NJ.com writer Peter Genovese asked readers for the best burger chains in the state a few weeks back. He visited ones that had at least two Jersey locations and were predominately burger shops (sorry Applebee’s, TGI Friday’s). The result was the 23 top burger chains in New Jersey (Read Full Article).

Gourmet or “better burger” joints easily ranked higher over places like McDonald’s and White Castle (still love those sliders though). While all but one (a chain named 30 Burgers) are all easily accessible or are located in Bergen County.

For a quick run through the top four: #1 Bareburger and their organic and uncommon meats (Closter, Edgewater; Website), #2 Bobby’s Burger Palace from celeb chef Bobby Flay (Paramus; Website), #3 Zinburger which features burgers and wine (Paramus, Clifton, Nanue; Website) and #4 MOOYAH (Lyndhurst, Old Tappan; Website).