{"id":21352,"date":"2024-02-28T21:51:32","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T21:51:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/visitabingdon.org\/?p=21352"},"modified":"2025-10-20T11:08:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T15:08:02","slug":"abingdons-food-scene-is-a-hamburger-lovers-dream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/visitabingdonvirginia.com\/stagingprop\/blog\/abingdons-food-scene-is-a-hamburger-lovers-dream\/","title":{"rendered":"Abingdon’s Food Scene is a Hamburger Lovers Dream"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The Ultimate Abingdon Burger Trail: 10 Must-Try Patties and Unique Creations<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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If you are a lover of hamburgers, you are in luck because Abingdon, VA, is home to a <\/span>variety of delicious options. <\/b>Today, we are mapping out the ultimate burger trail, covering everything from gourmet smash burgers to international twists and regional specialties.<\/p>

Smash Hits\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h6>
Smash burgers have taken the culinary world by storm, and Abingdon offers some fantastic examples, focusing on quality ingredients and perfect execution.<\/span><\/h6><\/div>

The Butcher\u2019s Grind<\/b><\/span><\/h3>
For those who believe burgers and beer are perfectly paired, <\/span>The Butcher\u2019s Grind<\/b> is a necessary stop.\u00a0<\/span>Their mission is to provide customers with the best local raised beef burgers possible. <\/span>Their burgers are made with <\/span>100% Abingdon Beef<\/b>, sourced from the family-owned Anderson and Sons Farms, resulting in a <\/span>rich specialty grind<\/b> created just for them. <\/span>Chef Logan Schalk, who has 27 years of experience, runs the kitchen.<\/span><\/div>
128 Pecan (Jack’s)<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/h5>
Operating under the motto \u201cSimple Good Food,\u201d 128 Pecan is a <\/span>local, quirky, and friendly<\/b> spot offering simple good food with professional service. <\/span> Owner Jack’s <\/span>Patty Smash<\/b> is a renowned option, described as fitting the “Simple Good Food” philosophy well. <\/span>It is served with <\/span>caramelized onions and 1000 dressing on rye bread. <\/b>Other options include the <\/span>Jack Smash Burger<\/b> (with grilled onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and burger sauce),<\/span> the <\/span>Deluxe Smash<\/b> (featuring bacon, egg, and cheddar), <\/span>and a vegetarian option, the <\/span>Jack\u2019s Black Bean Burger<\/b> (with lettuce, tomato, red onion, and salsa)<\/span>. Customers have rated the food highly, with one reviewer calling it the “<\/span>Best burger ever!<\/b>“<\/span><\/div>
Dwyane & Co.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h5>
Dwyane & Co. specializes in multiple smash burger configurations. <\/span><\/span>You can indulge in the <\/span>JAM BURGER<\/b>, which features 2 smash burger patties, Cheddar Cheese, Bacon Jam, Tomato, and Dijonnaise, served on a Brioche Bun. <\/span>Alternatively, the <\/span>MUSHROOM BURGER<\/b> offers 2 Smash Burger Patties, Swiss Cheese, Roasted Mushrooms and Onions, Dijonnaise, Lettuce, and Tomato, also on a Brioche Bun. <\/span>They also offer a <\/span>SINGLE BURGER<\/b> with thick cut cold smoked bacon, Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and mayonnaise.<\/span><\/div>
Rain Restaurant<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h5>
\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Rain Restaurant is known for casual fine dining<\/span>, but they cater to burger cravings late at night. They serve a <\/span>Smash Burger & Fries<\/b> for $13 on their <\/span>Late Night Bar Menu<\/b> (available from 9 pm until close)<\/span>. This burger includes 2 grilled beef patties, grilled onion, American cheese, lettuce, pickle, and special sauce on a brioche bun.<\/span><\/div>
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International Flavors and Regional Gems<\/span><\/span><\/h6><\/div>
These stops focus on burgers that incorporate unique ingredients or regional flair, making for truly memorable meals.<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Greeko’s Grill and Cafe<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h5><\/div>
\u00a0<\/span><\/span>While Greeko\u2019s is known for serving up authentic Greek food in Abingdon, <\/span>their <\/span>Greek Burger<\/b> offers an exciting fusion experience. It starts with freshly ground, black Angus beef seasoned with a Mediterranean blend. <\/span>This unique burger is then topped with <\/span>lamb gyro, hummus, feta, and mozzarella.<\/b><\/div>
Gilhou’s Cafe<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/h5>
Known for its downtown French country cooking, <\/span>Gilhou\u2019s Caf\u00e9<\/b> provides an unexpected twist on the classic burger. <\/span><\/span>Their <\/span>French Roast Coffee Burger<\/b> features an Angus beef patty complemented by bacon, lettuce, and a unique <\/span>coffee sauce.<\/b><\/div><\/div>
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JJ’s Restaurant & Sports Bar<\/span><\/div>
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JJ\u2019s is a local restaurant and sports bar geared toward good times and great comfort food. <\/span>They focus on using fresh, often locally grown ingredients<\/span>. Their signature is the <\/span>JJ\u2019s Special Burger<\/b>, a hand-patted, never frozen Angus beef patty that is charbroiled to perfection<\/span>. What makes it special is its topping combination of <\/span>caramelized onions, fried jalapenos, and pimento cheese.<\/b><\/div>
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The Girl and the Raven<\/span><\/b><\/div>
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The Girl and the Raven is located on Main Street in downtown Abingdon<\/span><\/b>. Although it is a hip coffee shop and small-batch coffee roaster<\/span>, it is also an excellent venue for food<\/span>. The menu features the <\/span>Raven Burger<\/b>: a 7oz Fresh Ground Black Angus beef patty topped with American cheese, caramelized onions, dill pickles, and zippy sauce, all served on a brioche bun.<\/span><\/div>
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Foresta<\/span><\/span><\/div>
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For those seeking novelty, Foresta provides a changing menu. The restaurant features a rotating <\/span>burger of the week<\/b><\/span><\/div>
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Bonus Stop – Blues, Brews, and BBQ<\/span><\/div>
Delta Blues BBQ<\/span><\/div>
While not explicitly a burger spot, Delta Blues BBQ is worth mentioning for its lively atmosphere. It is a live music venue that focuses on <\/span>singer\/songwriters and Blues musicians<\/b>. Their business centers on serving <\/span>mouthwatering BBQ<\/b>. If you happen to visit on a Tuesday, they host <\/span>Cajun Tuesdays<\/b> featuring an authentic Cajun menu and beer specials<\/span><\/div><\/div>
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