Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Best burger?

It's almost tournament time and this year, we're doing burgers -- yes, even though North Carolina makes restaurants cook them to medium, thereby helping us avoid the chance of hideous health issues and simultaneously robbing us of really juicy beef.

Where should I start looking for the 16 "teams" for this year's bracket?
THIS IS NOT A VOTE;
we'll let you vote in two "teams" when I do the bracket. This is a place to suggest your favorites. Then I'll put together a bracket, THEN you'll vote!

If you've got a favorite hole in the wall, spill!

ADDED NOTE: In Section .2609 (e) (3) of 15A NCAC 18A of the N.C. administrative code, it is made clear: This state requires that "ground beef and foods containing ground beef shall be cooked to an internal temperature of at least 155 F". All ground beef, period, as helpful Mecklenburg County health folks have continued to clarify for years, calling the idea that a place that grinds its own meat can then serve it however it wants "urban legend." (That's because the grinding is the possible problem: It creates lots of surfaces for potential pathogens, which must all be heat-treated to kill them.)

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Kate said...

For a basic burger/cheeseburger: The Landmark Restaurant-Diner on Central Avenue. Nothing fancy - but always good.

Brian said...

Moosehead Grill should definitely be in the running for best burger in Charlotte.

Anonymous said...

Does it have to be in Charlotte? My vote goes to 3 Monkeys in Harrisburg. Yum and hand cut fries. :-)

Anonymous said...

Bricktops has a great burger.

Kate said...

Alexander Michaels! yummmmm

Anonymous said...

The crunchburger at liberty.

Anonymous said...

From a Charlotte Native these are my 5 best Burgers in Town.

1. Pinky's
2. Mr K's
3. Comet Grill (Good Fries too)
4. Firebirds
5. South 21's (Super Boy)

Anonymous said...

don't laugh at me...I like steak & shake's triple steakburger with cheese fries. I like it better than 'five guys'. I haven't tried the others, but I will soon. The other franchise burger I've tried lately, sonic, has made me ill each of 2x I've tried it.

Cass Mooney said...

Kickstand in Plaza Midwood

Anonymous said...

Topz in Ballantyne. Wild Bill burger in the "fully loaded" category. Turkey burger is the best in town!

Anonymous said...

Kickstand is a slam dunk. The Hangover burger will fix last nights bad decisions.

Anonymous said...

Obviously from the multiple establishments listed below the hands down favorite is the burger that comes from Mooresville Meat Center. Many of the restaurants below get their meat from there... Unreal quality.

Anonymous said...

BIG DADDY'S

Anonymous said...

The Castro Burger at Lulu is served Monday thru Friday lunch & brunch on Saturday and Sunday (based on the availability of ingredients).

NOT Anonymous said...

Okay..I get it. To the anonymous poster that posted Brooks about 50 times,,,clearly trying to skew results. They are good, but let people post without your repeated posts. Thanks!!!

David P said...

Gee thanks Helen. I had other plans for the weekend, but now I have to go and try some of these spots I didn't know about!

chris hunt said...

crepe cellar. hands down needs to be one of the 16.

Anonymous said...

The Burger Co. (Morehead St)

Anonymous said...

The Liberty

Unknown said...

Mr. K's. Game over.

Anonymous said...

Eddie's Place. Lived in Charlotte over 30 years and the burgers at Eddie's are the best. Also has an adult staff and cold beer.

Anonymous said...

The Lulu burger...I dream about this one.

Anonymous said...

A Charlotte landmark and one of the few remaining original treasures! Zack's - the Zack's special is without a doubt - one of the best, if not the best, burgers in Charlotte. Over 40 years in business - must be doing something right! Trust a native - it is the best burger in town!

zach said...

My backyard. byob

Unknown said...

Big Daddys and Red robin

Anonymous said...

LuLu Burger
Cowfish Mimi & Pops
Comet Grill Carolina Burger
Savor on Morehead (Pimento Cheese)
Moosehead Burger

Anonymous said...

LuLu Burger
Cowfish Mimi & Pops
Comet Grill Carolina Burger
Savor on Morehead Pimento Cheese Burger
Moosehead Burger

Anonymous said...

Belle Acres, if you know someone who can take you in.

Anonymous said...

Big Daddy's...hands down! Cantina burger and mushroom cap burger are AMAZING, Nick's patty melt and the Sam I Am are to die for. No one else has them beat in my opinion.

Anonymous said...

Too bad the Pressbox is closed...they would rival anyone's burger.

I'd have to go with The Double Block from the Penguin and Mr. K's Southern Style.

Anonymous said...

The cowfish

Anonymous said...

Snoops! Best burger in town!

Anonymous said...

Muellers (Myers Park)
The Basic Cheeseburger

Anonymous said...

Comet Grill, Pinky's, Lupie's

Anonymous said...

typical transplant responses; Big Daddy's, Kickstand, Pinky's......Please. Take it from a native Charlottean. BROOKS SANDWICH HOUSE Cheeseburger ATW. Mish likes the livermush, egg and cheese sandwich w bologna. Don't hate

Anonymous said...

the liberty

Anonymous said...

Cowfish rocks!

Anonymous said...

The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar is a true original...

Never been done before.

Anonymous said...

Zack's Special w/ a side dog. The categories will definitely matter.

Anonymous said...

If this is anything like the fry contest the worst will probably win(I'll have to go with kickstand on that) For the best try Halcyon. By far the best burger I've had since moving to this sad state of only overcooked burgers.

