HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – With so many chain restaurants around Hopkinsville, it’s hard to forget about all of the amazing local offering throughout the city who are putting their own spin on a classic hamburger.
Here’s a list of a few burger joints in Hoptown that you need to check out, from signature dishes to unusual but delicious combinations.
Ferrell’s Snappy Service
The 100-year-old burger stop in downtown Hopkinsville has been attracting visitors for a century with their no-frills approach to a classic hamburger. With limited bar seating available, people pack the restaurant on a daily basis to grab a meal.
Ferrell’s gained new ownership in 2021, when Ches Hill, grandson of family friends to original owners Carolyn and Phillip Ferrell, bought the business. Since becoming owner, Hill has made few changes to the beloved restaurant. The most popular items at Ferrell’s are the cheeseburgers that are grilled just as they were in 1936, which keeps the regulars coming back to 1001 South Main Street.
Davo’s
First opening their doors in 2012 on 3115 Canton Street, their menu and following has continued to grow in the area. With a trivia night every Tuesday, they are a determined to establish themselves as the hometown hangout spot to grab a delicious bite.
Davo’s currently has nearly a dozen burgers on their menu, with the option of people ordering their own creations. All of their patties are made from fresh, never frozen meat that was purchased locally at Hampton Meats in Hopkinsville. Their massive El Grande Burger is stacked with a patty, chicken tenders, an egg, and onion rings, while they also offer a Sunsrise, Aloha, and Southwestern burger.
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Holiday Burgers
This recently renovated diner style restaurant first opened in 1967. After being owned by several different people, in 2015, Charlie and Sherry Powell moved from Memphis, TN to begin the adventure awaiting them at Holiday Burgers in Hopkinsville.
Located at 3806 Lafayette Road in Hopkinsville, Holiday Burgers is offering over a dozen burgers on their menu. People can try the Hopper Burger with pimento cheese, an Eclipse Burger which is topped with a fried egg, or something simple like a mushroom and swiss or double cheeseburger.
Camo Caravan
Fueled by a passion for food and the nostalgic desire to create a welcoming spot in the community, best friends Jason Coy and Eric Hardin have been running Camo Caravan in Hopkinsville for the past few years, recently moving to South Main Street downtown. Their approachable, unique menu mostly echoes their favorite childhood meals.
Their dedication to a solid burger includes hand grinding the meat every day for their signature Caravan Burger, which is loaded with toppings and their house made sauce. Kids who love burgers get their own special experience when they order, with a kid sized burger packed inside a retro tin lunchbox.
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