Beale Street, as any true music fan knows, is the birthplace of the blues, a historic avenue commemorated in dozens of songs. Today, it’s a popular tourist destination for lovers of live music.
If you’re down on Beale and looking to fill your belly, stop in at Dyer’s. This Memphis institution has been serving up some of the best burgers in town for decades. Elmer “Doc” Dyer has been serving up delicious, juicy hamburgers since 1912, and the secret, as the locals say, is in the grease. Unlike other fast food joints, Dyer’s strains and filters its fry oil, meaning that you’re potentially tasting almost a century of history in every bite. This may seem bizarre, but locals claim it’s the secret to their success! These thin, deep-fried burgers—served without any trimmings—are best enjoyed with a side of hot, crispy fries. If you still have room left over for dessert, give the famous deep-fried Twinkie a go.
Dyer’s
205 Beale Street
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-3937
www.dyersonbeale.com
www.yelp.com/biz/dyers-burgers-memphis
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