\n<\/strong>Written by Emily Hunt of tastingtable.com<\/a><\/em> | Dec. 5, 2025<\/p>\n
Everyone has a favorite French fry. But we’re not talking about different varieties (curly, steak, and shoestring all fit the bill) or an air fryer french fries recipe. Rather, we’re more interested in a life-changing plate of fries from that one eatery. When it comes to this universally beloved bar food, restaurants often go above and beyond to turn this ordinary dish into something extraordinary. Whenever you come across a good basket of fries, you take notice.
\nWith that being said, we decided to scour the web to pinpoint where you can buy the best fries in every state. This list maps the perfect road trip for the bar food connoisseur. In fact, sampling any of the fries below may make it difficult to indulge in your favorite frozen fries ever again. Still, trying the best fries in your home state is well worth it, even if it forever alters your mental fry landscape.<\/p>\n
We gathered the following picks based on heavy Reddit acclaim (Redditors love their fries and are quite loud about it). We also scanned review platforms for customer praise. Here’s where to head when you embark on your newly-ideated fry-venture.<\/p>\n
North Dakota \u2013 JL Beers<\/strong> Bismarck Tribune’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2025 Winner: Best Hamburger & Best Place to Have a Beer www.bismarcktribune.com<\/a><\/p>\n These are the Absolute Best Burgers in Every US State Few dishes act as a greater symbol of classic American food than the humble burger. It’s the most universally loved meal, with an astounding 50 billion served at restaurants around the country every year. It’s as much a symbol of Americana as the Statue of Liberty or the bald eagle, and although it’s only a bit more than 100 years old, the burger is a quintessential example \u2014 nay, a paragon \u2014 of everything that American food was, is, and could be. North Dakota \u2013 JL Beers<\/strong> Bismarck Tribune’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2024 Winner: Best Hamburger www.bismarcktribune.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Downtown Business Association of Bismarck The Downtowners Association announced the champion of the First Annual Downtown Bismarck Burger Slam, with JL Beers taking the top spot featuring their Fiery Street Corn Burger! <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Bismarck Tribune’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2023 Winner: Best Hamburger www.bismarcktribune.com<\/a><\/p>\n Written by Chloe Miller of Mashed.com<\/a><\/em> | March 23, 2023<\/p>\n The humble potato is really one of the most versatile crops on Earth, but perhaps no form of the potato is more widespread \u2014 and more beloved \u2014 than the French fry. The fry is thought to have originated in Belgium in the 1600s, but America has really adopted fries as a central facet of our culture. And we all have our favorites. No, it’s not McDonald’s or Five Guys, although those both showed up repeatedly in our research. There will always be fast food favorites, but there are crispy, pillowy fried potato goodness of all varieties to try. North Dakota: JL Beers<\/strong> Bismarck Tribune’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2022 Winner: Best Hamburger & Best Place to Have a Beer<\/strong><\/p>\n JL Beers is a local Downtown Bismarck craft beer & burger bar that features a large variety of craft beers and a diverse menu of made-to-order burgers, fresh cut fries and chips.We may be small on space, but we are BIG<\/strong> on everything else. Winner: Best Hamburger & Best Place to Have a Beer BIG 7 Travel<\/strong><\/p>\n Written by Big 7 Travel Team | August, 2021<\/p>\n In the mood for a juicy, delicious burger? You certainly will be after reading this, that\u2019s for sure. From tiny burger bars to hugely popular burger restaurants with a cult following, our pick of the best burgers in the United States for 2021 make for plenty of must-eats.<\/p>\n We\u2019ve been checking out suggestions from our audience on their favorite burgers year-round, as well as contributions from the Big 7 Travel editorial team. And, just like the ever-changing hospitality industry itself, this year\u2019s list features some new and creative burgers. From Alabama to Wyoming, here\u2019s where you\u2019ll find the best burger in every US state.