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Great heap of mixed pork & beef shreds, thick with BBQ sauce at Joe's Kansas City Bar-B-Que

Memorable | One of the Best

Joe’s Kansas City Bar-B-Que

KANSAS CITY, KS

Big Bad Breakfast - Skillet

Memorable | One of the Best

Big Bad Breakfast

OXFORD, MS

A plate of hash browns at 13 coins

Memorable | One of the Best

13 Coins

SEATTLE, WA

Exterior shot of El Palacio de los Jugos

Memorable | One of the Best

El Palacio de los Jugos

MIAMI, FL

Fresh, crunchy fried fish tacos are larger than some burritos. at Spencer Makenzie's

Memorable | One of the Best

Spencer Makenzie’s Fish Company

VENTURA, CA

Hot dog with The works: mustard, relish, onions, bacon, and sauerkraut at Mr. Mac's Canteen in Monroe, CT

Memorable | One of the Best

Mr. Mac’s Canteen

MONROE, CT

The Wreck - Fried Shrimp

Memorable | One of the Best

The Wreck

MOUNT PLEASANT, SC

A dish of flatbread with spices at Magnolia's in Charleston, SC

Memorable | One of the Best

Magnolia’s

CHARLESTON, SC

Three different baked oysters: key lime with butter, Buffalo, and spinach-bacon at Alonzo's restaurant

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Alonzo’s

KEY WEST, FL

B & W Bakery crumbcake

Memorable | One of the Best

B & W Bakery

HACKENSACK, NJ

A slice of honey pie from Bang Bang Pie

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Bang Bang Pie & Biscuits

CHICAGO, IL

Kewpee Lunch - Double Cheeseburger

Memorable | One of the Best

Kewpee Lunch

RACINE, WI

A plate of Peg Leg Porker Ribs

Memorable | One of the Best

Peg Leg Porker

NASHVILLE, TN

The grill filled with philly cheesesteaks at Donkey's Place

Memorable | One of the Best

Donkey’s Place

CAMDEN, NJ

Made to order Scones with a sdie of butter at Thunderbird Restaurant

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Thunderbird Restaurant

ORDERVILLE, UT

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Helena’s Hawaiian Food

HONOLULU, HI

Wedron Office - Fried Chicken

Memorable | One of the Best

Wedron Office | Illinois Valley Fried Chicken & Bluegill

OTTAWA, IL

Vietnamese iced coffee donut and a plain perfect cinnamon donut at District Donuts Sliders BrewDistrict Donuts Sliders Brew

Memorable | One of the Best

District Donuts Sliders Brew

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Huge, skillet-hot chocolate chip cookie comes adorned with ice cream, sauce, and whipped cream at Blue Canoe Cafe

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Blue Canoe Cafe

RIDGE SPRING, SC

seven mini biscuits: buttermilk, blackberry, cheddar and chive, country ham, black pepper bacon, cinnamon, and short bread at Callie's Hot little biscuit

Memorable | One of the Best

Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit

CHARLESTON, SC

Memorable | One of the Best

The Shed

SANTA FE, NM

Large platter of fried chicken is backed by biscuits and fruit salad

Memorable | One of the Best

Loveless Cafe

NASHVILLE, TN

A dressed Burger with all of the toppings at Bun Huggers in Flagstaff, AZ

Good | Worth a Return

Bun Huggers

FLAGSTAFF, AZ

Exterior of Brigham City's town cafe, Idle Isle

Memorable | One of the Best

Idle Isle | Sweet Town Cafe | Brigham City, UT

BRIGHAM CITY, UT

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Luigi’s Italian Sandwiches

MEDFORD, OR

Elliston Place Soda Shop - Banana Pudding

Memorable | One of the Best

Elliston Place Soda Shop

NASHVILLE, TN

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Juniper

RIDGE SPRING, SC

Waitress sows a tray of hamburgers

Memorable | One of the Best

Litton’s

KNOXVILLE, TN

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Holy Donut | Maine Donuts At Their Very Best | Portland Area

SCARBOROUGH, ME

Keaton’s - Chicken

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Keaton’s

CLEVELAND, NC

Thick slices of smoke-cooked pork are barely glazed with sauce

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Lexington Barbecue #1

LEXINGTON, NC

Terry Black's BBQ brisket

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Terry Black’s BBQ

AUSTIN, TX

Strawberries atop a croissant at Porto's Bakery and Cafe

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Porto’s Bakery and Cafe

GLENDALE, CA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Joe’s Pizza

NEW YORK, NY

Double cheeseburger, fully dressed ... pool room hamburgers

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Edgefield Pool Room | Pool Room Hamburgers

EDGEFIELD, SC

Chicken bog topped with fried onions ... New American Dixie

Memorable | One of the Best

Old Edgefield Grill | New American Dixie

EDGEFIELD, SC

Two loaded hot dogs at Simones Hot Dog Stand

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Simones Hot Dog Stand

LEWISTON, ME

Nashville Hot Chicken plate at Sisters and Brothers

Memorable | One of the Best

Sisters and Brothers

SEATTLE, WA

Rutt’s Hut - Rippers

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Rutt’s Hut

CLIFTON, NJ

Cupcake crowned with chocolate icing and sprinkles ... Smoky Mountain sweets

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Bakin Bishop | Smoky Mountain Sweets

PIGEON FORGE, TN

Close up of the Challah French Toast from Helena Avenue Bakery

Memorable | One of the Best

Helena Avenue Bakery

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

Shrimp scampi in a Styrofoam container

Memorable | One of the Best

Geste Shrimp Truck

KAHULUI, HI

A pancake with Apples at Walker Brothers Original Pancake House

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Walker Brothers Original Pancake House | A Chicagoland Best

WILMETTE, IL

Memorable | One of the Best

Bolton’s Spicy Chicken & Fish

NASHVILLE, TN

Domilise’s Po-Boys - Pork Sausage Po Boy

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Domilise’s Po-Boys

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Pierogies Plus - Stuffed Cabbage

Memorable | One of the Best

Pierogies Plus

MCKEES ROCKS, PA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Apple Pan

LOS ANGELES, CA

Plate holds two dark bran muffins, infused with honey

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Kettle

MANHATTAN BEACH, CA

Memorable | One of the Best

T-Coon’s

LAFAYETTE, LA

Memorable | One of the Best

Hoot Owl Cafe

PONDERAY, ID

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Johnson’s Boucaniere

LAFAYETTE, LA

Golden-crusted, irregularly-shaped bite-size pieces of cracklin are eaten off the paper bag in which they were purchased.

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

T-Boy’s Slaughterhouse

VILLE PLATTE, LA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Billy’s Boudin and Cracklins

SCOTT, LA

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Peak Bros. Bar-B-Que

WAVERLY, KY

Memorable | One of the Best

Nikki’s Place

ORLANDO, FL

A wedge of icebox pie composed of ice cream, caramel, and nuts, topped with whipped cream, and with chocolate sauce on the side

Memorable | One of the Best

Taggart’s

CANTON, OH

Memorable | One of the Best

Harriet’s Cheesecakes Unlimited

INGLEWOOD, CA

A strip of pork belly is striated like bacon, but thicker and even more succulent

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

OliBea

KNOXVILLE, TN

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Martin’s

MONTGOMERY, AL

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Iggy’s Doughboys And Chowder House

WARWICK, RI

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Valois

CHICAGO, IL

Schwabl's - Beef on Weck

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Schwabl’s

BUFFALO, NY

Memorable | One of the Best

Rye Harbor Lobster Pound

RYE, NH

A single fried shrimp with crisp crust so thin you can see through it.

