Patch Picks: Burgers

This week Patch Picks highlights the All-American favorite — the burger. We have rounded up some of the top spots for burgers in the region, feel free to let us know where you go when you want a juicy, flavorful burger.

Corey's Catsup & Mustard Burger Bar

Known for their beef which is ground fresh daily, Corey’s Catsup & Mustard Burger Bar, boasts 7-ounce burgers. They have a variety of toppings for their burgers, the menu includes a Rodeo Burger, with fried onions, barbecue sauce, cheddar, bacon and ranch dressing and The Whiskey Run, with whiskey burger sauce, cheddar and bacon. The restaurant also has salads, soups, appetizers, other sandwiches and desserts. The kitchen is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., with later bar hours on the weekends; and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m.
, 623 Main St., Manchester
860-432-7755.

Jake's Wayback Burgers

The burger of the month at Jake’s Wayback Burgers is the BBQ Crunch Burger, with house-made barbecue chips, cheddar cheese and barbecue sauce. At Jake’s, you can get one, two or three patties, along with a variety of toppings. They also specialize in shakes, offering a dozen different flavors of milkshakes.  , 137 Prospect Hill Road, East Windsor
860- 758-7552.

Chicago Sam's Sports Bar & Grille

Chicago Sam’s Sports Bar & Grille in Enfield has a selection of 8-ounce burgers, from a mushroom Swiss to a Mexican burger with salsa and shredded cheese or a Black and Bleu Burger, charbroiled with Cajun spices and blue cheese dressing, lettuce and tomato. Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Chicago Sam’s Sports Bar & Grille, 95 Elm St., Enfield
860-741-2936.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Five Guys Burgers and Fries keep its menu simple, offering burgers, fried and hotdogs. You can choose from a number of different toppings for the double patty burgers, including jalapeno peppers, grilled mushrooms, grilled onions and a variety of condiments. Fries are sold separately, but the portions are generous. Also popular are the free peanuts you can munch on while waiting in line to order, or while your order is prepared.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries, 168 Elm St., Enfield
860-265-3300, order online.
 

Red Robin

Offering more than a dozen different types of burgers stacked with toppings, Red Robin is a well-known chain with locations in Enfield and Manchester. Their burgers are Zagat rated, juicy and oversized. The restaurant also offers salads, wraps, chicken sandwiches and more. Hours are Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
15 Hazard Ave., Enfield, 860-741-7003
360 Buckland Hill Drive, Manchester, 860-644-4100