Any restaurant that combines half a pound of beef, apple wood-smoked bacon and a Macrina Bakery brioche bun deserves to have its burgers taken very seriously. At Maxwell's Speakeasy, this dream burger exists. The Walker Burger, named after the building the restaurant anchors, is grilled then topped with white cheddar, grilled onion aioli and excellent greenery and vegetation. The result is mouthwateringly juicy and about as full-flavored as it gets. The smoky salt and earthy cheese flavors give a mildly spicy and tangy overlay to the sweet bread and firm beef patty. Wonderful!

[454 St Helens Ave., Tacoma, 253.683.4115]