Memorable | One of the Best

Horace & Dickie’s

WASHINGTON, DC

Memorable | One of the Best

Fisherman’s Wife

CARRABELLE, FL

Memorable | One of the Best

Coney I-Lander

TULSA, OK

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Solly’s Tamales

VICKSBURG, MS

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies

ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ

Memorable | One of the Best

Sugar Bowl

SCOTTSDALE, AZ

Memorable | One of the Best

Brenda’s BBQ

MONTGOMERY, AL

Memorable | One of the Best

Oram’s Donut Shop

BEAVER FALLS, PA

Memorable | One of the Best

Taco Taco Cafe

SAN ANTONIO, TX

Memorable | One of the Best

Half Shell Raw Bar

KEY WEST, FL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Sweet T’s

THOMSON, GA

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Philly Cheese Steak Factory

AUGUSTA, GA

Memorable | One of the Best

Whitey’s Fish Camp

FLEMING ISLAND, FL

Memorable | One of the Best

Tavern on Grand

SAINT PAUL, MN

Memorable | One of the Best

Rawley’s

FAIRFIELD, CT

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Old Hickory Bar-B-Que

OWENSBORO, KY

Memorable | One of the Best

Boots’ & Sonny’s

LANDRUM, SC

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Tat’s Delicatessen

SEATTLE, WA

Memorable | One of the Best

Tufano’s Vernon Park Tap

CHICAGO, IL

Cattlemen’s - Mural

Memorable | One of the Best

Cattlemen’s

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Memorable | One of the Best

Smokies Cuban Cafe

PIGEON FORGE, TN

In addition to its tortilla chips, this migas contains veggies and is topped with melted cheese

Memorable | One of the Best

Classen Grill

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Memorable | One of the Best

Jiggs Smoke House

CLINTON, OK

Slice of cherry strudel is topped with white sugar icing.

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Olsen Bake Shop

OMAHA, NE

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Rooted Coffeehouse

EVANS, GA

Memorable | One of the Best

Hurricane Hole

KEY WEST, FL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

White River Fish Market

TULSA, OK

Memorable | One of the Best

Tumerico

TUCSON, AZ

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Shalhoob’s Funk Zone Patio

SANTA BARBARA, CA

Memorable | One of the Best

Villager’s

MAURICE, LA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

St. Viateur

MONTRéAL, QC

Memorable | One of the Best

Napoleon House

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Mother’s - Red Bean Omelet

Memorable | One of the Best

Mother’s

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Barto’s Idle Hour

FRONTENAC, KS

Doc Sullivan’s - Beef On Weck Wing

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Doc Sullivan’s

BUFFALO, NY

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Marfa Burrito

MARFA, TEXAS

Huge burger with pimento cheese and fried green tomatoes

Good | Worth a Return

Stock & Barrel

KNOXVILLE, TN

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Convenience West

MARFA, TX

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Al Campo

MARFA, TEXAS

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Hungry Hunter

BRANSON, MO

Good | Worth a Return

Mrs. Rowe’s Family Restaurant

STAUNTON, VA

Sourdough toast with cream cheese and tomato

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Do Your Thing

MARFA, TX

Excellent | Worth a Detour

El Burron

DOUGLAS, AZ

Exterior view of Lem's at night ... aquarium BBQ

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Lem’s Bar-B-Q

CHICAGO, IL

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Salsas

CATHEDRAL CITY, CA

Rice & shrimp & French fries ... Cape Verde cooking

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Izzy’s

NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

Ultimate comfort food: Fried chicken sandwich

Good | Worth a Return

The Waterstop

MARFA, TEXAS

Good | Worth a Return

The Hollar

NORTH MADRID, NEW MEXICO

Memorable | One of the Best

Canteen Lunch in the Alley

OTTUMWA, IA

The tastiest cinnamon bun comes with a steak knife

Good | Worth a Return

Michael’s Kitchen

TAOS, NEW MEXICO

Slab of ribs ... South Side Chicago

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Slab BBQ

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Strips of peppered bacon ... breakfast in Phoenix

Memorable | One of the Best

Matt’s Big Breakfast

PHOENIX, AZ

Cup of espresso and an egg custard tart ... southern New England Portuguese

Memorable | One of the Best

Tia Maria’s

NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

Close view of rib tips ... Chicago barbecue culture

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Honey 1 BBQ

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

Interior of The Coffee Pot ... crusty-creamy home fries

Good | Worth a Return

Coffee Pot

BARBERTON, OHIO

Plate of baked cod decorated with vegetables and herbs ... Portuguese seafood

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Ocean Star Restaurant

NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS

Basket of fried oysters and hushpuppies ... Eastern Shore crab & more

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Great Machipongo Clam Shack

NASSAWADOX, VIRGINIA

Close view of burger with the works and French fries ... best burger in Barberton

Good | Worth a Return

Hodge’s Cafe

BARBERTON, OHIO

Cheese-topped baked oysters ... seafood satisfaction

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Island House Restaurant

WACHAPREAGUE, VIRGINIA

Hero sandwich with ground beef, cheese, onions, and sauce ... Boogaloo

Memorable | One of the Best

Soul N The Wall

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Catfish fillets with greens, dressing, and mac & cheese on a square plate ... Detroit soul

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Detroit Soul

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

Scene of marshland and boats ... crabbing is a way of life

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Lorraine’s Seafood

TANGIER, VIRGINIA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Yum Village

DETROIT, MICHIGAN

The best all-beef hot dog with toppings

Good | Worth a Return

Blü Dragonfly Brü

CIMARRON, NEW MEXICO

Memorable | One of the Best

Medley

EL PRADO, NEW MEXICO

Good | Worth a Return

Kip’s

PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO

Memorable | One of the Best

The Love Apple

TAOS , NEW MEXICO

Wrapped fry bread taco on a plate ... native-American tacos

Memorable | One of the Best

Fry Bread House

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Excellent | Worth a Detour

The Yellow Carrot

DURANGO, COLORADO

Memorable | One of the Best

James Ranch Grill

DURANGO, COLORADO

Excellent | Worth a Detour

The Butcher & the Baker

TELLURIDE, COLORADO

Good | Worth a Return

Root House Coffee + Shop

PAGOSA SPRINGS, COLORADO

Bowl of soup with beef, corn, and squash ... Apache burger

Good | Worth a Return

Wickiup Grill

BYLAS, ARIZONA

Memorable | One of the Best

Taylor’s Bar-B-Que

WAYNESBORO, GA

Close view of onion-fried burger ... burgers & coney islands

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Sid’s

EL RENO, OK

Double onion-fried burger on a plate with pickles

Memorable | One of the Best

Johnnie’s Grill

EL RENO, OK

Memorable | One of the Best

The Breadery

CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO

Good | Worth a Return

Little Red Hen Bakery

SALIDA, COLORADO

Good | Worth a Return

Moab Garage Co.

