Bite Into A 6.5-Pound Burger At This Unassuming Georgia Restaurant
From the outside, you may expect this restaurant to house a plethora of Halloween costumes inside. But lo and behold, this unassuming spot features some of the most delicious burger varieties around. In fact, there is one burger, in particular, that is as gargantuan as it gets. So gargantuan that it clocks in just under 10,000 calories. Grab some friends, because this is one burger you might not be able to tackle solo.
The Vortex Bar & Grill in Atlanta is a true staple of the city—serving up the most delicious burgers since 1992.
The Quadruple Bypass Burger has a ton of moving parts, including 4-griddled, diner-style patty melts as the buns, 8 slices of Texas toast, 32 oz of sirloin, 28 slices of American cheese, four fried eggs, 27 strips of bacon, 12 oz of mayo, 20 oz of spuds topped with 16 oz cheese.
At just shy of 10,000 calories, this burger is also available as an Eating Challenge, which means you can attempt to chow down within a certain time frame to get the whole meal for free.
There are two locations in Georgia where you can chow down at The Vortex:
438 Moreland Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307-1423
878 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
To learn more about The Vortex, visit the website or Facebook Page. Have you ever eaten at this restaurant before? Share with us your experience in the comments section!
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