Kevin Alexander

"Ted’s is the OG in the Meriden steamed-cheeseburger game, having been around since 1959. Ted’s uses a mild Cheddar that pulled almost like mozzarella and had that subtle nutty flavor that helped balance the acid from the pickles, mustard, and onion. The loose grind of the meat felt pure, and the salt and pepper added the proper seasoning. There was no real trick to it, but all the elements fell exactly into place."

George Motz

"The Best Burgers From Each of the 50 States: Ted’s, Connecticut - Ted's will always make any ‘greatest hits’ burger list of mine. That’s because whether or not you think steaming burgers is gross, you need to get to Central CT for this truly unique experience. The unique, hyper-regional process includes steaming wads of fresh beef in a stovetop steaming contraption."

Timothy Stobierski

"Ted’s Restaurant is considered by many to be the incontestable destination if you want a steamed cheeseburger. Ted’s believes that steaming allows the best possible flavor for the burger, keeps the meat moist, and produces a sticky but delicious blanket of cheese. The real star here is, of course, the cheese. Ted’s steams 2 ounces of cheddar for every burger."

Youssef Rizk

"If there were such a thing as a “pure” burger, Ted’s would be it. Ted’s makes a really unique and pretty tasty cheeseburger. The steaming process really lets the flavor of the meat itself shine through and steaming cheese is possibly the best way to get it on top of a burger. Definitely recommended as a place for a quick bite if you’re anywhere near the area."