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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top burger hot spots near Escala, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best places to venture next time you're on the hunt.
Escala-area diners usually spend more in December at restaurants than any other month of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of reputation management services and email marketing for small businesses. Daily spending at Escala-area restaurants grew to $1,827 per business in December of last year, 6% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar
Topping the list is the local location of the Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar chain, which has outposts throughout California and across the country. Located at 1202 Camino Del Rio North, the New American eatery is the most popular burger joint near Escala, boasting four stars out of 1,978 reviews on Yelp.
On its menu, look for traditional burger variations, like the All American with shredded lettuce and house sauce, or a customizable cheeseburger with a selection of cheese and veggies. If you're jonesing for something a little different, there's a PB & J Burger with candied bacon, havarti, peanut butter and grape jelly; or a bison burger with caramelized onion and bacon jam. (Check out the full menu here.)
2. Soda & Swine
Next up is Soda & Swine, situated at 2943 Adams Ave. With four stars out of 1,644 reviews on Yelp, the spot to score sandwiches, salads and burgers has proven to be a local favorite.
This spot is known for its unique take on burgers, with a variety of meatball sliders, sandwiches and more. But if you're going the burger route, check out the smashed meatball burger with crispy prosciutto and mozzarella; the Baller Patty Melt with grilled onions, American cheese and Thousand Island dressing; or the Beyonce "Burger" with vegan cheese and barbecue sauce. (Take a peek at the menu here.)
3. The Habit Burger Grill
And then there's The Habit Burger Grill, an outpost of the international chain located at 845 Camino De La Reina. Another top choice, Yelpers give the spot to score burgers and more four stars out of 691 reviews.
On the menu, anticipate options like the Charburger with lettuce, tomato and caramelized onions; the Santa Barbara Char with cheese and avocado on grilled sourdough; or a teriyaki burger with grilled pineapple and caramelized onions. (You can take a gander at the full menu here.)
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