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Chowhound — an American-based food site that launched in 1997 — ranked the best burgers nationwide in May. For the Tar Heel State, it found Al’s Burger Shack, with multiple locations including Leland, topped the list for best all-American handheld.

University of North Carolina students know where to head: Al's Burger Shack, just off campus. There's room for only a few counter seats inside, so the line is often out the door, especially since TripAdvisor said Al's had the best burger in the country.