Rochester Staples Collide: Snappy Stop Drops a John Hardy’s Special

If you’ve lived in Rochester for more than five minutes, you already know Snappy Stop and John Hardy's BBQ are local staples. But you might not know the two local favorites have officially collided.

Snappy Stop has been a local legend since the 1980s, while John Hardy’s Bar-B-Q serves up the kind of legendary barbecue locals swear belongs on Guy Fieri's Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

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According to ABC News, America’s favorite burger toppings are ketchup, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, mustard, pickles, mayo, bacon, mushrooms, and BBQ sauce. Snappy Stop's latest creation checks off half that list in a single bite.

Now, Snappy Stop has never been afraid to get creative. They feature unique burgers all the time. My favorite is their iconic Thanksgiving Burger, a classic cheeseburger piled high with stuffing and smothered in gravy.

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The John Hardy’s BBQ Burger is the main event this month.

It starts with Snappy's classic cheeseburger patty, topped with bacon, pickles, onions, lettuce, and tomatoes. The real star is the sauce combo: John Hardy’s signature Sissy Boy BBQ sauce paired with cool ranch for the perfect balance of sweet, smoky, tangy, and creamy.

Crossovers like this don't happen often, and it's only available for a limited time at Snappy Stop which is located at 37 9th St SE in Rochester.