MOAB, UTAH

Good | Worth a Return

The Pullman

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO

Good | Worth a Return

Kanab Creek Bakery

KANAB, UTAH

Onion-fried burger with pickle chips

Memorable | One of the Best

Robert’s Grill

EL RENO, OK

Good | Worth a Return

Moose Jaw

FRISCO, COLORADO

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

J & W Grill

CHICKASHA, OK

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Hell’s Backbone Grill

BOULDER, UTAH

Excellent | Worth a Detour

B&E Burritos

HATCH, NEW MEXICO

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Taqueria Las Catrinas

LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO

Good | Worth a Return

Bread + Salt

FRISCO, COLORADO

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Arapahoe Café & Pub

DILLON, COLORADO

Memorable | One of the Best

Linda-Mar Drive-In

TULSA, OK

Memorable | One of the Best

Country Dove Tea Room

ELK CITY, OK

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Jimmy Buff’s

WEST ORANGE, NJ

Thick, griddle-sizzled bologna is piled into a b un with cheese, pickles, and a slice of onion

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

G&R Tavern

WALDO, OH

Eggplant baked around seasoned veal, topped with melted cheese, in a pool of fruity tomato sauce

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Freddy’s Pizzeria

CICERO, IL

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Vanessa’s Soul Food Kitchen

GRANITEVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

Frita burger is crowned with shoestring potatoes ... Key West treasure

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Fritas Cuban Burger Cafe

KEY WEST, FL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

C&K Barbecue

ST. LOUIS, MO

Assortment of maple bars

Memorable | One of the Best

Cle Elum Bakery

CLE ELUM, WA

Memorable | One of the Best

Jamrock Caribana

WARRENVILLE, SC

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Al’s Corner Restaurant

BARBERTON, OH

Chicken breast enclosed in a red-brown envelope of crust.

Memorable | One of the Best

Belgrade Gardens

BARBERTON, OH

6 burgers sizzle on a grill ... Oklahoma's juiciest onion burger

Memorable | One of the Best

Nic’s Grill

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA

Bowl of chicken & sausage gumbo ... Cajun food in a local cafe

Memorable | One of the Best

A-Bear’s

HOUMA, LOUISIANA

Sauced ribs on a plate ... tipplers tiki heaven

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Latitude 29

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

Morning Call neon sign ... beignets and cafe au lait

Memorable | One of the Best

Morning Call

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

Close view of chocolate croissant ... bread and beyond

Memorable | One of the Best

Bywater Bakery

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

Pot of gumbo on the stove ... neighborhood Creole

Memorable | One of the Best

Liuzza’s By the Track

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA

slice of oreo cake with fresh whipped cream ... New Bedford seafood

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Elisabeth’s

FAIRHAVEN, MA

Rhoda Adams shows a box of tamales ... Mississippi Delta destination

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Rhoda’s Famous Hot Tamales

LAKE VILLAGE, AR

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Crawfish & Noodles

HOUSTON, TEXAS

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Mamasushi

NEW YORK, NY

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Zuppardi’s Apizza

WEST HAVEN, CT

Tall, fully-dressed cheeseburger ... best square meals and burgers

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Zarzour’s

CHATTANOOGA, TN

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Hodad’s

SAN DIEGO, CA

Pepperoni pizza with green chile crust ... Albuquerque's best bakery

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Golden Crown Bakery

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

Memorable | One of the Best

San Diego Chicken Pie Shop

SAN DIEGO, CA

Bowl of shrimp & grits, with plenty of bacon on top ... South Carolina fish house

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Palmetto Seafood Bar and Grill

AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA

Harold’s New York Deli - Triple Decker

Memorable | One of the Best

Harold’s New York Deli

EDISON, NJ

Cranberry scone

Memorable | One of the Best

QED Coffee

SEATTLE, WA

Sea level as seen from the outside

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Sea Level Bakery + Coffee

CANNON BEACH, OREGON

Coffee and coffee beans

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Sleepy Monk Coffee Roasters

CANNON BEACH, OREGON

White-sauced BBQ chicken plate

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Miss Myra’s Pit Bar-B-Q

BIRMINGHAM, AL

Memorable | One of the Best

Billy’s on Burnet

AUSTIN, TX

chai latte cannon beach insomnia

Memorable | One of the Best

Insomnia Coffee

CANNON BEACH, OREGON

Parkside Candy- Ice Cream Parfait

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Parkside Candy

BUFFALO, NY

Placek Bread French Toast at Swan Street Diner

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Swan Street Diner

BUFFALO, NY

Slices of sausage link show nuggets of jalapeno cheese within

Memorable | One of the Best

Opie’s BBQ

SPICEWOOD, TX

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Paseo | The Best Cuban Sandwich

SEATTLE, WA

Memorable | One of the Best

Bluegrass Grill

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

Memorable | One of the Best

Blue Heaven

KEY WEST, FL

Good | Worth a Return

The Butterhorn Bakery & Cafe

FRISCO, COLORADO

A big, juicy ribeye steak and fries at Jocko's

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Jocko’s Steakhouse

NIPOMO, CA

Fried chicken on a meat & 3 plate ... best of Myrtle Beach

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Big Mike’s Soul Food

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Prime rib dinner ... hearty Northwest eats

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Sunset Cafe & Loose Wolf Saloon

CLE ELUM, WA

Memorable | One of the Best

3 Caminos

AIKEN, SC

Memorable | One of the Best

Fish Eye Grill

GIRARD, GA

Las Cazuelas Mole Plate

Memorable | One of the Best

Las Cazuelas

LAS VEGAS, NV

Memorable | One of the Best

Christina’s Homemade Ice Cream

CAMBRIDGE, MA

Exterior shot of Randy's Donuts sign in the saytime

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Randy’s Donuts

INGLEWOOD, CA

Cornerstone Pie Pesto Pacifica Pizza

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Cornerstone Pie

ELLENSBURG, WA

Bunned Swiss cheeseburger topped with mushrooms ... bar food and potent drinks

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Iron Horse Grill | Beech Island Bar Food and Potent Drinks

BEECH ISLAND, SC

Char cheddar burger at Paradise Pup

Memorable | One of the Best

Paradise Pup

DES PLAINES, IL

The reggie deluxe sandwich at Pine State Biscuits

Memorable | One of the Best

Pine State Biscuits

PORTLAND, OR

A plate of baked chicken at Frog and The Hen restaurant

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Frog and The Hen

AUGUSTA, GA

Cold Cookie Company - Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwich with Birthday Cake Ice Cream, M&M's, and a peanut butter drizzle

Memorable | One of the Best

Cold Cookie Company

AUSTIN, TX

MSM Deli Meatball sub

Memorable | One of the Best

MSM Deli Sandwiches

TACOMA, WA

A shot of espresso at Monorail Espresso

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Monorail Espresso

SEATTLE, WA

A container of fried chicken at Eischen's Bar

Memorable | One of the Best

Eischen’s Bar

OKARCHE, OK

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Mecha Noodle Bar

FAIRFIELD, CT

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Fried Pie Shop

SIKESTON, MO

Room 38 - Garlic Chicken Flatbread

Memorable | One of the Best

Room 38 Restaurant and Lounge

COLUMBIA, MO

Counter Cafe - Fried Chicken Biscuit

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Counter Cafe

AUSTIN, TX

The Jones Assembly - Savory Ricotta Hot Cake

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

The Jones Assembly

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Stowaway Kitchen Dukkah Eggs + Trout

