Burger - Best of 2017

Published Jul 5, 2017

Burgers are serious business. East Coast, West Coast, Well Done, Medium Rare. Who makes the best burger?

Winner

2017 Winner

1. Swenson's Drive In

Voters Love

"Love the galley boy and that they have been around for years!" via Linda R.

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40 South Hawkins Avenue Akron OH 44313 View Profile

2017 Winner 1. Swenson's Drive In

Nominee for: Burger

40 South Hawkins Avenue, World Map Akron, OH

"…Love the galley boy and that they have been around for years!…"
2017 Top 5 2. Hodges Cafe

Nominee for: Burger

897 Wooster Rd W, World Map Barberton, OH

"…The food and atmosphere are great, but the waitress's aren't so great. I have been here several times and the waitresses are too busy flirting w/ cus…"
2017 Top 5 3. The Rail

Nominee for: Burger

Multiple locations

"…I have never had this good of a burger! I can't stop telling people to go here! There is a new location in North Olmsted, OH. This was THE Juiciest an…"
2017 Top 5 4. Louie's Bar and Grill

Nominee for: Burger

739 E Glenwood Ave, Akron, OH

"…While I love Swenson's for a fast food burger, Louie's is a sit down place that serves a burger 3-4 times the size of Swenson's. They are absolutely d…"
2017 Top 5 5. Iron Grill

Nominee for: Burger, Beer Selection, Sandwich Shop

2215 East Waterloo Road, World Map Akron, OH

"…They have unparalleled service, extremely marvelous cuisine, and a wonderful aesthetic. I am very pleased every time I eat at Iron Grill. It is absolu…"
6. George's Lounge

Nominee for: Burger, Neighborhood Bar

229 Cleveland Ave NW, World Map Canton, OH

"…Consistent quality, always cooked to proper temp, delicious and unique sauces, and the burger of the month is always delicious! Great hours and entert…"
7. Digsby's Pizza - Pasta - Pub Grub

Nominee for: Burger, Pizza, Wings

4934 Park Avenue West, World Map Seville, OH

"…the burgers are amazing and the pizza is sooo sooo great. the beer battered fish is the best ever. love love love Digsbys!!!!!…"
8. Smoke the Burger Joint

Nominee for: Burger

Multiple locations

"…Not a huge burger fan but I'll go to SMOKE on a regular basis... burgers are AMAZING!…"
9. Five Guys Burgers and Fries - North Canton

Nominee for: Burger

6652 Strip Avenue Northwest, Canton, OH

"…Tastes exactly like burger from a backyard cookout !! Drippy,messy, delicious!!…"
10. Ray's Place

Nominee for: Burger, Beer Selection

135 Franklin Avenue, Kent, OH

"…Hello beer geeks, Ray's has limited edition brews that only appear in 1 or 2 places in northeast Ohio. Sometimes they get one barrel (or less, 1/6 bbl…"
11. Jimmy Bigg's Grille

Nominee for: Burger, Wings

1927 State Rd., World Map Cuyahoga Falls, OH

"…Great Sandwiches, love the sloppy joe. Eat here once or twice a week , love it, if you haven't tried it your missing out!!!…"
12. Cameo Grill

Nominee for: Burger

809 Erie St S, World Map Massillon, OH

"…The burger is the best you will ever have. It is huge and the pepper (optional) is the perfect size and flavor! The onion rings and the mushrooms rock…"
13. Menches Brothers

Nominee for: Burger

3700 Massillon Rd, Uniontown, OH

"…This is a burger recipe that has stood the test of time - it's a classic. And you have never met a family so happily engaged in continuing their trad…"
14. Flip Side

Nominee for: Burger

49 Village Way, Hudson, OH

"…The best burgers around! Better than any other burger joint you can think of. I love the mushroom burger! The fries are excellent too! Nice atmosphere…"
15. Bob's Hamburg

Nominee for: Burger

1351 East Ave, Akron, OH

"…The food is old fashioned good. It has history. It was started the same year as the First Merit Tower and many more famous things in Akron. A grea…"
16. Whitey's Booze N' Burgers

Nominee for: Burger

3600 Brecksville Rd, Richfield, OH

"…We've been patrons for over 30 yrs. Our classic line before going is "did you have anything to eat today?" If the answer is "no, not really" then w…"
17. Stray Dog Cart

Nominee for: Burger

Akron, OH

"…So creative with the burgers and always have a great selection of food…"
18. Wink's Family Restaurant

Nominee for: Burger

75 5th Street Southeast, World Map Barberton, OH

"…The Biker, Double Mac, Wisconsin and Wink's Burgers will rock your taste buds!…"
19. Pub Bricco

Nominee for: Burger, Live Music Venue

1841 Merriman Road, Akron, OH

"…What a great addition to the Valley--a grown-up place with an excellent menu, friendly servers and lovely atmosphere.…"
20. Bar 145

Nominee for: Burger

100 East Erie Street, Kent, OH

"…Build it your way. Better beef makes better burgers!…"
20. Windsor Pub

Nominee for: Burger, Neighborhood Bar, Wings

1322 E Tallmadge Ave, World Map Akron, OH

"…The Windsor Burger and fries meal is under $5.00. The taste, the quality and service in this neighborhood establishment is impeccable. It's worth th…"
Eadies Fish House

Nominee for: Seafood, Wings, Burger

6616 Wise Avenue Northwest, World Map Canton, OH

"…I'm from New Orleans and just moved to the area and was looking for good Seafood. I didn't think I'd find any in Ohio, but to my surprise I found it. …"
Bishop's Drive-In

Nominee for: Burger

34 Wadsworth Rd, Orrville, OH

"…The Nutty Muffit is a must! Try it with a side of onion rings!…"
Daves Dinners

Nominee for: Burger, Barbecue

833 Copley Road, World Map Akron, OH

"…Have to have our award Stuffed shrimp burger ??…"
Dave's Tip Top Restaurant

Nominee for: Burger

3428 Darrow Rd, Stow, OH

"…I LOVE TIP TOP! Some of the best staff, family owned and operated. They make you feel like family while dining. Keep the Akron/Stow/Cuyahoga falls are…"