<\/p>\n 47. JL Beers – North Dakota<\/strong><\/p>\n Burgers, burgers, and beer. The perfect trifecta. The restaurant offers great taste in its burgers and has a great beer collection. If you\u2019re ever in Fargo, you have to try their 22nd Avenue Burger their Mt. Mushmore. The beef is super tender and juicy here, with the signature JL Burger a must-order. It\u2019s with grilled onions piled high, cheese, special sauce and two hamburger patties.<\/p>\n bigseventravel.com\/best-burgers-usa\/\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n This list is packed with classic, straight-shooting burgers and the old-school institutions still making them.<\/strong> There are plenty of great beer bars that do burgers, and plenty of outstanding burger joints that know a thing or two about beer. <\/span>JL Beers<\/strong>, which started as a casual one-off in downtown Fargo not so long ago, is very good at both, enough that they’ve grown into a proper regional mini-chain, with locations as far away as the Twin Cities and Sioux Falls. Keeping it simple is part of the winning strategy. Here is an establishment confident enough in their sourcing prowess to offer up a house burger that’s essentially meat (very good meat) on a bun (simple, but also very good), with just a bit of sauce and pickle to keep the condiment-crazed at bay. There are other burgers on the menu; this one’s where you start.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Written by:\u00a0 Brittany Natale<\/a> of Eat This, Not That<\/em> on April 25th, 2021<\/p>\n Throughout history, bars have been an essential place for people to come together in a relaxed setting to enjoy refreshing craft beers, cold beverages, and artisanal cocktails. Of course, all of that drinking and socializing can make one hungry, and this is where good old bar food comes in.<\/p>\n Bar food, the perfect accompaniment to any happy hour, is some of the tastiest, most comforting food out there, and we can understand why. From Knoxville’s duck confit fries to Seattle’s garlic burrata pull-apart bread, this list of some of the best bar food options throughout the States proves that bar food is so much more than just chips and peanuts. Have you been to your state’s top-pick?<\/p>\n NORTH DAKOTA: JL Beers<\/strong><\/p>\n JL Beers, a neighborhood favorite bar in Fargo, serves such good food that it has won awards! For instance, it has received “Best Burger” in the state of North Dakota for 11 years in a row, and we can see why. Patrons rave about the Humpty Dumpty burger, which comes with a fried egg and melted cheese on a burger patty. Add some ground peanut butter to give it an edge.<\/p>\n www.eatthis.com\/best-bar-food-state\/<\/a><\/p>\n Bismarck Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n Winner: Best Hamburger<\/strong><\/p>\n www.bismarcktribune.com<\/a><\/p>\n Written by: Taylor Rock and Dan Myers of\u00a0The Daily Meal<\/em> on July 29th, 2020<\/p>\n These burgers are so much more than just meat on a bun<\/strong> North Dakota: JL Beers<\/strong> www.thedailymeal.com<\/a><\/p>\n NORTH DAKOTA – JL BEERS<\/strong><\/p>\n Year Founded: 2009<\/p>\n JL Beers is locally owned and operated with a staff that is friendly and knowledgeable about craft beer. Pair a local favorite, Drekker Broken Rudder, with one of JL Beers\u2019 burgers made with the freshest of ingredients and hand cut fries for an All-American classic combination.<\/p>\n www.craftbeer.com <\/a><\/p>\n Our friends at Yelp helped us find which burger joint reigns supreme in your home state. Sure, you can pull through the McDonald\u2019s drive-thru when you\u2019re craving a beef patty on a bun. But there\u2019s something special about eating a gourmet burger\u2014one that has fancy condiments, a special bun, or a slice of artisanal cheese. For those occasions, you\u2019ll want to head to a local restaurant. And lucky for you, we have plenty of recommendations. We\u2019ve partnered with Yelp to bring you the best burger in every state. The Totally Slawesome Burger Sure, you can get a bacon cheeseburger plenty of places. But how many of them will serve www.eatthis.com<\/a><\/p>\n Written by: Dan Myers <\/i>on May 29th, 2019<\/p>\n When you think of a food that’s all-American, nothing comes to mind before the burger. The simple sandwich of ground beef on a bun allows for considerable creativity from the chef or home cook who\u2019s making it, and there are thousands of variations out there, each more delicious than the last. To celebrate this all-American dish, we\u2019ve tracked down the absolute best restaurant for burgers in every state as well as Washington, D.C.