Memorable | One of the Best

Stowaway Kitchen

DENVER, CO

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Red’s Eats

WISCASSET, ME

Gibson's Donuts neon sign at night

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Gibson’s Donuts

MEMPHIS, TN

Mi Nidito - Mexican Pizza

Memorable | One of the Best

Mi Nidito

TUCSON, AZ

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Wursthall

SAN MATEO, CA

Memorable | One of the Best

Poodle Dog Restaurant

FIFE, WA

Tandem Coffee and Bakery Coffee Biscuit

Memorable | One of the Best

Tandem Coffee and Bakery

PORTLAND, ME

Shrimp, lobster & crab in a pool of butter in a hot copper pan

Memorable | One of the Best

Crisfield

SILVER SPRING, MD

Sauced chopped pork shares space in a bun with cole slaw at McClard's Bar-B-Q

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

McClard’s Bar-B-Q

HOT SPRINGS, AR

Pennington Farm's Apple Pie

Memorable | One of the Best

Pennington Farms

GRANTS PASS, OR

Beach Donuts doughnuts

Memorable | One of the Best

Beach Donuts

CLINTON, CT

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Azucar Ice Cream Company

MIAMI, FL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Maruca’s Tomato Pies

barista area

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Third Culture Coffee

BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Pequod’s Pizza | Chicago Deep Dish Caramelized Cheese Crust

CHICAGO, IL

Chicken-fried steak topped with sausage gravy and sunnyside-up eggs ... excellent breakfast

Memorable | One of the Best

Lisa’s Radial Cafe

OMAHA, NE

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Ecola Seafoods Restaurant & Market

CANNON BEACH, OR

Fully-dressed Big Miner ... burgers, fries & shakes

Good | Worth a Return

Miner’s Drive-In | Yakima Burgers Fries and Shakes

YAKIMA, WA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Rosita’s

SCOTTSBLUFF, NE

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Tony’s Burgers | Best Mile High Hamburgers in California

CATHEDRAL CITY, CA

Murphy’s Steak House - Hot Hamburger

Memorable | One of the Best

Murphy’s Steak House | Home of Oklahoma’s Hot Hamburger

BARTLESVILLE, OK

Heart-shaped serving or rice with roast pork ... taste of Puerto Rico

Memorable | One of the Best

La Casa Latina | Taste of Puerto Rico in Augusta, GA

AUGUSTA, GA

Memorable | One of the Best

Barbara’s Fishtrap

HALF MOON BAY, CA

A dozen oysters on ice ...

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Beamie’s at the River | Seafood & Drinks | Augusta, GA

AUGUSTA, GA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Xin Chao | Vietnam Gulf Coast Fusion | Houston, Texas

HOUSTON, TEXAS

Fully-dressed cheeseburger ... square meals & cold beer

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Bruce’s Bar and Grill | Square Meals & Cold Beer

WARRENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

Strawberry shake topped with Graham cracker crumbs ... car hop service

Memorable | One of the Best

Sno Cap Drive-In | Car Hop Service in North Augusta, SC

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC

Knuckle Sandwich PBR B Q ... super hero sandwiches

Memorable | One of the Best

Knuckle Sandwiches | Super Hero Sandwiches | Augusta, GA

AUGUSTA, GA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Modern Apizza | Connecticut’s Best Pizzerias | New Haven

NEW HAVEN, CT

Plate crowded with breakfast of eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, and ham ... sweet Ozark eats

Memorable | One of the Best

Brenda’s Country Cafe | Sweet Ozark Eats in Arkansas

MOUNTAIN HOME, AR

Mustard sauce drizzled on pulled pork ... roadside barbecue

Memorable | One of the Best

Rikard’s Roadside Barbecue | South Carolina Midlands BBQ

RIDGE SPRING, SC

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Purple Hull Market | Southern Plate Lunch And Big Steaks

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Bari | Chicago Italian Beef & Subs At Their From-Scratch Best

CHICAGO, IL

Memorable | One of the Best

Killen’s | True Texas BBQ | South of Houston

PEARLAND, TX

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Tom Jenkins BBQ | Fort Lauderdale Soul & Sauce

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger | Best of All Sliders | Ann Arbor, MI

ANN ARBOR, MI

Chope’s - Stuffed Sopaipilla

Memorable | One of the Best

Chope’s | New Mexico Spells Chile With an “E” | Las Cruces

LA MESA, NM

Memorable | One of the Best

Snowdon Deli | Best Smoked Meat In Montreal?

MONTRéAL, QC

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Mike & Jeff’s BBQ | South Carolina Upstate BBQ at its Best

GREENVILLE, SC

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Helen’s Sausage House | Delaware’s Best Roadside Sandwich

SMYRNA, DE

Don’s Drive-In - Sign

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Don’s Drive-In | Traverse City Michigan’s Best Burger & Malt

TRAVERSE CITY, MI

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Little Miss BBQ | Southwest BBQ At Its Best | Phoenix, Arizona

PHOENIX, AZ

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Northside Grill | Michigan | An Ann Arbor Breakfast Best

ANN ARBOR, MI

Memorable | One of the Best

Prep & Pastry | Breakfast in Tucson at its Best

TUCSON, AZ

Memorable | One of the Best

Brinson’s Bar-B-Que | Old School Georgia BBQ At Its Best

MILLEN, GA

Cinnamon roll, sliced horizontally into three rounds, is fried golden brown like French toast, sided by three eggs and bacon

Excellent | Worth a Detour

John’s Restaurant | Classic California Coffee Shop | Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, CA

Memorable | One of the Best

Casamento’s | New Orleans Best Bet for Oysters & Oyster Loaf

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Mimmo’s Italian Restaurant and Bar | Palm Desert Treasure

PALM DESERT, CA

Griddle-crisped snapper steak, bright with spice and herbs, lolls in lemon & olive oil on a plate with a baked potato

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

The Bright Star | Five-Star Dinner in Birmingham, Alabama

BESSEMER, AL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Stubby’s Hik-Ry Pit Bar-B-Que | An Arkansas BBQ Best

HOT SPRINGS, AR

Memorable | One of the Best

Fatso’s Last Stand | Better Burgers & Red Hots, Chicago Style

CHICAGO, IL

Good | Worth a Return

New Palace Bakery | Detroit’s Polish Pastries At Their Best

HAMTRAMCK, MI

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Miller’s Bar | Neighborhood Bar Burgers | Dearborn, MI

DEARBORN, MI

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Marcus Hamburgers | Working-Man Lunch Counter | Detroit

DETROIT, MI

Corner of a thick pizza shows caramelized cheese on the crust.

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Cloverleaf Restaurant and Bar | Detroit Pizza At Its Best

EASTPOINTE, MI

Good | Worth a Return

Telway Hamburger System | Sliders In Detroit | 24/7

DETROIT, MI

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Pann’s | Doo-Wop Design Coffee Shop | Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Rancho de Chimayo | Authentic New Mexico | Romantic Dining

CHIMAYO, NM

Memorable | One of the Best

Igloo | Double Pork & Milk Shakes In An Illinois River Diner

PERU, IL

Memorable | One of the Best

Byron’s Hot Dogs | Chicago Red Hots | Through the Garden

CHICAGO, IL

Memorable | One of the Best

Pulaski Deli | Best Old World Polish in Myrtle Beach

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

Fully dressed Swiss cheeseburger

Memorable | One of the Best

Cassell’s Hamburgers | Classic Burger Diner | Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA

Memorable | One of the Best

Elmo’s | Wings at their Best in a Buffalo Sports Bar

GETZVILLE, NY

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Four Way Restaurant | Memphis Soul Food Destination

MEMPHIS, TN

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Lunch Supper | Memorable Meals | A Richmond, Virginia Best

RICHMOND, VA

Memorable | One of the Best

Nick’s Original Coney Island Hotdogs | Historic Weenies

FALL RIVER, MA

Excellent | Worth a Detour

O&H Bakery | Home of the Racine Kringle | Best Danish Pastry

STURTEVANT, WI

Countless little holes in a stack of wafer-thin yellow ployes beg to sop up butter.

