We used to skip school at PHS to get Blue Dot burgers. They're hands down my favorite in town, but I'd say the bacon cheeseburgers from Jerry's and Tops are also really good. I used to live down the street from Tops and would always get a bacon cheeseburger and tots with a Mr. Pibb. My grandfather used to own the run down boat house across the street from Jerry's so that was definitely a childhood spot as well.
Great job Holden and crew!.....growing up in P-cola (Old Palafox/Brentwood) we, as kids, never had McGuires or Jerry's money ....but we could always scrounge up some Whataburger ducats by walking the RR tracks looking for returnable bottles....ahhh ...the good ol' days?.....Thanks for Making Pensacola Great Again!
Love your reviews and commentary!! Will you do a Best Chinese Buffet in Pensacola? My girlfriend and I don't know where to go for Chinese buffets but we like getting ideas off of your videos.
The Burger Factor. They were good. My son worked there and as you know he showed up for work with a sign on the door saying there closed. They didn’t even give the employees their back pay. And eating there a lot I think there downfalls were they were giving more food than what it was costing to make it. Just a thought. Man miss the cheesesteak. Sandwiches
Thanks y’all , wondrous work as usual! Have been passing by Tops for years empty of critical information for me and my stomach . We both appreciate y’all !
I know this video is old but if you want the best burger on the Gulf Coast...drive down to Fort Walton Beach to The Cowhead. We moved out of the panhandle 2 years ago and I still dream about The Cowhead and Yardbirds in FWB.
Andy is such a tough critic lol. His build up always makes it seem like he's going to drop an 8 or 9 or something, but then he comes in with like a 6.5 out of nowhere haha. Really been enjoying your videos HH, keep it up!
Hey man, I'm heading back to Pensacola next week for the winter and this was helpful. Looking forward to checking out the spots you mentioned! I already plan on visiting the pizza joints you covered in a previous video. Thanks for the tips!
Holden Hardman, great job in presenting this video!! You should get an award!! LOL I was so sad to hear that The Burger Factory is now closed!! I have only been there once, about a year ago, and it was soooo good! I'll be checking out Tops, for sure and the others as well. Thanks! :-)
I've discovered what my new best burger is in Pensacola. My favorite used to be Mcguire's, then blue dot, but my most recent find for best burger is the black and blue burger at the Vineyard. 100% guaranteed a rare find for such a delicious burger.
Michael Bush vineyard is underrated for sure. Service can be kinda bad sometimes though... but they’re dog friendly if you sit outside. They’ll even give your pups blankets and water dishes!
Great video Holden. Fellow Pensacolian here. I was at Culver's the day you were filming but I didn't want to bother you as you just received your food and you were taking some video. I shared your video on Facebook. Great videos. Keep up the great work.
TOPS is originally a local BBQ chain out of Memphis, TN. No one goes there for the BBQ though because the burgers are that good. When I moved to Pensacola, I was excited to see some TOPS down here
Tops is my favorite, but you need to check out Steak Burger by the Civic center downtown. It's located where the old 5 Guys restaurant used to be. Their burgers are excellent! They're a little more pricier, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
I moved from Pensacola 37 years ago. Blues had the best hamburger in Pensacola. Most people were a little afraid to travel to De villers St to get one. You missed out!
Interesting watch, love me a good burger. If Holden's ever up in CT he's got to try out a regional specialty of ours. The best known is Ted's Steamed Cheeseburgers, been around for ages. There's been a few offshoots started by former employees recently like K Lamays as well. Personally I'd rather have a traditional burger, but they're pretty good. It's something different.
How is it i drove a yellow cab in pensacola for 2, years and never heard of The Burger Factory it sadden me. TOP'S # ONE Blue Dot # two that how i would place them too.. and i only found out about Blue Dot once i started driving the cab
I know you cant possibly try all of them but a hidden gem in Pensacola is Smokeys BBQ on Pensacola Blvd. in car city. Some of the best just straight up burgers in town and great prices. Also family owned and operated for 40 plus years. Full disclosure I manage there so I am a little biased but I also love burgers. We sell a ton of them for a BBQ joint.
Burger factory was my number 1 till they closed, now it's "Bone heads" (near the corner of Scenic and 9 mile). The Burgers are so delicious and have that true grilled out taste as apposed to what you get from cooking burgers on a nickel top surface at most places. You need to try them!
I doubt holden will see this but i cannot belive that you can get a meal for 8 bucks or a burger for 4 i live in Washington a pretty expensive area and the cheapest food you can get that isn't McDonald's is gonnna be 14 for a meal crazy how prices differ
If you haven't yet, you should go to Cub's Crawfish for seafood. I recommend the seafood bisque, crawfish etoufe, crawfish boat, and the Royal Red shrimp boat. Can't beat food or price.
