Bub's - Carmel, IN

Great service, solid burger. They don't skimp on the meat so come hungry! Definitely worth a trip when in Indy.

Fred's World's Best Burger- Burlington, WI

It's a dive destination, just save room for the custard down the street after you are done!

Tupelo Honey Cafe, Knoxville, TN

https://tupelohoneycafe.com/knoxville

A sweet little spot in downtown Knoxville. Has a frozen strip on the bar where you can set your drink down and it'll always be cold- ingenious!  I had the pimento cheese burger. I asked for medium and got well done.  By the time someone asked me if it was ok and I told them it was over cooked, it was to late to have another...or should I say I could not have eaten another.  However, the manager and bartender did everything they could to convince me they would bring me anything I wanted. That made it a place I will return.  It's a hoppin' place so if you plan to go, get there early. It's crowded. And when you sit down they bring you a homemade biscuit the size of a plate and homemade jam....I mean who needs a burger after that?

Old Town Tavern, Ann Arbor, MI

Just a fair burger. Wouldn't go back, but it's a classic college town joint in Ann Arbor.

Ashten's, Southern Pines, NC

http://www.ashtens.com/
This is a fine burger. Although it was a bit over cooked, I knew it was quality meat.  This is a little gem in Southern Pines.  We got a tray of ketchup- house made. Good sweet potato fries. A good stop with my good friend Beth.

The Town Haul, Harrison, MT

http://www.facebook.com/TownHaulDiner

Ok, ok, this place is for real. First, check out the chicken fried steak!  Bigger than your head. Second, my burger. Not bad for being in the middle of nowhere.   The decor is priceless.  And then check out how I got there.  1 1/2 hour ride over a mountain on rock, dirt and impassable roads on a 4 wheeler.  Fun. Made the burger better!  If you're in Montana- check this place out!

Whitherspoon Grill, Princeton, NJ

http://jmgroupprinceton.com/witherspoon/

This is a classic place in Princeton.  A solid burger, not awesome, not bad.  Nice outdoor patio makes it better.  Here with my good friend Stephen Ban and Asst. Coach Mitch Dalton.   Maybe that burger was good because we beat Harvard in football that day!

Cheeburger, Cheeburger Detroit Airport

Well, I had to go at some point!  This was my first Cheeburger trip. Somewhat disappointing.  It was overcooked. If it hadn't been, it might have been good.  I guess it's not bad for fast food.

Jam's - Omaha, NE

http://www.jamseats.com/

After eating numerous average burgers in teh meat capital of the USA, my good friend Harley steered me to Jam's  This was the best burger we had on the trip.  It was a just a hair overcooked which made it miss the mark, otherwise it would have been a top ranked burger.  I definitely would eat there again.

Stella's - Omaha, NE

http://www.stellasbarandgrill.com/

This place delivered a good burger....on a napkin. That's right- no plates in this joint!  Good burgers, great atmosphere and makes for a good story by the time you leave!  A definite stopping place.