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Our #madburgerbracket<\/a> has been whittled down to the final four thanks to all your votes. In case you haven\u2019t been fortunate enough to try all four finalists \u2014 what are you waiting for? \u2014 we\u2019ve put this primer together so you can vote confidently.<\/span>\n

\"Bob's
Weary Traveler \/ Facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Weary Traveler: Bob\u2019s Bad Breath Burger<\/h2>\n

Though the Weary Traveler<\/a> isn\u2019t necessarily a place you think of for burgers, the one beef version they do have is such a standout that we kind of wish they did more. Bob\u2019s Bad Breath Burger is named for the copious amounts of garlic and other breath-killing bits like caramelized onion and pungent green goddess dressing. A thick slab of cream cheese plays well with the mild, lightly sweet Jamaican pickapeppa sauce and hefty tomato slice. There\u2019s a lot of strong flavors on top of this half pound of Underground Butcher beef, but it\u2019s an excellent combination held together by the bakery soft bun.<\/span>\n

\"Melting
Dotty Dumpling’s Dowry \/ Facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dotty Dumpling\u2019s Dowry: Melting Pot Burger<\/h2>\n

Choosing a favorite burger at classic Dotty\u2019s<\/a> can be a heated debate. That\u2019s why we went with their best-selling burger, the Melting Pot, as its bracket entrant. It\u2019s a bacon cheeseburger on steroids, pumped up with cheddar, Swiss and provolone cheeses, plus two slices of crisp, smokey bacon and a generous smear of English garlic sauce. It\u2019s that creamy, savory sauce that puts this burg over the top (and it\u2019s clear that Madisonians love the combo of burgers and garlic). Dotty\u2019s gets extra points for grilling their hand-formed six-ounce patties to a perfect medium, or rare when requested, too.<\/span>\n

\"Brick
Andrew Powell \/ Instagram<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Village Bar: Brick Burger<\/h2>\n

Brick is one of the most underused cheeses, especially when it comes to topping burgers. That\u2019s one reason why the Brick Burger at the Village Bar<\/a> is so good. The other reasons? The fact that it\u2019s griddled right behind the bar; it\u2019s got a nice squishy bun (or hard roll for a little extra); perfectly seasoned beef; gooey, thoroughly melted cheese; those unfancy pickle chips; the little disposable plate it\u2019s served on; and it\u2019s cheap as hell. If you want a classic burg without any pretentiousness, this is your spot. (Hamburger aficionado George Motz featured the Brick Burger on an episode of Burger Land<\/em><\/a> if you\u2019d like to drool right now.)<\/span>\n

\"'Bou
Caribou Tavern \/ Facebook<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Caribou Tavern: \u2019Bou Burger<\/h2>\n

And finally we have the Caribou Tavern<\/a>, a no-frills bar next to a laundromat. Like Village Bar, Caribou pumps out a surprisingly delicious burger. The \u2019Bou Burger is a fat little third pounder, cooked on the griddle behind the bar and placed on a substantial toasted bun. Even though your bartender is also your cook, these burgers are delivered at the requested temp and drip juice into the basket with every bite. Top it with whatever you like, though the options only get as fancy as mushrooms and Swiss. Ketchup or mustard, onions and the tart pickles chips on the side are all you need here to achieve burger nirvana.<\/span>\n

Now that we\u2019ve run through the semifinalists,\u00a0go vote<\/a>! <\/strong>The championship matchup will be announced on Thursday, April 4 and run through Sunday, April 7.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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