<\/p>\n On our hunt for the best burger in every state, we took into account the fact that there are three main burger styles out there these days: the inch-or-so-thick patties that drip juice down your arm; the \u201csmash burgers,\u201d sometimes called fast food-style burgers, thin patties cooked on a griddle that get an ample crust; and the high-end burgers, usually served in steakhouses and made with scraps of aged beef and other premium cuts, that elevate the burger to fine dining status. All of these styles are represented in our list.<\/p>\n In order to assemble our list, we started by taking a look at our annual ranking of the 101 Best Burgers in America, which is compiled by creating a survey with hundreds of burgers on it and asking a panel of noted writers, journalists, bloggers and culinary authorities from across the country to place their votes. For the remaining states, we extensively researched beloved burger joints in big cities and small towns alike and dug through online reviews and combed existing best-of lists, both in print and online. Even though each of the burgers we found was unique, certain qualities were universal must-haves: high-quality beef (you’ll find no non-beef burgers in our ranking), proper seasoning, well-proportioned components and an overall attention to detail.<\/p>\n North Dakota: JL Beers<\/strong><\/p>\n JL Beers is a beloved local chain, with seven locations in North Dakota along with three in Minnesota and two in South Dakota. And with 40 beers on tap, a fun and welcoming vibe, and some truly great burgers, it\u2019s not surprising to see why it\u2019s so popular. More than a dozen burgers are available, made with never-frozen beef; The Original Hamburger Stand Burger, topped with only pickles and special sauce, is definitely enough to satisfy a craving, but you might as well go all-in and try the JL Burger (topped with grilled onions, cheese, special sauce and two patties); the Rajun Cajun (pepper jack, Cajun lime sauce, grilled onions and Cajun seasoning); or the Not Just a Nutter Burger (fresh peanut butter, red pepper jelly, diced jalape\u00f1os, raw onions and lettuce).<\/p>\n www.msn.com<\/a><\/p>\n It is no secret that America is home to perhaps the largest variety of beers in the world. More than 7,000 small and independent craft brewers call the United States home, and they have great beer bars to thank for helping educate beer lovers about what makes their beers so special.<\/p>\n CraftBeer.com<\/a>\u2019s Great American Beer Bars 2019 highlights dozens of the unique, passionate and community-focused beer bars that work in partnership with brewers to serve the nation. Each of these beer retailers brings a unique approach to our favorite beverage. CraftBeer.com<\/a> is proud to present you this year\u2019s list of beer bars to seek out on your beer travels. Congratulations to this year\u2019s winners of CraftBeer.com<\/a>\u2019s Great American Beer Bars 2019.<\/p>\n NORTH DAKOTA – JL BEERS<\/strong><\/p>\n Year Founded: 2009<\/p>\n JL Beers is locally owned and operated with a staff that is friendly and knowledgeable about craft beer. Pair a local favorite, Drekker Broken Rudder, with one of JL Beers\u2019 burgers made with the freshest of ingredients and hand cut fries for an All-American classic combination.<\/p>\n www.craftbeer.com <\/a><\/p>\n Written by: April Benshosan <\/i>on December 5th, 2018<\/p>\n JL Beers (North Dakota)<\/strong><\/p>\n While JL Beers won the title of best burger joint in ND, the shack serves up a mean brew, too. The impressive beer selection ranges from robust Belgians to a hot beer cheese dip accompanied by crunchy chips. We\u2019ll take another round of both, please.<\/p>\n www.msn.com<\/a><\/p>\n Written by: Zach Johnston of UPROXX <\/em>on July 11th, 2018<\/p>\n Is there a region of the United States more in love with the burger than the Midwest? The endless, snowy winters mixed with summers that demand plenty of \u201cmake hay while the sun shines\u201d indulgence combine to create the perfect year-round atmosphere for burgers to dominate the scene. NORTH DAKOTA: JL Beers<\/strong><\/p>\n Okay, we know JL Beers is a chain with spots in Minnesota and South Dakota too. But, goddamn if their burgers aren\u2019t the best around in their home state of North Dakota. Pillory us for choosing a chain all you want but we dare you not to love the burgers at JL Beers. uproxx.com<\/a><\/p>\n AWARDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n BEST TAP BEER JL Beers is a local Downtown Bismarck establishment that offers a large selection of craft beers and a menu of made-to-order burgers, fresh cut fries and chips. They