Best burger
Chevy's Diner in McDonough was the readers' pick for best burger in and around Atlanta. It might be a surprise winner for those unfamiliar with it, but Chevy's fans are passionate about this Henry County spot. And doesn't that burger look tasty? Photo courtesy Chevy's Diner.
YOUR PICKS
1. Chevy’s Diner
You say, “Chevy’s Diner in McDonough makes the best burger! Old Blue Eyes is a half pound of awesome-ness with two pieces of thick cut bacon and bleu cheese crumbles.. There’s something about the seasonings they use in the freshly made patties, y’all. It’s just the best burger I’ve ever had!” and “Fantastic hunks of beef on enormous buns with fresh everything — This is the kind of hamburger that you crave and nothing else will do until you can get back over to Chevy’s.”
2. US Café
3. The Vortex
4. Farm Burger
5. George’s
6. Grindhouse
7. Ann’s Snack Bar
Sometimes the simple pleasures are the best. That's what you'll get with Bocado's classic burger, elevated by the finest ingredients. It's our critic's pick for best burger in and around Atlanta. Photo: Becky Stein / Special
OUR PICKS
1. Bocado
The AJC dining team’s Popular Eats specialist Jon Watson says, “Chef Todd Ginsberg’s burger at Bocado, a double stack of house-ground farm-raised beef, American cheese and house-made pickles served on an H&F bun, stands out amongst the many contenders for Atlanta’s best burger. Ginsberg’s simple preparation and attention to quality ingredients makes this the strongest offering of its kind in town.”
2. Holeman & Finch
3. Muss & Turners
4. Farm Burger
5. Grindhouse
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508 comments Add your comment
Michelle
February 1st, 2012
12:25 pm
GOOGIE ALL THE WAY! yuuuuuummmmmmmmm
Kayla
February 1st, 2012
12:42 pm
Googie burger. It’s so flippin fantastic.
Regan Lester
February 1st, 2012
12:51 pm
The Kobe burger at One Flew South. The best burger I’ve ever had!
Chase
February 1st, 2012
12:53 pm
GOOGIE BURGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Kristi
February 1st, 2012
12:54 pm
Googie is delish!!
Gayerthengay
February 1st, 2012
1:19 pm
Hmmm us cafe has some really good burgers.. Honestly people don’t have anything better to do then bash a good eatery .. Haters all thevway
Smyrna Buzz
February 1st, 2012
1:34 pm
US Cafe.
Graham the Bar Man
February 1st, 2012
1:58 pm
The best burgers in Atlanta? Try the best burgers EVER.
Chevy’s Diner and Pub in McDonough.
Better than the Vortex, better than Flip, and better than all those little hip gastropubs popping up all over the metro Atlanta area.
Seriously. They need to win.
Mitch
February 1st, 2012
2:02 pm
US CAFE
Doug
February 1st, 2012
2:24 pm
US Cafe!!! All their Smyrna or Buckhead locations are great. Cannot wait until they open in Alpharetta.
Doug
February 1st, 2012
2:32 pm
Wow, just read a lot of previous posts. Not sure why all of the bashing but definately not deserved. I used to live inside the Perimeter and loved the whole set-up at the newest US Cafe in Buckhead. Great burgers, a chill place to watch sports, and a neat spot to play pool and have a beer. Haven’t been to Chevy’s or Googie’s.
Sadlebred
February 1st, 2012
3:20 pm
US Cafe in Smyrna. Love their sweet potato tots, too.
Wendy Regan
February 1st, 2012
3:27 pm
Chevy’s Diner…no doubt!
erin
February 1st, 2012
3:46 pm
Flip or Chevy’s Diner in Mcdonough..both are differe.t experiences and excellent burgers
Allie
February 1st, 2012
3:51 pm
Chevy’s Diner in McDonough! Amazin’ burgers, Great Service & Awesome Fried Dill Pickles! (my personal fav!)
Phil
February 1st, 2012
4:19 pm
The McDowell at Local Three is the best burger I’ve had in Atlanta! The fries are awesome
Daisy
February 1st, 2012
4:20 pm
Muss & Turner’s for sit-down restaurant (Holeman & Finch burger is excellent, but too hard to get)
Farm Burger for casual restaurant
Yeah! Burger bison burger for alternative meat, I don’t care for their beef burger, but the bison is flavorful and properly cooked.
All will cook the burger on the rare side of medium and have high-quality toppings that enhance the burger experience!
Marynell
February 1st, 2012
4:24 pm
Bocado’s burger is an exercise in simple goodness.
Melanie Callaway
February 1st, 2012
4:53 pm
CHEVY’S DINER!!!!!! MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA!!!!! BEST BURGER IN TOWN!!!!!
Kalyn
February 1st, 2012
5:04 pm
chevy’s diner
Lindsay
February 1st, 2012
5:04 pm
Kaleidoscope, definitely. Delicious.
