Posted in Connecticut
February 05, 2016
15 Burger Joints in Connecticut That Will Make Your Mouth Water
Hamburgers are no laughing matter. Americans love a juicy burger with cheese (and dare I say bacon?). But if you want them done right you come to Connecticut, because we made the hamburger famous. That’s right, the first restaurant to serve hamburgers is in Connecticut, and it’s still grilling!
Please note, Harry’s Place is temporarily closed.
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Here it is, folks! The first restaurant to serve burgers on the regular.


You can find these all over and I love it. This was basically my hang out in high school.


To be honest, you can also find these all over Connecticut. But I end up at this location during the Orange Country Fair in the summer. It's a great place to start the day.


Please note, Ted's Montana Grill is no longer in business.
Famous for steam cooked burgers. They've been featured plenty, so if you haven't tried them I don't know what you're waiting on!
Famous for steam cooked burgers. They've been featured plenty, so if you haven't tried them I don't know what you're waiting on!


I originally tasted this burger in New York and loved it. So when they opened shop in Connecticut I did a little dance.


This diner-esque restaurant is like time traveling to the 1950s. The only thing missing is the roller skates.


They are the self proclaimed kings of "b" - burgers, beer and bourbon.


The onion rings are to die for, too.


Definitely one of the cheesiest burgers I've ever had.


There's always a wait when I go, which I think is a good sign. They're excellent bacon makers.


Very thick and juicy burgers. Plus, they use local ingredients.


I always leave here feeling full. It's a smaller space, but worth it.


Unfortunately, this dive is seasonal so you have to wait until spring to enjoy it.


Yes, that is mac n'cheese on top of a burger.


I love the feel of this place! It actually used to be an engine room, so you get cool wood panel walls and large pipes.
Do you have a favorite burger joint that didn’t make the list? Then tell me about it! I’m always ready to taste test.