The Midwest's Best Burgers

We tested 130 burgers for this story; these beg for top spots, too.

The Cozy Inn (pictured) Oniony sliders in Salina, Kansas, are a 90-year-old tradition. See Midwest Living's review. (785) 825-2699; cozyburger.com

The Greenhouse Tavern Melted raclette reigns in Cleveland. See Midwest Living's review. (216) 443-0511; thegreenhousetavern.com

Rusty Duck Juicy charbroiled ground steak satisfies in small-town Dexter, Iowa. See Midwest Living's review. (515) 789-4142

Stella's Bar and Grill Prepare for greasy goodness in Bellevue, Nebraska. See Midwest Living's review. (402) 291-6088; stellasbarandgrill.com

Duggan's Irish Pub Try the curry-sauced Big Chief in Royal Oak, Michigan. See Midwest Living's review. (248) 549-3659; dugganspub.com

Palmer Place A half-pound Angus on the rooftop patio? Paradise in La Grange, Illinois. See Midwest Living's review. (708) 482-7127; palmerslagrange.com

FarmBloomington An espresso-chile rub flavors the bison Lugar Burger in Bloomington, Indiana. See Midwest Living's review. (812) 323-0002; farm-bloomington.com

Sobelman's Fried jalapeños top a drippy mess in a classic Milwaukee bar. See Midwest Living's review. (414) 931-1919; milwaukeesbestburgers.com