Find the Best Burgers By City
🌴 Los Angeles
In-N-Out origins and legendary smash burger spots.
🗽 New York City
Shake Shack home and upscale burger temples.
🎸 Austin
Texas-sized burgers with creative toppings.
🏙️ Chicago
Classic diners and innovative burger bars.
🏔️ Denver
Colorado beef and green chile burgers.
🚀 Houston
Texas beef culture and late-night burger joints.
⛪ Dallas
Upscale burger restaurants and Texas classics.
🌲 Seattle
Dick's Drive-In legacy and gourmet options.
🌲 Portland
Weird and wonderful burger creativity.
🌉 San Francisco
Farm-fresh California burgers and classics.
🌊 Miami
Cuban-influenced burgers and beachside spots.
🎰 Las Vegas
Celebrity chef burgers and 24-hour joints.
🍑 Atlanta
Southern-style burgers with Georgia flair.
🦞 Boston
New England burger spots and classic diners.
🌵 Phoenix
Southwest-influenced burgers and local chains.
🏖️ San Diego
California burgers and craft beer pairings.
🔔 Philadelphia
Classic tavern burgers and modern spots.
🎵 Nashville
Hot chicken burgers and Music City originals.
⚜️ New Orleans
Cajun-spiced burgers and late-night spots.
🏛️ Washington DC
Power lunch burgers and neighborhood gems.
🍔 Burger Styles
Smash Burger is a thin patty pressed hard on a flat-top. Crispy edges, lacy crust, maximum Maillard reaction.
Thick Pub-Style is a hefty patty cooked to temp. Juicy interior, often served medium-rare to medium.
Fast Food Style uses thin, well-done patties. In-N-Out, Shake Shack, and regional chains perfected this.
Wagyu/Premium features luxury beef with high fat content. Melts in your mouth but loses "burger" texture.
Burger Tips & Ordering
🔥 Temperature Matters
Ask for medium or medium-well at most places. Medium-rare only at spots that grind fresh—otherwise it's risky.
🧀 Cheese Selection
American = melty classic. Cheddar = sharper bite. Swiss = nutty. Blue = bold. Pepper jack = kick. All valid choices.
🍟 Side Strategy
Fresh-cut fries beat frozen. Onion rings add texture contrast. Sweet potato fries are hit or miss—ask if they're crispy.
📱 Skip the Apps
Burger delivery is disappointing—buns get soggy, fries get cold. Always eat burgers fresh at the restaurant.