Top 10: Legendary Burger Joints
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Top 10: Legendary Burger Joints

If You've Never Had One Of These Classic American Burgers, Are You Really Even Alive?

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August 27 is National Burger Day, one of the holiest days in the American culinary calendar and one best celebrated by chowing down on the perfect hamburger. But with steakhouses, dedicated “gourmet” burger bars and even high-end restaurants rushing to get in on the fact that the once lowly hamburger is now back in fashion, the question of where to find the perfect burger is now tougher to answer than ever.

There are so many options that it is hard to know where to turn when only the relatively simple equation of meat in a bun will fit the bill. If in doubt, it’s best to look to the old guard — to the legendary burger joints — many of which have been around for generations and haven't changed their approach since they first opened their doors. They may not be as smart and fashionable as their more recent competitors, but they always come up on top when it comes to delivering a heck of a great burger.

Here are 10 of the most famous names in the flippin’ game.