Burger - Best of 2018

Published Jul 11, 2018

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

Winner

2018 Winner

1. Swenson's Drive In

Voters Love

"I LOVE Swensons, I go here all the time & get a burger. It’s amazing !!" via Bailey W.

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40 South Hawkins Avenue Akron OH 44313 View Profile

2018 Winner 1. Swenson's Drive In

Nominee for: Burger

40 South Hawkins Avenue, World Map Akron, OH

"…I LOVE Swensons, I go here all the time & get a burger. It’s amazing !!…"
2018 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…"
2018 Top 5 3. The Rail

Nominee for: Burger

Multiple locations

"…The burgers here are excellent. Great taste and the toppings are always tasty and fresh. Great beer selection too. The one in N Olmsted is right by th…"
2018 Top 5 4. Main Street Saloon

Nominee for: Burger

1481 S Main St, World Map Akron, OH

"…I tell everyone who asks me where to eat in Akron about Main Street Saloon! I tell them, "Don't be afraid that it's kind of a biker bar! The food is d…"
2018 Top 5 5. 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…"
6. 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!…"
7. 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…"
8. 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…"
9. 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…"
10. 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…"
11. 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…"
12. Swenson's Drive In - Seven Hills

Nominee for: Burger

7635 Broadview Road, World Map Independence, OH

"…I live in the Chicagoland area and when visiting Akron area I ALWAYS stop at Swensons at least once a day when I am in Ohio. Swensons buns are not jus…"
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. Ido Bar & Grill

Nominee for: Burger

1537 S Main St, Akron, OH

"…The Ido has THE best food in Akron...hands down. They have HUGE portions for not a lot of money. We always have enough to take home lunch the next d…"
15. 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. …"
16. Iron Grill

Nominee for: Sandwich Shop, Burger, Beer Selection

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…"
17. Ray's Place

Nominee for: Beer Selection, Burger

135 Franklin Avenue, World Map 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…"
18. 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…"
19. 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…"
19. 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!!…"
19. Firehouse Grille & Pub

Nominee for: Burger

4809 S Prospect St, World Map Ravenna, OH
Bailey Road Tavern

Nominee for: Burger

2920 Bailey Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH

"…The burgers here are absolutely outstanding and the most reasonably priced in the Akron area for what you get. Between 1/2 & 1/2 lb patty and a tasty …"
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!!!…"
The Flipside Grille

Nominee for: Sandwich Shop, Burger

10135 Cleveland Ave. SE, Magnolia, OH

"…Best onion straws or whatever they are called of anywhere…"
Pub Bricco

Nominee for: Live Music Venue, Burger

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.…"