Skip the BBQ: Memphis’ Juiciest Burger Is Worth the Road Trip
Road trip destination for you! Two words: Dyer's and Memphis.
If you have plans to be in or near Memphis, Tennessee anytime soon, I have a recommendation. Honestly, this popular burger joint - situated right on Beale Street - is an annual destination for me when I go to the St. Jude Country Cares conference. My friends and colleagues are obsessed with it and we routinely take over a table or two.
Yes, Memphis is known for its BBQ, but we 'rendezvous' for the burgers. Dyer's is our must-visit restaurant each year.
Dyer's was established back in 1912 by the late Elmer "Doc" Dyer. Doc developed "a secret cooking process" for his burgers. Those burgers, because of it, are now world famous. So, what in the heck is his secret?
Well, it may not sound appetizing to everyone, but it certainly gets the job done. See, Doc never changed the cooking grease and, according to Dyer's official website and Memphis urban legend, that century-old grease is still there. Yep! It's strained daily and continues to "produce juicy Dyer's Burgers."
That's my friend and morning show partner Mary-Katherine. Each time we visit, she orders one of those juicy burgers.
I do too!
That, my friends, is a Dyer's Double Double Combo with two meats and two cheeses. Look at all that scrumptious grease! I can't even explain how delicious their burgers are, but I'll try. They're juicy, drippy, just salty enough, and they're soaked in all that greasy goodness.
While Dyer's is home to world famous burgers, they have much more on the menu to choose from.
A popular favorite of my squad is the Deep Fried P.B.&J. As you can see, it's technically listed as a "dessert," but several of my friends and colleagues have it as a main course. My friend Matt enjoys this beauty when he visits.
It's a delicious and sweet surprise! Every thing about Dyer's is tasty and you should go.
Dyer's is located at 205 Beale Street in Memphis directly across from W.C. Handy Park.
Trust me on this, Fellow Foodies. Skip the BBQ line for a night. You'll be craving Dyer's like we do.
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