From the Front Desk: Staff Picks — Best Burger in the Black Hills
Greetings from the Front Desk at Wareing Sturgis Ford. If it’s too early for lunch or dinner, it might be best to stop reading, because this article is going to make you hungry for a good hamburger.
Here at Wareing Sturgis Ford, we have a Sales department, Service department, Parts department, Finance department, Accounting department, Detail department, Management, and a receptionist.
Our staff lives all over the Black Hills. Some have been in the area all their lives, others have been here for decades, and a few are newbies.
Not one of them would steer you wrong on the best burger in the Black Hills, although they don’t all agree. When you get a chance, try them all and let us know where you found the best burger in the Black Hills.
To make the voting process equal, we asked the staff three questions:
- What is the best burger in the Black Hills?
- What makes it the best burger?
- How long have you lived in the area?
Here are the answers.
Meet the Burger Voters
Brandon — Service Manager
27 years in the area
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews
“Sickies has the best burger. Well, it’s sick — they’re good. I haven’t had a bad one.”
Landon — Lube Technician
21 years in the area
“If the burger is made well, the seasonings don’t matter.”
Annette — Comptroller
4 years in the area
“It’s juicy and just good. Even if you get it to go, it’s good.”
Mark — Sales Consultant
1½ years in the area
“They just taste better than all the others. They do different burgers like The Claw, and every month they have a unique Burger of the Month.”
Jaclyn — Sales Consultant
37 years in the area
“As long as there’s no red meat showing, it’s a good burger.”
Cameron — Service Writer
14 years in the area
“They do weird burgers like the Murphy Burger. I like it because it’s sweet and savory. It has caramelized onion and Granny Smith apples.”
Ryan — Parts Department Manager
11 years in the area
The Little Owl — New York City
“The best burger I have ever had was the Bacon Cheeseburger with Gus’s pickles at the Little Owl in New York City.”
He was so convincing we let him keep his vote.
Marsha — Receptionist
21 years in the area
“I just really like Five Guys. It’s a simple burger and I love their fries.”
Wayne — Senior Master Technician
48 years in the area
“It’s the seasoning that makes them the best.”
Colton — Service Technician
16 years in the area
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews
“My wife is a burger connoisseur and she says Sickies has the best burger. She says the meat can’t be all sloppy, and she likes the Breakfast Burger best.”
Jaymeson — Master Technician
12 years in the area
“The Knuckle Garage Burger with jalapeño glaze spread and pepper jack cheese. It’s so good.”
Tim — General Manager
27 years in the area
Sand Creek Trading Post — Beulah
“The Smash Burger at the Sand Creek Trading Post in Beulah. Maybe I like it so much because I only have one every six months or so.”
Tom — Sales Manager
15 years in the area
“I personally like the burger at McKenzie River. Good burgers use quality beef and they’re cooked right.”
Anthony — Apprentice Technician
20 years in the area
“I like the burger at Five Guys. Good burgers start with good meat.”
And the Burger Votes Are In!
After counting all 14 votes, we have a three-way tie. Sickies, Sugar Shack, and Five Guys each received two votes. Every other restaurant earned one.
Wareing Sturgis Ford Burger Ballot
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews — 2 votes
Sugar Shack — 2 votes
Five Guys — 2 votes
Sturgis Brewing Company — 1 vote
Neighbors Grub and Pub — 1 vote
Murphy’s Pub & Grill — 1 vote
The Little Owl — 1 vote
Lewie’s Burgers — 1 vote
The Knuckle — 1 vote
Sand Creek Trading Post — 1 vote
McKenzie River — 1 vote
One thing is clear: our staff knows where to find a burger, but agreeing on the best one might be another story.
So, who’s right? Brandon, Landon, Annette, Mark, Jaclyn, Cameron, Ryan, Marsha, Wayne, Colton, Jaymeson, Tim, Tom, or Anthony?
There’s only one way to find out. Try a few of their favorites, and let us know where you found the best burger in the Black Hills.
Thanks for reading, and happy burger hunting!
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