Got a hankering for burgers?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top burger spots in Cleveland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to fill the bill.

Cleveland-area buyers tend to 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 business insights for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Cleveland-area restaurants rose to $28 for the metro area in December of last year, 6% higher than the average for the rest of the year.

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1. Local West

First on the list is Local West. Located at 7400 Detroit Ave. in Detroit Shoreway, the gastropub and traditional American spot is the highest-rated burger spot in Cleveland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 155 reviews on Yelp.

2. Old Fashion Hot Dogs

Next up is Ohio City's Old Fashion Hot Dogs, situated at 4008 Lorain Ave. With 4.5 stars out of 80 reviews on Yelp, the fast-food hot dog and burger spot has proven to be a local favorite.

3. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

Finally, downtown's House of Blues Restaurant & Bar, a member of the chain located at 308 Euclid Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the New American spot, which offers burgers and barbecue, four stars out of 73 reviews.

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