Chowhound Names This Wisconsin Burger Joint #1—Have You Tried It?

Summer road trips are powered by playlists, questionable gas station coffee, and snacks, and one universal truth: there's always time for a great burger. So when I saw a new list naming the best burger in Wisconsin, I knew my next detour was decided.

Wisconsin's Best Burger? I've Got a New Road Trip Destination

According to Chowhound, there are over 80,000 burger joints across the U.S. That's a ridiculous number of buns, beef, and bragging rights. So naturally, the real question is: who's doing it best?

For Wisconsin, Chowhound says it's AJ Bombers in Milwaukee, and somehow, this burger-loving Cheesehead has never been there. I know, I'm questioning some of my life choices right now.

What Makes AJ Bombers Stand Out?

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The signature "Classic AJ" comes stacked with two quarter-pound patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and their Bombers sauce. Sounds like a solid option for a purist. But if you want to get wild, there's a Pizza Burger with garlic-tossed buns and pepperoni pizza toppings, or even a turkey burger with muenster and toasted fennel seeds. Milwaukee, you've got my attention.

Rockford Burgers Still Reign Local

I've had some solid burgers around Milwaukee, but now I've got a new one to chase. And with summer road trip season basically here, AJ Bombers just made my list of must-visit mouthfuls. (Also: I see you Buddy's Burgers and Baker Street Burgers in Rockford, you're still local royalty in my book.)

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Time to Add This Stop to Your Summer Map

If your travels take you north this summer, maybe skip the gas station sub and make a pit stop in Milwaukee instead. Wisconsin knows its way around a grill, and I'm ready to see if AJ Bombers lives up to the hype, one juicy bite at a time.

Got a burger spot I should try?

Shoot me a message before I gas up the car. Check out the big a** burgers and bloody marys below.

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