Who Has The Best Cheeseburger in Louisville

Doesn't Jack's grind the end tips of the tenderloins into hamburger meat? CD

Yeah, I haven't had Jack's, but everyone says it's great! It's weird how you never end up eating at the restaurant that's right next door to the one you work in. I'm ashamed to admit I've never been to Havana Rumba, either.

Shame on you Marsha!

We think the best burgers are at Shady Lane Cafe and at Flannigan's. Both have great fries to go with their wonderful burgers. Also, both are locally owned--a real plus!!!

I'm dying for a great cheeseburger. Please give me your favorite places to the best.

The "Pub Burger" (w/Cheddar Cheese and Irish Bacon) at Irish Rover Too (LaGrange) is excellent...but I have to include two VERY close contenders -- and both are found at chains: the Half-Pound Bacon Cheeseburger at Cracker Barrel, as well as the bacon cheeseburger at Waffle House -- both are large, juicy and EXTREMELY flavorful.

DH and I really enjoy the burger at North End Cafe. The fries are incredible. Any burger craving is satisfied.

I don't think anyone in town features true Kobe on their menu.

We source grade 4 (marbling) Wagyu at the Oakroom and that runs close to $50 a pound wholesale.
(the marbling scale runs from 1-9, the higher the number the higher the marbling)

True Wagyu is just beyond the capacity of the Louisville dining market.

I think we've been sourcing Wagyu from Australia last I remember, but it may be from Snake River Farms in Idaho.

I think you meant to say "true Kobe is just beyond the capacity," Ethan, but we know what you meant.

I've raised a lot of cain with local eateries for labeling Wagyu as Kobe, and quite frankly, at one point the Seelbach was a prime offender. In fairness, that was under Chef Walter, and I'm pretty sure Todd straightened things out on his watch.

I was under the impression that most Wagyu consumed in the U.S. comes from Texas.

I stand corrected.
It should have read Kobe.

That said, and for a bit of extra knowledge for those interested:
"Kobe beef" denotes beef specifically from the black Tajima-ushi breed of Wagyu cattle, raised/processed according to and under very strict and specific guidelines.

So all Kobe is/must be Wagyu, but not all Wagyu is "Kobe".

"American Style Kobe Beef " beef is in fact a cross breed of Japanese Wagyu and American Angus cattle.

Bill's Hamburgers in Amory, MS. Just somethin bout um makes um good....

I miss burger night at Myra's on Grinstead where Burger's Market resides. I also miss being 24 years old with an apt. in The Highlands, etc.[/quote]

I second that Mark. I loved Myra's.
On another note, I'm surprised no one here has mentioned a Bambi Burger yet.

Jacks and Bourbon Bistro on Frankfort are my two favs, I need a jack fry's burger at least once every two weeks. ..

I had a Johnny Rockets double at the Chicago airport yesterday and it was gooooood! I don't usually do the chain fastfood thing either. So I was surprised.

I believe there's a Johnny Rockets in Newport, KY , by the aquarium. They do have really good burgers, fries, and shakes!

Not to brag but Studio's Grille & Pub in New Albany, IN has a great Stuffed Cheeseburger ( Blue Cheese or Cheddar) give it a whirl sometime!

Ooh, Carla - I can't believe I forgot the Bambi Burger. It's fantastic.

thornberry's deli on 3rd has a pretty good burger that they do once a week for lunch (weather permitting i think because they grill them outside). i 'm gonna have to try some of the other places listed here as i haven't had to many burgers in louisville.
maybe it's because i've had a burger from the best burger joint ever...Kuma's Corner in Chicago. http://www.kumas-corner.com/
They even have bourbon on tap!

Amy,

I live in Shelbyville and I loved Ralph's Market too. They had the best burgers.

I desperately miss Ralph's Market in Shelbyville. I probably haven't ordered a burger out in years though, so I am no help at all!

I will forever lament the loss of Ralph's. He used to let me get burgers on my word.

I know, Louisville. But Tolly-Ho, after 12 PBR, and no sooner than 2am. You have to let the grill get good and greasy.