Dude I couldn't believe it when y'all saw tops oh, I've been telling people for years that is hands-down best burger joint for the price in Pensacola, that's pretty awesome. Your next video should be best donuts in Pensacola base it off of glazed original and a specialty donut I would recommend Maynard's next to Sammy Barker's on 9 Mile bacon maple donut keep the videos coming bro you're awesome!
Amber Eckley I couldn’t either until I tried it! When that delicious burger hits your mouth 👄 you will literally forget that fries and cheese 🧀 exist! I know this sounds crazy! Just trust the process love!!
Hey I know Andy and Craig! I would serve them all the time at Wings 2 Go. So crazy I see a Pcola upload in my recommended and see them in here with you, hope they're doing well! Nice video man, keep it up :)
As a life-long Pensacola resident (40+ years), here are my thoughts: Working my 1st career job downtown on Garden Street, my boss sometimes rewarded us with Blue Dot and we all loved them. My wife doesn't care for them, so I've almost never been since :( McGuires and Jerry's are definitely great, but I rarely go. We went to Sammy Barkers when they first opened and while the burgers tasted good, they weren't amazing and the price was too high for what we received. Also we found something in the burger- think it was an olive pit, very odd. Hard to go back after the experience. Same with Tin Cow, the bad press is hard to get over. I always loved the burgers there though. You've given me some places to try- never been to Tops or Grovers. Right now my favorite is the hurricane burger at VooDoo Grill. My previous favorite was Billy Bobs.
I could not stop laughing throughout the award show segment. That was some funny editing. I have not had a chance to try most of these restaurants, except Tin Cow where I have always had a positive experience. I definitely want to try these other places whenever I can get a chance to.
Have to try a few of these places. But I know this sounds nuts, but that last few burgers I had at Dennys was very good. Depends on whos cooking, but were loaded up and very tasty.
I don’t think I’ve had Grover’s for their burger. I usually get their chicken as well as ice cream. TOPS is my favorite Burger joint in Pensacola. I always enjoy their brown bag special with no mayo, of course. :) When I was young, what my family would do is get a brown bag special, drive home about 10-15 minutes away and let the grease soak the bottom of the bag. And then eat the burger and fries.
I HATE that as soon as you were going to announce the best burger place, like you opened the envelope and look back up with a smile and BOOM an ad came on... well done, well done lol I'm a west coaster in California and a place called Farmer Boys is my favorite!
I have had Tops when it has been great and when it has been not so great (brown/bad lettuce) but the other places I haven't had except Culvers. Culvers was alright in terms of hamburgers but their ice cream (chocolate specifically) was probably the best I have had in a very long time, maybe even ever.
When I went to McGuire's Irish pub my dad would take me there for my birthday which now I live in Georgia get to visit there anymore but I would always have the steak I never had the hamburgers though
If you haven’t tried 3D Eats then you really missed out on this list. You are due to update this burger list as 2 of these places are no longer in business
They have some nice little restaurants out on Pensacola Beach the like mom-and-pop restaurants but they are really good restaurants and they have really good service and food
I had anticipation for the winner like I didn’t have any behind the scenes at all. Awesome job at building up the winner HH.
Were you the one with the shank at the end? If you answer back it will be the closest I've ever come to talking to a celebrity... kinda
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Blue dot is the best. That's why ppl are lined up outside before they open lol
Blue dot is hands down my favorite. I’ve never tried Tops, but I will now.
don’t they have rats
I'm loving your Pensacola content, I look forward to more!
We used to skip school at PHS to get Blue Dot burgers. They're hands down my favorite in town, but I'd say the bacon cheeseburgers from Jerry's and Tops are also really good. I used to live down the street from Tops and would always get a bacon cheeseburger and tots with a Mr. Pibb. My grandfather used to own the run down boat house across the street from Jerry's so that was definitely a childhood spot as well.
Great job Holden and crew!.....growing up in P-cola (Old Palafox/Brentwood) we, as kids, never had McGuires or Jerry's money ....but we could always scrounge up some Whataburger ducats by walking the RR tracks looking for returnable bottles....ahhh ...the good ol' days?.....Thanks for Making Pensacola Great Again!
Grew up on Blue Dot. Tried Tops today for the first time and it was great I have to admit BUT it ain’t better than Blue Dot. Great video man!
Love your reviews and commentary!! Will you do a Best Chinese Buffet in Pensacola? My girlfriend and I don't know where to go for Chinese buffets but we like getting ideas off of your videos.
