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Brevard's Best Burgers: These tasty stops do burgers right

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Hook & Eagle Tavern at Viera East Golf Course is open to the public, at 2300 Clubhouse Drive. Executive Chef Jamey Thompson offers Southern-inspired dishes with a modern twist. Among the popular burgers is the Don't Go Breaking My Heart, seen here, which is a Blackstone patty with BBQ glazed pork belly and sharp cheddar.
Hook & Eagle Tavern at Viera East Golf Course is open to the public, at 2300 Clubhouse Drive. Executive Chef Jamey Thompson offers Southern-inspired dishes with a modern twist. Among the popular burgers is the Don't Go Breaking My Heart, seen here, which is a Blackstone patty with BBQ glazed pork belly and sharp cheddar.
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Hook & Eagle Tavern at Viera East Golf Course is open to the public, at 2300 Clubhouse Drive. Executive Chef Jamey Thompson offers Southern-inspired dishes with a modern twist. Among the popular burgers are the the Love Burger, the Barn Burner, and the Don't Go Breaking My Heart.
Hook & Eagle Tavern at Viera East Golf Course is open to the public, at 2300 Clubhouse Drive. Executive Chef Jamey Thompson offers Southern-inspired dishes with a modern twist. Among the popular burgers are the the Love Burger, the Barn Burner, and the Don't Go Breaking My Heart.
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The grilled onion burger at the food truck. Burger Rob's restaurant location is at 311 S. Washington Ave., in Titusville. This is their food truck visiting the parking lot of the Rockledge Post Office.
The grilled onion burger at the food truck. Burger Rob's restaurant location is at 311 S. Washington Ave., in Titusville. This is their food truck visiting the parking lot of the Rockledge Post Office.
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The Krakatoa burger at Island IX, located at 2348 Citadel Way in Viera, a few doors down from Blaze Pizza.
The Krakatoa burger at Island IX, located at 2348 Citadel Way in Viera, a few doors down from Blaze Pizza.
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Island IX is located at 2348 Citadel Way in Viera,a few doors down from Blaze Pizza.
Island IX is located at 2348 Citadel Way in Viera,a few doors down from Blaze Pizza.
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Burger Rob's restaurant location is at 311 S. Washington Ave., in Titusville. This is their food truck visiting the parking lot of the Rockledge Post Office.
Burger Rob's restaurant location is at 311 S. Washington Ave., in Titusville. This is their food truck visiting the parking lot of the Rockledge Post Office.
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The Burger Place, located at 811 E. New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne, opened in 2010. The owners are Karine Paturel-Reis and Jean-Philippe "J.P." Reis.
The Burger Place, located at 811 E. New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne, opened in 2010. The owners are Karine Paturel-Reis and Jean-Philippe "J.P." Reis.
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The Burger Place, located at 811 E. New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne, opened in 2010. The owners are Karine Paturel-Reis and Jean-Philippe "J.P." Reis, left, pictured with Chef Antoine Salin and manager Emily Hardy. T
The Burger Place, located at 811 E. New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne, opened in 2010. The owners are Karine Paturel-Reis and Jean-Philippe "J.P." Reis, left, pictured with Chef Antoine Salin and manager Emily Hardy. T
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The Burger Place, located at 811 E. New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne, opened in 2010. The owners are Karine Paturel-Reis and Jean-Philippe "J.P." Reis.
The Burger Place, located at 811 E. New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne, opened in 2010. The owners are Karine Paturel-Reis and Jean-Philippe "J.P." Reis.
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Manager Emily Hardy with an order ready to bring out to a customer. The Burger Place, located at 811 E. New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne, opened in 2010. The owners are Karine Paturel-Reis and Jean-Philippe "J.P." Reis.
Manager Emily Hardy with an order ready to bring out to a customer. The Burger Place, located at 811 E. New Haven Ave. in Historic Downtown Melbourne, opened in 2010. The owners are Karine Paturel-Reis and Jean-Philippe "J.P." Reis.
