Best burger
KirbyG’s Diner and Pub (formerly 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 this restaurant’s fans are passionate about the Henry County spot.
YOUR PICKS
1. KirbyG’s Diner and Pub
You say, “KirbyG’s (used to be Chevy’s) in McDonough. Big and juicy burgers on a toasted and buttered bun – Delicious! Vortex used to be my favorite, so Vortex-lovers don’t knock KirbyG’s (because of all the nominations it’s getting) until you’ve tried it. It’s worth the trip” and “By the way no shilling here. Just a lot of locals that LOVE to eat at KirbyG’s…..Do not say bad things unless you have tried it!!! Love the Ole Blue Eyes. I do not have to drive into downtown traffic to get an awesome burger.”
2. US Cafe
3. Vortex
4. Holeman & Finch
5. Farm Burger
6. Bocado
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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379 comments Add your comment
noelle
February 4th, 2013
4:25 pm
bocado
Joshua
February 4th, 2013
4:25 pm
Holeman & Finch without question.
Big Mack
February 4th, 2013
4:26 pm
Flip, Mrs. Ann’s, & Grindhouse
Mo
February 4th, 2013
4:28 pm
H&F
Bocado
West Egg
but if you I can’t get out then I can always get a good one at my house!!!
Chi Town
February 4th, 2013
4:30 pm
A Crumpy Burger is the best!!!
Cheezburger
February 4th, 2013
4:31 pm
The Varsity and Vortex are great, but my favorite in Atlanta is the Steak burger at Highland Tap in Virginia Highlands. Oh that burger is good! Those make up my top 3.
SAWB
February 4th, 2013
4:31 pm
Well, I simply hate fast food burgers, but on the flip side I refuse to eat a burger at a place that makes customers jump through hoops to get one – after all it’s a burger.
I guess if I had to pick a best it would be the Vortex.
Catherine
February 4th, 2013
4:35 pm
The Brake Pad in Historic College Park —yummy
Phil
February 4th, 2013
4:35 pm
Best Burger OTP: Rhea’s in Roswell. Hands down JACK!
John
February 4th, 2013
4:37 pm
The Corner Grille on Main Street College Park
Beavis
February 4th, 2013
4:38 pm
Turkey burger: Hudson Grille
Paul
February 4th, 2013
4:41 pm
155 Kitsch’n……..hands down!
Anthony
February 4th, 2013
4:41 pm
Lucky’s in Roswell. Try the Georgia Dog Pounder.
dawgfan
February 4th, 2013
4:42 pm
Universal Joint
Dabo Nkemdiche
February 4th, 2013
4:42 pm
The Porter Beer Bar in Little 5 Points!
usedcat
February 4th, 2013
4:46 pm
U.S. Cafe in Smyrna
Yeah Burger
Jorge
February 4th, 2013
4:46 pm
Captain D’s.
Rick James
February 4th, 2013
4:49 pm
The Vortex
Ann’s Snack Shop
Grindhouse
US Cafe
My Mother’s Turkey Burger
TDAVIS
February 4th, 2013
4:52 pm
MRS ANN SNACK SHOP ON MEMORIAL DR
Dodd Squad
February 4th, 2013
4:54 pm
ANNE’S SNACK BAR.
Get the name right, people. Then go get a famous Ghetto Burger. It was voted “Best Burger” in America by The Wall Street Journal.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB117348069193432668-email.html
If you live in ATL, you have to experience Anne’s Snack Bar.
kevin
February 4th, 2013
4:54 pm
Holeman & Finch (I hear Bocado’s burger, which emulates H&F’s burger and uses H&F bread is every bit as good)
Farm Burger (local, grass fed beef tough to beat)
Honorable Mention: The EARL, Grindhouse
Most Overrated Burger: Vortex (tourist trap)
GeorgiaGirl
February 4th, 2013
4:56 pm
H&F, hands down, no question, no contest. As someone else mentioned, anyone who is voting for any other burger has never been to Holeman & Finch…
Gaga
February 4th, 2013
4:58 pm
Manuel’s! The Manuel’s special burger is fabulous!
Jaye
February 4th, 2013
4:58 pm
For a quickie, Hardee’s can’t be beat.
