Bites Nearby: Best Burgers in Town

What is American cuisine? Does it really exist? I say “yes,” and I do so because of one simple thing: the hamburger.

I know there are plenty of great options throughout the region, so I asked other Patch editors to include their choices for “best burger in town.”

Severna Park — The big burger news for Severna Park is the opening of which Patch reported on back in August when it was expected to open around Thanksgiving in the former Jack in the Box Toys location, in the same shopping strip as the .

Severna Park Patch editor Leslie Hunt checked on the status with Five Guys headquarters and learned the eatery is expected to open in April or May, according to Molly Catalano, director of communications for Five Guys. "It looks like things are moving forward and it should open in the spring," she said. In the meantime, where do you get your best burgers? , , ? ?

Broadneck— offers, as one of our users put it, "the best bacon cheeseburger in town." Definitely worth checking out if you get a chance, and are in the Cape St. Claire area around lunchtime.

Pasadena—While personally, I am not a big burger fan, I did recently visit The  and the people I went with really seemed to enjoy their new stuffed burgers. You can pick from a burger stuffed with bacon and cheddar, pepperoni and cheese, spicy jack, or ham and Swiss. I was told that having the flavors stuffed into the patty adds a whole new taste to a delicious burger.

Annapolis— in Hillsmere may not be one of the first places that comes to mind when you think of going to get a great burger, but it should. You may know and love the eclectic spot for breakfast. If that's the case, just get the burger with the fried egg on it to make you feel more at home. Yeah, you read that right: a fried egg on a burger.

Edgewater—When it comes to south county, I know I’ve got a lot to learn but my current favorite place to grab a burger is . Their endless topping options and pure beef patties leave me full without feeling—most of the time.