Grab a bite at one of these local spots serving elevated takes on the traditional burger.
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Both the food and presentation are equally mouthwatering at Nom Burgers, where locally sourced, 100% antibiotic- and hormone-free patties are topped with carefully crafted selections of avocado, crispy fried egg, oven-roasted tomatoes, garlic aioli and more, making for a meal jam-packed with flavor. Pair one with a side of crispy sweet potato waffle-cut fries and a local craft beer for the full experience. 251 W. Washington Ave., Sunnyvale
Driven by the mission to serve “a better burger for a better planet,” this Santa Clara eatery dishes up some of the most environmentally and health-conscious offerings in the valley. Regenerative burgers pair perfectly with fresh baked artisan buns—sans preservatives—and local produce. Standouts include the Double Down, a savory double grass-fed cheeseburger prepared with sizzling grilled onions and Konjoe sauce. 3555 Monroe St., Ste. 75, Santa Clara
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This California-born joint debuted in 2016 and has since expanded to three locations across the state. So, what’s all the hype? The answer: onion ring-topped burger creations like the Mac n’ Cheeseburger—starring a generous serving of homemade mac atop a beef patty, cheese sauce and bacon—as well as handspun and handcrafted shakes such as the Worms & Dirt, which features crumbled Oreos under a pile of colorful gummy worms, a classic kiddie favorite. 785 Lawrence Expressway, Santa Clara
Last but most certainly not least is Kirk’s Steakburgers, a Silicon Valley staple since the ’40s. Patties are made from scratch from family recipes that have carried the eatery for decades. Standouts like the Big Kirk—a half-pound patty on the restaurant’s famous steak roll—with a side of cheesy bacon fries or the Loaded Fork Fries—comprised of brown sugar bacon, green onion, charred jalapeno, blue cheese, buffalo sauce and buttermilk ranch—will have you coming back for more in no time. 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto; 2388 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell
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