Thread: You Can Haz America's Best Cheeseburger - Holeman & Finch

I know we crowned Minetta Tavern the best burger in America (even though I was rooting for Corner Bistro before trying the Minetta burger) in a previous thread, but after eating this... I'm throwing it out there as the new #1.

"Chuck out everything you ever knew about making cheeseburgers, and get ready to beef up your burger repertoire.

Named the best burger in America by The Food Network, the 10 o’clock burger from Holeman & Finch Public House in Atlanta relies on fresh ingredients made from scratch. Executive Sous Chef Jason Paolini showed patrons how to make the famous burger at Taste of Atlanta over the weekend.

“The secret is making everything from scratch,” Paolini says. “We grind our own meat daily, we have a bakery that makes our own bread, we make our own pickles, we make our own ketchup and mustard. That’s what makes it so delicious.”

Don’t have a meat grinder? Don’t sweat it. Paolini gives some tips on how to replicate his masterpiece from home, with as much hassle as you’re willing to sacrifice."

You can haz America's best cheeseburger – Eatocracy - CNN.com Blogs

I'm going to go ahead and second this post.


though, I legitimately think Ted's Bison Burger is a close second, number 1 for a chain.

i haven't had it - but a trusted friend recently ate it - and he liked minetta better. i will also add 4505 burger (SF) as one of the best in America.

i'll definitely try it when in ATL - it's on my list

- chuck

Originally Posted by carendt242

i'll definitely try it when in ATL - it's on my list

Anything else on your ATL list?
I've done Holeman & Finch and Bacchanalia per your suggestion, huge fan of both.
A lot of people talking about Miller Union but I haven't been there yet.

We really need to try this 10pm burger.

Originally Posted by wickedlysane

We really need to try this 10pm burger.

it's available for brunch on weekends (with a lot more made)


whitlock - not much else on my ATL map. i wouldn't doubt there are some up & coming potential but i haven't kept up w/ it too closely.

- chuck

Originally Posted by wickedlysane

We really need to try this 10pm burger.

Oh yes! Just keep the parts menu out of sight and you two should be fine

Originally Posted by carendt242

whitlock - not much else on my ATL map. i wouldn't doubt there are some up & coming potential but i haven't kept up w/ it too closely.

- chuck

Yeah I really miss NYC when it come to restaurants but Holeman & Finch makes my girlfriend and I feel like we are back home. Besides the burger the menu and cocktails are also spectacular.

Since we are down South now I'm trying to make it out to Charleston to McCrady's. On my to do list before the end of the year.

No parts for us!!

I'm going to be in Atlanta next week. Thanks for the tip; definitley going to try and check this place out!

Originally Posted by whitlock

Yeah I really miss NYC when it come to restaurants but Holeman & Finch makes my girlfriend and I feel like we are back home. Besides the burger the menu and cocktails are also spectacular.

so you're a fan of the veal testicles?

Since we are down South now I'm trying to make it out to Charleston to McCrady's. On my to do list before the end of the year.

since you're "down south" now, check out Blackberry Farm. my meal 4 years ago was good, not great, but it could make for a wonderful weekend. if you're into bourbon, you might have to ask for it, but they have a tremendous collection of local, artisan stuff,

the other place to check out - a bit further away - is Townhouse in VA. it's #1 on my "must go in the US" list - and i wouldn't be surprised that if, in 2-3 years, it really blows up.


- chuck