Wells: I don’t usually go for a burger with barbecue sauce, but the Panhandler definitely has me questioning that inclination. The sweet bun and salty bleu cheese went together perfectly, setting it apart from other bacon-bleu burgers I’ve had. I liked the fact that the cook used bleu cheese dressing and crumbles. The wheat sourdough bun had the right soft-to-toasted ratio. The thick, chewy bacon suited the burger. Oh, I can’t forget about the bacon, which had a good smoky flavor.Īlmond: The meat was well-seasoned, but a little overworked. The bun also made the burger stand out it was fresh and had a hint of sweetness that complemented the bleu cheese nicely.

This burger was great the bleu cheese wasn’t overpowering. Smith: I’m not a huge fan of bleu cheese, but I stepped outside the box and I’m glad I did. It had arguably the best bun of the bunch. It ended up being a much better burger than I expected. The ingredients worked well together, and the bleu cheese wasn’t overpowering or pungent enough to take away from the other flavors. Wells: I’m not a fan of bleu cheese, but I made an exception for Mario and have to admit I was impressed. Here are the judges’ comments on the burgers that made the list of my Top 5 burgers: We all had different views on what made a great burger, and the burgers on this list were all a different type of burger. But I then took the judges who helped me to each location they helped me put the Top 5 in order. What I’ll do is share the input from the gentlemen who helped me make the final version of my list. I’ve reviewed all the burgers on this list except one it was too new. I’ve been working on this for almost a year, and I’ve eaten enough hamburgers to last a lifetime, but that’s the sacrifice you make for your craft. So I’ve finally reached the moment of naming my choice of the best burgers of SWLA.

Marios golden nugget