Chain Burger Restaurants Ranked From Worst To Best

If you’re a hamburger lover, the choices are endless when it comes to chain restaurants. From fast food to sit-down restaurants, you can find a burger pretty much everywhere, but they are not all the same. Obviously, everyone has their favorite, and this list won’t change that, but maybe it will lead you to check out a new place. Some burger places are a bit inconsistent, while others are consistently terrible, but there are a few that stand above the rest. You may have to travel for some of these, but it’s worth it. Here’s our ranking of chain burger restaurants, from worst to best.
#Burgers #FastFood #Rankings
Sonic Drive-In | 0:00
Fuddruckers | 1:07
Dairy Queen | 1:54
White Castle | 2:24
A&W | 3:04
McDonald's | 3:53
Rally's/Checkers | 4:54
Johnny Rockets | 5:38
Carl's Jr./Hardee's | 6:33
Jack in the Box | 7:10
Red Robin | 7:59
Burger King | 8:58
Fatburger | 9:43
Steak 'n Shake | 10:30
BurgerFi | 11:20
Smashburger | 12:07
Wendy's | 12:50
Shake Shack | 13:33
Whataburger | 14:27
Five Guys | 15:13
In-N-Out Burger | 16:01
Culver's | 16:45
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[@mikefannon6994]

If you are old like me you may remember the original Whopper - 7 or 8 inches in diameter. You truly needed two hands to handle a Whopper!

[@allison9090]

The patty was thick enough to actually be pink in the middle.

[@merlynschutterle7242]

@L There is nothing wrong with a nice soft woman. I prefer them that way.

[@tiffany123178]

I remember when they first opened up, so many people bought the burgers back because they would add mustard on the burger, took them awhile to get the idea we in the northeast didn’t put mustard on the burgers. I now order the Jr whopper

[@SPak-rt2gb]

Jack In The Box Jumbo Jack was the same. Remember the commercial " It's To Big To Eat"

[@robert.m4676]

@@merlynschutterle7242 me2🤧

[@grammajo1889]

Sometimes the old Mom and Pop places that aren’t part of a chain, have wonderful burgers and often put home fries on the plate for no extra charge.

[@alanfan8941]

Yeah, I know this is about chains, but the best burgers that I have ever eaten were made in a roadside bar and grill that had a lunch menu. The bar was short on charm but a taste that crushed any chain. But sometimes it is easier to good job when you are only making 100 burgers in a day instead of tens of thousands.

[@howardg5934]

I so agree!

[@user-kc7sd7sq3s]

And Bar burgers are great!!!!!

[@cratecruncher4974]

We had a place like that growing up. All the employees wore white outfits head to toe and even hair nets. A full meal was $1.58 in 1972. Add $0.10 if you wanted a cheese slice.

[@lunatik9696]

@@alanfan8941 so true, a local joint voted best burger in town for years running is the only place I will have a burger. AND it is so good, I consider the trip as a treat. Breakfast is pretty good too.

[@NOLL72]

When I was in my mid-teens, I ate 25 White Castles sitting at the counter. My waitress said that she had never seen anybody eat that many in her 20 yrs. of working there. After that location was torn down for a bridge project, she was transferred to other locations. A few years later I ran into her at a WC that I frequented and she remembered me. She even told her fellow workers that I was the one she had told them about. I was flattered, but only had maybe 10 sliders that night. She said that I still held the record of what she witnessed. Yes, I did give her a generous tip that night. She retired soon afterwards. JMO.

[@HappyArchaeology-mm4ng]

Eat there, every day.

[@masterlee4370]

I ate 32 of them in a contest and still came in second. First place devoured 49 of them. It was a 20 minute time limit. I still won $250.00. First place got $500.00 and 3rd place got a $100. I did that at age 19 weighing only 145lbs.

[@TheNatural-hbs]

Man you thing that is a feat? A friend and me had not met in years, we regrouped at an Italian restaurant, we each ate a Pizza the size 2 seater table, and the waitress said she had never seen that in her life. We are both Scottish.

[@paulcook3878]

Gotta love ordering a cheeseburger and the person taking the order asking if you want cheese on it.

[@howardg5934]

While waiting in line at some burger joint I heard the guy in front of me order a "cheeseburger with cheese." At first he impressed me as just some hick. But later it occurred to me that if had said just "cheeseburger" he might not have gotten what he thought he'd ordered. The corollary to Paul's post: Ordering a "hamburger." If you don't want cheese, doesn't "hamburger" say it all?

[@LordSluggo]

I spent a year working at McDonald's, and you'd be shocked by how many people ordered a "Cheeseburger, hold the cheese"

[@dougpatasky8426]

Does anyone remember Big Boy (70's-80's) restaurants ,burgers and their sauce were great

[@Navalator]

I remember it well. Scrumptious burgers delivered direct to your car by pretty carhops and handsome waiters.

[@maggit6431]

There are still a few around.

[@davidwarmels7945]

We have 2 of them in Grand Rapids, Mi

[@alanmiller9681]

In the 70s, I used to frequent one in Logan, UT.

[@barbarafountain6615]

Shoney’s was what it was called resturant big boy

[@primatejames]

All depends on the management/quality control at each individual restaurant

[@freeman_fundamentals]

The fact that you just said White Castle could beat Five Guys…

[@primatejames]

@@freeman_fundamentals if a particular Five Guys had terrible management then yes.

