Written by Evelyn Martinez & Mark Travis
A great burger doesn’t need much to make an impression, but sometimes it doesn’t hurt to go all in. Whether it’s a no-frills cheeseburger done right or a towering double-patty stack layered with every possible upgrade, there’s no single formula for perfection; only the kind that keeps you coming back for another bite.
Enter: Best in Bun. Built from community nominations and online voting, the list spans classic cheeseburgers, veggie burgers and everything in between, highlighting the local spots that consistently rise to the top. The final results are as much about people and place as they are about what’s between the buns. Though what’s inside every bite surely seals the deal.
El Befe from Boarri Craft Meats and Goods
Winner | Best Artisanal Burger
When everything from meat quality to seasonings and grill time determines the flavor of a burger, who better to craft one than a meat artisan himself? Crowned Best Artisanal burger, Boarri’s “El Befe” locks down its foundation first, then offers customers all the necessary bells and whistles to add at their discretion—all locally sourced, of course…