Hamburglar
February 1st, 2012
5:05 pm
1.Kaleidoscope Bistro and Pub
2. Muss and Turners
3. Vortex
Konrad
February 1st, 2012
5:09 pm
Kaleidoscope! YUM!
Lance Williams
February 1st, 2012
5:22 pm
Keliedascope
grindhouse
Denise Erwin
February 1st, 2012
5:30 pm
Kaleidoscope
Yumbo!!! Best burger.
Caroline
February 1st, 2012
6:19 pm
Chevy’s Diner in McDonough!
Pam Mehaffey
February 1st, 2012
6:30 pm
Chevy’s Diner in McDonough has the best burgers around! They are quality burgers and oh so tasty! They offer a blue cheese burger that is one of my favorites! If you haven’t tried it you should!
Joe M.
February 1st, 2012
6:51 pm
US Cafe – Best burgers in Atlanta at a fair price. Far better than fast food
but just as quick.!
Machelle
February 1st, 2012
8:09 pm
Chevy’s Diner located on the McDonough square. Best real–hamburger anywhere. Milkshakes are great too!
Al
February 1st, 2012
8:19 pm
I’ve tried them all and without a doubt, the best burger in town can be found at “US Cafe” in Smyrna and Buckhead. Large, fresh, loaded and cooked to order. One of the few burger places where you can also get a beer!
Julie
February 1st, 2012
8:27 pm
Chevy’s Diner in McDonough! Hands down best burgers in the ATL!
Melissa
February 1st, 2012
8:40 pm
Chevy’s Diner in McDonough, GA on the square! DELICIOUS!
Lizz
February 1st, 2012
8:59 pm
Kaleidescope’s burger is the best – the homemade pimento cheese on it puts it over the top!
Lynn
February 1st, 2012
9:19 pm
Chevy’s Diner ~ has my vote. Just south of Atlanta. Best burgers around. Awesome place and people !!
Michael
February 1st, 2012
9:25 pm
US Cafe all the way! gotta fill that rumbly in my tumbly
Lisa
February 1st, 2012
10:10 pm
Chevy’s (on the McDonough Square) Rocks! Love the burgers! Love the people! Love the atmosphere! Can’t beat ‘em
C Diaz
February 1st, 2012
10:34 pm
Chevy’s in Mcdonough!
Monse Arenas
February 1st, 2012
10:35 pm
Chevy’s Diner
Restaurant/Cafe · McDonough, Georgia
I ♥ McDonough, Georgia
February 1st, 2012
10:37 pm
The “James Dean Giant” at Chevy’s Diner in McDonough: Burger topped with fried onion petals, hickory smoked bacon, and monterey jack cheese…with Tabasco-infused mayo!
Nicole
February 1st, 2012
10:41 pm
Chevy’s in McDonough
Chris L.
February 1st, 2012
10:50 pm
Chevy’s —-> McDonough!
Maria
February 1st, 2012
10:59 pm
Chevy’s Diner in McDonough, GA…especially the James Dean Giant
S.T.
February 1st, 2012
11:03 pm
Chevy’s Diner on the square in McDonough, GA
Diane Haupt
February 1st, 2012
11:06 pm
The best burger is at Chevy’s in McDonough right off the square. They have the absolute burgers in all of Georgia. Come on down folks and try them They are out of site.
beverly green
February 2nd, 2012
12:42 am
Chevys Diner in McDonough!!!!
Ash
February 2nd, 2012
12:55 am
Chevy’s Diner in McDonough!! Absolutely amazing food and burgers!
Kyron
February 2nd, 2012
9:05 am
Chevy’s in McDonough. Hands Down, no contest! The burgers, fries, atmosphere, staff, entertainment – the WHOLE PACKAGE well worth a drive in to one of the nicest squares in all of Georgia!
Gonzo
February 2nd, 2012
9:46 am
Chevy’s Diner in McDonough is the bomb. As far as the flavor of the burger itself, I’ll take the Pepsi challenge all day long against the Vortex. Although I will concede that the Vortex has more specialty burger choices.
Gonzo
February 2nd, 2012
9:50 am
Mr. Obvious, you have no idea what you are talking about. You give the Vortex as an answer, because that is what “cool” people are supposed to say. I have been going to this place since it opened its doors and it has only gotten better. You are just one of those sad people that sit at a computer all day basing other people.
PLD
February 2nd, 2012
10:04 am
Gonzo, I’m with you.. I’ve never been to the Vortex, but I’ve been going to Chevy’s from the beginning. Love it. The owners (who don’t own other eating establishments, I might add) have put a lot of hard work into making Chevy’s so wonderful, from the food to the atmosphere. We ate there Tuesday night.. phenomenal! The only thing that would have been better would have been to go there on a Friday night when the Shoulderbone Creek Orchestra plays. So much fun!
Here’s a great review of Chevy’s.
http://onefabulousmama.com/6/post/2012/01/in-a-word-chevys-diner-in-mcdonough-is-fabulous.html