National Burger Day is Thursday, May 28, 2026
For Us – It’s EVERYDAY!
If you live in New Jersey, there is no doubt you are in one of the best burger environments in America. Join Mr. Local History as we’ve gone out all over Jersey, not only searching for the best burgers but also sharing some great burger history. Whether it’s a thick one, a Smash, slider, flat top, grilled, rare, medium, well, toppings, and yes, the huge and juicy. And we even dig into the chains, historic, and current. No one has more Jersey burger history.
MLH Burger History Series
Craziest New Jersey Burgers
Views: 430 From the griddle sizzle at White Manna to the no-nonsense classics that built the state’s diner reputation, the Garden State has long treated the hamburger as something close to sacred. Thin patties, soft rolls, and onions pressed right…
100+ Mouthwatering “Best Burgers” – Krug’s Tavern Burger Porn
Views: 27,423 Krug’s Tavern: Newark’s Burger Temple Since 1932, Krug’s Tavern on Wilson Avenue has been serving what many call the best burger in New Jersey. From the outside, it’s just a neighborhood bar, but inside, it’s a shrine to…
The History of Burgers and Mapping the Best Burgers in America
Views: 30,598 Start This Journey with 2 minutes of #burgerporn. Enjoy as we did! UPDATE:March 2026 – This Arch is a problem to the crappy chain burger wars….. Who doesn’t love a good burger? Ah, yes, even the statement opens…
Crumbcake Burger – Jersey’s B&W Crumb Cake Meets a Krug’s Burger
Views: 1,964 UPDATE:We have NOT Agreed on a Date yet – Sign Up to receive an update when we have details The Mr. Local History Project is sponsoring the first-ever “Crumb Cake Burger Flat Top Challenge,” which will introduce Jersey’s best-rated…
Jersey Diners & Burgers Claim Introduction at 1939 World’s Fair – The White Mana
Views: 3,330 Mr. Local History Researchers have yet to find a contract, a photo, or a map showcasing what some claim was the “Diner of the Future” at the 1939 World’s Fair. Nothing on the walls, nothing digital. And we’re…
Hackensack’s Historic White Manna Honored With Miniature Wooden Collectible
Views: 4,821 The Mr. Local History Project is proud to announce that the board has accepted The White Manna Hamburger diner stand in Hackensack, New Jersey to be included in the New Jersey Historic Wooden Keepsake collection made by the…
Ultimate Jersey Burger Crawl Challenge on the Jersey Burger Trail
Views: 6,840 OK Jersey Burger Lovers, do you dare get on the Jersey Burger Trail and take the Burger Crawl Challenge? The Mr. Local History Project is sponsoring the first ever event that brings history and appetite together alongside some…
The Brothers’ Bridges and Their Family’s New Jersey Burger Dynasty
Views: 19,971 EVERY TIME we try to come up with an answer, our Jersey hamburger story takes a twist. While there remain many unanswered questions, we are still here to introduce Louis, Abner “Al” A.L, and Webster Bridges, once a…
A Burger Like No Other in San Diego
Views: 3,417 For those who love the California beach scene, the town of Pacific Beach ranks as one of the best offering sunshine, beach, boardwalks and burgers. YES, BURGERS. The pop-up burger tent shares there fantastic smash burgers and frito…
Newark’s 1932 Krug’s Tavern Wooden Collectible Honors Jersey’s BEST
Views: 5,467 Krug’s Tavern, a shot and beer joint that’s survived through WW2, the Riots, and gentrification, the four generations continue the family legacy with this legendary New Jersey tavern. Now Krug’s has reached its 90th anniversary and the non-profit…
White Tower Hamburger System in New Jersey
Views: 6,037 Mr. Local History has fallen in love with what history has deemed nothing more than a ripoff of the famous White Castle brand, called White Tower. Now, we know all sorts of burger joints have the term “White”…
The White Diamond Chain – New Jersey Burger Royalty
Views: 11,065 The New Jersey White Diamond chain was serving slider smash burgers as far back as the 1930s…….. As with all Mr. Local History retrospectives, we often update the post when we learn stories and are sent photos from…
Deep Dive: Krug’s Tavern – Preserving Newark’s History
Views: 26,721 The Mr. Local History Project (MLH) has been preserving and promoting Jersey’s local history since the nonprofit was established in 2019. For this piece, we are on a mission to create the definitive online history of Krug’s Tavern,…
Best Burger in New Jersey – Krug’s Tavern Tops the List
Views: 31,354 Krug’s Tavern Hits the Spot Down Neck NEWSFLASH: A NEW WOODEN KEEPSAKE HONORS NEWARK’S KRUG’S TAVERN Serving up great food and spirits with a friendly, laid-back attitude. Ready to take a step back in a time when life…
