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dabaxter Jul 14, 2010 05:30 PM

Who's got the best burger in Atlanta?

Who's got the best burger in Atlanta(metro area)?
Please don't say the Varsity. I'm looking for something worth driving out of the way for.

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    apeasantchef Oct 5, 2010 09:51 AM

    It seems strange to order a burger at such a fine establishment, but Rathbun's Steakhouse may hold the rights to best burger in Atlanta. Good luck saying "no" to his steaks though.

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    Rathbun's Restaurant
    112 Krog St NE, Atlanta, GA 30307

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      lakgrs Sep 24, 2010 02:57 PM

      2 favorites in Atlanta- Bone's & Houston's burgers!

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        RealtorKenny Aug 5, 2010 03:48 AM

        Take a drive up to Blue Ridge Ga 30513....(I-575 North then Ga 515 or up 400 thru Dawsonville...stay out of the outlet mall... then find "SUE"S"...in Blue Ridge...ask anyone...
        Get there before 3pm... If you want a great burger....

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          rcburli Aug 7, 2010 01:51 PM

          Anyone been the the Burger Club in Vinings? I have a gift certificate.
          http://www.greatfoodinc.com/The_Burge...

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            DeeCee Aug 9, 2010 10:10 AM

            It was ok, but not great. There were some interesting combinations, but the burgers and shakes at Flip are much tastier.

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          craft21 Aug 2, 2010 07:44 PM

          JCT Kitchen makes an incredible burger from what I remember

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            atlfoodfan Jul 19, 2010 01:36 PM

            Bocado

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              bobstripower Jul 22, 2010 06:38 AM

              its no a burger joint,but PF Flemings near perimeter mall has an incredible blue cheese burger for $6 during happy hour--beers are $2 so not much more than most burger places.They also have a filet mignon burger,but thats a bot pricy,like $15--happy hour is 5 to 7,mon-fri

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                edwardspk Aug 4, 2010 04:31 PM

                Totally agree. Had the Bocado burger last weekend for the first time, and really liked it. As info, not long ago had a very unfortunate burger at Vortex on Peachtree. Asked for the burger to be cooked medium - it was burned on the outside and completely cooked through. As well as tasteless. Most disappointing.

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                Peachtree Cafe
                99 Jeff Davis Rd, Thomaston, GA 30286

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                miachs_07 Jul 19, 2010 09:54 AM

                Flip Burger Boutique!!

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                  demigodh Jul 17, 2010 05:52 AM

                  So I've only been in Atlanta for 4 months and I'm leaving soon but in that time I've managed to hit a lot of burger joints including: Vortex, Varsity, Flip, Anne's, Yeah, Holeman & Finch and a few more. All of that said there are two clear standouts, a few good burgers, and a few duds (achem Varsity). So without any further ado, here are my two favorite ATL burgers ranked in order.

                  1. Ann's Snack Bar-Ghetto Burger is amazing, best burger of my life and keep in mind that I hold against it how large it is and how much stuff it has on it.

                  2. Yeah Burger-Pretty close to perfect for what I'm looking for out of burger. I feel I have to mention though that you need to get the beef (not bison or turkey or any other meat).

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                    samlev Jul 15, 2010 11:10 AM

                    Miss Anne's Snack Bar on Memorial is a very good burger.
                    Farm Burger in Decatur (grass fed, organic, free range beef)
                    FLIP on Howell Mill (Richard Blaise's place)

                    Those are the 3 that I would recommend based on personal experience, although there are several other very good burger joints in ATL.

                    Samlev

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                      rcburli Jul 15, 2010 12:34 PM

                      Grindhouse in the Auburn Market.
                      Holeman and Finch
                      Yeah Burger (fairly new/ have not been there)

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                      nofd504 Jul 14, 2010 06:13 PM

                      Either of the two Vortex locations always worked for me. Great burgers and good beer.

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                        sheilal Jul 22, 2010 06:52 AM

                        I love the Vortex!!! I try to hit it every time I'm in ATL.

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