Festival Country Indiana’s Top 10 Specialty Burgers
Like everything in Festival Country, our burgers are a little more festive. Check out these creations from some of our most creative burger chefs, which are listed in no particular order, so try them all.
1. Big Woods Franklin – Hard Truth Whiskey Burger
A hand-pressed ground beef patty, white cheddar cheese, butter lettuce, caramelized onion, candied bacon, Hard Truth whiskey glaze, garlic aioli and a brioche bun make this a must-try.
2. Tried & True Alehouse – Queso Smothered Chili-Cheeseburger
Their fresh, never frozen burger is made with a top-notch blend of chuck, beef short ribs and beef brisket is seared with their signature burger seasoning then cooked to a juicy medium well. They then steam melt American cheese on the burger, then top that with their scratch-made, award-winning industry chili. But they are not done yet. They top that with a butter toasted brioche bun top, then smother that with their scratch-made queso. It’s the perfect fork burger!
3. Stone Creek Dining Company – Double Smash Burger
Enjoy this burger that features American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and fontana sauce on a brioche bun. Delicious!
4. Ann’s Restaurant – Breakfast Burger
This well-known breakfast spot brings its own twist to lunch with the Breakfast Burger. This half-pound hamburger is topped with bacon, an egg cooked to order, and American cheese.
5. Main Street Grille – Ultimate BBQ Burger
A juicy, 1/3-pound black angus burger loaded with their signature pork, crisp bacon, cheese, onion straws and barbecue sauce served on a grilled bun.
6. Oaken Barrel Brewing Company – Chubby Burger
A 1/3-pound lean ground beef burger topped with bacon, barbecue sauce, cheddar cheese, caramelized potato straws and bacon dip on grilled sourdough bread.
7. Knuckle Sandwich - The '57 Chevy
Known for its 50s vibe and great food, this hometown diner is home to The '57 Chevy, its one-pound burger topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle. If you're feeling ambitious, try their burger challenge by eating two one-pound burgers and two pounds of fries in 45 minutes. Winners earn their meal for free, plus a T-shirt, trophy and picture on the wall of fame.
8. The Grill Bar – Cheeseburger
Most of the burgers on this list are true specialty burgers because they’ve taken the traditional burger and put a unique twist on it. This burger, however, is traditional all the way. But they do it so well that it earns a spot on this list.
9. The Burger Poet - Chili Cheese Burger
Formerly a popular food truck, this Franklin burger joint does classic smash burgers very well. Try their chili cheese burger with chili, cheese and fried onions.
10. BRU Burger Bar - BRU Burger
Their namesake burger features taleggio cheese, bacon, tomato jam, caramelized onion, chopped lettuce and mayo.
With toppings like peppercorn-bourbon glaze, basil aioli, pear-bacon jam, chipotle pimento cheese and carrot-ginger slaw, this is no ordinary burger joint. Try their other meat and non-meat burger options, including lamb, bison, black bean, turkey and vegan.
