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When thinking of American cuisine, the most instinctive image is digging into a hearty, generously sized burger. But with so many burger joints in the U.S., which are the must-try ones? Below is a list of five extremely popular burger restaurant brands in the U.S. If you’re traveling to the U.S. next time, don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy these locally loved, top-rated burgers.
●In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger is one of the most popular burger chains in the U.S. Its first store was opened in the suburbs of Los Angeles in 1948, and it gradually expanded beyond Southern California only in the 1990s. It now has over 250 locations across the U.S. The In-N-Out menu publicly features three types of burgers: the regular hamburger, cheeseburger, and Double-Double (two beef patties and two slices of cheese), served with onions, lettuce, tomatoes, and a special sauce made with Thousand Island dressing. It’s a must-visit burger joint on the U.S. West Coast.
In-N-Out Burger is a must-visit burger joint on the U.S. West Coast. (Image source / thrillis)
●Shake Shack
Shake Shack is known for offering high-quality ingredient burgers at affordable prices. Its first store opened in Madison Square Garden Plaza, New York, in 2004. Though not open for long, it has successively earned accolades such as “Most Popular New York Restaurant” and “One of the Most Influential Burgers in History.” In addition to being available in 12 U.S. states, Shake Shack can also be found in cities such as London, Dubai, and Moscow.
Shake Shack is a popular burger brand in New York. (Image source / SHAKE SHACK TOKYO)
Enjoying fresh, delicious premium meals at affordable prices is the secret behind Shake Shack’s huge popularity. (Image source / SHAKE SHACK TOKYO)
●Habit Burger Grill
Which burger joint is truly the favorite in the hearts of Americans? The answer is Habit Burger Grill, which has been ranked No. 1 in American polls multiple times. The restaurant’s signature burgers are the “Charburger” and “Double Charburger.” The store uses charcoal-grilled beef patties—meat grilled over charcoal that tastes exceptionally delicious—paired with mayonnaise, pickles, tomatoes, and lettuce, making for a very satisfying meal. If those two flavors aren’t unique enough for you, you can also try the Santa Barbara-style burger, which comes with toppings like cheese and avocado slices.
Habit Burger Grill, which has been ranked No. 1 in American polls multiple times. (Image source / burgerjunkies)
●Five Guys
Five Guys started in Virginia and now has locations all over the U.S. Five Guys has quite strict standards when it comes to ingredients, including a firm commitment to never using frozen food and insisting on preparing everything with fresh ingredients. The fries in-store are fried in peanut oil, giving them a richly aromatic taste, and the burgers come with more than 15 topping options. Additionally, a major feature of Five Guys is that nearly every location offers free peanuts for customers to enjoy.
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