Black Bean Burger at The Earl

It’s hard to believe a meatless burger of any kind could compete with the Earl’s formidable beef version, but the dive bar’s black-bean burger does. It’s shocking how much typically soggy, crumbly veggie burgers pale in comparison to this meatless wonder. A bite through the cracklin’ crust somehow yields a robust, earthy, almost-meaty experience. The Earl adds frisky pepper jack cheese, tangy salsa verde, and a spoonful of sour cream on top to complete its can’t-miss twist on the traditional hamburger.