The Burger Factor. They were good. My son worked there and as you know he showed up for work with a sign on the door saying there closed. They didn’t even give the employees their back pay. And eating there a lot I think there downfalls were they were giving more food than what it was costing to make it. Just a thought. Man miss the cheesesteak. Sandwiches
I can always look back at these
Thanks y’all , wondrous work as usual! Have been passing by Tops for years empty of critical information for me and my stomach . We both appreciate y’all !
I know this video is old but if you want the best burger on the Gulf Coast...drive down to Fort Walton Beach to The Cowhead. We moved out of the panhandle 2 years ago and I still dream about The Cowhead and Yardbirds in FWB.
Hey Brother tops is a chain we got two in Memphis where it originated from
Andy is such a tough critic lol. His build up always makes it seem like he's going to drop an 8 or 9 or something, but then he comes in with like a 6.5 out of nowhere haha. Really been enjoying your videos HH, keep it up!
“I told you, I got you fam!”
I have watched this intro like 10 times because I too would like to drop mad stacks but can’t 😂😂😂
Great videos man, I'm going to Pensacola in 2 months and will def. be using your videos as an inspiration for a food tour episode myself!
Hey man, I'm heading back to Pensacola next week for the winter and this was helpful. Looking forward to checking out the spots you mentioned! I already plan on visiting the pizza joints you covered in a previous video. Thanks for the tips!
why is this in my recommendations
I mean I do live in Pensacola so I ain’t mad
ItzSetzer same
Same... Just got recommended this and a couple other local channels at same time. Guess the TH-cam algorithm is now tracking users' locations.
🤣🤣 Same
Same😂😂
Well dudes awesome too. Probably why
Y'all do know that the original tops is 30 minutes from me in Memphis Tennessee..lol
Holden Hardman, great job in presenting this video!! You should get an award!! LOL I was so sad to hear that The Burger Factory is now closed!! I have only been there once, about a year ago, and it was soooo good! I'll be checking out Tops, for sure and the others as well. Thanks! :-)
I've discovered what my new best burger is in Pensacola. My favorite used to be Mcguire's, then blue dot, but my most recent find for best burger is the black and blue burger at the Vineyard. 100% guaranteed a rare find for such a delicious burger.
Michael Bush vineyard is underrated for sure. Service can be kinda bad sometimes though... but they’re dog friendly if you sit outside. They’ll even give your pups blankets and water dishes!
Tops is the best burger during the week, but weekends, T&W flea market has the best in the middle building.
Thank you for sharing
tops is my favorite but i had no clue yall had one in pcola, we have one over in navarre/gulfbreeze area
Dang brother you going to make me spend money just to talk to you LOL
Great video Holden. Fellow Pensacolian here. I was at Culver's the day you were filming but I didn't want to bother you as you just received your food and you were taking some video.
I shared your video on Facebook.
Great videos. Keep up the great work.
Thanks so much! And no worries. If you ever see me out and about again, feel free to say hi.
Bro, you missed the Red Onion food truck on IWTC Corry Station, that's a RIP. Best burgers I've personally ever had.
Could you please include addresses ? Not sure where to find some of these.... Thanks !!
Thanks 🙏 awesome content and I can’t wait to get home and try the best burger
FYI everyone... Mugshots is now open where Chilis used to be and I had the Texas burger today and it was incredible. !!!
Mugshots has incredible burgers. They need to redo this video in a year
Yes Jerries Drive in. Ive eaten there since I was 5. so about 8 years now. My favorite is The Double Bacon Cheeseburger.
TOPS is originally a local BBQ chain out of Memphis, TN. No one goes there for the BBQ though because the burgers are that good. When I moved to Pensacola, I was excited to see some TOPS down here
Thanks Holden, had Burgers at Sammy Barkers last with family visiting from the Netherlands. They have put Sammy's on their to go list.
I love going to Short Stop, the 24 hours store on pace. Like 5 bucks for burger and fries, always great.
Lyro92 used to eat there all the time when I worked at Blues Angel repairing guitars.
I'll try Tops next time I'm there.
I love this bit
Tops is my favorite, but you need to check out Steak Burger by the Civic center downtown. It's located where the old 5 Guys restaurant used to be. Their burgers are excellent! They're a little more pricier, but you get a lot of bang for your buck.
I’m so glad to see local business supporting you!!!!
Jenna Lane. Peanut butter or chocolate?😊
I moved from Pensacola 37 years ago. Blues had the best hamburger in Pensacola. Most people were a little afraid to travel to De villers St to get one. You missed out!
I love Tops, but not as much as most locals.
Phenomenal video Holden!
Looking good there on the big screen Andy!!
