Iowa Makes It on Food Network’s 100 Best Burger List

Iowa Makes It on Food Network’s 100 Best Burger List

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There's something about chowing down on a nice, juicy burger that just hits a bit differently. Several Iowa burger joints have been recognized by the Food Network in an annual list.

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Every year, the Food Network puts together a list of the 100+ Best Burgers in America. From pork rolls to Black Angus, these different burgers really do satisfy the cravings of each and every burger-loving person out there!

This year, multiple Midwest restaurants are featured on this list. Two of these eateries are actually located right here in Iowa!

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Here is the full list of burger joints featured on the list:

  • Beer Belly, Los Angeles

  • June's All Day, Austin, Texas

  • The Smith, Washington, D.C.

  • Miznon at Chelsea Market, New York

  • Pincho Factory, Miami

  • Dis & Dem, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

  • Datz's, Tampa, Florida

  • Zombie Burger and Drink Lab, Des Moines, Iowa

  • The Hatch Rotisserie & Bar, Paso Robles, California

  • Simon & the Whale, New York

  •  Compere Lapin, New Orleans

  • Zuni Cafe, San Francisco

  • Hog & Hominy, Memphis, Tennessee

  • Sac-A-Lait, New Orleans

  • The Copper Onion, Salt Lake City

  • Butcher & Bee, Nashville, Tennessee

  • DB Bistro Moderne, New York

  • The Pickled Pig Pub, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware

  • Burgers and Things, Honolulu, Hawaii

  • The Hollywood Cafe, Robinsonville, Mississippi

  • The Raven, Bigfork, Montana

  • Ramen Shack, Queens, New York

  • Gott's Roadside, St. Helena, California

  • Beer Bar, Salt Lake City

  • Odd Duck, Austin, Texas

  • Cypress Street Pint and Plate, Atlanta

  • Shake Shack, Multiple Locations

  • Firehouse Brewing, Rapid City, South Dakota

  • Du-par's Restaurant & Bakery, Los Angeles

  • Henry's Majestic, Dallas

  • Parker at the Fontaine, Kansas City, Missouri

  • Haystack Burgers & Barley, Richardson, Texas

  • Revolucion Taqueria & Cantina, Oklahoma City

  • Hugh-Baby's BBQ & Burger Shop, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Grey Ghost, Detroit

  • Lonesome Dove Western Bistro, Fort Worth, Texas

  • Belcampo Meat Co., Larkspur, California

  • 6Smith, Minneapolis

  • In-N-Out, Multiple Locations

  • 49th State Brewery, Anchorage, Alaska

  • Matt's Place Drive-In, Butte, Montana

  • Ted's Restaurant, Meriden, Connecticut

  • Shady Glen, Manchester, Connecticut

  • The Burger Stand, Topeka, Kansas

  • Dyer's, Memphis, Tennessee

  • Carl's Drive-In, Brentwood, Missouri

  • My Brother's Bar, Denver

  • Block 16, Omaha, Nebraska

  • Johnson's Drive-In, Siler City, North Carolina

  • Kroll's East, Green Bay, Wisconsin

  • Pint and Jigger, Honolulu

  • Main Street Meats, Chattanooga, Tennessee

  • Emily, Brooklyn, New York

  • The Stand, Phoenix

  • Cherry Cricket, Denver

  • RPM Steak, Chicago

  • The Grill at Torrey Pines, La Jolla, California

  • Au Cheval, Chicago

  • The Blue Duck Sandwich Co., Philadelphia

  • Hay Merchant, Houston

  • Pie 'n Burger, Pasadena, California

  • Minetta Tavern, New York

  • Father’s Office, Los Angeles

  • Counter Cafe, Austin, Texas

  • Bru Burger Bar, Indianapolis

  • Chez Fonfon, Birmingham, Alabama

  • B Spot Burgers, Cleveland and More

  • Yakuza Lounge, Portland, Oregon

  • Husk, Charleston, South Carolina

  • Rhubarb, Asheville, North Carolina

  • The Company Burger, New Orleans

  • Broken Shaker, Chicago

  • Brindle Room, New York

  • Charm City Burger, Deerfield Beach, Florida

  • Bowery Meat Co., New York

  • Kush, Miami

  • Garden District, Washington, D.C.

  • Sid’s Diner, El Reno, Oklahoma

  • The Local Craft Food & Drink, Miami

  • Mission, Newport, Rhode Island

  • Cowgirl BBQ, Santa Fe, New Mexico

  • Owen & Engine, Chicago

  • J.L. Beers, Fargo, North Dakota, and More

  • Villedge, Greenville, North Carolina

  • Burger Bob’s, Bozeman, Montana

  • BRGR Kitchen + Bar, Kansas City, Missouri, and More

  • Green Dot Stables, Detroit

  • Paradox Grille, Gateway Canyons, Colorado

  • Mission Bowling Club, San Francisco

  • Saison, Richmond, Virginia

  • Jake’s Burgers, Brookfield, Wisconsin

  • The Local Restaurant and Bar, Jackson Hole, Wyoming

  • Nosh Kitchen, Portland, Maine

  • Swinery Meats, Seattle

  • Tony’s Burgers, Cathedral City, California

  • Burger Bar, Roy, Utah

  • Bachi Burger, Las Vegas

  • High Life Lounge, Des Moines, Iowa

  • Game, Louisville, Kentucky

  • Gabby’s, Nashville, Tennessee

  • Hawkins House of Burgers, Los Angeles

    • Cotham’s in the City, Little Rock, Arkansas 

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    Zombie Burger and Drink Lab, Des Moines, Iowa

    This Des Moines-based burger joint is known for its unique flavor combinations. Described on their website as, “post-apocalyptic chic” the eatery has two locations in the state's capital: Downtown Des Moines and Jordan Creek.

    High Life Lounge, Des Moines, Iowa

    The High Life Lounge in Des Moines is no stranger to "best of" recognitions. This retro 1960s inspired corner tavern has been voted "Best New Bar" and “Best Downtown Hangout” not too long ago.

    Esquire Magazine even named it one of the best bars in the country.

    Snake Alley in Burlington, IA

    Burlington, IA is just one hundred and fifty miles away from Waterloo and a hundred miles away from Cedar Rapids is one of the most see attractions for tourists. Ripley's Believe It or Not! voted Snake Alley as the #1 Odd Spot in America.

    These Are The BEST Fast Food Menu Items That You Are Not Ordering

    These are the best menu items at Cedar Valley fast food restaurants. I compiled this list from Reddit reviews and personal taste, too. See if you agree.
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