Five U.S. Restaurants Attract Loyal Local Followings

Across four cities, longtime favorites and distinctive local burger shops draw diners with recipes and settings that stand out from the usual fast-food stop. Honolulu’s Hawaii-born Teddy’s Bigger Burgers is known for oversized, hand-formed patties and a Waikiki location near the beach. In Louisville, Ollie’s Trolley serves seasoned burgers, its signature sauce and fries from a compact trolley-style kiosk, carrying on the legacy of a once-larger chain. Plainville’s Hungry Bull Burger Co. builds its burgers from a chuck, brisket and short-rib blend, while downtown Lansing’s Kewpee Sandwich Shoppe has served its celebrated olive-sauce burger since 1923.