Ohio is very serious about its burgers—and we’re grateful for that.
Nothing hits the spot like a juicy, perfectly topped burger. It’s an art that not every burger joint can perfect. From the unsuspecting hole-in-the-wall to the famous, local fast food joint, there’s a delicious burger trail here in Ohio that we know you’ll want to follow. The next time you find yourself craving a juicy, flavorful burger, considering hitting the road and taking our Ohio burger trail for the best burgers in the Buckeye State.
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With a total round-trip of just a little less than 5 hours, you can easily travel this burger trail over the course of a couple of days. For exact addresses and a Google Map of the trip, click here.
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- The Thurman Cafe (Columbus)
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James Yeo/Flickr Tucked away in German Village at The Thurman Cafe are mouthwatering overloaded burgers just waiting for a contender to take on the joint’s specialty, the Thurmanator. It’s piled high with lettuce, tomato, mayo, American cheese, provolone cheese, ham, sauteed onions, mushrooms, a 12 ounce burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, hot peppers—and another 12 ounce burger.
- Crabill’s Hamburger Shop (Urbana)
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Keith B./Yelp Now in its third generation of local owners, this tiny burger joint —with just eight dine-at-the-counter seats—appropriately specializes in tiny burgers. (White Castle’s sliders will make you laugh after you’ve dined here.) Crabill’s Hamburger Shop is located at 727 Miami St., Urbana, OH 43078.
- The Spot To Eat (Sidney)
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K S./Yelp Both literally and figuratively, this is the spot to go to for a tasty, classic cheeseburger in Sidney. What started out as a chuck wagon more than 100 years ago is now a stationary old fashioned eatery that will make you feel like you’ve temporarily stepped foot into a Happy Day’s episode. The Spot To Eat is located at 201 S Ohio Ave., Sidney, OH 45365.
- Kewpee Hamburgers (Lima)
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Indie Ryan/TripAdvisor Within the fictionalized setting of “Glee,” this signature fast food joint in Lima has three locations that serve up the city’s best burgers, french fries and malts. When you’re in town or passing through, you’ve got to stop for a Kewpee burger.
- Wilson’s Sandwich Shop (Findlay)
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Brain D./Yelp Essentially, you can’t go wrong with anything you order at Wilson’s Sandwich Shop. (But you simply have to order a burger here.) The hamburgers, chili dogs, french fries and frosties are all local favorites here. Wendy’s has nothing on WIlson’s, which is located at 600 S Main St., Findlay, OH 45840.
Would you take this Ohio burger trail? What other burgers in Ohio should be added to this trip? Let us know what you think!
Gregg W./Yelp
James Yeo/Flickr
Tucked away in German Village at The Thurman Cafe are mouthwatering overloaded burgers just waiting for a contender to take on the joint’s specialty, the Thurmanator. It’s piled high with lettuce, tomato, mayo, American cheese, provolone cheese, ham, sauteed onions, mushrooms, a 12 ounce burger, bacon, cheddar cheese, hot peppers—and another 12 ounce burger.
Crabill’s Hamburger Shop/Facebook
Keith B./Yelp
Now in its third generation of local owners, this tiny burger joint —with just eight dine-at-the-counter seats—appropriately specializes in tiny burgers. (White Castle’s sliders will make you laugh after you’ve dined here.) Crabill’s Hamburger Shop is located at 727 Miami St., Urbana, OH 43078.
OZinOH/Flickr
K S./Yelp
Both literally and figuratively, this is the spot to go to for a tasty, classic cheeseburger in Sidney. What started out as a chuck wagon more than 100 years ago is now a stationary old fashioned eatery that will make you feel like you’ve temporarily stepped foot into a Happy Day’s episode. The Spot To Eat is located at 201 S Ohio Ave., Sidney, OH 45365.
Kewpee Hamburgers/Facebook
Indie Ryan/TripAdvisor
Within the fictionalized setting of “Glee,” this signature fast food joint in Lima has three locations that serve up the city’s best burgers, french fries and malts. When you’re in town or passing through, you’ve got to stop for a Kewpee burger.
Pam B./Yelp
Brain D./Yelp
Essentially, you can’t go wrong with anything you order at Wilson’s Sandwich Shop. (But you simply have to order a burger here.) The hamburgers, chili dogs, french fries and frosties are all local favorites here. Wendy’s has nothing on WIlson’s, which is located at 600 S Main St., Findlay, OH 45840.
For more delicious burgers in Ohio, check out our previous article: Some Of Ohio’s Best Burgers Are Hiding In This Back Alley Hole-In-The-Wall.
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Address: The Thurman Cafe, 183 Thurman Ave, Columbus, OH 43206, USAAddress: Crabill’s Hamburger Shoppe, 727 Miami St, Urbana, OH 43078, USAAddress: 201 S Ohio Ave, Sidney, OH 45365, USAAddress: Kewpee Hamburgers, 2111 Allentown Rd, Lima, OH 45805, USAAddress: Wilson’s Sandwich Shop, 600 S Main St, Findlay, OH 45840, USA
The OIYS Visitor Center
Ohio Burger Trail
January 31, 2020
April Dray
Where can I find the best burger in Ohio?
