Forget Fast Food, Because Stamps Super Burger in Mississippi Is King

Fast food is often just that: food prepared fast. But when you want something that goes beyond the generic burgers-and-fries combo and you're instead craving a much more authentic experience, we'd urge you to go local. We're talking specifically about Stamps Super Burger, a burger joint in Jackson, Mississippi that's famous within the community it supports, loves, and feeds. If you know anything about Stamps, then you're already familiar with its 11-ounce Super Burger. If you've yet to visit this local institution, keep reading, and we bet you'll be planning your trip in no time!

Stamps is no hidden gem. This family-owned-and-operated restaurant has been serving and delighting its guests since 1986. As legend has it, a member of the Stamps Family was craving a hamburger one Sunday, so he heated up the griddle in the back of what was their family grocery store at the time. From there, it was history, and frankly, it's hard to remember a time before there was a line out the door of hungry guests waiting for a mouthwatering burger.

So what makes these burgers so iconic? If you're ordering a classic Stamps Super Burger, you're getting 11 ounces of ground beef grilled to perfection. All burgers are dressed with mayo, ketchup, mustard, lettuce, tomatos, pickles, and onions. Cheeseburgers will have a slice of American cheese. There are vegetarian and vegan options here, too, for those looking for alternatives. The Super Bello Burger with a grilled portobello mushroom cap, spinach, tomato, and vegan mayo comes highly recommended. But no burger experience is complete without the fries, which are arguably just as famous as the burger itself.

These fresh-cut fries are prepared daily and then seasoned with a secret blend of lemon and pepper spices. Trust us; you'll want to try some. (They even sell their house seasoning online, but when last we checked it was unsurprisingly sold out!)

And while the food really is some of the best in the state, it's the restaurant's commitment to the community that really shines through. The Algernon & Barbara Lloyd Stamps Memorial/Stamps Super Burgers Endowed Scholarship Fund helps bring opportunities for education and inspiration to students at Jackson State University. You can learn more about this unique scholarship when you visit the restaurant or their website.

Have you ever dined at Stamps Super Burgers? If not, you'll want to plan your visit there ASAP! For more information, including hours and a glimpse at the menu, be sure to check out the official Stamps Super Burgers website. And if you need a place to stay while you're in town, check out these unique vacation rentals in Jackson, MS.