Name the best hamburger joint that you've ever been to. When I was in Oklahoma,there was a place that I visited everyday called the Subshack. I have not taste a burger like that since.They would fill your plate with so many French fries and believe you me,I left a satisfied customer everytime.It is rare to find a place with 100% consistency. I 'm sure they made mistakes, but not with me.
Many decades ago, near Fenway Park in Boston (home of the Red Sox baseball team), there was a small burger joint called "The Fatted Calf" and it served what today would be called Smash Burgers. Their burger stuffed with bleu cheese was simply the best burger that I have ever had. It has not been around for a while, unfortunately.
When it comes to fast food burgers, In-N-Out is my go-to. I know it's always fresh, that irresistible 'secret' sauce, and prices that haven't skyrocketed over the years. A simple yet satisfying experience every time. If you want more of the charbroiled style, I really like Habit burger (for fast food)
Hard not to weigh in as a Texan here — Whataburger has my loyalty for fast food burgers. A Double Meat with cheese and a side of their spicy ketchup is the move, and most locations being open 24/7 has saved many a late night for me. I respect the In-N-Out love too; I had my first Double-Double out in California last year and the hype is real. And an honorable mention for Cook Out when I'm visiting family in the Carolinas — a tray with a burger, two sides, and a milkshake for the price of a combo meal anywhere else is just unbeatable value.