Aioli Gourmet Burgers, Phoenix

Best friends Tom, Kyle, and Michael opened Aioli Burger as a single food truck serving one-of-a-kind burgers around the Phoenix area. But word travels fast when your menu is loaded with phrases like "applewood bacon onion jam" and "white truffle aioli", and, today, their burger venture has grown to encompass a sit-down restaurant, catering company, and not one, but three food trucks. The secret to their success is simple: start with a soft brioche bun, add an American Kobe Beef patty or chicken breast, then pile on the extra toppings that make each sandwich really sing. Signature items include a black and blue burger topped with maytag blue cheese, arugula, smoked bacon, caramelized onions, and black pepper aioli, as well as a falafel burger topped with pickled onion and mango sauce. Customers will also find delicious sides like warm pretzel bites, sweet potato fries, and roasted farm veggies, plus creative desserts like s'mores bread pudding.