Thank you!!! New to Pensacola and cant wait to try some of these places!!!
Welcome :)
Interesting watch, love me a good burger. If Holden's ever up in CT he's got to try out a regional specialty of ours. The best known is Ted's Steamed Cheeseburgers, been around for ages. There's been a few offshoots started by former employees recently like K Lamays as well. Personally I'd rather have a traditional burger, but they're pretty good. It's something different.
The question is....Did you put Jerry’s sauce on your burger? If not, I demand a recount!
Totally agree!😊
This is why it is number 2 on my list!
truest statement here
Gotta get them fried green beans too yo
Holden hit us with a full commercial in the beginning 😂 he never disappoints... I can’t wait to come to Pensacola! ❤️
Blue dot is amazing
Literally just had a debate about the burgers at tops at work it’s my #1 don’t expect Chick-fil-A service but that bacon cheeseburger is to die for 🤣
UNICORNCAKE& Tequila gotta get them greasy ass tots too!
Do a review on Milton. Oval office and boomerang pizza
My son lives in Milton and I lived in Baghdad just south of Milton
How is it i drove a yellow cab in pensacola for 2, years and never heard of The Burger Factory it sadden me. TOP'S # ONE Blue Dot # two that how i would place them too.. and i only found out about Blue Dot once i started driving the cab
Isn’t Tops considered a chain restaurant since there’s multiple locations?
Tin cow too
Awesome video! Now I need to go find me a good burger! Tops did seem like the best - can't wait to go down south there and check it out in person!
I've lived in Pensacola for almost 3 years now and never have even heard of some of these places...thanks for giving me some new places to try!
Tops rules, thats why it "Tops" all others! ha ha. love that place!
Good video I’m going to have to try the Sammy Barkers!
They are kinda expensive on the whole menu, so be aware going in. Everything I have had there is AMAZING, just the price is difficult to manage.
I know you cant possibly try all of them but a hidden gem in Pensacola is Smokeys BBQ on Pensacola Blvd. in car city. Some of the best just straight up burgers in town and great prices. Also family owned and operated for 40 plus years. Full disclosure I manage there so I am a little biased but I also love burgers. We sell a ton of them for a BBQ joint.
Burger factory was my number 1 till they closed, now it's "Bone heads" (near the corner of Scenic and 9 mile). The Burgers are so delicious and have that true grilled out taste as apposed to what you get from cooking burgers on a nickel top surface at most places. You need to try them!
I doubt holden will see this but i cannot belive that you can get a meal for 8 bucks or a burger for 4 i live in Washington a pretty expensive area and the cheapest food you can get that isn't McDonald's is gonnna be 14 for a meal crazy how prices differ
Can you do Caribbean food ?
I love blue dot and Tops
damn you Holden!
(now I have to go eat at TOPS!) 😂
never been there, but love burgers 💯
LMAO at the ending! 🤣
keep doing your thing man! 👍🏻
Thanks so much Ronnie!
My favorite has been McGuire's for a long time. Not just the burgers but the atmosphere.
Caleb Shaffer love McGuire’s!!!
Will definitely have to try Tops! Like Blue Dot, unfortunately they always seem to be closed when I go by.
Tops is well deserved. Their amazing
There is a new best burger in Pensacola Doghouse Deli has the best. The southern charm is my fave. But all of theirs are great!
If you haven't yet, you should go to Cub's Crawfish for seafood. I recommend the seafood bisque, crawfish etoufe, crawfish boat, and the Royal Red shrimp boat. Can't beat food or price.
Best dive bars. Also asking to go in tin cow kitchen lol
Dude I couldn't believe it when y'all saw tops oh, I've been telling people for years that is hands-down best burger joint for the price in Pensacola, that's pretty awesome. Your next video should be best donuts in Pensacola base it off of glazed original and a specialty donut I would recommend Maynard's next to Sammy Barker's on 9 Mile bacon maple donut keep the videos coming bro you're awesome!
the blue dot burger looked amazing but i just cant wrap my head around a burger without fries. the horror.
Or cheese!
Amber Eckley I couldn’t either until I tried it! When that delicious burger hits your mouth 👄 you will literally forget that fries and cheese 🧀 exist! I know this sounds crazy! Just trust the process love!!
@@letitiacornish4439 I'm definitely open to trying it! :)
@@letitiacornish4439 you sold it, im going!!!
Its so good and filling u dont need fries. Just try it
You can see my photos up behind you in the tin cow part yayyyy 😁 I agree with all your choices I love tops 😁
I visited the burger factory last week and was upset when I saw the note on their door. Their burgers were amazing!!