Memorable | One of the Best

Long Lake Sporting Club | Northern Maine’s Unique Ployes

SINCLAIR, ME

Memorable | One of the Best

Killer Po Boys | Chef-Crafted Sandwiches | New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Memorable | One of the Best

Dave’s Grill & Grocery | Carolina Cheeseburgers & Chili Dogs

AIKEN, SC

Potato Pelmenis

Memorable | One of the Best

Pel’meni | Traditional Russian Dumplings | Juneau, Alaska

JUNEAU, AK

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Branson Cafe | Town Cafe | Authentic Ozark Comfort Food

BRANSON, MO

Memorable | One of the Best

Meltz | Extreme Grilled Cheese | Coeur d’Alene, Idaho

COEUR D'ALENE, ID

Memorable | One of the Best

K. LaMay’s | Connecticut’s Best Steamed Cheeseburger

MERIDEN, CT

Four bite-size pastries, coiled around veins of fruit

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Sherman’s Deli | Kosher Style Meals in Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, CA

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Armando’s | Cheeseburgers & Catfish Suppers | Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

Thin-sliced corned beef is piled high between slices of rye bread.

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Manny’s Coffee Shop & Deli | Corned Beef Chicago-Style

CHICAGO, IL

Memorable | One of the Best

Green Gables | Smashed Crispyburger On Illinois Route 66

HUDSON, IL

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Wagon Wheel | Chocolate Gravy in Arkansas | Best Pie, Too

GREENBRIER, AR

Memorable | One of the Best

Hamburger King | Best Oklahoma Town Cafe Hamburgers

SHAWNEE, OK

Sesame bagel is stuffed with lox, tomato slices, and cream cheese.

Memorable | One of the Best

Beauty’s Luncheonette | A Montreal Best Bet Diner

MONTRéAL, QC

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Skylight Inn | Whole Hog BBQ At Its Best | Ayden, NC

AYDEN, NC

Laurel Diner - Corned Beef Hash

Memorable | One of the Best

Laurel Diner | Best Corned Beef Hash | Southbury, Connecticut

SOUTHBURY, CT

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Marzilli’s Bakery | Fall River Flavor | Bakery Bests

FALL RIVER, MA

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Amateur Coffee | Omaha’s Best | Vegan & Gluten-Free

OMAHA, NE

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Viva Las Arepas | Venezuelan Wood Grilled Meats at their Best

LAS VEGAS, NV

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Duly’s | Coney Island Hot Dogs | Old School Diner | Detroit

DETROIT, MI

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Sister Pie | Culinary Renaissance in Detroit | So Sweet

DETROIT, MI

Memorable | One of the Best

Lafayette Coney Island Hot Dogs | Where’s Detroit’s Best?

DETROIT, MI

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Palazzo Di Pizza | The Best Chewy Crust, Detroit Style Pizza

ROYAL OAK, MI

Two tamales, wrapped in corn husks, bask in the sun

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

White Front Café | Mississippi Delta Tamale Destination

ROSEDALE, MS

Hot dog, fully dressed and bunned

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Poochie’s | Chicago Red Hot At Its Best In Skokie, IL

SKOKIE, IL

Gravy-sopped Italian beef piled into a length of bread with spicy vegetable giardiniera

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Mr. Beef | A Chicago Street Food Best: Italian Beef Sandwich

CHICAGO, IL

Memorable | One of the Best

Metompkin Seafood | Best Casual Eastern Shore Seafood

MAPPSVILLE, VA

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Pearl’s Place | Chicago Bronzeville Soul Food Breakfast Best

CHICAGO, IL

Cochon Butcher - Muffaletta

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Cochon Butcher | New Orleans Swine Bar by Chef Donald Link

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Crisp pastry tubes are filled with sweet cheese and their ends dipped in green pistachio crumbs

Memorable | One of the Best

Angelo Brocato | Best Cannoli Anywhere | New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Rocky and Carlo’s - Macaroni and Cheese

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Rocky and Carlo’s | Italian Cajun Fare & Gumbo At Their Best

CHALMETTE, LA

Porterhouse steak with French fries

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Doe’s Eat Place | Best Steak and Delta Hot Tamales

GREENVILLE, MS

Excellent | Worth a Detour

New Era Cafe | Old World Home Cooking | Akron Ohio

AKRON, OH

Caramel corn and cheese corn mixed together

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Garrett Popcorn Shop | Original and Best Chicago Mix

CHICAGO, IL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Johnnie’s | Italian Beef Is The Ultimate Chicago Sandwich

ELMWOOD PARK, IL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Hoosier Mama | Best Pies in Chicago … Or Anywhere?

CHICAGO, IL

Harry Caray’s - Chicken Vesuvio

Memorable | One of the Best

Harry Caray’s | Chicago’s Best Italian Steak House

CHICAGO, IL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Gene & Jude’s | Chicago Red Hots (Hot Dogs) At Their Best

RIVER GROVE, IL

Ricobene’s - Bag Of Fries

Memorable | One of the Best

Ricobene’s | Chicago Street Food | Breaded Steak Sandwich

CHICAGO, IL

Memorable | One of the Best

Patate Ben-Venue | French Fries are Best in Quebec

MONT-TREMBLANT, QC

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Merichka’s | Chicago Best: Butterine-Sopped Poor Boy Steak

CREST HILL, IL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Mosca’s | Vintage Roadhouse | New Orleans’ Best Italian Food

WESTWEGO, LA

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Swensons | Drive-In Burgers Fries and Shakes | Akron Ohio

AKRON, OH

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Parkway | Best of the Best Po Boy Sandwiches in New Orleans

NEW ORLEANS, LA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Ghost Alley Espresso | Is It Seattle’s Best Coffee?

SEATTLE, WA

Memorable | One of the Best

Helen | Modern Taste of Greek Traditions | Houston Texas

HOUSTON, TX

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Laredo Taqueria | Taco Bests of Houston Texas

HOUSTON, TX

Sliced brisket on jalapeno cheese bread

Memorable | One of the Best

Goode Co. Texas Bar-B-Q | A Lone Star BBQ Brisket Best

HOUSTON, TX

Memorable | One of the Best

Avalon Diner | Lunch Counter Burgers at their Best | Houston

HOUSTON, TX

Memorable | One of the Best

Apalachicola Seafood Grill | Best of the Gulf Coast

APALACHICOLA, FL

Memorable | One of the Best

Lankford Grocery | Hamburger Best in Houston Texas

HOUSTON, TX

Memorable | One of the Best

Al’s Hot Dog Stand | Hot Relish Rules Wieners in Connecticut

NAUGATUCK, CT

Good | Worth a Return

1st Street Apizza | Connecticut | New Haven Pizza Bests

SEYMOUR, CT

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Little Crown | Best Savory & Sweet British Pies in Savannah

SAVANNAH, GA

Orange sweet potato biscuit holds salty pink country ham

Memorable | One of the Best

Sting Ray’s | Best Eastern Shore Seafood, at Chez Exxon

CAPE CHARLES, VA

Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop - King tenderloin

Memorable | One of the Best

Smitty’s Tenderloin Shop | Eat Large | An Iowa Best

DES MOINES, IA

Memorable | One of the Best

925 Nuevos Cubanos | Florida’s Cuban Culture

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Neon window sign shows a boiling cauldron ... Cajun country boudin

Memorable | One of the Best

Jerry Lee’s Kwik Stop | Cajun Country Boudin Sausage

BATON ROUGE, LA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Graham’s Hot Dogs | Bean Dogs in Fall River, Massachusetts

FALL RIVER, MA

Good | Worth a Return

Twede’s Cafe | Twin Peaks’ Damn Fine Cup of Coffee

NORTH BEND, WA

Half rack of ribs between two slices of white bread

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Arthur Bryant’s | Legendary BBQ At Its Best In Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, MO

Exterior view of Andre's Cajun Cracklins

Memorable | One of the Best

Andre’s Cajun Cracklins | Best Roadside Boudin?

