National Cheeseburger Day

September 18 is one of the cheesiest days of the year. It’s when the made-up food holiday, National Cheeseburger Day, is celebrated at burger joints and restaurants across the country.

According to Wikipedia and the history of the cheeseburger, by the late 19^th century the opening of the Great Plains to cattle ranching had made it possible for many Americans to consume beef almost daily. The hamburger was, and remains, one of the cheapest sources of beef in America.

A cheeseburger is a hamburger . . . topped with cheese. It may include a variety of toppings and cheeses. Traditional toppings include lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles; however, many restaurants have taken the cheeseburger in interesting directions.

There are several places in Brainerd and Baxter to get a delicious cheeseburger. You can find a complete list of area restaurants in our directory but a couple of our favorites include:

Yesterday’s Gone, 219 S 9th St, Brainerd, MN 56401—This place uses quality ingredients and cooks the burgers to perfection. You can build-your-own burgers by choosing from a variety of toppings or just go with the classic burger with your choice of cheese.
612 Station, 612 Front St, Brainerd, MN 56401—This restaurant has taken burger toppings to a whole new level. A personal favorite is The Pub Burger which is topped with cream cheese, green olives and smothered with a sweet and spicy pub sauce. There are several unique choices on their menu.
371 Diner, 14901 Edgewood Dr N, Baxter, MN 56425—If you’re in the mood for a burger and a shake, this is the place to be. The setting is a 1950’s diner which boasts all day breakfast, comfort food, great burgers, and hand-crafted shakes with more flavors than you can imagine.
Black Bear Lodge & Saloon, 14819 Edgewood Dr N, Baxter, MN 56425—Enjoy a north woods atmosphere in an authentic log restaurant. They have a weekly Burger Builder Bar on Wednesdays. Enjoy a charbroiled 1/3 lb. burger with your choice of toppings. This unique restaurant has both casual and fine dining options and the space has a fine dining side, loft for private events, pub side and a patio.