With its significant coastline and interior farmland, Connecticut suffers no shortage of great food from land and sea. But notwithstanding the state’s well-documented affection for pizza, it seems that the humble hamburger is the point of greatest pride in these parts–and it may have even been invented here. Where would American cuisine (and the U.S. economy) be without our classic beef-and-bun combo?
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Shady Glen in Manchester has a cheeseburger that has to be high on the list. It is an all-time favorite for me.
I agree Ron. I haven’t lived in CT for many years but when I visit, Shady Glen is on my list. Off and on I’ve been eating there over 50 years and it hasn’t changed a lot. Best cheeseburger in the WORLD
I agree with you both. I moved from Vernon, CT to near Buffalo, NY six years ago and I fondly remember the Shady Glen cheeseburgers. There is absolutely nothing else in the world like them.
Yup – Shady Glenn – hands down the best burger in CT.