger we've had in Iowa was the 1006 Melrose at Short's Burger & Shine. The black Angus beef from local Iowa farmer Ed Smith speaks for itself, and though they've got all sorts of fancified options, we always order the simple cheeseburger and sub out the cheddar for American on our yearly pilgrimage to Iowa. Then we go to the Vine.



Nebraska

Dinker's Bar
Omaha
The burger: Cheeseburger, add sautéed onions
We wanted to pick Stella's in Bellevue, mainly so I could just write "STELLLAAAAAAA" and be done. But Dinker's in Omaha is the one. Though they're famous for their Haystack Burger with American, honey-smoked ham, and a fried egg, we're partial to the normal cheeseburger with sautéed onions on their delicious grilled kaiser bun. Oh, and get the onion rings. Always get the onion rings.



Oklahoma

Tucker's Onion Burgers
Oklahoma City
The burger: Double onion burger with cheese
If you're talking about burgers in Oklahoma, you have to talk of their famous onion burgers. And though the legendary places like Sid's Diner and both Johnnie's and Robert's Grill reside in El Reno, we think the best onion burger in the state comes from Tucker's. If you like the spice, you can throw in grilled jalapeños. Otherwise just eating the mix of cooked onions mashed into the beef alongside that melty cheese will make you an onion burger convert. You will inevitably blog about it.


A perfect triple play!

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In Chicago I highly recommend Blue Frog 22, at 22 East Hubbard. It's near Hubbard and State, the Hawkeye bar Theory, Mother Hubbard's, and several hotels.

Their burgers aren't churned out but cooked to order. They know the difference between medium well, medium and medium rare- even if you don't. You will get the burger you ordered and it will be delicious. If you don't want fries, side salad or pasta salad, get a cup of the soup of the day instead. You won't be disappointed.

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Originally posted by rchawk:
In Chicago I highly recommend Blue Frog 22, at 22 East Hubbard. It's near Hubbard and State, the Hawkeye bar Theory, Mother Hubbard's, and several hotels.

Their burgers aren't churned out but cooked to order. They know the difference between medium well, medium and medium rare- even if you don't. You will get the burger you ordered and it will be delicious. If you don't want fries, side salad or pasta salad, get a cup of the soup of the day instead. You won't be disappointed.



Illinois

Au Cheval
Chicago
The burger: Single cheeseburger with an egg
This was not difficult. Au Cheval has the kind of burger than makes you question every other burger you've had previously in your life. Also, Aziz Ansari really likes it.

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Originally posted by Arbitr8:
Illinois



Au Cheval
Chicago
The burger: Single cheeseburger with an egg
This was not difficult. Au Cheval has the kind of burger than makes you question every other burger you've had previously in your life. Also, Aziz Ansari really likes it.

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Well, his family is from India. And no one knows burgers like Indians.
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Originally posted by gonegolfing:

Shorts was given one try, but it wasn't good.
Same here. I actually went a few weeks ago based on all the hype online. I love me some cheeseburgers but this one was nothing special. I've had a better burger from Culver's. Burger here was burnt and dry.
 
Originally posted by ottumwan in tx:
mizzou should be at carthage, whisler's, texas should be casino el camino in austin
I haven't had a burger at Casino's in a very long time. Are they still as good as they used to be? They took forever to come out the kitchen but they were well worth the wait. The Amarillo Burger was incredible. DYK that my friend helped design their menu? I assume they still cut their fries to order.
 
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Minnesota: Gordy's Hi-Hat in Cloquett.
This list gives me an idea for Summer trips. Going to have to hit a few of these.
 
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Originally posted by Arbitr8:
Originally posted by rchawk:
In Chicago I highly recommend Blue Frog 22, at 22 East Hubbard. It's near Hubbard and State, the Hawkeye bar Theory, Mother Hubbard's, and several hotels.

Their burgers aren't churned out but cooked to order. They know the difference between medium well, medium and medium rare- even if you don't. You will get the burger you ordered and it will be delicious. If you don't want fries, side salad or pasta salad, get a cup of the soup of the day instead. You won't be disappointed.



Illinois

Au Cheval
Chicago
The burger: Single cheeseburger with an egg
This was not difficult. Au Cheval has the kind of burger than makes you question every other burger you've had previously in your life. Also, Aziz Ansari really likes it.

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sorry - kuma's is king in illinois. the au cheval burger is really good, but kuma's gets #1 in the US (if i had a vote)
 
i though short's was decent. i can see what they're trying to do, and its OK. just not at a kuma's level yet....
 
Originally posted by sultanofsuede:


Originally posted by Arbitr8:

Originally posted by rchawk:
In Chicago I highly recommend Blue Frog 22, at 22 East Hubbard. It's near Hubbard and State, the Hawkeye bar Theory, Mother Hubbard's, and several hotels.

Their burgers aren't churned out but cooked to order. They know the difference between medium well, medium and medium rare- even if you don't. You will get the burger you ordered and it will be delicious. If you don't want fries, side salad or pasta salad, get a cup of the soup of the day instead. You won't be disappointed.




Illinois

Au Cheval
Chicago
The burger: Single cheeseburger with an egg
This was not difficult. Au Cheval has the kind of burger than makes you question every other burger you've had previously in your life. Also, Aziz Ansari really likes it.

?
sorry - kuma's is king in illinois. the au cheval burger is really good, but kuma's gets #1 in the US (if i had a vote)
We were there over three years ago when my son lived in Chicago. It may have been the best burger I've had. It was that good. I think we waited over an hour to get a seat, but well worth it. Plus, ran into some cute Hawkeye grads.
 
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