Celebrating Regional Burger Favorites
National Cheeseburger Day Highlights Local Restaurants and Unique Regional Burger Favorites Across America
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Urban Burger’s featured menu items include the Ladder 31, with provolone, Haitian pikliz slaw and jalapeño mayo; the Urban Burger, with Swiss cheese, grilled onions and red sauce; the Biggie Smalls, with American cheese, chopped onions, pickles, ketchup and mustard; and the Cali Cali, with lettuce, tomato, red onion and American cheese.
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In Illinois’ Kendall County, the Old Tyme Inn’s September Burger of the Month is the Curd Burger, and the restaurant offers $8 burger specials on Mondays. Previous monthly creations included the Brat Burger, All-American Burger, Big Dilly and Farmhouse Stack.
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Rhode Island’s Crazy Burger offers especially unconventional choices, including the Whassuppy burger with fennel-, sesame- and wasabi-rubbed beef, brie, onion rings and wasabi-chipotle mayo, as well as vegan and salmon-based burgers.
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Melvins’ “all the way” Carolina-style cheeseburger combines mustard, onions, chili and slaw; Tasting Table’s ranking noted that it cost less than $5 as of 2024 and was based on the publication’s burger research and reviews, excluding chain restaurants.
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At Providence’s There, There, the signature Dream Burger is a double smashburger with crisp shredded lettuce and sauce on a heavily seeded roll; customers can pair it with coffee milk and steak fries, while the restaurant also serves weekend breakfast.
National Cheeseburger Day celebrates the beloved sandwich in all its regional glory, from traditional Carolina-style creations to adventurous gourmet takes. KTVU covered the occasion by highlighting local burger joints that have built loyal followings through creative menus and community connections. Restaurants across New Jersey, Illinois, Rhode Island and North Carolina are showcasing their signature cheeseburgers, many offering special deals for the holiday.
Urban Burger in Cranford, New Jersey, exemplifies this local restaurant success. Owner Ricot Jean-Baptiste credits his late mother and smart social-media marketing for building the business into a neighborhood destination. His menu features four popular burgers: the Ladder 31 with provolone and Haitian pikliz slaw, the Urban Burger with Swiss cheese and grilled onions, the Biggie Smalls with American cheese and classic toppings, and the Cali Cali with fresh vegetables and cheese.
Illinois and Regional Burger Innovation
Kendall County's Old Tyme Inn leads the burger innovation charge with monthly creations. September's featured Curd Burger joins previous hits like the Brat Burger and Farmhouse Stack. The restaurant also runs a Monday special: full burgers for just $8. This strategy keeps customers returning regularly to try new combinations.
Across the country, burger joints push flavor boundaries beyond traditional recipes. Some restaurants experiment with unusual proteins, spice rubs and international ingredients. Smashburgers — thin, crispy patties seared on hot griddles — have emerged as a regional favorite. The focus remains on quality beef, fresh toppings and distinctive sauces that define each establishment.
Rhode Island's Burger Destination Spots
Rhode Island has become a burger haven with standout restaurants earning reader and critic recognition. Crazy Burger stands out for unconventional choices like the Whassuppy burger — featuring fennel-, sesame- and wasabi-rubbed beef with brie and wasabi-chipotle mayo. The restaurant also offers vegan and salmon-based burgers for customers seeking alternatives beyond traditional beef patties.
Providence's There, There serves the Dream Burger, a double smashburger with crisp shredded lettuce and sauce on a heavily seeded roll. Customers pair it with Rhode Island's signature coffee milk and steak fries. Other notable spots include Chomp, Harry's Bar and Burger, and Stanley's Famous Hamburgers. Many Rhode Island restaurants are offering National Cheeseburger Day specials to draw crowds.
Carolina's Nearly Century-Old Burger Institution
Melvins in North Carolina represents burger history. The restaurant's nearly 90-year-old Carolina-style cheeseburger combines mustard, onions, chili and slaw — a regional preparation that remains unchanged. The sandwich costs less than $5 as of 2024, making it one of America's best-value cheeseburgers. Its longevity proves that traditional recipes, executed well, never fall out of favor.
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