A look at this year’s top burgers from Burgers With Buck | 2023 Year in Review

Burgers with Buck looks back on 2023

This year saw Good Day's Buck Lanford dig into 52 great burgers from coast-to-coast on Burgers with Buck. He takes a look back on all the great bites he tasted in 2023.

ATLANTA - As 2023 comes to a close, Burgers with Buck is looking back on a year filled with great burgers from coast to coast. With 52 weeks and 50 burgers, the journey began at a downtown staple, Max Lager's. From there, Burgers with Buck decided to venture west, reaching as far as SoFi Stadium in Southern California. What better way for Dawgs fans to savor a National Championship than with a delicious burger?

Burgers with Buck: Max Lager's Wood-Fired Grill and Brewery

The first delicious stop of 2023 went to a Downtown brewpub that claims to be the oldest in Georgia. It's celebrating its 25th anniversary.

The year in burgers was a memorable one, and here's a recap of the highlights:

The burger exploration took Buck all over the metro area and beyond. We enjoyed a burger with a view at Up on the Roof in Alpharetta and revisited the experience during Masters Week in Augusta, with perhaps the future of B-W-B joining atop the historic Partridge Inn.

Burgers with Buck goes Up on the Roof in downtown Alpharetta

Just like the song, Up on the Roof high above downtown Alpharetta is a paradise that's trouble-proof. There's definitely room enough for two, and there may be a burger big enough for two.

Burger enthusiasts joined the Burger Benefit with Atlanta burger royalty, including Billy Kramer of N-F-A, the Fox Brothers, and Chef Nick Leahy. Atlanta Burger Week was observed with friends at The Lost Druid in Avondale, and celebrations took place with James Beard Award-winning Chef Terry Koval at The Deer and The Dove in Decatur.

Burgers with Buck takes big bite out of NFA's benefit

Chefs from across the country are putting their skills to the test to create the perfect cheeseburger in one hour for a good cause. Burgers with Buck had to be involved, so we headed to NFA Burger in Dunwoody to learn more about the special fundraiser.

Burgers with Buck visits The Deer and The Dove

The Deer and the Dove is celebrating four years in downtown Decatur and they may having something else to celebrate at the James Beard Awards next week. Burgers with Buck decided to take a trip over to the local eatery to celebrate the best way we could - by having a burger.

The year also featured Marcel's legendary late-night burger at Superica; the annual Dragon Con Burger at the Hyatt; and a tribute to Jimmy Buffet with a cheeseburger in paradise at The Salty Mule in Canton. The journey even included breaking bread with the future service dog, Mae, at The Family Dog in Morningside.

Buck finds paradise at The Salty Mule

While Buck Lanford isn't officially a Parrot Head, the passing of the late great Jimmy Buffett got him thinking. So he headed to Canton's The Salty Mule to try a real-life 'Cheeseburger in Paradise.'

Burgers with Buck checks out The Family Dog

The Family Dog in Morningside is a great place to watch sports with your four-legged friend and, of course, chow down on a great burger. Buck Lanford went to try out the dish with a very special friend - Mae!

It took 380 burgers, but Burgers with Buck finally made it to an Atlanta institution, The Majestic Diner. Capping off the year, the team celebrated the 30th burger at Mr. Everything Cafe, concluding 2023 with a bang.

Burgers with Buck: Mr. Everything Cafe

They really do have everything. This Atlanta staple has been serving up all the taste for 30 years. They're celebrating their new space. Come and check it out.

As the year comes to an end, Burgers with Buck expresses gratitude for the amazing experiences and looks forward to many more in '24.