In Alabama, ordering a cheeseburger can turn into a surprisingly serous local opinion poll. Ask where to get the best one and you won’t get a neat little answer.
You’ll get a name, a story, and probably somebody insisting you’re wrong about the first place you mentioned. That’s exactly what makes these old-school diners so much fun.
Some keep it classic with thin patties, melted cheese, grilled onions, and a soft bun…