Impossible Burger Shortage Leaves Local Businesses, Customers Hungry For More

Grindhouse Killer Burgers in Atlanta was one of thousands of restaurants nationwide recently impacted by a shortage of the plant-based burger, the Impossible Burger.

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In the kitchen of Grindhouse Killer Burgers on Piedmont Avenue, Kevin Crook stands over a hot grill of sizzling patties.

The burgers are bright pink, and at first glance appear to be raw beef. But, they’re not.

These are Impossible Burgers, made of ingredients like coconut oil and soy protein concentrate.