For Pete's Sake

Chiefs defensive back sought the best burger in KC. Here’s where he found it

Town Topic’s double cheeseburger, fries and chocolate shake.
Town Topic’s double cheeseburger, fries and chocolate shake. The Kansas City Star

Chiefs coach Andy Reid is the perfect person to hit up for advice on a number of topics.

Looking for a well-designed screen play? Reid can help with that. Seeking tips on relating to players? Reid has a great relationship with the Chiefs.

Want a tasty cheeseburger? That is right in Reid’s wheelhouse.

Reid told former NBC Sports writer Peter King in a 2020 interview: “How great is a good cheeseburger? Listen, there is just something about it. It keeps you grounded, Peter.”

That was after they had stopped at Reid’s favorite place in Kansas City for a cheeseburger: Town Topic.

Chiefs defensive back Jaylen Watson asked followers on X for the best burger spot in Kansas City and fans gave him lots of ideas. He eventually followed Reid’s advice and hit up Town Topic, and he was thrilled with the decision.

“Went to town topic burgers were (flame emoji) and Coach Reid approved,” Watson wrote on X.

When Watson had asked for suggestions, he had more than a hundred responses. Here are some of the recommendations from Chiefs fans for where Watson can get the best burger in KC.

This story was originally published July 2, 2025 at 8:50 AM.

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