Fast food is often just that: food prepared fast. But when you want something that goes beyond the generic burgers-and-fries combo and you’re instead craving a much more authentic experience, we’d urge you to go local. We’re talking specifically about Stamps Super Burger, a burger joint in Jackson, Mississippi that’s famous within the community it supports, loves, and feeds. If you know anything about Stamps, then you’re already familiar with its 11-ounce Super Burger. If you’ve yet to visit this local institution, keep reading, and we bet you’ll be planning your trip in no time!
Stamps is no hidden gem. This family-owned-and-operated restaurant has been serving and delighting its guests since 1986. As legend has it, a member of the Stamps Family was craving a hamburger one Sunday, so he heated up the griddle in the back of what was their family grocery store at the time. From there, it was history, and frankly, it’s hard to remember a time before there was a line out the door of hungry guests waiting for a mouthwatering burger.
So what makes these burgers so iconic? If you’re ordering a classic Stamps Super Burger, you’re getting 11 ounces of ground beef grilled to perfection. All burgers are dressed with mayo, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomatos, pickles, and onions. Cheeseburgers will have a slice of American cheese. There are vegetarian and vegan options here, too, for those looking for alternatives. The Super Bello Burger with a grilled portobello mushroom cap, spinach, tomato, and vegan mayo comes highly recommended. But no burger experience is complete without the fries, which are arguably just as famous as the burger itself.
These fresh-cut fries are prepared daily and then seasoned with a secret blend of lemon and pepper spices. Trust us; you’ll want to try some. (They even sell their house seasoning online, but when last we checked it was unsurprisingly sold out!)…