Who has the best burger?
We checked out all the places south of 4th Street and north of 10th Street. All these places make great burgers. All these places have their followers. It’s a matter of what you personally like. There is something delicious for everyone!
BURGER SPOT
317 East Main Street
They have a great special as shown in the sign. All kinds of burgers are made here from regular burgers and cheeseburgers to Grilled Mushroom, Western BBQ, Jalapeno Pineapple, to the Holy Moly (guacamole, roasted red pepper, pepper jack cheese and bacon) – to name a few. They have a wide variety of sides and extra toppings.
“I think they are very creative with their burgers and consistent, and I know exactly what to expect every time I go in.” Ryan Moon
COMMON BLOCK BREWING
315 East 5th Street
Three friends who know each other from Grace Point Fellowship, Scott Morrison, Dan Bullis, and Michael Spencer met for lunch at Common Block. They agreed that the Block Burgers had quality ingredients, were juicy, and had good sauce.
Common Block offers five burgers:
The Block Burger- Block Sauce, cheddar, lettuce
Bacon n Bacon – Bacon, bacon red onion jam, Block Sauce, pepperjack, and lettuce
Chefslayer – Fried egg, Swiss, IPA Onions, Spicy Sambal Mayo, lettuce
Black Bean Smash Burger – Kimchi, American cheddar, Gonchujang Mayo
Modern Cowboy – Smoked cheddar, Amber Ale BBQ Sauce, fried shallots, lettuce
“The Bacon n Bacon burger at Common Block Brewing Company is ridiculously good – crispy, smoky, and absolutely worth it.” – Jeremy Schilling
CRAVING CAVE
16 North Front Street
Serves:
Cheeseburger – with lettuce, tomato, onions
BBQ and Bacon Hamburger – Monterey Jack, bacon BBQ sauce, grilled onions, tomato
Old Style Hamburger – Cheddar cheese, onions, tomatoes, pickles, fries, ketchup
Mexican Hamburger – Monterey Jack cheese, bacon, grilled onions, grilled jalapeno, tomato
Supreme Burger – Bacon, pickles, onions, cheese, lettuce, ketchup
The Cave Burger – Eggs, cheese, onions, lettuce, tomatoes
And several more
FORAGE COFFEE COMPANY
529 East Main Street
Who would expect a former gas station turned into a very popular coffee spot to serve Smashburgers?
As Nicholas Wherry reported in his March F & B Review, Josh of Forage said, “We were just two dudes who wanted to eat burgers all the time.”
The real secret, according to Josh is the sauce – the Comeback Sauce. The first time they made the sauce, they didn’t write anything down. They ended up loving the sauce and spent about a week trying to recreate it util they nailed it again.
“This was my first introduction to the Smashburger, and I loved it. I can’t wait go back and sit outside.” – Phyllis Nelson
GRAPE STREET BAR & GRILL
31 South Grape Street
Grape Street serves a Smashburger with two grilled beef patties, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onion on a toasted brioche bun served with fries. Add egg or bacon $2 Each.
GYPSY BLUES BAR
111 South Grape Street
“I might be biased, but I think we serve the best burgers in town! Don’t believe me? Come find out for yourselves.” – Clay Bearnson, Owner Gypsy Blues Bar
LUNCHEONETTE, GOURMET TAKE AWAY
33 North Central Street
Luncheonette’s Cheeseburger features ¼ lb. seasoned ground beef chuck (Cherry Street Meats), melty Tillamook cheddar & aged Irish cheddar, sun dried tomato mayo, house-made pickle, and organic greens on Lou’s Organic Brioche Bun.
“Luncheonette has the tastiest burger downtown with incredible sauces, fresh veggies, and a real keen understanding of what makes a burger work. Just describing it makes me want to go get one.” – Amanda Meyncke
CHAMPAGNE CAFÉ
237 East Main Street
They serve a Smash Burger with a smashed patty, melty cheese, and caramelized onions on a brioche bun with pickles, iceberg lettuce, and secret sauce – served with fries.
The Smash Burger also comes as part of their Adult Happy Meal – Smash Burger, fries, a mini martini, and a small Crème Brulee.
“The Smash Burger had a nice crispy texture. It was very tasty. I’d have another.” – Rodger Miller.
THE ROCKY TONK SALOON
333 East Main Street
Serves two burgers:
Bacon Cheese Burger made with a ½ pound burger patty, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, mayonnaise, served on a Kaiser bun.
Jalapeno Bacon Burger made with a ½ pound burger patty, blackened seasoning, bacon, white American cheese, jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, onions, pickles, chipotle ranch on a Kaiser bun.
“The patty was very generous, and it was cooked to the perfect temperature. I originally ordered it to go, but it was gone before I left the building.” Marta Tarantsey