The full list of the best burgers in the U.S. includes everything from simple creations at ultra-casual spots to classy, gourmet bites.
BROOKEVILLE, MD — There is no shortage of places in Maryland to grab a burger, an all-American classic. But connoisseurs who want the best should head to the Sunshine General Store in Brookeville, according to a new list.
Tasting Table, a food and drink news site, said the restaurant’s Sunshine Burger is an example of “the more low-key, the better.”
“Sunshine General Store in Brookeville may look a little rough around the edges on the outside, but it's home to the state's most beloved burger,” Tasting Table wrote. “It's a perfectly greasy sandwich of tender meat, thick-cut pickles, tomato, raw onion, American cheese and optional bacon.”
Those who have tried the Sunshine Burger agreed.
“I learned that eating a Sunshine Burger with all the fixins is a rite of passage and happily obliged,” one person wrote in a Google review. “Now, it is the golden standard to which I hold all other burgers.”
“First time ordering the Sunshine Burger,” another wrote. “Absolutely fantastic! It's definitely a hidden gem within a convenience store.”
The full list of best burgers in the U.S. includes simple creations from ultra-casual spots to gourmet bites from classy, time-honored establishments.
Americans consume about 50 billion burgers a year, or three burgers a week, whether at a restaurant, from a food truck or at home, according to multiple sources.
Burgers have only been around for about 100 years, but have become a quintessential example of Americana. While the “contentious debate” over which state can claim to be the birthplace of the burger has never been settled, “every state in the U.S. is home to some mind-blowing takes on America's favorite sandwich, from classic iterations with just meat and cheese to towering icons of beefy, saucy, veggie-laden splendor.”
To be considered for the list, burgers had to have amassed some serious recognition among burger lovers, whether with culinary awards, positive reviews or “best of” competitions.
“Many of these eateries are local linchpins with histories dating back nearly a century, while others are newer spots that are rapidly accruing cult followings,” Tasting Table said. “The best burger in each state is subjective, and there are plenty of restaurants around the nation that came close to earning our title of best in the state, but we stand by our top picks. These burgers earned their shining reputation and our vote thanks to unique recipes, top-quality ingredients, or expert burger craftsmanship, and all act as a quintessential example of the one meal that can encapsulate America's culinary history.”
Address: 22300 Georgia Ave., Brookeville
Phone number: (301) 774-7428
Website: https://sunshine-general-store...
Hours: 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, 5 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, closed Mondays.
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