The most iconic burger joint in every state
From classic diners to drive-thrus, here are the most iconic burger restaurants across the country.
Across the United States, burger joints hold a special place in the hearts of locals and visitors alike. From classic diners to drive-thrus, these establishments serve up quintessential American fare. Here are the most iconic burger restaurants in every state, based on local lore and reviews.
In Alabama, Vicki's Lunch Van in Montgomery has been a staple since 2003. Known for its thick, hand-patted burgers and classic toppings, the place is small but charming. Moving north to Alaska, Arctic Roadrunner in Anchorage has been serving cheeseburgers from a trailer since 1964. Their burgers feature names inspired by the state, like the Kenai Whopper and Kodiak Islander.
Arizona's The Chuckbox in Tempe has been grilling burgers over an open mesquite fire since 1972. The Tijuana Torpedo is a favorite, topped with jalapeño jack cheese and green chile. Arkansas' Hugo's in Fayetteville, located underground since 1977, is a longtime favorite of University of Arkansas students, known for its homemade fries and retro atmosphere.
California's In-N-Out Burger in Baldwin Park is perhaps the most iconic burger in the state. Opened in 1948, the restaurant's simple menu and drive-thru ordering system have made it synonymous with Southern California. Colorado's My Brother's Bar, operating since 1873, is one of Denver's oldest continuously operating bars. Its burgers, like the three-cheese Johnny Burger and buffalo-bison Ralphie burger, are just as famous as its history.
Connecticut's Louis Lunch in New Haven claims to have invented the hamburger in 1900. The restaurant still cooks its burgers in antique vertical broilers and serves them on toast with only cheese, tomato, or onion as toppings. Delaware's The Charcoal Pit in Wilmington, open since 1956, features flame-broiled burgers and has attracted visitors including US presidents.
Florida's El Cap in St. Petersburg, known for its straightforward approach, serves thin patties with classic toppings and ice-cold beer. Georgia's Holeman and Finch in Atlanta turned its burger into a legend by limiting orders to 24 burgers at 10 p.m. nightly. Hawaii's Teddy's Bigger Burgers, founded in 1998, is known for its oversized, charbroiled burgers topped with unique ingredients.
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