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 – Go Big Burger
This burger features a hand-pressed ground beef patty topped with twice-smoked bacon, pulled pork, onion jam, bistro sauce and cheddar on a brioche bun. Served with a side of barbecue sauce.
1800 E. King St., Franklin
317-739-0378
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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 cheese. It’s the perfect fall fork burger!
2800 S. State Road 135, Greenwood
317-530-2706
3. Stone Creek Dining Company – Mexicali Burger
This burger features white queso, pickled jalapeno, avocado, fried onion, house-made barbecue sauce, lettuce and tomato. Delicious!
911 N. State Road 135, Greenwood
317-889-1200
4. Ann’s Restaurant – Omni Burger
This 12-ounce triple cheeseburger features three cheeses (American, cheddar and pepper jack), bacon, ham, fried onions, fried pickles, grilled onions, jalapenos, green peppers and spicy ranch. Served on your choice of a traditional bun, grilled rye, grilled sourdough or a pretzel bun.
77 W. Monroe St., Franklin
317-736-5421
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.
200 S. Emerson Ave., Ste. F, Greenwood
317-215-4326
6. Oaken Barrel – 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.
50 Airport Parkway, Greenwood
317-887-2287
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.
5116 N. State Road 135, Bargersville
317-530-5627
8. The Grill Bar – Hamburger
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.
138 E. Jefferson St., Franklin
317-738-9936
9. Court Street Café – Cowboy Burger
A classic burger topped with their own smoky BBQ, American cheese and bacon.
39 E. Court St., Franklin
317-739-0208
10. The Willard – Avocado Cheeseburger
A burger topped with sriracha limo mayo, guacamole and pepper jack cheese.
99 N. Main St., Franklin
317-738-9991
