#1 FRANKLIN HOUSE - House Burger

VALPARAISO, IN

Franklin House actually butchers their own top-butt sirloin and chuck eye. Then they grind it extra lean.

These delightful burgers are prepared on a flat-top grill keeping the natural juices inside so they are never dry. The House Burger is served on a pretzel roll with bacon that’s woven into its own patty.

Then an egg is added, sunny-side up, Swiss cheese is melted on the patty and the masterpiece is finished with peanut butter and mayo. Just try it. Wow!

#2 OCTAVE GRILL - Hot Pants

CHESTERTON, IN

This Tallgrass Beef Burger starts with Fair Oak Farms Habanero Havarti and crispy bacon. Add to that a house-made Giardanera, as well as house-made Tabasco Aioli. Toss on fried-to-perfection beer battered onion rings and you have the beginnings of an incredible burger.

That’s when you top it with fresh greens and nice ripe tomato slices. Place it high on a Brioche Bun and what do you get? Hot Pants... one of ZZZippy’s Best Burgers in100 Miles and certainly an original that has earned its place in this contest.

#3 INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION - The Risk-Taker Burger

VALPARAISO, IN

Four stories of patties totaling 2 lbs! Built for the challenging appetite with our special Risk-Taker sauce layered with American, pepper jack, cheddar and provolone cheese with lettuce and onion strings, on a patio bun.

#4 BURGERHAUS - The Salamanca

VALPARAISO, IN

Beginning with a custom-ground premium blend of brisket and chuck, this half pound beef patty is topped with Chorizo, verde salsa, pepper jack cheese, avocado, chipotle mayo, butter lettuce, & crunchy tortilla strips on a pretzel bun.

#5 SCHOOP’S - Schoop’s Burger with Cheese

VALPARAISO, IN

Schoop’s hamburgers have been a part of the Calumet region of Indiana and Illinois since 1948. Fresh and never frozen, sizzled on a grill to crispy perfection, a Schoop's burger spills out of a freshly toasted bun.

#6 CULVER’S - Butter Burger “The Original”

VALAPRAISO, IN