PORT ALLEN, LA

Long pepper holds a hot dog in a bun ... West Virginia chili dogs at their best

Memorable | One of the Best

Ritzy Lunch | West Virginia Chili Dogs at their Best

CLARKSBURG, WV

Biscuits and gravy topped with fried eggs ... stylin' breakfast

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Saddle Creek Breakfast Club | Best Stylin’ Breakfast in Omaha

OMAHA, NE

Cool crab meat in marinade ... best of the Mobile Bay

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Jubilee Seafood | Best of the Mobile Bay in Alabama

MONTGOMERY, AL

Memorable | One of the Best

Malibu Seafood | Best Place To Eat in Malibu, California

MALIBU, CA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Avril-Bleh & Sons | The Best of Cincinnati’s Sausages

CINCINNATI, OH

Memorable | One of the Best

Chicken Coop | Gas Station Fried Chicken in Virginia

LOVINGSTON, VA

Memorable | One of the Best

Anchor Bar | Best Burger in the Northland | Superior, Wisconsin

SUPERIOR, WI

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Openroad Coffee & Tea | Artisan Coffee and Tender Scones

COLUMBUS, NC

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Sea Basket | Maine Seafood in the Rough | Wiscasset, ME

WISCASSET, ME

Sizzling fajita platter includes beef, chicken, and shrimp, plus vegetables.

Memorable | One of the Best

La Jalisiense | From-Scratch Mexican in North Augusta, SC

NORTH AUGUSTA, SC

hot dog with hot mustard and relish

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Blackie’s | Best Pepper-Hot Relish for Hot Dogs in Connecticut

CHESHIRE, CT

Thick bacon strips hung with clothespins on a line

Memorable | One of the Best

Two Cracked Eggs | A Savannah Breakfast Best

SAVANNAH, GA

Memorable | One of the Best

Fisherman’s Cafe | Best Key West Locals’ Favorite

KEY WEST, FL

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Short Leash Hot Dogs | Wonderful Weird Wieners of Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Rip’s | Illinois Valley Fried Chicken At Its Best

LADD, IL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Savannah Square Pops | Beyond the Popsicle

SAVANNAH, GA

Memorable | One of the Best

Hoehn’s Bakery | Best Baltimore Smearcase | Yes, Try It!

BALTIMORE, MD

Sycamore Drive-In - Exterior Night

Memorable | One of the Best

Sycamore Drive-In | Car Hops Burgers and Root Beer

BETHEL, CT

"Dam sandwich": Ribeye steak shares space with a burger and cheese in this foot-tall sandwich

Memorable | One of the Best

Stockyard Grill | Lunch With Cattlemen | An Alabama Best

MONTGOMERY, AL

A single jonnycake, topped with melting butter, exhibits a fine, crisp edge.

Excellent | Worth a Detour

J.P. Spoonem’s | Rhode Island Cornmeal Jonnycakes

PROVIDENCE, RI

Overhead view of a thick milk shake crowded with bits of date

Memorable | One of the Best

Hadley Fruit Orchards | Trail Mix & Date Shakes in California

CABAZON, CA

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Kumback Cafe | Legendary Oklahoma Town Cafe

PERRY, OKLAHOMA

Slice of coconut meringue pie ... Omaha Roadfood at its best

Memorable | One of the Best

Harold’s Koffee House | Omaha Roadfood At Its Best

OMAHA, NE

Memorable | One of the Best

Capri Restaurant | Best Biscuits and Spuds in an Idaho Dive

BOISE, ID

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Hogfish Bar & Grill | Margaritaville Seafood & Potent Cocktails

KEY WEST, FL

Close view of creamy white halibut enveloped in golden crust

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

South Beach Fish Market | Best Oregon Coast Fish and Chips

NEWPORT, OR

Memorable | One of the Best

Wise Acre Eatery | Farm to Table At Its Best in Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Jerry’s Curb Service | Drive-In Steak Salad | Pittsburgh-Style

BEAVER, PA

Memorable | One of the Best

Carbone’s Market | Best Big Sandwiches in Connecticut

TORRINGTON, CT

Memorable | One of the Best

R.O.’s Bar-B-Cue | North Carolina BBQ & Best Slaw

GASTONIA, NC

Memorable | One of the Best

Sugar Magnolia Bakery & Cafe | Oven-Baked Georgia Bests

STATESBORO, GA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Nora’s Fish Creek Inn | Epic Breakfast | Jackson, Wyoming

WILSON, WY

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Carol’s | Midwest Comfort Food | Blaine, Minnesota

BLAINE, MN

A foot-long hot dog cut in half ... a Chattanooga best

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Miss Griffin’s Foot Long Hot Dogs | A Chattanooga Best

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

Red party cup holds chunks of fresh fruit dusted with hot pepper

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Pico de Gallo | South Tucson’s Best Tacos | Street Food

TUCSON, AZ

Memorable | One of the Best

Wein-O-Rama | Rhode Island’s Unique Weenie

CRANSTON, RI

Exterior of Vandy's BBQ

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Vandy’s Bar-B-Q | Southeast Georgia BBQ Legend

STATESBORO, GA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Alethea’s | Buffalo New York is America’s Best Candy City

BUFFALO, NY

Memorable | One of the Best

Convention Grill | Diner Hamburger & Great Fries | Minneapolis

EDINA, MN

Shields Date Gardens - Sign

Memorable | One of the Best

Shields Date Gardens | Date Shakes in Retro California

INDIO, CA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Charm School | Best Richmond Ice Cream Parlor

RICHMOND, VA

Memorable | One of the Best

Glen Park Tavern | Buffalo Beef on Weck & Wings

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Leopold’s | Small Batch Ice Cream in Savannah, Georgia

SAVANNAH, GA

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Attman’s Delicatessen | Baltimore’s Corned Beef Row

BALTIMORE, MD

Memorable | One of the Best

Bobby’s Bar-B-Q | South Carolina BBQ Buffet at its Best

WARRENVILLE, SC

Memorable | One of the Best

Charlie Parker’s | The Amazing Springfield Horseshoe

SPRINGFIELD, IL

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Nick Tahou Hots | Rochester Garbage Plate | Upstate New York

ROCHESTER, NY

Memorable | One of the Best

Griddle | Best Breakfast in Winnemucca Nevada

WINNEMUCCA, NV

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Grey Market | Best Epicurean Diner in Savannah, GA

SAVANNAH, GA

Memorable | One of the Best

Up For Breakfast | Vermont in the Morning at its Best

VT

A bitten burger reveals molten cheese inside. ... molten cheeseburger of Minneapolis

Memorable | One of the Best

Matt’s Bar | Molten Cheeseburger of Minneapolis

MINNEAPOLIS, MN

Fried pork chop sandwich is garnished with sweet, zesty chili sauce

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Snappy Lunch | Best Pork Chop Sandwich in Mayberry

MOUNT AIRY, NC

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Verucchi’s | Fried Chicken and Ravs in an Illinois Supper Club

SPRING VALLEY, IL

Bagel sandwiches smoked salmon, onion, tomato, capers ... Montreal-style bagels

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Myer’s Bagels | Montreal-Style Bagels in Vermont

BURLINGTON, VT

Chocolate cupcake with chocolate frosting ... all butter all the time

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Magpies | All Butter All the Time | A Knoxville Best

KNOXVILLE, TN

BBQ spills out of a bun ... pig paradise

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Smokey Bear’s BBQ | Pig Paradise in Corbin, Kentucky

CORBIN, KY

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Hartley’s Original Pork Pies | British Isles in Fall River, Mass.

