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See inside the North Carolina burger joint that TripAdvisor just named the best in America

Al's Burger Shack has two restaurants that are both located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

See inside the North Carolina burger joint that TripAdvisor just named the best in America

Inside, the restaurants are pretty low-key.

Inside, the restaurants are pretty low-key.

Most of the seating is located outside.

Most of the seating is located outside.

The focus here is on good, quick food.

The focus here is on good, quick food.

The Classic burger, which is served on a potato bun, comes in two sizes – bite size, which costs $4.95 or $8.95 for a larger size. It's served with lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, pickle, cheese, and its signature sauce.

The beef is antibiotic- and hormone-free ...

The beef is antibiotic- and hormone-free ...

... and the cheese comes from local dairy farms.

... and the cheese comes from local dairy farms.

There are six different types of beef burger.

There are six different types of beef burger.

Customers rave about its "Bobo Chilli Cheeseburger," which comes with chili, slaw, chopped onion, yellow mustard, and cheese.

 Customers rave about its "Bobo Chilli Cheeseburger," which comes with chili, slaw, chopped onion, yellow mustard, and cheese.

The burgers are pretty affordable, costing between $4.95 for the smaller size patty or $8.45 for a larger version. You can double up the beef patties for $14.75.

The burgers are pretty affordable, costing between $4.95 for the smaller size patty or $8.45 for a larger version. You can double up the beef patties for $14.75.

The options for sides are simple: rosemary fries, sweet potato fries, or a salad.

The options for sides are simple: rosemary fries, sweet potato fries, or a salad.

Since opening in 2013, the restaurant has won several awards, including being named to burger blog Straight Beef's list of the Top Five Burgers of All Time.

Since opening in 2013, the restaurant has won several awards, including being named to burger blog Straight Beef

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