Burger Battle Royale: Best of the Great Lakes

2. JAMBURGER Jam, Chicago, IL

Two beef patties paired with mild local butterkase cheese, a fried egg and smoked tomato sauce.

3. PIMIENTO CHEESE BURGER Big Jones, Chicago, IL

A double stack tricked out with griddled onions and homemade pimento cheese on a squishy steamed bun.

4. DOUBLE CHAR BURGER Edzo's, Evanston, IL

Hand-ground chuck grilled with cheddar, mushrooms, bacon and onions.