Pontiac, Illinois
Pontiac, Illinois

Smash Double Cheeseburger


Acres Inn

Smash Double Cheeseburger

Acres Inn
107 West Madison Street
Pontiac, Illinois, 61764
(815) 314-0764‬
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Get your kicks, on Route 66! We did, on a perfect Saturday afternoon for a drive, meandering down the original 2-lane highway from Chicago until our stomachs told us to pull off. Nestled on the Vermilion River, Pontiac is home to a Rte. 66 Museum, an 1875 county courthouse, 3 swinging pedestrian bridges, and this! The Smashed Double Cheeseburger. Pressed, salty meaty goodness slathered in special sauce, cheese perfectly melted, and a crisp pickle crunch in every bite. Were one to continue the full length of Route 66, this sets the bar for the burgers you might hope to encounter.

DISHED UP BY...

Ken Carlton

Ken is the author of FOOD FOR MARRIAGE and co-author of THE HUNGER. His screen credits include a screenplay with the folks who brought you "Babette's Feast." He is an inveterate midnight chef with a penchant for all things tartare.

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