may be small on space, but are BIG on everything else. They\u2019re BIG on burgers. They were voted one of the top 51 burgers in the United States by USA Today and have received many other awards to date. Their most notable burger, The Humpty Dumpty Burger\u00ae, has a fried egg and cheese on it and is considered a rite of passage by many loyal JL Beers fans. JL Beers is BIG on beer. They feature the most complete and unique beer selection in the area with 40 beers on tap and an impressive can and bottle list. Their offerings include everything from domestic styles to IPA\u2019s to barrel-aged beers and cask ales. JL Beers has a free mobile app that showcases their current tap beer list, event information, tasting notes, and even allows guests to vote for the next beer on tap. JL Beers is BIG on service and their guests\u2019 experience. Their beertenders are friendly and knowledgeable about beer; their cooks take pride in their speed of service, quality of food, and open kitchen design. If those weren\u2019t enough reasons to stop in, then make sure to grab a seat by the fireplace on their patio or drink your beer under the hops growing overhead!<\/p>\n We hold JL Beers in the highest regard for food, beer selection, and service. Congratulations on being a Best of the Best Winner four years straight!<\/p>\n www.bismarcktribune.com<\/a><\/p>\n Bismarck Magazine – May\/June 2016<\/p>\n JL Beers: Best Burger Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n JL Beers is located on 3rd Street in Bismarck. Stop in for a Humpty Dumpty Burger and a beer!<\/p>\n www.bismarck-magazine.com<\/a><\/p>\n Written by: Talia Avakian of Business Insider<\/em> on March 4th, 2016<\/p>\n America is home to some incredible drinking spots. We teamed up with Foursquare, the city-guide app for discovering new places, to put together a list of the top-rated bars in each state and Washington, DC, based on user ratings on the app. The list ranges from upscale cocktail bars to wine joints to craft beer bars.<\/p>\n NORTH DAKOTA: JL Beers<\/strong> www.businessinsider.com<\/a><\/p>\n AWARDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n BEST HAMBURGER www.bismarcktribune.com<\/a><\/p>\n MSN Food & Drink – February 2015<\/p>\n We conducted painstaking journalistic research to figure out the very best burger in every state, from mom-and-pop joints to celebrity-chef restaurants and everything in between.<\/p>\n NORTH DAKOTA: JL BEERS<\/strong> www.msn.com<\/a><\/p>\n AWARDS:<\/strong><\/p>\n BEST HAMBURGER www.bismarcktribune.com<\/a><\/p>\n May 22nd, 2014<\/p>\n It\u2019s National Hamburger Month for those of you who didn’t know. I\u2019ll be the first to admit that I\u2019m sure there will be much controversy over the burgers which were crowned the \u201cBest\u201d in the state. However, I think that makes for the perfect opportunity for you guys to voice your opinions as to what you think the best burger is in your own state.<\/p>\n This list was created based on accolades, reviews, and taste tests according to the good people over at Businessinsider.<\/p>\n NORTH DAKOTA: For less than five bucks, you can get JL Beers\u2019 delicious Humpty Dumpty, which comes with cheese and a fried egg on a soft bun. This regional chain, which originated in North Dakota, recently won best burger by High Plains Reader and other publications.<\/p>\n thechive.com<\/a><\/p>\n Bismarck Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards 2013 BEST HAMBURGER – JL BEERS<\/strong><\/p>\n Comments on JL Beers:<\/p>\n Best burger I have ever had – Excellent burgers – Formed on site, great fries – Good Burger – Great burgers – Hands down delicious and reasonably priced – Hands down! – Hot \ufb01re – Just tasted great burgers – Love their burgers and chips – Outstanding Burgers – SO DELICIOUS! – SO good – Tasty tasty – The beer cheese dip is great to dip the burgers in – Very tasty – Very good – Yammers – You just can\u2019t beat the Humpty Burger!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n BEST NEW BUSINESS – JL BEERS<\/strong> www.bismarcktribune.com<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n 123 Ways to LOVE North Dakota on our 123rd birthday (Nov. 2nd)! #11 on the list is Stop in to JL Beers and have a Humpty Dumpty burger! What’s more American than celebrating a state birthday with a delicious burger? Cheers, North Dakota!!<\/p>\n www.luvnd.com<\/a><\/p>\n Written by: Jessica Holdman of The Bismarck Tribune<\/em> on November 11th, 2012<\/p>\n JL Beers, a Fargo-based beer and restaurant chain, is now open in the former Bain Agency office at 217 N. Third St.