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Quality ingredients at a fair price is just the start of why Al's Burger Shack has North Carolina's best burgers.

There's nothing like sinking your teeth into a juicy burger. Between unctuous protein, a pillowy bun, and toppings that range from bright and fresh to gooey and decadent, there are countless ways to create a winning burger flavor combination. Across the United States, IBIS World estimates that there are over 80,000 burger restaurants in active operation. That number begs a daunting question: Which burger shops come out on top?

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Few dishes act as a greater symbol of classic American food than the humble burger. It's the most universally loved meal, with an astounding 50 billion served at restaurants around the country every year. It's as much a symbol of Americana as the Statue of Liberty or the bald eagle, and although it's only a bit more than 100 years old, the burger is a quintessential example — nay, a paragon — of everything that American food was, is, and could be.

Burger joint with local ties nabs statewide pick from foodie source

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.

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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.