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Enjoy These Favorite VA Burger Joints On National Hamburger Day

In preparation for National Hamburger Day on Wednesday, McLean readers shared their favorite local burger joints.

MCLEAN, VA — With Memorial Day in the rearview mirror, it’s time to focus on the next big holiday — National Hamburger Day, which takes place on Wednesday.

In order to get ready for the big day, Patch wanted find out where to get the best burger in and around McLean.

We invited readers to take our completely unscientific survey to let us know where the best burgers can be found in McLean and how they like their burgers to be prepared.

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Eight people from McLean responded to our survey, some even shared their best or worst hamburger-related experiences.

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What's your favorite burger joint in Reston and what do you like about it?

  • The Union (2 votes)
  • Big Buns (1 vote)
  • Mark's Pub (1 vote)
  • Matchbox (1 vote)
  • Neutral Ground (1 vote)
  • Patsy's: "Burgers are charred on the outside." (1 vote)

How do you like your burger?

  • Medium Rare (4 votes)
  • Medium (2 votes)
  • Well Done (1 vote)
  • Smash (1 vote)

What are your favorite burger toppings?

  • Cheese (6 votes)
  • Onions (5 votes)
  • Mayonnaise (4 votes)
  • Tomato (4 votes)
  • Mustard (3 votes)
  • Lettuce (2 votes)
  • Jalapeno (2 votes)
  • Bacon (1 vote)
  • Fried Egg (1 vote)
  • Ketchup (1 votes)
  • Mushrooms (1 vote)

What do you usually order as a side?

  • Fries (6 votes)
  • Onion Rings (1 vote)
  • Salad (1 vote)

What’s your favorite drink to have with your burger?

  • Beer (2 votes)
  • Coke or Pepsi (2 votes)
  • Lemonade or Fruit Drink (2 votes)
  • Arnold Palmer - Lemonade and Iced Tea (1 vote)
  • Cocktail (1 vote)
  • Iced Tea (1 vote)
  • Wine (1 vote)

Bonus: Describe your best or worst hamburger-related experience:

No Denying: "McLean Family Restaurant has a delicious burger."

It Has A Pulse: "I ordered well done and got barely cooked."

Move-In Ready: The Union is consistently the best burger ... staff is friendly and helpful."

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