Connecticut is a great state for foodies – we’ve got world-class seafood and a whole lot more! Have you ever had a steamed cheeseburger? It’s one of the most iconic dishes in our state, and if you want to try the best ones around, there’s one place to go. Since 1959, Connecticut residents and visitors have been enjoying unique and delicious steamed cheeseburgers. Come to Meriden to try one and see for yourself what makes these burgers worth the drive from anywhere in the Constitution State.

One of Connecticut's most famous restaurants is a little hole-in-the-wall in Meriden called Ted's Steamed Cheeseburgers. They've been serving up burgers since 1959!
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People drive from all over the state - and honestly, all over New England - to indulge in these unique burgers
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They're not made in a greasy pan or cooked on a grill - as you might have guessed, these burgers are steamed to perfection. It's a Connecticut thing!
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The cheese - a steamed cheddar, of course - is almost as popular as the burgers themselves. Choose your burger toppings and then smother them in this ooey, gooey, melted cheese.
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Feeling really hungry? Order a double! Instead of being stacked, it's more of a side-by-side style burger.
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Pair your legendary burger with cheese fries onion rings for a delicious old-fashioned meal that will leave you smiling ear-to-ear.
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If you can't make the drive down to Meriden, keep an eye out for Ted's Steam Machine food truck, making rounds throughout the Constitution State.
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Visit Ted’s Steamed Cheeseburgers on the web for information about their restaurant and food truck. You can even have the Steam Machine show up at your next event!

For more great hole-in-the-wall restaurants in Connecticut, read about 12 Under The Radar Restaurants In Connecticut That Are Scrumdiddlyumptious.

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Ted's Restaurant, 1046 Broad St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA