Two patties, gooey cheese, lettuce, tomato, and Thousand Island dressing embellish the Jakes Special burger, a classic eat at Jake's Uptown. It's just one of the many gourmet burgers that draw eaters to this local chain. There are even more decadent options like The Works burger, which contains double meat and double cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, mayo, mustard, and ketchup. You can even opt for additional mushrooms or jalapeño peppers.

If you have any room left after eating your burger, dig into a classic side such as the crinkle-cut sweet potato fries. You can also try a more indulgent extra, like fries smothered in cheddar cheese or tater tots decorated with chili and American cheese. Stick around for cheesecake bites or bananas foster bites at Jake's Uptown.

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