By Ms Jheri Worldwide
Staff Writer
A good burger is the staple of any restaurant menu. Burgers are special, featuring iron-rich meat, cheese that boasts calcium, and vegetables. Technically, with the diversity of ingredients, the argument can be made that burgers are healthy. While nothing beats homemade, there are a few places in our area where you can find a high-quality burger. I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. These are the top three burgers in our coverage area of North Carolina. Please note this list is ongoing.
At number three, we have Carolina Ale House. The Carolina Ale House is reliable, conveniently located, and consistently delicious. This is a large, well-seasoned burger made to order. All of the locations can be counted on for quality; I’ve never had a bad meal at the Carolina Ale House. Great for groups or pull up to the bar alone, you can’t go wrong with a burger here.
Our number two selection is Smashed Burgers & Cocktails in Holly Springs. Not only are the flavors here outstanding, but so is the service. There are a plethora of different burger options spanning flavors across many cultures; however, I prefer the classic smashed with their house sauce. Drinks here are also wonderful, as well as the wings. This burger truly took me by surprise due to its deliciousness and freshness. Smashed is serving exceptional burgers!
Finally, the number one burger I’ve tasted of late in our area can be found on the rooftop of the AC Hotel at The Willard Rooftop Lounge. The first time I ate here, we had appetizers. Someone at a table near us ordered the burger. From that point on, I was determined to come back and try that burger. The burger looked and smelled wonderful. The day finally came when I was able to wrap my lips around this delectable burger, and I immediately began to compare it to California’s In-N-Out Burger. Large, flavorful, and juicy in all the right ways, this is the best burger I’ve ate in years.
All in all, I will continue to eat burgers because I feel passionate about this filling all American meal. I’m a burger, sandwich, and wraps girl through and through. Honorable mention goes to Five Guys; they didn’t make the list, but they are consistently delicious and readily available when the above locations are out of reach. As LeVar Burton would say, “Don’t just take my word for it,” go get yourself a tasty burger today!