<\/p>\n The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week, said partner Lance Thorson. There will be 40 beers on tap, including a lot of exclusive beers new to Bismarck-Mandan, he said. Some of these include: Grand Teton Brewing, Lucky Bucket, Mikkeller, North Coast and Delirium, as well as JL Beers brews.<\/p>\n More information is available at www.jlbeers.com<\/a> and on the JL Beers beer database mobile application.<\/p>\n www.bismarcktribune.com<\/a><\/p>\n Written by: Bismarck Cafe<\/em> on November 11th, 2012<\/p>\n Fargo-based JL Beers has opened 217 N 3rd Street, inside the former Bain Agency building. The restaurant is known for its large selection of tap beer, offering a reported 40 different choices. They also offer in-house made potato chips to go along with your burger and beer.<\/p>\n Another interesting fact about JL Beers, which also has locations in West Fargo, Moorhead, Grand Forks, and Sioux Falls, in addition to Bismarck and Fargo, is its limited seating capacity. Its slogan embraces this unique attribute\u2026 \u201cSeating for 1,000, 47 at a time.\u201d<\/p>\n www.bismarckcafe.com<\/a><\/p>\n If you`re looking for a place where you can sit quietly alone at a table, JL Beers is probably not the place for you. It`s more likely to be a place where Cliff from the Post Office hangs out, and everybody knows your name.<\/p>\n “We like to keep it small and a little more intimate. And it`s fun to come in here with about 22 seats at the bar. You meet somebody new every time,” said co-owner Lance Thorson.<\/p>\n With existing locations in places like Fargo, Grand Forks and Sioux Falls, later this week JL Beers will open its sixth location on 3rd street in Bismarck.<\/p>\n “Bismarck`s a great growing city and we`re proud to be part of the downtown environment,” Thorson said.<\/p>\n The bar`s slogan is “Seating for 1000, 47 at a time.” And much like a 50s diner, the bar can shuffle customers in and out in less than a half hour.<\/p>\n “Our main menu is burgers and then we have fresh cut potato chips and fresh cut french fries,” Thorson said.<\/p>\n Thorson says they tried to hang onto some of the original character of the building, such as the brick work and the concrete beams, while at the same time, bringing in some modern flavor.<\/p>\n “We pretty much went down to the structural elements, the core of the building. Saved the masonry, saved the concrete beams, and then added our finishes. So it`s a good collaboration of new and old and just has a distinct feel for downtown.”<\/p>\n With 40 beer varieties on tap, Thorson says you don`t have to sample every one down the line. You can simply take out your smartphone and find the JL Beers mobile app.<\/p>\n “Post reviews and tasting notes. And it`s just a great tool for all of the beer geeks in the area to really take advantage.”<\/p>\n No matter if its lunchtime or a Friday night, Thorson says you won`t have to wait long for a seat once you walk in the door.<\/p>\n The bar also built an outdoor patio for the warmer months. JL Beers opens at 11:00 Thursday morning.<\/p>\n www.kfyrtv.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Tasting Table The Hands-Down Best French Fries in Every US State Written by Emily Hunt of tastingtable.com<\/a> | Dec. 5, 2025 Everyone has a favorite French fry. 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\nJL Beers is one of the top-recommended spots on Yelp for those in search of some good fries, and the consensus would seem to agree with that take. Plenty of Reddit users say it’s the best local place to chow down on a burger and fries. Not in the mood for regular fries? Get some loaded \u2014 you’ll have the option of fries with buffalo sauce and blue cheese crumbles, or beer cheese sauce, bacon bits, jalape\u00f1os, and jalape\u00f1o cheddar seasoning.<\/p>\nBest of the Best 2025<\/h2>\n
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\n<\/strong>Written by Hunter Wren Miele of tastingtable.com<\/a><\/em> | June 21, 2025<\/p>\n
\nPlenty of states stake their claim in the first official burger, but this contentious debate has never been fully settled. Nevertheless, every state in the U.S. is home to some mind-blowing takes on America’s favorite sandwich, from classic iterations with just meat and cheese to towering icons of beefy, saucy, veggie-laden splendor. We’ve rounded up this list of each state’s most iconic burger joints, including simple creations from ultra-casual spots and gourmet bites from classy, time-honored establishments. So, let’s pull up to the drive thru, step up to the counter, or take a seat in the dining room and bite into some of the country’s best burgers to date, state by state.<\/p>\n