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Pictured: Michael Mauro, and Chef Bishop Bethel. The Burger Inn, owned by the Mauro family, is a 1950s-style roadside location at 1819 N. Harbor City Blvd. (U.S. 1) Melbourne. The original owners opened this restaurant in 1952.
Pictured: Michael Mauro, and Chef Bishop Bethel. The Burger Inn, owned by the Mauro family, is a 1950s-style roadside location at 1819 N. Harbor City Blvd. (U.S. 1) Melbourne. The original owners opened this restaurant in 1952.
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Michael Mauro, co-owner in training at The Burger Inn, owned by the Mauro family. It is a 1950s style roadside location at 1819 N. Harbor City Blvd. (U.S. 1 ) Melbourne. The original owners began this restaurant in 1952.
Michael Mauro, co-owner in training at The Burger Inn, owned by the Mauro family. It is a 1950s style roadside location at 1819 N. Harbor City Blvd. (U.S. 1 ) Melbourne. The original owners began this restaurant in 1952.
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Daylyan Beneventano, co-owner. The Burger Inn, owned by the Mauro family, is a 1950s style roadside location at 1819 N. Harbor City Blvd. (U.S. 1 ) Melbourne. The original owners began this restaurant in 1952.
Daylyan Beneventano, co-owner. The Burger Inn, owned by the Mauro family, is a 1950s style roadside location at 1819 N. Harbor City Blvd. (U.S. 1 ) Melbourne. The original owners began this restaurant in 1952.
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The Burger Inn, owned by the Mauro family, is a 1950s style roadside location at 1819 N. Harbor City Blvd. (U.S. 1 ) Melbourne. The original owners opened the restaurant in 1952.
The Burger Inn, owned by the Mauro family, is a 1950s style roadside location at 1819 N. Harbor City Blvd. (U.S. 1 ) Melbourne. The original owners opened the restaurant in 1952.
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Michael Mauro, co-owner in training, with one of their highly acclaimed hamburgers. The Burger Inn, owned by the Mauro family, is a 1950s style roadside location at 1819 N. Harbor City Blvd. (U.S. 1 ) Melbourne. The original owners began this restaurant in 1952.
Michael Mauro, co-owner in training, with one of their highly acclaimed hamburgers. The Burger Inn, owned by the Mauro family, is a 1950s style roadside location at 1819 N. Harbor City Blvd. (U.S. 1 ) Melbourne. The original owners began this restaurant in 1952.
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Coasters Pub & Biergarten, located at 971 E. Eau Gallie Blvd. (beachside) inside the shopping plaza with Walmart and Winn Dixie.
Coasters Pub & Biergarten, located at 971 E. Eau Gallie Blvd. (beachside) inside the shopping plaza with Walmart and Winn Dixie.
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Hook & Eagle Tavern at Viera East Golf Course is open to the public, at 2300 Clubhouse Drive. Executive Chef Jamey Thompson offers Southern-inspired dishes with a modern twist. Among the popular burgers is the Don't Go Breaking My Heart, seen here, which is a Blackstone patty with BBQ glazed pork belly and sharp cheddar.
Hook & Eagle Tavern at Viera East Golf Course is open to the public, at 2300 Clubhouse Drive. Executive Chef Jamey Thompson offers Southern-inspired dishes with a modern twist. Among the popular burgers is the Don't Go Breaking My Heart, seen here, which is a Blackstone patty with BBQ glazed pork belly and sharp cheddar.
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The Barn Burner, a Signature Blackstone burger topped with Pepper Jack cheese, hot cherry peppers and Nashville hot Aioli. Hook & Eagle Tavern at Viera East Golf Course is open to the public.
The Barn Burner, a Signature Blackstone burger topped with Pepper Jack cheese, hot cherry peppers and Nashville hot Aioli. Hook & Eagle Tavern at Viera East Golf Course is open to the public.
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The Love Burger, with bacon jam, bleu cheese, field greens, and love sauce with a Worchesterhire reduction drizzle. Hook & Eagle Tavern at Viera East Golf Course is open to the public.
The Love Burger, with bacon jam, bleu cheese, field greens, and love sauce with a Worchesterhire reduction drizzle. Hook & Eagle Tavern at Viera East Golf Course is open to the public.
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