This Restaurant Makes The Best Burger In Connecticut: Report

CONNECTICUT — There is no shortage of places in Connecticut to grab a burger, an all-American classic. But connoisseurs who want the best should head to GoldBurgers in downtown Newington, according to a new list.

Tasting Table, a food and drink news site, said GoldBurgers' "eponymous sandwich is the ultimate tried-and-trued, with two juicy patties and all the regular fixings, plus potato chips for some necessary crunch." The editorial gourmands liked that the GoldBurger was "huge," but not "comically large — more like a perfectly manageable, glorious mess."

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GoldBurgers, open Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., is "everything you want a straightforward burger place to be," gushed one Google reviewer. Another found the overall experience "exceptional in many ways." Others dove into the details: "The roll was firm enough and covered in sesame seeds, I loved it. With my first bite I realized that the awesome topping options are almost irrelevant, the burger was big, juicy, and very tasty. Also, great waffle fries. I think you'll enjoy every burger choice regardless of your toppings choice, the gold is in the burger."

The list includes simple creations from ultra-casual spots and gourmet bites from classy, time-honored establishments.

Americans consume about 50 billion burgers a year, or three burgers a week, whether at a restaurant, from a food truck or at home, according to multiple sources.

Burgers have only been around for about 100 years, but have become a quintessential example of Americana. While the “contentious debate” over which state can claim to be the birthplace of the burger has never been settled, “every state in the U.S. is home to some mind-blowing takes on America's favorite sandwich, from classic iterations with just meat and cheese to towering icons of beefy, saucy, veggie-laden splendor.”

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To be considered for the list, burgers had to have amassed some serious recognition among burger lovers, whether with culinary awards, positive reviews or “best of” competitions.

“Many of these eateries are local linchpins with histories dating back nearly a century, while others are newer spots that are rapidly accruing cult followings,” Tasting Table said. “The best burger in each state is subjective, and there are plenty of restaurants around the nation that came close to earning our title of best in the state, but we stand by our top picks. These burgers earned their shining reputation and our vote thanks to unique recipes, top-quality ingredients, or expert burger craftsmanship, and all act as a quintessential example of the one meal that can encapsulate America's culinary history.”

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