Where to get a cheeseburger in Baton Rouge: staff picks for National Cheeseburger Day

# Quick guide: where The Advocate staff go for cheeseburgers in Baton Rouge

Today is National Cheeseburger Day, and The Advocate asked staffers for their favorite local spots. The recommendations cover straightforward, low-cost classics and bigger, ingredient-forward options. Below are the places mentioned, what staffers like about each, and simple ordering tips to get the burger you want.

Iverstine Farms Butcher — quality, local ingredients

Ordering tip: treat this like a premium burger — keep toppings simple so the meat stands out.

Overpass Merchant — juicy base and smart add-ons

Merchant's burger is described as very juicy. Ianne Salvosa likes adding swiss cheese and onion jam for extra flavor. She also swaps fries for the restaurant's Caesar salad made with kale.

J. Alexander's — a veggie burger that wins over meat-eaters

Caitie Zeilman recommends J. Alexander's veggie burger. The patty is glazed in a sweet ginger soy sauce that pushes it beyond typical veggie options. The recommendation notes that meat-eating friends approve as well.

Ordering tip: try it as-is — the glaze is the distinguishing feature.

Dearman's — quick, convenient, reliable

Maddie Scott also names Dearman's, particularly Dearman's South, for an easy evening meal with friends. The appeal here is quick service and a satisfying, familiar burger.

Ordering tip: choose Dearman's when you want a no-fuss burger with speed and convenience.

Walk-On's — the full-on hickory burger

Riverside Patty — classic, low-cost option

Emma Discher points to Riverside Patty as a decades-old, no-frills classic. The cheeseburger costs $6.75 in the piece and does the basics right. She recommends paying extra for Cajun Curly Q fries.

Ordering tip: order the cheeseburger with Cajun Curly Q fries if you want a simple, satisfying meal on a budget.

How to choose right now

• If you want higher-end, locally sourced beef: Iverstine Farms Butcher.
• If you like sweet-savory combinations or a juicier patty: Overpass Merchant.
• If you want a hearty, heavily topped burger: Walk-On's hickory burger.
• If you want a cheap, classic cheeseburger: Riverside Patty.
• If you prefer a standout meatless option: J. Alexander's veggie burger.

These picks reflect staff favorites and quick ordering tips for National Cheeseburger Day or any burger craving in Baton Rouge.