\nThis small, Fargo-based chain spanning three states has everything you could want in a classic American pub: a huge beer selection, cozy neon decor, good company, and a great all-American cheeseburger. It comes with just handmade seasoned patties, cheese, pickles, and ketchup \u2014 the way it ought to be. The service is ultra-fast, and the open kitchen at the original downtown Fargo location allows you to watch the burger experts at JL Beers craft your masterpiece.<\/p>\nBest of the Best 2024
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\nSome fry facts may surprise you. For example, we all know Idaho produces the most spuds, but it’s actually their neighbor North Dakota that has an annual French fry festival. Whether you like them curly, thick, sweet, truffled, or topped, we’ve rounded up the best spot for french fries in every U.S. state. Who knew your frying liquid of choice, from duck fat to peanut oil, made such a difference?<\/p>\n
\nNorth Dakota may be the only state on this list to actually host a French fry festival. It’s called the Potato Bowl, and it’s held in Grand Forks every year in conjunction with a big college football game. Tons of hot, fresh fries are served up for free. If you’re not there in September for the Potato Bowl, JL Beers has locations throughout North Dakota, and people say not to sleep on their fries. Again, toppings rule: You can go simple with sea salt, Cajun, jalape\u00f1o cheddar, dill pickle, BBQ, or parmesan garlic seasonings. Or dress it up with bleu cheese. You can also get any of these flavorings on their fresh-cut potato chips, which is really just a fry in another form.<\/p>\nBest of the Best 2022<\/h2>\n
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\nWe\u2019re BIG<\/strong> on burgers. Our most notable burger, The Humpty Dumpty Burger\u00ae has a fried egg and cheese on it and is considered by many loyal JL Beers fans as a rite of passage.
\nJL Beers is BIG<\/strong> on beer. We feature the best selection in the area with 40 beers on tap and an impressive can and bottle list. Our offerings include everything from domestic styles to IPA\u2019s to barrel-aged beers and sours ales. Our tap line-up is constantly changing with new releases and seasonal offerings, as well as exclusive and limited-release beers.
\nJL Beers is BIG<\/strong> on service and our guests\u2019 experience. Our beertenders are friendly and knowledgeable about beer. Our cooks take pride in their speed of service, quality of food, and cleanliness.
\nIf those weren\u2019t enough reasons to stop in, then make sure to grab a seat by the fireplace on the patio or drink your beer under the hops growing overhead!
\nWe\u2019re honored to be a Best of the Best Winner again this year! Thank you all for your continued support!
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\nWhen you think of a food that’s all-American, the first thing that comes to mind is likely the burger. The simple sandwich of (typically) ground beef on a bun allows for considerable creativity. To celebrate this classic, we\u2019ve tracked down the absolute best restaurant for burgers in every state as well as Washington, D.C.
\nIn order to assemble our list, we started by taking a look at our annual ranking of the 101 Best Burgers in America, which is compiled via a survey with hundreds of burgers on it given to a panel of noted writers, journalists, bloggers and culinary authorities from across the country to vote on. We also extensively researched beloved burger joints in big cities and small towns alike, dug through online reviews and combed existing best-of lists, both in print and online.<\/p>\n
\nJL Beers offers more than a dozen burgers made with never-frozen beef at several locations in North Dakota. The Original Hamburger Stand Burger, topped with only pickles and special sauce, is definitely enough to satisfy a craving, but you might as well go all-in and try the JL Burger with grilled onions, cheese, special sauce and two patties.<\/p>\nCraftBeer.com<\/a> Announces Great American Beer Bars 2020<\/h2>\n
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An impressive craft beer menu, a stellar atmosphere, and servers who know their stuff are all the makings of a great beer bar. With more than 8,000 small and independent breweries in the United States, great beer bars play an important role in the growth of local breweries.
