White Hut in West Springfield, Mass.

White Castle may be the dominating late night greasy food stop in the Midwest, but for the humble folk of Springfield, Mass., White Hut is the only burger joint worth mentioning.

In a time when chic sandwich destinations and trendy hipster fried food havens are constantly trying to out-do one another with a never-ending onslaught of obscure ingredients and cute gimmicks, White Hut stands above the rest with its refreshing simplicity and respect to the burger game. In 2014, White Hut, the obscure restaurant in the middle-of-nowhere Western Massachusetts, was even featured in Thrillist’s prestigious “33 Best Burgers In America” list, staking its claim among the burger giants of this nation.

While nearly any type of burger can be ordered at the restaurant, their claim to fame is nothing more than a basic cheeseburger with fried onions for about $4. Patrons will miraculously come to the sawdust-covered dive of a restaurant, take a seat on one of the many barstools and order one fried onion cheeseburger after another. The burger itself doesn’t appear to be anything more than a squished, sad-looking mess on a plate that is much too big. However, after a bite, the decadent gourmet becomes apparent. What sets them apart from the competition is their tasty beef, their seasoned fry cooks and attention to detail.

White Hut

280 Memorial Avenue

West Springfield, Mas.. 01089

413 736 9390