Poll results: Readers weigh in on the best burger in the Tri-Cities

Last week we asked readers to tell us their favorite place to get a burger in the Tri-Cities, and the responses came pouring in.

From fast food to food trucks and even higher-end restaurants, there’s clearly no shortage of places to grab a great burger in the Tri-Cities.

Last year Bob’s Burgers and Brews topped the list, but in 2022 they fell out of the top five.

The 2022 winner is a familiar name, with locations all over the country. There’s only one location in the Tri-Cities though, so you’ll have to head to Richland to try it for yourself.

Five Guys topped the list with 30% of the vote. This fast casual chain is known for their seemingly endless options for topping combinations and bags full of french fries that fans can’t get enough of. Five Guys is at 2671 Queensgate Dr..

Out of the nearly 3,000 votes, 180 readers had a suggestion that wasn’t on the already long list. Some of you even took the time to write in Wendy’s and Jack in the Box.

Here’s how the top five stacked up:

Five Guys - 30%

Hot Mess - 21%

Amendment XXI - 11%

Proof Gastropub - 5%

Hops n Drops - 4%

Cory McCoy

Tri-City Herald

Cory is an award-winning investigative reporter. He joined the Tri-City Herald in Dec. 2021 as an Editor/Reporter covering social accountability issues. His past work can be found in the Tyler Morning Telegraph and other Texas newspapers. He was a 2019-20 Education Writers Association Fellow, and has been featured on The Murder Tapes, Grave Mysteries and Crime Watch Daily with Chris Hansen.