Where to find the best burgers in the United States

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The quintessential American food — whether grilled, griddled, smashed or smoked — offers something for everyone. Maybe your favorite is served on a small white paper plate. Or stuck with a silver steak knife. Or smothered with melted cheese. These burgers — classic, creative, contemporary — take comfort food to the next level.

The Buddha Burger, left, and Grill-A-Burger Deluxe Cheeseburger from Grill-A-Burger in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. — The Buddha Burger, left, and Grill-A-Burger Deluxe Cheeseburger from Grill-A-Burger in Palm Desert, Calif., on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Taya Gray/The Desert Sun

The Signature Steakhouse Burger at Alpine Steakhouse in Sarasota, Florida, is a half-pound patty stacked with house-made jowl bacon, a crispy onion ring, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Photographed here with a side of German potato salad — The Signature Steakhouse Burger at Alpine Steakhouse in Sarasota, Florida, is a half-pound patty stacked with house-made jowl bacon, a crispy onion ring, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Photographed here with a side of German potato salad
WADE TATANGELO / SARASOTA HERALD-TRIBUNE

Cuban Frita on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at The Inferno Room in Fountain Square. — Cuban Frita on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026, at The Inferno Room in Fountain Square.
Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar

Lachele's Fine Foods in the Highland Park neighborhood of Des Moines has the Jake's Something with a smash patty, mozzarella, sautéed mushroom, grilled onion, stoneground mustard and mayo on a potato roll. — Lachele's Fine Foods in the Highland Park neighborhood of Des Moines has the Jake's Something with a smash patty, mozzarella, sautéed mushroom, grilled onion, stoneground mustard and mayo on a potato roll.
Susan Stapleton/The Register

Jay's Burgers, 1241 E Oak St., serves some of the best smash burgers in Louisville out of food truck. — Jay's Burgers, 1241 E Oak St., serves some of the best smash burgers in Louisville out of food truck.
Amanda Hancock, Courier Journal

The Double Ghost Burger is the highlight on the Little Ghost menu, a new fast-casual restaurant in Ferndale. — The Double Ghost Burger is the highlight on the Little Ghost menu, a new fast-casual restaurant in Ferndale.
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An open-faced shot of a burger from Krug's Tavern in Newark, New Jersey. — An open-faced shot of a burger from Krug's Tavern in Newark, New Jersey.
Kara VanDooijeweert/NorthJersey.com

The Woo Signature burger from Woosmash in Verona, New Jersey. — The Woo Signature burger from Woosmash in Verona, New Jersey.
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The Dirty French burger at Sacred Beast, in Over-the-Rhine. — The Dirty French burger at Sacred Beast, in Over-the-Rhine.
Keith Pandolfi/The Enquirer

Thurman burger at Son of Thurman in Delaware, photographed on Thursday, July 31, 2014. [Jonathan Quilter/Dispatch] — Thurman burger at Son of Thurman in Delaware, photographed on Thursday, July 31, 2014. [Jonathan Quilter/Dispatch]
Jonathan Quilter/Columbus Dispatch File Photo

The Dream Burger at There, There has two grass-fed beef patties, USA cheese, mayo, patty sauce, onion jam and "shredduce" on a griddled sesame bun. — The Dream Burger at There, There has two grass-fed beef patties, USA cheese, mayo, patty sauce, onion jam and "shredduce" on a griddled sesame bun.
Gail Ciampa/The Providence Journal

The inside of a "Joe Bartley" burger at Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage in Cambridge. — The inside of a "Joe Bartley" burger at Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage in Cambridge.
Wicked Local staff photo/Joanna K. Tzouvelis

The Bibiana Burger at Saint Bibiana on Brady Street comes with two beef patties, American cheese, grilled onions, pickles and special sauce on a sesame seed bun. — The Bibiana Burger at Saint Bibiana on Brady Street comes with two beef patties, American cheese, grilled onions, pickles and special sauce on a sesame seed bun.
Rachel Bernhard/Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

After opening in 1962, Winnie’s Tavern is now, at 1895 Burnett Blvd. Wilmington, N.C. — After opening in 1962, Winnie’s Tavern is now, at 1895 Burnett Blvd. Wilmington, N.C.
Ken Blevins/STARNEWS FILE PHOTO

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