It is difficult to determine where you can get the best burger in Ohio. In addition to the restaurants featured in this road trip, there are several local burger restaurants in Ohio you can’t go wrong with. Some popular local burger joints include Zip’s Cafe in Cincinnati, Sumburger in Chillicothe, and even B-Spot Burgers in Cleveland, which is a small chain. Additionally, Ohio is home to one of the oldest burger joints in America. Kewpee Hamburgers in Lima is a little-known legend in the fast food world and a beloved treasure among locals. It’s Ohio’s oldest burger restaurant and one of the nation’s oldest burger restaurants.
Where can I find the biggest burger in Ohio?
The biggest burger in Ohio is probably The Thurmanator at The Thurman Cafe. It features two 12-oz. burgers and a ton of toppings. There are several other Ohio burgers that are fairly massive in size, but none seem to top the famed burger hiding in German Village. (In fact, most of the burgers on the menu at The Thurman Cafe are massive.) Some other restaurants in Ohio that feature big burgers include Mac & Joe’s Restaurant and Saloon in Oxford, Tank Burger in Dayton, Terry’s Turf Club Burger in Cincinnati and Tilton Hilton in Lakeview.
What other burger restaurants in Ohio should I try?
There are all kinds of delicious Ohio burgers, just waiting for your tastebuds to discover them. Small town diners and local drive-ins are excellent places to find a good burger. Make some time to check out K’s Hamburger Shop in Troy, Carl’s Townhouse in Chillicothe and Swenson’s Drive-in in northeast Ohio. There’s even a rolling cart in Miamisburg called Hamburger Wagon that’s been around for 100 years. (The pickles-and-onions-only sliders at Hamburger Wagon will steal your heart—and your appetite, of course—in an unexpected way.) Whether you find yourself in small town Ohio or in one of The Three Cs, chances are, you’re close to a good burger. Just ask a local or two.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Ohio Burger Trail
January 31, 2020
April Dray
Where can I find the best burger in Ohio? It is difficult to determine where you can get the best burger in Ohio. In addition to the restaurants featured in this road trip, there are several local burger restaurants in Ohio you can’t go wrong with. Some popular local burger joints include Zip’s Cafe in Cincinnati, Sumburger in Chillicothe, and even B-Spot Burgers in Cleveland, which is a small chain. Additionally, Ohio is home to one of the oldest burger joints in America. Kewpee Hamburgers in Lima is a little-known legend in the fast food world and a beloved treasure among locals. It’s Ohio’s oldest burger restaurant and one of the nation’s oldest burger restaurants. Where can I find the biggest burger in Ohio? The biggest burger in Ohio is probably The Thurmanator at The Thurman Cafe. It features two 12-oz. burgers and a ton of toppings. There are several other Ohio burgers that are fairly massive in size, but none seem to top the famed burger hiding in German Village. (In fact, most of the burgers on the menu at The Thurman Cafe are massive.) Some other restaurants in Ohio that feature big burgers include Mac & Joe’s Restaurant and Saloon in Oxford, Tank Burger in Dayton, Terry’s Turf Club Burger in Cincinnati and Tilton Hilton in Lakeview. What other burger restaurants in Ohio should I try? There are all kinds of delicious Ohio burgers, just waiting for your tastebuds to discover them. Small town diners and local drive-ins are excellent places to find a good burger. Make some time to check out K’s Hamburger Shop in Troy, Carl’s Townhouse in Chillicothe and Swenson’s Drive-in in northeast Ohio. There’s even a rolling cart in Miamisburg called Hamburger Wagon that’s been around for 100 years. (The pickles-and-onions-only sliders at Hamburger Wagon will steal your heart—and your appetite, of course—in an unexpected way.) Whether you find yourself in small town Ohio or in one of The Three Cs, chances are, you’re close to a good burger. Just ask a local or two.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
It is difficult to determine where you can get the best burger in Ohio. In addition to the restaurants featured in this road trip, there are several local burger restaurants in Ohio you can’t go wrong with. Some popular local burger joints include Zip’s Cafe in Cincinnati, Sumburger in Chillicothe, and even B-Spot Burgers in Cleveland, which is a small chain. Additionally, Ohio is home to one of the oldest burger joints in America. Kewpee Hamburgers in Lima is a little-known legend in the fast food world and a beloved treasure among locals. It’s Ohio’s oldest burger restaurant and one of the nation’s oldest burger restaurants.
Where can I find the biggest burger in Ohio?
The biggest burger in Ohio is probably The Thurmanator at The Thurman Cafe. It features two 12-oz. burgers and a ton of toppings. There are several other Ohio burgers that are fairly massive in size, but none seem to top the famed burger hiding in German Village. (In fact, most of the burgers on the menu at The Thurman Cafe are massive.) Some other restaurants in Ohio that feature big burgers include Mac & Joe’s Restaurant and Saloon in Oxford, Tank Burger in Dayton, Terry’s Turf Club Burger in Cincinnati and Tilton Hilton in Lakeview.
What other burger restaurants in Ohio should I try?
There are all kinds of delicious Ohio burgers, just waiting for your tastebuds to discover them. Small town diners and local drive-ins are excellent places to find a good burger. Make some time to check out K’s Hamburger Shop in Troy, Carl’s Townhouse in Chillicothe and Swenson’s Drive-in in northeast Ohio. There’s even a rolling cart in Miamisburg called Hamburger Wagon that’s been around for 100 years. (The pickles-and-onions-only sliders at Hamburger Wagon will steal your heart—and your appetite, of course—in an unexpected way.) Whether you find yourself in small town Ohio or in one of The Three Cs, chances are, you’re close to a good burger. Just ask a local or two.