Bob
February 4th, 2013
4:58 pm
Holeman & Finch. Bocado is a close second, but H&F gets the nod. Their pickles are better.
hammertime
February 4th, 2013
5:05 pm
After going to a number of “fancy” hamburger places in ATL, I think my favorite is Grindhouse. With Wendy’s having the best for fast food chains.
YeahC'mon
February 4th, 2013
5:08 pm
the Varsity SUCKS!
Rupricht
February 4th, 2013
5:10 pm
If anyone remembers Carey’s, their burgers were untouchable. The spot on U.S. 41 was a bit questionable with regard to their racial ethics, but there was a second location off of Collier Road that was very respectable. Haven’t had a better burger since they closed over 15 years ago.
Travis
February 4th, 2013
5:11 pm
Bocado, Bone’s for fancy; George’s or Black Bear Tavern for dive.
Bobby DJR
February 4th, 2013
5:14 pm
Red Eyed Mule. Even if the burgers weren’t the best(which they are) It would be worth it to look at the owner. WOW
Playa Playa
February 4th, 2013
5:15 pm
MceeDees! Holla!
Bhorsoft
February 4th, 2013
5:16 pm
Non-chain: The Counter in Alpharetta. Chain: Hardee’s
dawgbite
February 4th, 2013
5:21 pm
1 JCT
2 Farmburger
Jaye
February 4th, 2013
5:23 pm
Enter your comments here
Glenn
February 4th, 2013
5:28 pm
H&F and Bocado and the two best in the area.
Sharon
February 4th, 2013
5:32 pm
@Rupricht – I agree about Carey’s – questionable location/joint but excellent burgers!
Other than that, I love Vortex and Cheesburger Bobby’s!
Patrish
February 4th, 2013
5:36 pm
The EARL.
cclace
February 4th, 2013
5:50 pm
Flip Burger.. Parma by Mall of Georgia…. Vortex highly overrated
HGIII
February 4th, 2013
5:52 pm
ITP: 1st=Vortex; 2nd=Manuel’s; 3rd=Yeah Burger.
OTP: The Counter (in a class all by itself).
Native Atlantan
February 4th, 2013
6:17 pm
Jeez…just recycle the same topics year after year……….
N-GA
February 4th, 2013
6:29 pm
I would love to say I cook the best burger, but the Vortex beats my burger, EVERY TIME! Dammit! From the bun to the patty it is great. However I would love to try the H&F burger.
BTW, if you can’t order a burger to temperature, the purveyor shouldn’t even be mentioned on this blog.
Andy
February 4th, 2013
6:31 pm
Bocodo the best, Farm Burger the worst
Ryan
February 4th, 2013
6:41 pm
US Cafe – Smyrna
Burger Girl
February 4th, 2013
6:42 pm
Brockett Pub on 1/2 off Tuesdays. Yum!
Bryan
February 4th, 2013
6:45 pm
I’ve eaten the best burgers all over town, including waiting three hours outside in the cold for a Ghetto Burger at Ann’s Snack Bar. I’m glad I did it for the experience but the burger wasn’t worth it. I love burgers and in my opinion, all of the joints below do a wonderful job, some very different than others but that’s the point.
Best Upscale
Bones
Holeman & Finch
St. Regis Buckhead
Bistro Niko
The Palm
Morton’s
Chop’s
Best Boutique Burger
Yeah! Burger
Farm Burger
Flip Burger
Grindhouse
Vortex
Other
Kaleidoscope Bistro
Houston’s
JT
February 4th, 2013
6:49 pm
Definitely Kaleidoscope, it even won best burger a year or so ago! And the fries topped with duck-fat bacon mayonnaise are incredible.
Billy
February 4th, 2013
6:57 pm
Bocado
Ned Ludd
February 4th, 2013
6:59 pm
FIRST!
Didn’t we just do this?
Still vote George’s——Still the best.
Billy
February 4th, 2013
7:06 pm
1. Bocado
2. H&F
3. Grindhouse
4. Vortex
5. Five Guys
justmy2cents
February 4th, 2013
7:07 pm
Red Eyed Mule- sloppy slaw burger or Jake’s big daddy burger
West Cobb DIner- pimento cheese burger