Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

The great debate about which restaurant has the best hamburger in the country will bring you across this  great country. The hamburger could be the most American of foods, so it is hard to find the best place for them. There is one such restaurant that specializes in the art of making the hamburger. Across from Harvard University you can find Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage. On any beautiful weekend day, you will find a line out the door for lunch and dinner. Really the line never stops. You will find here burger nirvana. They have a list of burger combinations with crazy names or named after celebrities. There is the Viagra burger which has blue cheese dressing and bacon. The Jersey Shore Burger with bacon, cheese, and grilled onions and mushrooms. The Democrat burger with swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing. The Tom Brady burger with guacamole, and cheese. Besides the funky names, the burgers here are special in that they are all beef and are cooked on a flattop grill. Cooking them on the flattop in my opinion makes the best burgers. The burgers have a crispy crust to them that you will not achieve on a charcoal grill or propane grill. The burger cooks better also on the flattop because the juices do not escape beneath the grill. The juices  stay in the burger and you will have a very juicy and delicious burger that way.  To accompany your burger you will have the best french fries and onion rings. You can also try their lime rickey's, and frappes to drink. A frappe is a milkshake made with ice cream.  The ambiance is wicked. The walls are covered with funny posters and other nicknacks. I always like to bring friends here because it is one place that you  can not replicate anywhere. This is not only in my opinion the best burger in the Boston Area, but in the USA. I know that you can find great burgers made of prime beef and wagyu(Kobe) beef. The Bartley's Burger though is not over 50 dollars and quite frankly if you pay $50 for a hamburger than I think you are crazy. If you are ever in the Boston area, make your way to Harvard Square and follow Mass Ave until you reach Bartley's. I guarantee you will have a great experience. Enjoy!