Friday, April 10, 2009

The Best Burgers East of Los Angeles

The hamburger is one of the single most popular foods in American history. This sandwich was developed in the early 1920’s and it exploded when White Castle and McDonald’s began their franchises. Even today, it is still the most eaten food of the current generation, followed by pizza.

The real question is where are the best hamburgers East of Los Angeles? There are literally dozens of references to what place makes the best hamburgers nationwide, or even in the city of Los Angeles, but what about right here?

Anyone you talk to is going to boast about where their favorite burger comes from. The truth is, there are a lot of good hamburger places, but too often there are place that just need to be checked off the list of good hamburgers. Here are a few places are a must for burger lovers:

Pie’N Burger - Pasadena
From breakfast, to lunch to dinner, and 22 different desert pies to chose from, they have it all. Pie’N Burger has a limited menu of different hamburgers, but don't let the menu fool your taste buds. Their burgers are one of the top 5 best tasting burgers around. Choose from three kinds of burgers with the original, the turkey burger, and the vegetarian.

Yard House- Pasadena
The Yard House specializes in their huge selection of beers on tap with more than 100. The food is exceptionally good and the menu is filled with lots of American themed foods, with some international dishes as well. Most notable is the hamburger menu. They have a modest selection of different burgers. The most ordered burger is the Béarnaise Burger, which comes with a béarnaise sauce and fried onions. Each half pound burger patty is made from Naturewell brand Angus beef on a potato bun and served with fries.

Tommy’s Original World Famous Hamburger – Chino, La Habra, El Monte
The trip to Tommy’s is worth the drive for an excellent hamburger. Tommy’s Original World Famous Hamburger has been making their most sought-after burgers since 1946. Other burger places have tried to copy their food, but no other place is like the original. Their specialty is the Double Chili Cheeseburger and Chili Fries. Not recommended for the weak at heart, but for the occasional indulgence, it is a must have.

In-N-Out Burger – Multiple Locations
Anyone who’s ever seen the line to the drive-thru window knows why it is always looks like a moving parking lot. Their burgers are probably the most popular among all hamburger lovers. In-N-Out has had a loyal customer base since 1946 with no sign of any economic troubles. The formula of the burger has gone through little to no change in over 60 years. While their menu may appear limited, but you have the option to order how you like. In-N-Out is popularly known for their “secret” non-menu variation option menu for their burgers. Options like, “Animal style” which is basically grilled onions or “the Arnold” which is a 4x4 with a lettuce wrap instead of a bun for the high protein, low-carb conscience eater, the 3x3, which is three patties and three slices of cheese, the 4x4 with four patties, “animal style” which is simply any burger with grilled onions, and the famous “Animal Style Fries” that is french fries covered with grilled onions, extra spread sauce, pickles, and fried mustard. For more than just a shake, order the “Neapolitan”. It has all three flavors of strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate mixed together into one delicious shake.

Fat Burger – Brea and Rancho Cucamonga
Fat Burger maintains the 1950’s atmosphere. Like the 50’s restaurant theme, their burgers are unchanged in when it comes to the “homemade” taste as well. The menu is standard of a tradition hamburger restaurant, as well as some of their healthier choices like the turkey burger, and the vegetarian Boca burger. One option that most burger places don’t offer is the optional fried egg as a topping, making the burger a delicious mess. Along with a shake and their famous thick onion rings, makes for an enjoyable meal.

Happy Dining!

Have any other recommendations and favorite restaurants or even a favorite dish, please write me at thegreatunknowns@gmail.com

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