FALL RIVER, MA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Hite’s Bar-B-Que | Whole Hog | Columbia, SC

SC

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Lou’s Sandwich Shop | In Norristown a Zep is Not a Hoagie

NORRISTOWN, PA

Memorable | One of the Best

Wethersfield Pizza | The Grinder: Connecticut’s Heroic Hero

WETHERSFIELD, CT

Portion of traditional gooey butter cake shows crisp edge, soft middle.

Memorable | One of the Best

Park Avenue Coffee | St. Louis Gooey Butter Cake

ST. LOUIS, MO

View of Caro-Mi across the river ... heaven at the Blue Ridge Mountains

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Caro-Mi Dining Room | Heaven at the Blue Ridge Mountains

TRYON, NC

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Dr. Mike’s | Small Batch Artisan Ice Cream | Bethel, CT

BETHEL, CT

Fully dressed hamburger in steak and burger heaven

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Main Street Meats | Steak and Burger Heaven in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

McBob’s | Best Corned Beef & Fish Fry | Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE, WI

Crisp-fried tenderloin, topped with tomato, onion, and lettuce, extends far beyond the burger bun that holds it

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Nick’s Kitchen | Indiana Tenderloins and Sugar Cream Pie

HUNTINGTON, IN

Poke combination plate ... island's best poke

Excellent | Worth a Detour

South Maui Fish Company | Island’s Best Poke

KIHEI, HI

Slice of shoulder with mac & cheese and beans ... Kentucky BBQ trail

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Smokey Pig Bar-B-Que | On the Kentucky BBQ Trail

BOWLING GREEN, KY

Memorable | One of the Best

Le P’tit Stop | Poutine & Boeuf Burgers in a Quebec Snack Bar

SAINT-FAUSTIN-LAC-CARRé, QC

Two corn dogs in a cardboard trough ... kicks on Route 66

Memorable | One of the Best

Cozy Dog | Corn Dog Kicks on Route 66

SPRINGFIELD, IL

Memorable | One of the Best

Doug’s Fish Fry | Upstate New York Seafood Best

CORTLAND, NY

Exterior view of MC Hot Dogs ... soulful BBQ & dogs

Excellent | Worth a Detour

MC Hotdog Stand | Georgia Soul BBQ & Dogs

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

Sandwich combines a burger and a brat ... Sheboygan brats

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Charcoal Inn | Sheboygan Brats and Wisconsin Tortes

SHEBOYGAN, WI

Glass of bright pink watermelon juice ... Cuban burgers & fruit juice

Memorable | One of the Best

El Mago de las Fritas | Cuban Burgers & Fruit Juice in Miami

MIAMI, FL

Double decker BBQ sandwich includes cole slaw and sauce ... blues crossroads BBQ

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Abe’s | Blues Crossroads BBQ | Clarksdale, MS

CLARKSDALE, MS

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Keeter Center | Sophisticated Country Fare in Branson

POINT LOOKOUT, MO

Memorable | One of the Best

Dish | Idaho Panhandle Food-Lover’s Destination

SAGLE, ID

Two fillets of catfish lemon pepper style

Memorable | One of the Best

Uncle Larry’s | Chattanooga Catfish Lemon Pepper Style

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

A&R Bar-B-Que - Barbecue Sandwich

Memorable | One of the Best

A&R Bar-B-Que | Memphis BBQ at its Best

MEMPHIS, TN

Loosemeats sandwich ... northwest Iowa's legendary loosemeats

Memorable | One of the Best

Miles Inn | Northwest Iowa’s Legendary Loosemeats

SIOUX CITY, IA

Half-and-half pizza: BBQ & Italian meats & veggies ... Memphis BBQ Italian style

Memorable | One of the Best

Coletta’s | Memphis BBQ Italian Style in the Elvis Room

MEMPHIS, TN

Rib dinner in Styrofoam ... where the good food is

Memorable | One of the Best

Dennis BBQ | “Where the Good Food Is” | Augusta GA

HEPHZIBAH, GA

Broiled lump crab cake ... Maryland crab cake heaven

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Suicide Bridge Restaurant | Best Crab Cakes in Maryland?

HURLOCK, MD

Memorable | One of the Best

Harlow’s Cafe | Must-Eat Tempe Arizona Diner

TEMPE, AZ

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs on the grill ... taste of Tucson

Excellent | Worth a Detour

BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs | Taste of Tucson

TUCSON, AZ

Poppy-seed bun holds hot dog with mustard, tomato, relish, pickle spear, and sport pepper

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

City Dogs | Richmond, Virginia’s Hot Dog Central

RICHMOND, VA

Thai Pie The Planing Mill Artisan Pizza

Memorable | One of the Best

The Planing Mill Artisan Pizza | Visalia California’s Best Pizza

VISALIA, CA

Grilled split-top bun overflows with lobster meat ... Maine lobster roll

Memorable | One of the Best

Kettle Cove Creamery & Cafe | Maine Lobster Roll

CAPE ELIZABETH, ME

Shapiro’s Deli Cafeteria - Corned Beef Sandwich

Memorable | One of the Best

Shapiro’s Deli | Corned Beef on Rye…in Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, IN

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Burial Brewing

ASHEVILLE, NORT CAROLINA

Proprietor Mary Beth Brown ... BBQ at its best

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Dolan’s Bar B Que | BBQ at its Best | Millen, GA

MILLEN, GEORGIA

Flaky pastry with guava filling ... Cuban eats in Little Havana

Memorable | One of the Best

Arahi’s Bakery | Cuban Eats in Little Havana

MIAMI, FL

Plate loaded with multiple breakfast items ... best breakfast in Pittsburgh

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Gab & Eat | Best Breakfast in Pittsburgh?

CARNEGIE, PA

Side view of a slice of Lithuanian torte ... Old-World pastry

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Lithuanian Bakery | Old-World Pastry in Omaha

OMAHA, NE

Sandwich of chow mein with crisp noodles spills out of its bun.

