This Is The Best Burger Joint In Washington

SEATTLE, WA - The phrase “as American as apple pie” should probably revised at this point. It would be more accurate to say, "as American as a great hamburger."

Admittedly, “as American as two all beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, on a sesame-seed bun,” may not have the same ring to it, but at least it would be factually correct — particularly on Independence Day, where Americans will spend $388 million on patties alone, according to CNBC. But if you don't feel like grilling your own after a busy July 4 holiday, a recent MSN report says there’s a great spot to try nearby.

The site found that Uneeda Burger was the best in the Washington. Located in upper Fremont, Uneeda Burger also boasts one of the best patios in the city, overlooking the bustling neighborhood.

"The Classic Burger at this cleverly named restaurant is a fantastic deal, costing just $5 for a quarter-pound patty of all-natural locally sourced beef plus typical toppings. Don't let the price tag fool you—it's a dynamite burger!"

There are roughly 50,000 burger joints in America though — 1.6 burger restaurants for every 10,000 Americans — so if that one doesn’t fit your taste, you might try heading to Oregon's best burger spot, where Portland's Little Bird Bistro was ranked best.

Americans’ love for burgers can be traced to 19th century German immigrants, whose restaurants served ground beef patties that were eaten with utensils. Shortly thereafter, someone discovered you could put bread around the slab of meat. Voila! A sandwich was born.

If you want to replicate a great burger at home, don't skimp on the ingredients. Chefs say a variety of factors go into a great burger, including the meat-to-fat ratio, the type of meat and bun, and even the crisp of the bun. Consumers mostly agree. A 2009 report found that three out of every four burger-enthusiasts ranked meat quality as either the first or second most important attribute, followed by toppings.

What do you think? Tell us in the comments what makes a perfect burger and where you go to get them.

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