Hey I know Andy and Craig! I would serve them all the time at Wings 2 Go. So crazy I see a Pcola upload in my recommended and see them in here with you, hope they're doing well!
Nice video man, keep it up :)
Man...you got me wanting some corn nuggets now!
bluedot is definitely my #1
As a life-long Pensacola resident (40+ years), here are my thoughts: Working my 1st career job downtown on Garden Street, my boss sometimes rewarded us with Blue Dot and we all loved them. My wife doesn't care for them, so I've almost never been since :( McGuires and Jerry's are definitely great, but I rarely go. We went to Sammy Barkers when they first opened and while the burgers tasted good, they weren't amazing and the price was too high for what we received. Also we found something in the burger- think it was an olive pit, very odd. Hard to go back after the experience. Same with Tin Cow, the bad press is hard to get over. I always loved the burgers there though. You've given me some places to try- never been to Tops or Grovers. Right now my favorite is the hurricane burger at VooDoo Grill. My previous favorite was Billy Bobs.
I could not stop laughing throughout the award show segment. That was some funny editing.
I have not had a chance to try most of these restaurants, except Tin Cow where I have always had a positive experience. I definitely want to try these other places whenever I can get a chance to.
Have to try a few of these places. But I know this sounds nuts, but that last few burgers I had at Dennys was very good. Depends on whos cooking, but were loaded up and very tasty.
Your killin it buddy! Keep up the good work. (Blue Dot). Lol
(I paused before the end.)
I have loved Tops for many years, but 5 Guys is my favorite!
You live in Florida, how is the one guy wearing a Patriots jersey? lol
Top's burger is for sure the best for us as well! We go there whenever we can after work and always satisfies.
Holden, you are SO likable! We have Culver’s here in Wisconsin, and yes, they are wonderful. You guys ever ate at a 5 Guys? 😋
Thank you :) And yes, we have a 5 Guys here that has great burgers!
Culver’s originated in Wisconsin! It also has a few more menu items that we don’t get here.
@@HoldenHardman ..and..."free"....peanuts!
5 guys are not that great and are expensive. I'd rather have something from Steak n Shake than them.
You should do best local brewery
If so, do it quickly. They seem to be adding a new one every couple weeks.
@@rlwalker2 the east bay pensacola bay brewery located everywhere in downtown pensacola
I love Top’s!!! But don’t laugh when I tell you, the smash burger at sacred heart is A BEAST!!
Love these videos being new to Pensacola love getting new places to eat
I don’t think I’ve had Grover’s for their burger. I usually get their chicken as well as ice cream.
TOPS is my favorite Burger joint in Pensacola. I always enjoy their brown bag special with no mayo, of course. :)
When I was young, what my family would do is get a brown bag special, drive home about 10-15 minutes away and let the grease soak the bottom of the bag. And then eat the burger and fries.
Hey Knee56 grovers is the same thing as Big T Tasty Freeze in Milton.
Sammy Barkers was the winner of the 2019 Burger Battle by the Bay!!
Kirk Waters where the hell is that
Jelton Inc. this years will be April 18. It’s always at wahoos stadium downtown. Great event!
Thanks for the cameo :)-kid in the car
I ate at Tin Cow and I became very ill... I am scared to eat there...
But after seeing this video I may go back...
Thanks for the video
After seeing the best pizza video, I was going to suggest a best burger video. You read my mind.😀
Yes!! 👏👏👏 I completely agree! Blue Dot is really good but I prefer to make decisions for myself!!
Smokeys BBQ and Georgios pizza have some very impressive burgers. Great video man!
I HATE that as soon as you were going to announce the best burger place, like you opened the envelope and look back up with a smile and BOOM an ad came on... well done, well done lol I'm a west coaster in California and a place called Farmer Boys is my favorite!
I have had Tops when it has been great and when it has been not so great (brown/bad lettuce) but the other places I haven't had except Culvers. Culvers was alright in terms of hamburgers but their ice cream (chocolate specifically) was probably the best I have had in a very long time, maybe even ever.
I'm on the floor right now laughing. I LOVE TOPS
And the award for best burger obtainable at 3am goes to.... Whataburger
When I went to McGuire's Irish pub my dad would take me there for my birthday which now I live in Georgia get to visit there anymore but I would always have the steak I never had the hamburgers though
If you haven’t tried 3D Eats then you really missed out on this list. You are due to update this burger list as 2 of these places are no longer in business
They have some nice little restaurants out on Pensacola Beach the like mom-and-pop restaurants but they are really good restaurants and they have really good service and food
Who's watching this and doesnt even live in Pensacola?
urban swinery has the burgers and a variety of other foods
Grovers is the best, hands down.