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The best bacon in the U.S.

The best bacon in the U.S.

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Created by USA TODAY • Updated On: June 4, 2013

We searched high and low to create this list of places around the country that are doing bacon right.

Chicago Q is one of The best bacon in the U.S..

1. Chicago Q

8.8
1160 N Dearborn St (at W Division St.), Chicago, IL
BBQ Joint · Near North Side · 164 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Don't miss the bacon-cheddar hush puppies served with chipotle mayonnaise -- fried, bacon-y, salty goodness all in one bite.

The Macintosh is one of The best bacon in the U.S..

2. The Macintosh

479B King St (att Ann St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · Radcliffeborough · 66 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Don't miss Bacon Happy Hour (every weekday from 5-7 p.m.). The nightly special can be anything from pork-belly lettuce wraps with spicy garlic sauce to pigs in a blanket with buckwheat pancakes. Read more.

City Grocery is one of The best bacon in the U.S..

3. City Grocery

8.7
152 Courthouse Sq (Jackson Ave. and Van Buren Ave.), Oxford, MS
Gastropub · 37 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Check out the shrimp and grits with house bacon. It's a perfect, rich combination. Read more.

24 Diner is one of The best bacon in the U.S..

4. 24 Diner

8.5
600 N Lamar Blvd #G (at W 6th St), Austin, TX
Diner · Old West Austin · 322 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Don't miss the bacon, avocado and charred poblano pepper sandwich with smoked aoli! Read more.

Mahony's Po-Boy Shop is one of The best bacon in the U.S..

5. Mahony's Po-Boy Shop

8.3
3454 Magazine St (btwn Delachaise & Aline), New Orleans, LA
Sandwich Spot · Central City - Garden · 86 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: These folks created the Peacemaker when they added bacon and cheddar to their fried oyster po-boy. Tempting, isn't it? Read more.

The Gorbals is one of The best bacon in the U.S..

6. The Gorbals

216 W 5th St (at Spring St), Los Angeles, CA
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: If you're willing to risk eternal perdition for a menu item, try the bacon matzo ball soup - the soft matzo infused with chicken soup contrast perfectly with the bacon. Read more.