\nEach year, we ask CraftBeer.com<\/a> readers to tell us about their favorite local beer bars. Our editors tally the nominations on a state-by-state basis\u2013as well as Washington, DC and Puerto Rico\u2013to create the annual Great American Beer Bars list. We hope beer lovers use our list as a guide to explore new bars that support craft breweries.<\/p>\nThe Single Greatest Burger in Every State<\/h2>\n
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Written by: April Benshosan of EatThis.com<\/a> on August 6th, 2019<\/p>\n
\nTo come up with this list, Yelp went through the \u201cburgers\u201d category and found the best burger restaurant in each state. In this case, \u201cbest\u201d is defined by both Yelp\u2019s star ratings and by how many reviews each restaurant has. Using Yelp\u2019s list of best burger restaurants, we looked through the reviews to find the individual burgers that stood out at each establishment.<\/p>\n
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\na bacon cheeseburger that\u2019s also topped with coleslaw? JL Beers does!<\/p>\nMSN.com<\/a> – The Best Burger in Every State<\/h2>\n
CraftBeer.com<\/a> Announces Great American Beer Bars 2019<\/h2>\n
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Written by: Andy Sparhawk <\/i>on February 28th, 2019<\/p>\nMSN.com<\/a> – The Absolute Best Burger in Every State<\/h2>\n
The Absolute Best Burgers in Every Midwestern State<\/h2>\n
\nThe Midwest is where burgers met their crazy, overblown, and delectable potential as a medium for getting calories into the body at the highest rates possible. As a result, the region is home to some of the cheesiest, heart-stoppingest, gargantuann riffs on the genre ever created. So let\u2019s dive headfirst into a whole pile of great burgers where the blasphemous words \u201ctoo much\u201d are never uttered.
\nThese are our picks for the best burgers in the Midwest.<\/p>\n
\nJL prides itself that \u201call of our ingredients come from someone\u2019s backyard.\u201d That care and localvore attitude translates to a great burger. The meat is freshly ground. The buns are a house recipe. The bacon comes from around the corner.
\nThe Humpty Dumpty burger is their award winner \u2014 with an excellently cooked runny egg on the classic cheeseburger. The real star, for us anyway, is the Not Just A Nutter Burger with a healthy smear of peanut butter accompanied by local red pepper jelly, diced jalapenos, pepper jack cheese, and locally smoked bacon. It\u2019s a spicy, umami, cheesy, crunchy mess of a burger that hits you deep in the far-reaches of your burger-loving soul.<\/p>\nBest of The Best 2016<\/h2>\n
Bismarck Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards 2016
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\nJL Beers is famous for its outstanding beer and burger selection. It has imported bottles from around the globe, mixed brew selections, and “beertails” like the Oatmeal Cookie \u2014 an oatmeal stout mixed with a splash of Lindemans Framboise (Raspberry) Lambic.<\/p>\nBest of The Best 2015<\/h2>\n
Bismarck Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards 2015
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\nFor less than five bucks, you can get JL Beers\u2019 delicious Humpty Dumpty, which comes with cheese and a fried egg on a soft bun. This regional chain, which originated in North Dakota, recently won best burger by High Plains Reader and other publications.<\/p>\nBest of The Best 2014<\/h2>\n
Bismarck Tribune Readers’ Choice Awards 2014
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Best of The Best 2013<\/h2>\n
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\nAmazing burgers. And beer! – Amazing!! – Awesome atmosphere – Awesome variety that is always changing – Burgers & Beer… What choices! – Can\u2019t get enough of this place – Fun environment – Good beers and food – Great Burgers – Great burgers, great venue, great beer! – Heard a lot of good – Love the burgers and the cold drinks – Love the selection – Love this place – The burgers are delicious, the atmosphere is fun, and they have 1919 root beer on tap! – Very friendly staff, good food, fun beverage choices. Comments on JL Beers:<\/p>\n123 Ways to LOVE North Dakota on our 123rd birthday!<\/h2>\n
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Written by: Jim Christianson of KFYR-TV Inside Business <\/em>on November 7th, 2012<\/p>\n