Celebrating National Cheeseburger Day just got a little easier as we share our list of some of the best places to grab a burger this Friday or any day.
We asked some members of The Advocate staff to share where they like to order a cheeseburger. Here’s what they said, including some tips and hacks to elevate the already perfect dish.
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Iverstine Farms Butcher, 7731 Perkins Road, Unit 100
“When I want something a step up, I’m going to Iverstine Butcher, hands down. The ingredients are sourced from local farmers, and the quality is evident in the taste.”
Maddie Scott, food reporter
Overpass Merchant, 2904 Perkins Road
“It’s a very juicy burger and I always add on swiss cheese and onion jam for extra flair. I sub out the fries for a caesar salad, which they make with kale (never my first choice green, but works super well in this case!)”
Ianne Salvosa, business reporter
J. Alexander’s, 6457 Bluebonnet Boulevard
“The veggie burger from J. Alexander’s is my favorite in town. The patty is glazed in a sweet ginger soy sauce that takes it over the top. My meat-eating friends give it a thumbs up, too.”
Caitie Zeilman, newsletter and project editor
Dearmans, 7633 Jefferson Highway
“I’m always down for a Dearman’s burger, especially from Dearman’s South, because it’s quick, convenient and hits the spot in the evening around friends.”
Maddie Scott, food reporter
Walk-On’s, 7425 Corporate Boulevard, Site 810
“I don’t throw the word monstrosity around often, but it’s fitting for the hickory burger, which is made with barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce and a mountain of onion rings between a brioche bun. The bun, the color of a 70-year-old Italian man who spends his days at the beach, is golden on the outside and soft on the inside. You might have to cut this thing in half to eat it, but it’s worth it.”
Lauren Cheramie, Bon Vivant columnist
Riverside Patty, 10933 Cloverland Avenue
“Don’t sleep on this decades old burger establishment like I did. This $6.75 cheeseburger is a true no frills classic. It’s not fancy, but they do everything right. Pay the extra cost to add Cajun Curly Q fries. Worth it.”
Emma Discher, audience editor
Dining and Cooking