Over the last 2+ years I have been traveling a lot through the United States and Canada. During that time I tried a lot of burger places. It took me a while to go through my photos, to sort and annotate them. Here are my top three locations. A lot of pictures and impressions are featured in the gallery below. I will continuously update this post, add new pictures and maybe expand the list of top locations.
I am not the first reviewer to rate this as a top location for burgers. Every time we landed at O’Hare International Airport we made sure to have cash since there are no cards accepted here.
This place features craft beers on tap and one of the best burgers I have ever had. Loved the goat cheese on it. I can’t wait until I can come back. The only downside is that this place is not open every day during lunch hours. However, their sweet potato tots with the honey mustard sauce are unmatched.
Seriously the best burgers in North America. I went there several times and every burger I tried was fantastic.
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Smashburger, Cincinnati, OH
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This is a big chain and only my last resort. So I got this one at the airport in Cincinnati, Ohio. It is OK for what it is.
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Billie The Goat Cheeseburger, Chicago, IL
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This is an established Bar and Burger place in Chicago. This one I got at the airport and it was surprisingly tasty, but my expectations were pretty low.
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Family Restaurant, Oswego, IL
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Chili Cheese Burger with Sweet Potato Waffle Fries
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North Ave Grill, Milwaukee, WI
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Great diner burger. Loved the locally produced blue cheese crumbles. Fantastic fries.
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Double Cheeseburger, Museum Tavern, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Not in the US - but this was supposed to be the best burger in Toronto according to a guy who ate a burger every day for a whole year.
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Illegal burger, Denver, CO
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Highly rated, but was a huge disappointment. The burger was just dead dry.
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The tree acomplices, Illegal Burger, Denver, CO
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The Three accomplices were the best part of the meal. Liked the dipping sauces a lot.
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Illegal burger, Denver, CO
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Highly rated, but was a huge disappointment. The burger was just dead dry.
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Lamb Burger, Flavor 91 Gourmet Burger Bistro
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Absolutely fantastic. The owners are great, they make EVERYTHING from scratch and serve local craft beer. Amazing place!
5186 E Main St, Whitehall, OH 43213
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flavor91/
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Illegal Burger, Denver, OH
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Fire by the Monon
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20160616_203202
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The Urban Tap
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ThirstyBear Brewing Company
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Burger
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Bru Burger Bar
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Bru Burger Bar
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410 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46202
bruonmass.com
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Bub's Burgers and Ice Cream
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620 S Main St, Zionsville, IN 46077
bubsburgersandicecream.com
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Hub 51
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Terminal 5, 10000 West O'Hare Avenue, Chicago, IL 60666
Located in: O'Hare International Airport
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Slyder's Tavern, Dayton, OH
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Slyder's Tavern, Dayton, OH
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Stadium Sports Bar & Grill at Belterra Casino Resort
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777 Belterra Dr, Florence, IN 47020
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Home Team Sports Bar & Grill
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Not recommended.
2419 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38116
Located in: Memphis International Airport
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Dyer's Burgers, Memphis, TN
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205 Beale St, Memphis, TN 38103
dyersonbeale.com
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Ram Restaurant & Brewery
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http://www.theram.com/locations/in-indianapolis/
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Max & Erma's Restaurant
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https://www.maxandermas.com/menu/
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Burger of the week, Octave Grill, Chesterton, IN
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They also have craft beer on tap. What a pity I was there during lunch break.
Address: 137 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
Website: http://www.octavegrill.com/
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Octave Grill, Chesterton, IL
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They also have craft beer on tap. What a pity I was there during lunch break.
Address: 137 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304
Website: http://www.octavegrill.com/
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Crusade Burger Bar, Yorkville, IL
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Slyder's Tavern, Dayton, OH
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836 Watervliet Ave, Dayton, OH 45420
slyderstavern.com
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The Courtyard Grill
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321 Jefferson St, Madison, IN 47250
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The Thurman Cafe, Columbus, OH
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Address: 183 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206
Menu: thethurmancafe.com
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Sun Diner, Nashville, TN
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105 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37201
sundinernashville.com
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Brentwood, TN
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I do not recall if it was Murff's Craft Brew & Burgers or somewhere else...
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Paducah Beer Werks
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N 42001, 301 N 4th St, Paducah, KY 42001
paducahbeerwerks.com
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Burger Antics, Brookfield, IL
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3740 Grand Blvd, Brookfield, IL 60513
burgerantics.com
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Paradise Pup, Des Plaines, IL
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Close to O'Hare airport. This is our first stop when flying into the US.
Address: 1724 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018
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Paradise Pup, Des Plaines, IL
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Two Burgers & Large Fries
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Slyder's Tavern, Dayton, OH
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Burger of the week, Crusade Burger Bar, Yorkville, IL
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Been there many times since it is so close to home. Never been disappointed.
Address: 209 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560
Website: crusadeburger.com
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The Burger Don, Sault Ste. Marie, ON, Canada
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Yes I know... Canada is not the USA. But it was a delicious Burger!
7 Great Northern Rd Unit 11, Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6B 4Y4, Canada
Menu: burgerdon.ca
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American WildBurger, Des Plaines, IL
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The blue cheese!
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American WildBurger, Des Plaines, IL
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I would be here more often if Paradise Pup was not that close.
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The Thurman Cafe, Columbus, OH
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The Thurman Cafe, Columbus, OH
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Fantastic!
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DAY OF THE LORDS, Crusade Burger Bar, Yorkville, IL
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Address: 209 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560
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THE ORDINARY BOB, Crusade Burger Bar, Yorkville, IL
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Address: 209 S Bridge St, Yorkville, IL 60560