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“My husband and I just found out that Farm Burger Buckhead is closed. We are now searching for a new burger place in Buckhead. We would like a place that serves grass-fed beef and where patrons are able to takeout without much parking hassle. Thank you in advance for any advice.” — PR
Unlike in other neighborhoods around Atlanta, I’ve found most burger joints offering takeout in Buckhead, save Farm Burger, fall under the chain restaurant category relying on frozen patties rather than freshly made. While there may be good value for money in terms of portion sizes at such places, the quality of the burgers served is a bit lacking, especially if you’re looking for a burger made fresh with meat from local farms or from farms using sustainable methods to feed their livestock. Sometimes a burger is worth a little wait.
Most of the great burgers I’ve had in Buckhead over the years are found at full-service restaurants where takeout isn’t part of the operations model or the burger doesn’t travel well. Depending on where you live, however, Farm Burger still includes locations in Dunwoody, Grant Park, and Midtown and may actually deliver to your Buckhead address.
As for a quality takeout burger in (or near) Buckhead, here are three restaurants to try offering mostly hassle-free parking situations.
The Chastain
4320 Powers Ferry Road, Atlanta.
Takeout and dine-in service available.
Valet parking and street parking available.
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