White Diamond: Large Burger

Where: White Diamond - Clark, NJ

What: Large burger

Build: Cheese, Pickle, Fried Onion

Comment: Great burger joint - love the fresh poppy seed roll, and as usual, NK. 8/10 - FYI, I got the photo showing K from the Internet... you know I'd never...

White Rose Systems, Linden: Jersey Burger

Where: White Rose Systems #1, Linden, NJ

What: Jersey Burger

Build: Burger, FO, american cheese, Taylor ham, pickle

Strongly suggest NK. Great taste.. you need to eat here. 8/10

Wilson's Sandwich Shop: Cheeseburger

Where: Wilson's Sandwich Shop, Findlay, OH

What: Cheeseburger

Build: 1/4 lb burger, cheese, let, tom, onion

Comment: Surprised to have such a bad burger after all the good reviews I've heard and read about this place. I got the feeling that Wilson's gained it's good rep from good food served years ago... they certainly couldn't get a good rep from the crap they're slingin' now. Bad day at Wilson's - burger was dry, cold and overdone - Don't bother - and yes, the shake was good. FAIL

Kewpee Hamburgers: Kewpee Burger

Where: Kewpee Hamburgers, Lima, OH

What: Kewpee Burger

Build: Cheese, RO, Lettuce

Comment: Another place that is riding on it's good reputation from years ago. I heard so many good things about this place, but this was a very bad day at Kewpee - burger was dry, cold and almost inedible. FAIL

The Hamburger Wagon: Burger

Where: The Hamburger Wagon, Miamisburg, OH

What: Burger

Build: Tiny deep fried burger with raw onion dredged in salt and pepper with dill pickle. 

Comments: Def, NK - They don't even offer it. Some would call this a slug burger, I didn't care for it, my son loved it. 7/10

Theo's: Double Cheeseburger

Where: Theo's, Cambridge, OH

What: Double burger

Build: 2 1/4lb burgers, double cheese, bun - nice.

Comments: Burger meat was packed a little too much - resisted the bite like a sausage patty, good otherwise. Strongly suggest NK. 7.5/10

Juanita's Burger Boy: Double Cheeseburger

Where: Juanita's Burger Boy, Louisville, KY

What: Double Burger

Build: 2 - 1/4 lb. pattys, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onion.

Comments: Love you Juanita! - Awesome burger... She made this burger w/ lots of love - Strongly suggest NK. 9/10

The Gahanna Grill: Beannie Burger

Where: Gahanna Grill, Gahanna, OH

What: Beannie Burger

Build: Fantastic 1/2 lb burger, FO, bacon, tom, let, sweet cole slaw

Strongly suggest NFK.

Comment: This is one of the best burger you will ever eat. The Gahanna Grill folks are very proud of this burger and it shows from the fresh baked bun to the doneness of the bacon to the slightly sweet slaw that contrasts it.... Don't miss this if you are in OH. 10/10

The Thurman Cafe, Columbus, OH

Where: The Thurman Cafe, Columbus, OH

What: The Thurmanator

Build: mayo, tomato, lettuce, pickles, banana peppers, a 12-ounce burger, bacon, cheddar, another 12-ounce burger, sauteed mushrooms and onions, ham, mozzarella & American cheese

Comment: My son and I visited the Thurman Cafe which was on the list of burger joints we intended to visit on our Burger Cruise where we headed across America in search of burger greatness. We definitely found it at the Thurman. The joint was so packed the day we got there, that we had to illegally park the car. My son stayed with the car just in case he had to move it and I went in to order my Thurman burger. I bellied up to the bar to place my order and noticed the gentleman sitting next to me was eating one. I was floored - it looked awesome. The barmaid asked what I wanted to eat and I gave her my order. She looked at me as if I had scared her and disappeared into the back room. A moment later, a thin older man came out and asked me if I was sure I wanted the Thurmanator - I said I'd come a long way for this burger and YES, I wanted it, still not realizing I had ordered the "Thurmanator" instead of the Thurman Burger.  He said it would be a good 20min or so, so I made myself at home on the bar stool and wondered why it would take so long, but after all, they were very busy so I didn't give it another thought. When he re-emerged from the kitchen he was carrying two large take-out containers and heaved them up onto the bar in front of me. I asked: "what's all this?"  he said: "It's your burger" and for a moment I saw in his face that he was as proud as the father of a new baby boy.  That's when I realized I ordered the wrong burger.  I came for the Thurman Burger which is a normal size burger with all the toppings listed above but in all the commotion of the busy bar room,  I had ordered the "Thurmanator" which was the $17.00 colossal beast which was now in sitting in front of me. I paid the man and quickly exited the bar to my son waiting in the car. We opened the packages and "assembled" the two-piece monster on the hood of the rental car. What came next was hard to describe - the size and aroma of this burger was incredible. I am not one to go for really big burgers, in fact, I kinda shy away from them as they are rarely any good. HOWEVER, despite it's huge size, this was one of the best burgers I've ever tasted. I am at a loss to name the seasonings in the meat, but they were perfect, not overdone at all. I have never tasted better. The doneness, the appearance, the aroma, the way the flavors of the toppings all blended so very well just blew me away. I can't wait to get back there, makes me wish I didn't live in NJ. Yes, this is one of the very best burgers you will ever eat. The eat-ability was difficult, but I'm waiving any negatives here because of the incredible flavors. A firm 10/10.