The Ohio Burger That Will Make You Feel Like You Can Take On Anything
Tucked away in Columbus’ historic and charming German Village at The Thurman Cafe are mouthwatering, overloaded burgers just waiting for a contender to take on the joint’s specialty: The Thurmanator.
This beloved Columbus burger and restaurant first appeared on the Travel Channel in 2008 via “Man vs. Food,” and has since then been featured on multiple other shows. With massive meat patties and toppings piled high, what’s arguably Ohio’s most daunting food challenge awaits you at this local favorite “hole-in-the-wall.”
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Sticking to its roots, this iconic burger joint has stayed family-owned and operated since 1942.
Inside, the laid-back, quirky atmosphere is intriguing to newcomers—and welcoming to regulars. (You never know what you'll spy hanging from the ceiling here.)
...but none of them compare to The Thurmanator. It's piled high with lettuce, tomato, mayo, American cheese, provolone cheese, ham, sauteed onions, mushrooms, a 12 ounce burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, hot peppers—and another 12 ounce burger.
April is the Ohio staff writer for Only in Your State. She is an Ohio native with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. With more than 10 years of writing experience and a background in news reporting for Ohio newspapers, she's published pieces in multiple print and online publications. When she's not on deadline or chasing after her toddler, she's hunting for hidden gems in Ohio or getting lost in a good book.
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