Best Burger In GA Praised By Popular Food Website

GEORGIA — Hudson Grille — with locations in Midtown, Tucker, Kennesaw, Sandy Springs, Downtown Atlanta, Little 5 Points and more — serves the best burger in Georgia, according to a report from Chowhound, a website for food aficionados or, alternatively, food nerds.

The list titled “The Hands Down Best Burger in Every Single US State” features a variety of preparation methods. It was released just in time for National Hamburger Day, which is Wednesday, May 28.

There’s no one way to prepare a burger. Even those claiming to be “classic” burgers have major differences, especially in the toppings.

To find the best burgers among what the research firm IBS World estimates are more than 80,000 burger joints and restaurants across the country, Chowhound looked first at restaurants that excel in both classic and creative burger preparations. The process also included taste testing, online research, and outreach on local social media communities and to trusted contacts in the restaurant and food media industries.

Here’s what Chowhound liked about the burgers at Hudson Grille :

“Thankfully, there are no shortage of spots to find a succulent Hudson Grille burger in the greater Atlanta area. You can't go wrong with any of its burgers. There's "The Classic" with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle is consistent, while "The Heisman" with mustard-bacon jam and fried goat cheese is equal parts inventive and sensible. Add a side of ultra-crispy sweet potato fries, served with a sweet and savory marshmallow dipping sauce (don't knock until you try)!"

Taaalyn, a customer of the Midtown restaurant, wrote on Google reviews: "Friendly funny servers. Very fast service. Spacious seating. Clean and nice-looking environment. Food delicious. Various menu items. Cooked to perfection. A lot of homemade items. Pasta made in house. Reasonable prices. … Will come again!"

The venue's website says: "Looking for a sports bar in Atlanta? Welcome to Hudson Grille, America’s best sports bar…period! You want it, we’ve got it: burgers, steaks, fresh seafood, wings, huge draft selection, our legendary $3 shorties, full bars, party rooms, UFC, boxing, way too many TV’s and EVERY game! … You’ll see the game-day classics, but we’ve also got plenty of healthy, local, and gluten-free options. Pair that with an old-world tavern atmosphere and our friendly team, and you’ll see why Hudson Grille is the best sports bar in America."

Hours are 11 a.m. to midnight seven days a week.

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The full 50-state list offers some intriguing takes on what is widely regarded as America’s favorite sandwich. Some are made with grass-fed wagyu beef, others with ground turkey, and still more with salmon and other critters. Some may not contain meat at all. Cheeses vary from classic American to blue cheese to goat cheese.

In Hawaii, the Honolulu Burger Co. presents the “Alpha Elvis,” which has bacon, banana and peanut butter, or the “Loco-Moco,” made with Spam, bacon, an egg, and mushroom gravy.

And then there’s Mike Duffy’s in St. Louis, Missouri, whose offerings include the award-winning Cajun burger with hot jalapeños and Cajun aioli or the fully customizable and vegetarian black bean and quinoa burger. The restaurant also allows substitutions of bison or salmon.

“Whether you’re a burger traditionalist or an avant-garde burger consumer, the restaurants on this lineup will have a solid option for both schools of thought,” Chowhound’s Jane Godiner wrote.

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