A trip to Dairy Queen primarily means ice cream. And if there's a need to squeeze a meal in prior, then we can generally find a menu option that's basically a means to a soft-serve end. More

If a truly exceptional restaurant puts a burger on its menu, they should be able to execute it exceptionally. You may not venture into East Cobb specifically for the burger at Seed Kitchen & Bar, but it's a damn great option once you're here. More

Jake's L'il Daddy features a layer of "Sloppy Jimmy," a hearty and slightly spicy mix of Angus chuck and chorizo that makes for a more-than-worthy add-on. More

Cheeseburger Bobby's single and double burgers are quite tasty and worth the short wait, but the real stars of this lineup are the ridiculously fresh DIY toppings: two pickle types, two pepper varieties, sliced red or diced white onions, tomatoes, relish, and six kinds of sauces and condiments. More

The 17-state chain strives to be everything to everyone, meaning the food can be wildly inconsistent and often guilty of the trying-too-hard approach. It's possible, though, to navigate this menu for a burger (despite the goofy names and overdone toppings) that's better than what you'll get at a nondescript T.G.I.Chilibee's. More

Perhaps no restaurant chain is more closely associated with the Great American Road Trip than Cracker Barrel. Their ubiquitous billboards, telling you how many "miles ahead" the next location is, push big fluffy biscuits, down-home veggies, and warm peach cobbler. But I've never seen one spotlighting their burger. Now I know why. More

At Suburban Tap, the jalapeño-topped Diablo Burger brings the heat, but the dominant taste is of the vinegary pickling juice the jalapeño slices are jarred in. More