West Lafayette, IN: Burgers Topped with College-Town Nostalgia at Triple XXX

The burger that gets the most publicity at Triple XXX Family Restaurant is the Duane Purvis All-American, with its slathering of creamy peanut butter on the bottom bun.

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19 Comments | Posted by Todd Brock, October 11, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Indiana, reviews, Triple XXX, West Lafayette

Dear AHT: Smashmouth Burgers and Pizza in Schererville, IN

Today's AHT reader recommendation comes from Allyn Paul on his favorite local burger joint, Smashmouth.

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3 Comments | Posted by Robyn Lee, June 28, 2011 at 11:30 AM
Tagged: Dear AHT, Indiana, Schererville, Smashmouth Burgers and Pizza

Indianapolis: College Town Burgers All Grown Up at Scotty's Brewhouse

I expected typical sports bar mediocrity at Scotty's Brewhouse, but instead I got a kick-ass burger in the kind of place I'd actually hang out at if I lived nearby.

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13 Comments | Posted by Todd Brock, April 26, 2011 at 2:30 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Indiana, Indianapolis, recommended, reviews, Scotty's Brewhouse

Indianapolis: The Hubbub is Deserved at Bub's

Tipped off by a couple of AHT readers in Indianapolis, I headed to Bub's Burgers and Ice Cream last weekend to see what the big deal is. It turns out, when it comes to the burgers, the hype is definitely justified. Burgers can be made of beef or elk and in both cases, and diners get nicely salted patties served at the desired temperature and full of char-tinged beef flavor.

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11 Comments | Posted by Daniel Zemans, March 24, 2011 at 2:00 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Bub's Burgers and Ice Cream, Carmel, Indiana, Indianapolis, recommended, reviews

Lackluster Burgers from 96th Street Steakburgers in Indianapolis

The ingredients of the two burgers I sampled from 96th Street Steakburgers were beyond reproach—the vegetables were vibrant and fresh, the bun spongy and plump, and the beef had a clean flavor. Unfortunately, despite all these advantages the burgers I tried were lackluster.

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18 Comments | Posted by Nick Solares, July 6, 2010 at 10:45 AM
Tagged: 96th Street Steak Burger, AHT reviews, Indiana, Indianapolis, reviews

Workingman's Friend in Indianapolis

Hamburger documentarian George Motz turned me on to Workingman's Friend, which will be featured in the updated edition of Motz's book Hamburger America, when I told him I was visiting Indianapolis over the winter break. I was planning to write a review, but Daniel beat me to the punch last week. No worries—he did a great job. Instead, I'll supplement his review with a slideshow of photos from Workingman's Friend.

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5 Comments | Posted by Nick Solares, March 25, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: Indiana, Indianapolis, slideshows, Workingman's Friend

Smashed Burgers for Everyone at Workingman's Friend Tavern in Indianapolis

These perfectly cooked burgers had a bit of oil in them, as is often the case with smashed burgers, but that was a fine price to pay for the crisp exterior and beautiful beef lacing all the way around the edges.

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15 Comments | Posted by Daniel Zemans, March 18, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Indiana, Indianapolis, recommended, reviews, smashed burgers, Workingman's Friend Tavern

Classic Fast Food-Style Burgers at Mug N Bun in Indianapolis

50-year-old drive-in Mug N Bun in Indianapolis serves classic fast food-style burgers along with homemade root beer and pork tenderloin sandwiches in a setting that provides a window to the past.

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8 Comments | Posted by Nick Solares, March 2, 2010 at 12:45 PM
Tagged: AHT reviews, drive-ins, Indiana, Indianapolis, Mug N Bun, reviews

Familiar to Millions: Weber Grill Restaurant, Indianapolis, Indiana

The Weber Grill 10 N. Illinois Street, Indianapolis IN 46204; map); 317-636-7600; other locations listed at webergrillrestaurant.com Cooking Method: Grilled, of course! Short Order: A satisfyingly charred and smoky burger offering a familiar taste. Want Fries with That? Comes...

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9 Comments | Posted by Nick Solares, January 12, 2010 at 10:00 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Indiana, Indianapolis, reviews, Weber Grill Restaurant

Zaharakos: A Wonderful Trip Back in Time with Burgers and Floats in Columbus, Indiana

"I loved the feel of Zaharakos so much that even if the food was inedible, I would gladly become a regular visitor." [Photographs: Daniel Zemans] Zaharakos 329 Washington Street, Columbus IN 47201 (map); 812-378-1900; zaharakos.com Cooking Method: Stovetop Short Order:...

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6 Comments | Posted by Daniel Zemans, September 24, 2009 at 11:15 AM
Tagged: AHT reviews, Columbus, Indiana, reviews, Zaharakos