The original van has retired and this shop is more of a lunch stand, but it still serves some of the tastiest no-frills burgers ever, slathered with mayo, ketchup, mustard and cheese. Read more.
Shhh, the secret to the deliciousness is the Cajun seasoning added to each patty before it’s cooked. Read more.
As guilt-free as a big, sloppy burger gets: It’s made from 100 percent local, range-raised, antibiotic-free and hormone-free beef from the sustainability-thinking Diablo Trust ranches. Read more.
Believe it or not, this 17-ounce Hubcap Burger isn’t even the biggest one on the menu. There’s also the Double Hubcap Burger. So save room. Read more.
This heavenly creation made with dry-aged beef, arugula, Gruyère cheese and a bacon-onion compote is like eating French onion soup. Word to the wise: Dont ask for ketchup here; they’ll laugh you away. Read more.
You’re the boss at this build-your-own-burger joint--you could even top your patty with grilled pineapple and peanut butter. (But, um, we wouldn’t recommend it.) Read more.
We’ve gotta give a shout-out to Louis’ Lunch, the first-ever restaurant to serve hamburgers in the U.S. (They’re still super old-school, so if you want ketchup or mustard, you’re out of luck.) Read more.
Ready for the most epic breakfast ever? Sink your teeth into the Big Sloppy, served with double meat, double cheese, double bacon, a hash brown and a fried egg. Read more.
Live a little and order the Ghetto Burger, a double cheeseburger topped with chili, bacon, grilled onions, ketchup and mustard on a toasted bun. Then take a nap. Read more.
Before you hit the beach, grab a Royal B.B.Q. Burger with lettuce, tomato, onions and cheese. (But like your mom always says, eat it at least an hour before you go swimming.) Read more.
Breaking news: You can get the Savage Burger with a side of tots. When in Idaho…eat potatoes. Read more.
This trendy Chicago diner actually slips a third patty onto the double cheeseburger to achieve optimum cheese-to-meat ratios. Thanks, guys. Read more.
Double cheeseburger + onion rings = a match made in burger heaven. Read more.
Local farm-raised beef is seasoned with dry farmhouse cider to create this epic plate of deliciousness. Read more.
Mmm, we’ll take a Dodge City Burger with bacon, barbecue sauce, cheddar and onion rings. Read more.
Go for the bison burger, piled high with shredded lettuce and apricot-laced jezebel sauce. Just try it. Read more.
This masterpiece made with house-ground brisket and chuck is, hands down, the best burger in New Orleans, if not the entire state. Read more.
Just wait a second to really take this one in. Has a more beautiful burger ever been created? It’s like a Monet. Read more.
When we’re in Baltimore, we’re ordering the Bistro Burger, made with Roseda Farm beef and topped with cheddar, bacon and a gooey sunny-side-up egg. Read more.
Make sure you lift your pinky while eating this burger because it’s fancy, like chuck, brisket and rib lifter fancy. Read more.
You haven’t lived until you’ve ordered the Bear Burger Supreme, featuring a pound of beef, ham, peppers, mushrooms, cheese, tomato and onions. You just haven’t. Read more.
We’re not saying this burger made the list because it comes with a side of hush puppies, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. Read more.
This old-school joint was originally a saloon, but it became a grocery store (that also serves delicious burgers) in 1919. Go for the classic burger and crinkle-cut fries. Read more.
We think we have a crush on the Gateway Burger, with smoked bacon, cheddar, onion rings and homemade barbecue sauce. (Is it weird to have a crush on a burger? Yes? Too bad.) Read more.
Come for the elk burger, stay for the crinkle-cut sweet potato fries. Read more.
You miiiight want to split the decadent pastrami burger--with five slices of brined meat on an already towering burger with Swiss cheese, mustard and lettuce--with a buddy. Read more.
This gourmet burger is cooked to perfection, then topped with aged goat milk cheddar, garlic aioli, tomato confit and applewood-smoked thick-cut bacon. Read more.
Hickory-smoked bacon? Cheddar? Pickles? Zesty barbecue sauce? We’re naming our first child Willy. Read more.
OK, you might not want to eat this for breakfast every day, but this ooey-gooey burger with homemade corned beef hash, bacon and fried eggs is a must-try. Read more.
The green chile cheeseburger at this low-key spot is so famous, burger fans travel from all over the country to try a bite. Read more.
There’s tons of competition for the greatest burger in NYC, but even Shake Shack’s head chef Mark Rosati agrees--the Spotted Pig’s chargrilled masterpiece is where it’s at. Read more.
This old-school fast-food joint has been serving burgers and fries to locals for the last 70 years--and the prices are so low, you’ll think you’re still in 1946. Read more.
Yes, that’s an eggs Benedict burger with a side of tots. No, we’re not sharing. Read more.
Founded in 1923, this burger institution is the second-ever fast-food chain in the U.S. Wendy’s founder Dave Thomas ate here as a kid and loved it so much, he decided to go into the burger business. Read more.
This throwback drive-in has all sorts of classic diner fare, but we’re partial to the 18-ounce burger piled with mayo, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and onions on a handmade bun. Read more.
This burger is yolk porn at its finest. Oh, but if you’re not in the mood for an egg, you can also get it topped with horseradish crab salad. #yesplease Read more.
It’s all about the sliders at this Providence favorite. You’re looking at the M.O.A.B. (short for “Mother of All Burgers,”) with cheese, bacon, mushrooms and fried onion strings. Read more.
This charmingly divey spot is home to the Redneck Cheeseburger, drenched in a secret pimento cheese sauce. We could never stay mad at you, cheese… Read more.
In addition to the classics, this low-key restaurant features a rotating (and always offbeat) burger of the week--Pork Thai Burger with peanut sauce, anyone? Read more.
It’s all about perfecting the basics at Chester’s…and then smothering them in chili. Read more.
Tip: Try to resist ordering the Breath Enhancer on a date. (It’s topped with chunks of garlic.) Read more.
We’re not worthy of this cute little grass-fed patty with all the fixin’s! But we will definitely order one. Read more.
What’s the only thing better than munching on a burger with roasted garlic, caramelized onions, Wisconsin sharp cheddar and horseradish sauce? Washing it down with a double dark chocolate milkshake. Read more.
With half a pound of hand-ground Oregon county chuck and a bun from Seattle’s Dahlia Bakery, the Palace Burger Royale is definitely worthy of its name.
Before this chain popped up all over the U.S., it was a tiny family business in nearby Arlington. Keep the Cajun-style fries coming, guys. Read more.
No trip to Wisconsin is complete without a butter burger (yep, that’s a burger with a bun drenched in butter), and this Green Bay institution is the spot to get 'em. Read more.
Which burger is the best at this Jackson Hole hot spot? With names like Ghetto on a Good Day, Filthy Harry and Polish Lawn-Mower, you really can’t go wrong. Read more.
