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Al's Burger Shack's hamburgers have a devoted fan base.
- TripAdvisor released its list of the top 10 restaurants for burgers in the United States on Wednesday. The ranking is based on millions of reviews provided by customers on the site.
- Al's Burger Shack in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, was awarded the top spot.
- Al's Burger Shack sells six different kinds of burgers, and ingredients are sourced from local suppliers.
There are perhaps few accolades more impressive than winning the title for best spot for burgers in America, but Al's Burger Shack, a two-restaurant chain in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, just took the trophy.
The restaurant was awarded the title of top burger destination in the United States by TripAdvisor, which based its rankings on an analysis of millions of reviews by visiting customers.
Scores of Yelp and TripAdvisor reviewers say Al's burgers are the best they have ever eaten, especially considering it is a small, hole-in-the-wall joint.
"Best burger not just in town, but across the nation. Perfect bun to meat ratio. Great ingredients. Fries are classic and crispy. Innovative burger types," one Yelp reviewer wrote.
For this reason, customers say they are happy to suffer through the massive lines that often form at this restaurant.
Take a look below to find out what makes these burgers so delicious: