The Best Burger in America is from this Classic NJ Restaurant

The hamburger's history is a wild journey back to the 18th and 19th centuries.

It all begins with the Hamburg steak.

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Yes, Hamburg, as in Hamburg, Germany. The Hamburg steak was a ground beef patty that became the taste of the town.

It's said that sailors from Hamburg brought this culinary invention to the United States, where it would become an American staple.

A hamburger wasn't served on a bun until the meat patty appeared in the United States.

Legend says that in 1885, fair vendors decided to sandwich hamburgers between two slices of bread so visitors could walk around and eat them.

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The burger craze was born in 1921, when "fast food" became a thing.

There would be no McDonalds without White Castle. The slider-style burgers were at least 20 years ahead of the golden arches.

Fast forward to 2025, the "burger" is found all over the globe in many different forms.

In Japan, the teriyaki burger is a phenomenon. There are even burgers with no meat, using vegetables or impossible meat.

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You can't talk about outstanding New Jersey hamburgers without mentioning the legendary White Manna in Hackensack.

Those small burgers pack a delicious punch but aren't Jersey's "best," according to Lovefood.

Where is the best hamburger in New Jersey?

Lovefood crossed the country to identify every state's tastiest burgers and fries.

Naming something "the best" is so subjective.

According to Lovefood:

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.

Not only is New Jersey's best burger one of the tastiest in America, but the restaurant where it's served is a certified throwback.

Have you ever sunk your teeth into a White Rose hamburger?

The food critics at Lovefood exclaim:

If you want to enjoy your burger and fries in a classic diner setting then head to White Rose Hamburgers, which was established in 1957 and is full of retro charm. The joint is open 24 hours and offers a wide menu, but it's the burgers customers come back for time and time again. The bacon double cheeseburger is a popular choice consisting of two beef patties layered with onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and pickles. The fries, meanwhile, more than hold their own, being impressively crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.

White Rose Hamburgers is located in Highland Park.

While checking out their social media, I noticed that you can have their burgers delivered via DoorDash. That's dangerous.