Anonymous said...

BT's Burger Joint in Steele Creek and Eat Here Now in Ayrsley.

Anonymous said...

Crepe Cellar in NODA!!

Anonymous said...

Comet Grill
Mueller's Sandwich Shop

Anonymous said...

Green's Downtown... It's been there forever and it's deeeelicious!

Anonymous said...

The Shake Shop in Cherryvile, NC

Anonymous said...

Big Daddy's is number one by far. Kickstand at number two. My husband says the new Kobe burgers at Jack's are awesome but I haven't had one myself yet.

Unknown said...

The Gallery at Ballantyne Resort, Georges Brasserie, Eddie's Place.

Anonymous said...

If you want a burger that has some flavor and is cooked "medium" go to Fuddruckers in Matthews. Love their burgers. Also agree that Mueller's in Myers Park has great burgers.

Anonymous said...

The Elvis Burger @ Whiskey Warehouse

Anonymous said...

the burger company has the best burgers (hotdogs, salads, and apps, for that matter!) hands down!! i wish there was one near me on the lake. i crave this place weekly and it's always worth the trip. yay burger company!!

Anonymous said...

Just had a burger at Halcyon...it may have changed my life

Anonymous said...

Snoops at Hawthorne and 7th, formerly Spoons.

Anonymous said...

Pinkys
Dive In
Kobe burger at Red Rocks

Anonymous said...

Pinky's Westside Grill without a doubt. Had the White Trash burger and it was the best!

Anonymous said...

BURGER COMPANY HANDS DOWN, GAME OVER!

Anonymous said...

Burger Company's Stuffed Freemore Burger is unbeatable!

Anonymous said...

The Burger Co. has the best Pimento Cheeseburger on the planet.

Anonymous said...

1) Burger Company
2) Snoops
3) Hef's
4) Liberty
5) Zack's
6) Mr. K's

Anonymous said...

The Burger Company!!! Delicious!

Anonymous said...

Burger co. #1 and its cheap!

Anonymous said...

Gonna have to go with The Burger Company...pimento burger is my fave!!

Anonymous said...

The Burger Company - no question! So good!

Anonymous said...

The burger company most definitely is the best in the area!!!!

Anonymous said...

Burger co. Is awesome

Anonymous said...

The burger company has the best selections of burgers out there!!! no one is above em'

Anonymous said...

Whiskey Warehouse has 2 that I love, the Tex Mex burger and the one with Peanut butter that I can't remember the name. Mmmmm

Anonymous said...

Definitely think the Burger Company has the best burger! Fresh meat and wonderful taste!

Anonymous said...

Mueller's!! Hands down!

Anonymous said...

Big Daddy's Burger Bar-Big Daddy's Burger Bar-Big Daddy's Burger Bar!

CLTLiveMusic said...

THE LEBOWSKI BURGER!!!

at Lebowski's in Dilworth

Anonymous said...

First thing first:

- Brooks' in NoDa

- Hop's in Matthews(after 9pm on a weekday with happy hour prices)

- RETIRED The Penguin, will be missed.

Second: The best burgers aren't in Charlotte because of that d#$% law. The best burgers I've ever had in cooked medium-rare from prime beef. I'm not a big traveler but BLT @ The Mirage in Las Vegas makes an mean burger cooked right.

STVGRC said...

No contest - Lebowski's. Unique flavor profiles, great rolls, the best turkey burger I've ever had, great value, friendliest staff, I could go on and on. An absolute must for the tournament.

Anonymous said...

- Lebowski's
- CowFish
- Rusty's Deli

Anonymous said...

The Turkey Burger at The Burger Company gets my vote.....sooooo good! Don't even get me started on the Tater Tot Nachos...OMG!

Anonymous said...

East Boulevard Bar and Grill is the best! Half pound burger with a fresh baked bun. I get it California style or Georgia style!

Anonymous said...

1980's-Providence Rd. Sundries all the way #2 with a CAN of cold Budweiser.
Late 1980's-McZ's served with hand-cut fries.
1990's-Five Steps Down big burger piled with great burger junk.
2000's-Moosehead Grill on a good day.
Present Day-East Boulevard Bar and Grill with the pepperjack pimento cheese and the circle fries.

Jennifer said...

Hands down, Big Daddy's Burger Bar rules the burger market in CLT!
They are thick, juicy and delicious - not to mention, hormone free beef! Can't beat them in this town!

Anonymous said...

Alexander Michael's in Fourth Ward - my favorite is with blue cheese and grilled onions.

Michelle said...

Lebowski's in Charlotte has by far the best burger in town. Jerk style with Pineapple Salsa - no one else in town is putting together combinations like that! Don't forget the Spot Tots! Great atmosphere & a family owned joint.

Anonymous said...

Try the Charlotte 'Original' Betty's Pimento Cheese Burger at Harper's cooked mr - it's Certified Angus Beef and incredible

Anonymous said...

Try Wagyu burger at Mimosa Grill or Zink!

Anonymous said...

Rooster's all the way! You can tell right away it's high quality meat, and the price really good!

Anonymous said...

Top 3 are Burger co., Zacks, and Snoops. Burger Co.'s pimento cheeseburger is the best i've ever tasted. Zack special is a charlotte staple. Spoons AKA Snoops has always been a favorite of mine.

Anonymous said...

The Burger Co.

Anonymous said...

1. The burger company
2. The Liberty
3. Snoops

Anonymous said...

The Burger Company!

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