Which Burger Makes Me Sane?

Whenever I crave an all-American meal that is guaranteed to fill my stomach, I always choose a burger.  Hockey-puck sized patties cooked medium rare topped with as many toppings possible are my weakness... and the more unique the better.  Unfortunately, burgers may be the hardest dish to compare.  It is hard to find a place with the highest quality meat, the widest range of toppings, and, of course, the perfect bun.

Rather than focusing on the PERFECT burger, I decided to focus on different aspects that help contribute to that perfect burger.  If I could, I would drive to several restaurants and collect each component and combine them to form the ultimate burger... but that is just unrealistic.  I have also decided to list some of the WORST burger creations I have ever tasted... ones that I would never try again.

Well, here it goes--my sanity spectrum of burgers...

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The new BEST BURGER in CHICAGO!

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Worst:

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THE NEW #1 BURGER IN CHICAGO!
1. Au Cheval (The definition of a Burger - perfect meat, perfect toppings, perfect bun)

Best Burger Creations:

2. Kuma's Corner (Almost the best- toppings, size, preparation, and pretzel bun)

2. Top Notch Beefburger (Best priced burger; great toppings; just short of Kuma's)

3. Nightwood (Best gourmet burger with my favorite ciabatta bun)

4. Lockdown Bar & Grill (Most unique burger - Fat Elvis (it has peanut butter!))

5. Grange Hall Burger Bar (Highest quality meat; Subpar bun is an understatement)

6. Burger Bar (Best vegetarian burger... according to many of my friends)

7. M Burger (Low price, Secret Menu, 3rd degree heat) 

8. Jubrano's (Gyros on a burger... enough said)

Worst Burger Creations:

1. BIG & little's  (Most disgusting burger I have ever eaten - Deep Fried.)

2. The Burger Point (Burger Egg Rolls... more like Oil Rolls)

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