Credit: photo by John Anderson

The original location of the mini-chain struck a surefire formula for success: high-concept crafted burgers (including bison, chicken, veggie, and tuna), beer from small, artisanal breweries, and craft cocktails. Throw in the hand-cut, Kennebec potato fries and it’s obvious why Hopdoddy is so popular.

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