Down on Beale Street in Memphis, there’s a burger joint that locals can’t stop talking about—and honestly, they’ve had over a century to perfect the buzz. Dyer’s Burgers has been flipping patties since 1912, building a reputation that stretches far beyond Tennessee.
But it’s their famous double cheeseburger that really steals the show, drawing crowds that snake down the block on any given day. I’d heard the stories, I’d seen the photos, and I finally made the pilgrimage to taste this legend for myself. Let me tell you: every juicy, cheesy bite proved the hype is absolutely real.
Double Cheeseburger That Outsells Everything
I didn’t trek all the way to Memphis for barbecue this time—shocking, I know. I came for the other crown jewel of Beale Street: Dyer’s Burgers. Around here, the double cheeseburger doesn’t just outsell everything else on the menu, it practically carries the place on its grease-kissed shoulders.
And yes, “grease-kissed” is accurate. These patties are fried in a century-old skillet full of “seasoned” oil that’s been passed down like a family heirloom…