Excellent | Worth a Detour

Mee Sum Restaurant | Amazing Chow Mein Sandwich

FALL RIVER, MA

Tenderloin extends beyond its bun ... Iowa tenderloin at its best ... Iowa tenderloin at its best

Memorable | One of the Best

Darrell’s Place | Iowa Tenderloin at its Best

HAMLIN, IA

Exterior of Perly's at dusk ... Jewish delil reborn

Memorable | One of the Best

Perly’s | Jewish Deli Reborn | Richmond, VA

RICHMOND, VA

One whole lobster with a cup of butter for dipping ... Maine shoreline best

Memorable | One of the Best

Nunan’s Lobster Hut | Maine Shoreline Best

KENNEBUNKPORT, ME

Slice of coconut pineapple cake ... Smoky Mountain home cooking

Memorable | One of the Best

Grandmothers Kitchen | Smoky Mountain Home Cooking

SEVIERVILLE, TN

Five scoops, five different flavors ... artisan ice cream

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream | Buffalo, NY

BUFFALO, NY

Three colorful margaritas

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Felipe’s

PALM SPRINGS, CA

Memorable | One of the Best

Floriano’s Mexican Food and Fresh Cuts

LOMPOC, CA

Legendary | Worth driving from anywhere

Super Duper Weenie

FAIRFIELD, CT

Chunks of slow-roasted pork deeply saturated in a hot-chile marinade

Memorable | One of the Best

La Posta de Mesilla

MESILLA, NM

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Picked lobster meat is piled high in a long bun that has been butter-grilled on its sides ... Maine lobster roll

Lobster Roll

Broad noodle ribbons are woven with pieces of pulled pork

Pulled Pork Hand Ripped Noodles

Serving dish of peppery shrimp Mozambique ... shrimp and pepper punch

Shrimp Mozambique

Poke bowl features bite-size pieces of salmon and eel.

Poke Bowl

Pimento cheeseburger is draped with slices of bacon

Bacon Burger

Bowl of chili is topped with Fritos and shredded cheese

Frito Pie

Baked ham & cheese sandwich features melting cheese on top, too.

Croque Monsieur

Cheese is ready to ooze out of a pair of buttery cheese blintzes

Cheese Blintzes

Big soft chocolate cookies sandwich creamy white filling

Whoopie Pie

Pieces of fried chicken are arrayed atop a round Blgian waffle, sided by melted butter and syrup

Chicken and Waffles

Crisp-fried chimichanga is smothered with red chile sauce and topped with guacamole.

Chimichanga

Shaved beeef is piled into a long bun, accompanied by natural gravy and French fries

French Dip Sandwich

A stack of dark gold pancakes with fresh strawberries, butter, and maple syrup

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Grilled pink salmon fillet peeks out from a bun with lettuce and tomato garnishes

Salmon Burger

Meaty red-hued fried chicken breast atop two slices of white bread

Nashville Hot Chicken

Bread cubes added to veggies make panzanella salad unique.

Panzanella Salad

Sandwich of chow mein with crisp noodles spills out of its bun.

Chow Mein Sandwich

Small paper cup holds golden-tan scoop of burnt sugar-flavored ice cream

Burnt Sugar Ice Cream

Sonoran Hot Dog

Metal tray holds a line of grilled and sweet-sauced BBQ shrimp.

Barbecue Shrimp

Bowl full of cool West Indies Salad ... best of the Mobile Bay

West Indies Salad

Cup of chili topped with cheese and chopped raw onions

Chili

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Roadfood Approved Restaurants

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Harold’s New York Deli - Triple Decker

Harold’s New York Deli

EDISON, NJ

Chicken, sides and sauces from El Pollo Regio

El Pollo Regio

AUSTIN, TX

Capri Restaurant | Best Biscuits and Spuds in an Idaho Dive

BOISE, ID

Brinson’s Bar-B-Que | Old School Georgia BBQ At Its Best

MILLEN, GA

Fully dressed Swiss cheeseburger

Cassell’s Hamburgers | Classic Burger Diner | Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES, CA

Exterior view of Andre's Cajun Cracklins

Andre’s Cajun Cracklins | Best Roadside Boudin?

PORT ALLEN, LA

Crawfish & Noodles

HOUSTON, TEXAS

B & W Bakery crumbcake

B & W Bakery

HACKENSACK, NJ

Cattlemen’s - Mural

Cattlemen’s

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

Half rack of ribs between two slices of white bread

Arthur Bryant’s | Legendary BBQ At Its Best In Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, MO

Interior of The Coffee Pot ... crusty-creamy home fries

Coffee Pot

BARBERTON, OHIO

Cupcake crowned with chocolate icing and sprinkles ... Smoky Mountain sweets

Bakin Bishop | Smoky Mountain Sweets

PIGEON FORGE, TN

Convention Grill | Diner Hamburger & Great Fries | Minneapolis

EDINA, MN

De Lorenzo’s Tomato Pies

ROBBINSVILLE TOWNSHIP, NJ

Rib dinner in Styrofoam ... where the good food is

Dennis BBQ | “Where the Good Food Is” | Augusta GA

HEPHZIBAH, GA

925 Nuevos Cubanos | Florida’s Cuban Culture

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL

Doc Sullivan’s - Beef On Weck Wing

Doc Sullivan’s

BUFFALO, NY

Bluegrass Grill

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE

Ecola Seafoods Restaurant & Market

CANNON BEACH, OR

Bacon-wrapped hot dogs on the grill ... taste of Tucson

BK Carne Asada & Hot Dogs | Taste of Tucson

TUCSON, AZ

Ezell’s Famous Chicken

SEATTLE, WA

Sandwich combines a burger and a brat ... Sheboygan brats

Charcoal Inn | Sheboygan Brats and Wisconsin Tortes

SHEBOYGAN, WI

Hot dog dressed Chicago-style ... hot dog heaven

Frankinbun | Hot Dog Heaven in Palm Springs

PALM SPRINGS, CA

Sliced brisket on jalapeno cheese bread

Goode Co. Texas Bar-B-Q | A Lone Star BBQ Brisket Best

HOUSTON, TX

Overhead view of a thick milk shake crowded with bits of date

Hadley Fruit Orchards | Trail Mix & Date Shakes in California

CABAZON, CA

Bari | Chicago Italian Beef & Subs At Their From-Scratch Best

CHICAGO, IL

Gray’s Papaya

NEW YORK, NY

Helen’s Sausage House | Delaware’s Best Roadside Sandwich

SMYRNA, DE

Harriet’s Cheesecakes Unlimited

INGLEWOOD, CA

Neon window sign shows a boiling cauldron ... Cajun country boudin

Jerry Lee’s Kwik Stop | Cajun Country Boudin Sausage

BATON ROUGE, LA

Spring rolls with see-through wrap that shows the shrimp within at Dong Thap Noodles

Dong Thap Noodles

SEATTLE, WA

Sage Vegan Bistro

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

Holy Donut | Maine Donuts At Their Very Best | Portland Area

SCARBOROUGH, ME

Hoot Owl Cafe

PONDERAY, ID

Exterior of Brigham City's town cafe, Idle Isle

Idle Isle | Sweet Town Cafe | Brigham City, UT

BRIGHAM CITY, UT

Carol’s | Midwest Comfort Food | Blaine, Minnesota

BLAINE, MN

Glass of bright pink watermelon juice ... Cuban burgers & fruit juice

El Mago de las Fritas | Cuban Burgers & Fruit Juice in Miami

MIAMI, FL

Cheese-topped baked oysters ... seafood satisfaction

Island House Restaurant

WACHAPREAGUE, VIRGINIA

Amateur Coffee | Omaha’s Best | Vegan & Gluten-Free

OMAHA, NE

Jerry’s Curb Service | Drive-In Steak Salad | Pittsburgh-Style

BEAVER, PA

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