When you think of American summer food staples, burgers are at the top of the list. They’re simple but tasty, and it seems like every cook, chef, and restaurant has their own take on what makes the “perfect” burger. From beef patties to mushrooms, hundreds of different ingredients can be mixed and matched as toppings to create something truly unique. So as you plan your next summer getaway, find out which burger has you salivating and your stomach growling.
Four Sisters Owl Diner
Four Sisters Owl Diner might be well-known for breakfast, but they have a spectacular lunch menu as well. And, of course, this menu includes several delicious 100% Angus beef burgers. Sit at the counter of this famous diner and order up!
The BLT cheeseburger features the classic bacon, lettuce, and tomato atop a juicy beef patty. The cheeseburger melt is succulent and cheesy. Then there’s the signature Owl Burger, which features Swiss cheese, sautéed onions, and mushrooms. None of these strike your fancy? You can build your own burger to suit your taste!
Heritage Farm Ice Cream & Restaurant
Heritage Farm Ice Cream & Restaurant might, as the name suggests, heavily feature ice cream, but there’s plenty of hot, classic American food to choose from before dessert. This includes grilled cheese, french fries, and, naturally, burgers.
Go all out with the Texax Bar-B-Q Burger, where the patty is piled high with lettuce, tomato, bacon, cheddar cheese, onion rings, and Bar-B-Q sauce. If you’ve got an adventurous palate and love strong, savory flavors, try the Reubenburger, which is topped with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing. Indulge yourself with the Double Deluxe Burger, which has “This is HUGE” written on the menu for good reason – it’s meant for diners with a very big appetite and is topped with bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo, and American cheese.
Owen & Ollie’s Restaurant & Pub
For casual, family-friendly dining with a touch of Irish flair, head over to Owen & Ollie’s Restaurant & Pub. They’ve been serving American-style cuisine for over 12 years and have a great menu to compliment their beers on tap.
If you’re feeling hungry, the selection of burgers will surely satisfy. There’s nothing more all-American than a burger, which is why The All-American features double American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayo, and is also topped with onion rings. For double the burger goodness, the Smashed Burger consists of two smashed burger patties, cranberry bacon jam, double cheddar cheese and lettuce. If you would rather keep it simple, go with the House Burger, which is just the basics of lettuce and tomato. After all, burgers don’t have to be fancy to be delicious.
Yes, a burger is the classic summer food for good reason, so why not take a culinary journey across the Merrimack Valley to try as many as you can? Be sure to bring napkins and order a drink to wash it down. Oh, and don’t be shy about ordering some fries or chips on the side. As a treat.
