Life Kansas City's Best Burger.

Micjones · 06:30 AM

Recently, I've had quite a few debates about which Kansas City restaurant has the best hamburger. It's cut and dry for me, but it seems that there are a handful of different spots that typically get the nod.

I'm going to restrict the poll options to local spots, but I'm sure a few chains will be mentioned.

For me, it's Town Topic...with a bullet.

Your thoughts?

kepp · 10-12-2012, 06:29 AM

I've only eaten at two of those: Westport Flea Market and Blanc. Of the two, I liked WFM better. The burgers themselves were comparable, but the atmosphere of WFM was much better IMO.

Micjones · 10-12-2012, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by kepp

I've only eaten at two of those: Westport Flea Market and Blanc. Of the two, I liked WFM better. The burgers themselves were comparable, but the atmosphere of WFM was much better IMO.

I've had a burger at every spot listed except Smoke Burgers.
That's actually the restaurant that opened up my most recent debate about "the best burger joint in town." I hear it's better than Town Topic. I find that hard to believe, but I'll find out this weekend.

zimdogg · 10-12-2012, 06:37 AM

I can't believe people consider a grease joint burger as the "best burger in town". If you're 3 times the legal limit at 3AM they're great, but any other time they make you feel like crap and you shit your brains out for the following 3 weeks. Blanc has some great burgers... specifically the bison burger.

That said, I cook my favorite burger in the city. 1/2 lb of 85% lean burger on the grill with swiss cheese on a chiabatta bun. Throw some bacon on that, some pineapple, BBQ sauce and lettuce.

Micjones · 10-12-2012, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by zimdogg

I can't believe people consider a grease joint burger as the "best burger in town". If you're 3 times the legal limit at 3AM they're great, but any other time they make you feel like crap and you shit your brains out for the following 3 weeks. Blanc has some great burgers... specifically the bison burger.

Blanc is very good, but I love the hole-in-the-wall spots too.
Their burgers usually have character you just can't find anywhere else.

Fritz88 · 10-12-2012, 06:46 AM

pics or this thread is worthless.

Pablo · 10-12-2012, 06:48 AM

Blanc is delicious. Truffle fries FTW.

Town Topic is my drunken spot, though. And that's usually when I want a burger the most.

KCUnited · 10-12-2012, 06:49 AM

It's the Bravo at Beer Kitchen for me.

Crispy prosciutto, maytag blue cheese, fontina, sun-dried tomato relish, baby arugula & roasted garlic aioli on brioche bun.

Micjones · 10-12-2012, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Fritz88

pics or this thread is worthless.

Town Topic:

Max's Burgers and Gyros:

Fric & Frac:

OzarksChiefsFan · 10-12-2012, 06:55 AM

I'm from KC(live in Ozark now) and I loved the burgers at Jimmy's Jigger on 39th and State line. It might not even be there anymore but they were very good.

kepp · 10-12-2012, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Micjones

Town Topic:

How many of those do you have to eat? They look a little anemic.

Micjones · 10-12-2012, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by kepp

How many of those do you have to eat? They look a little anemic.

I'm pretty sure that's a single. With fries or a drink it'll do.
The doubles are perfect though.

Deberg_1990 · 10-12-2012, 07:47 AM

Applebees

Micjones · 10-12-2012, 07:47 AM

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Applebees

TeaQue · 10-12-2012, 07:49 AM

Beer Kitchen and Gram & Dun both have great burgers.

The Gram & Dun burger has chicken fried bacon. CHICKEN FRIED BACON.

It was life changing.

View Poll Results: Who has Kansas City's best burger?
Town Topic	8	12.31%
Max's	3	4.62%
Smoke Burgers	1	1.54%
Chubby's	6	9.23%
Humdinger Drive-In	1	1.54%
Westport Flea Market	23	35.38%
Blanc	7	10.77%
Hi-Boy	10	15.38%
Paul's	6	9.23%
Voters: 65. You may not vote on this poll

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10-12-2012, 06:29 AM	#2
kepp MVP Join Date: Aug 2005 Casino cash: $5389212	I've only eaten at two of those: Westport Flea Market and Blanc. Of the two, I liked WFM better. The burgers themselves were comparable, but the atmosphere of WFM was much better IMO.
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10-12-2012, 06:37 AM	#4
zimdogg Starter Join Date: Oct 2012 Casino cash: $10015640	I can't believe people consider a grease joint burger as the "best burger in town". If you're 3 times the legal limit at 3AM they're great, but any other time they make you feel like crap and you shit your brains out for the following 3 weeks. Blanc has some great burgers... specifically the bison burger. That said, I cook my favorite burger in the city. 1/2 lb of 85% lean burger on the grill with swiss cheese on a chiabatta bun. Throw some bacon on that, some pineapple, BBQ sauce and lettuce.
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10-12-2012, 06:48 AM	#7
Pablo Ultrabanned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: KCMO Casino cash: $2069356	Blanc is delicious. Truffle fries FTW. Town Topic is my drunken spot, though. And that's usually when I want a burger the most.
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KCUnited Cheat Death Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Land of Drincoln Casino cash: $2338244	It's the Bravo at Beer Kitchen for me. Crispy prosciutto, maytag blue cheese, fontina, sun-dried tomato relish, baby arugula & roasted garlic aioli on brioche bun.
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10-12-2012, 06:55 AM	#10
OzarksChiefsFan Starter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Ozark, MO Casino cash: $10004900	I'm from KC(live in Ozark now) and I loved the burgers at Jimmy's Jigger on 39th and State line. It might not even be there anymore but they were very good.
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10-12-2012, 07:49 AM	#15
TeaQue Starter Join Date: Aug 2012 Casino cash: $9916052	Beer Kitchen and Gram & Dun both have great burgers. The Gram & Dun burger has chicken fried bacon. CHICKEN FRIED BACON. It was life changing.
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