[@oldpanamacitybeach]

Burger King franchises in my area are all owned by the same company. They struggle desperately to keep good employees and the quality of food suffers. From my experience, I would rank the "King" dead last.

[@jaimhaas5170]

@@oldpanamacitybeach same in my area...staff is so bad I would not risk buying a burger from them.

[@mdf3530]

True. The Burger King by my home is terrible. The one by where I work is good.

[@cratecruncher4974]

I had somehow forgotten my years of devotion to Carl's Jr's Western Bacon Cheeseburgers when I lived in California. Onion rings and barbeque sauce on a double bacon cheeseburger sounds gross but it is heaven. I recall a coworker trying to explain the flavor and passionately encouraging me to try it at the order counter 40 years ago.

[@elizabethroessner8487]

I lived in Southern Calf. In the seventies. Loved Carl's burgers. They had good food!

[@bobegunsgaming]

1970's I believe, Fuddruckers was awesome back in the day! Unbeatable. Steak sliced to order and beef ground fresh right there at the place. They had a bar, and kids activities as well. LOL! HUGE burgers and fries. Not anymore, not even close.

[@johnwang9914]

I went to a White Castle in New York once and asked for a half dozen of their cheeseburgers, the girl at the till said we don't have dozens but you can buy six or twelve of them... Her supervisor was standing behind her and took her aside for a couple of minutes.

[@dwayneevans683]

Yea that BITCH dont know what a half dozen is! Its 6, and a dozen is 12.. Thats why she's working at that burger joint!

[@johnwang9914]

@@dwayneevans683 What crawled up your rear. It's comical that a young girl would not be aware of terms such dozen but that doesn't mean you can be derogatory to her and to those working at basic entry jobs.

[@robertzacharias6815]

🤣🤷🏻‍♂️

[@jamesbailey5350]

@@johnwang9914 She thought you wanted her to insult your mother.

[@tkeosaksith]

@@jamesbailey5350 I don't get it?

[@jefffreeman1163]

I am so glad that this is only someone’s opinion, and opinions are like...well, you know.

[@muzaaaaak]

Assholes? 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@khristianhenning5568]

Who is your favorite??

[@stevenm9236]

Seriously!!! Whataburger and Burger King are easily some of the worst burgers I've ever eaten and refuse to waste my money there ever again.v

[@khristianhenning5568]

@@stevenm9236 I can agree with your comment on half Burger King is trash whataburger is a very decent burger, not my favorite but not the worst

[@sazerchu]

Yeah this is Definiately ones elitist opinion.

[@davidmuth4571]

I had a Wendy's Baconator junior. The BEST FF burger I ever tried. For the most part, I make all my own burgers on a Charbroil Big Easy grill the allows for smoking while grilling. Doing it myself, it's hard to surpass a cost of $2 even with premium buns and real cheese.

[@brisbanekilarny6212]

I love white Castles burgers. They may be small but (if you enjoy the taste) they are very good. I wish our town would get a white castles restaurant.

[@straycats6]

Whenever I go back to my hometown in Ky, wc is a must do😅

[@pamelasimone5084]

The steaming is what locks in the onion flavor. The double cheese slider is tasty.

[@sheldongiles7408]

I won't drive over 100 miles for white castle, thankfully there is one onlly 99 miles away lol

[@user-fn8il1qw8f]

You can usually buy white castle burgers in grocery stores.

[@TheWolfster]

Its funny how she sounds nice while insulting these restaurants 😂😂😂

[@springfauna1465]

LOL....she's very passive-aggressive. I wouldn't want to hang out with her!!!! Just sayin.

[@TomMannis]

Robot narrator.

[@Cheryltwin2012]

I have a Culver's near my apartment and every so often my sister and I stop there for lunch. The place is always sparkling clean, the employees are always friendly and helpful and the food is always out of this world. Their burgers are only one attraction. Their frozen yogurt is by far the best I've had. Their concrete mixers (like a Blizzard, only thicker) are to die for. Or you can just get a pint of any flavor you want already packed and ready to go. Their prices are a little steep, but for what you get (clean eating area, friendly staff and great food) it's worth it.

[@oldmanfred8676]

Love, Love, Love Culver’s!

[@xagain3106]

Culvers in Lansing, MI (or Okemos, MI) are both DISUSTING. They are the least liked of the burger joints around this State's Capital. I don't know what they were doing so wrong in MI, but I rather go to McDonalds. They're horrible.

[@hymns4ever197]

Culvers would be near the top of my list. I don't think I ever had a bad burger there. They use fresh beef which means local beef.

[@oldmanfred8676]

@@xagain3106, I started eating Culver’s on a trip to Wisconsin. We were so pleased when they opened the first one in Okemos. Then when the one opened buy the same owner near the Expressway it was closer. Something must have really happened because we used to go to both all the time and were never disappointed. Haven’t been in years since they opened one in Howell. Always great at the Howell location. The Howell owner has the one near near the Expressway on the way to Novi too.

[@jackb348]

Custard, not frozen yogurt. Excellent food.

[@Wildman-lc3ur]

Hell yeah culver's is number one. The burgers may be weirdly shaped but they are very juicy and fresh tasting.

[@terry-tb2fc]

For me is is In & Out as not only are the good tasting burgers but the price is what seals the deal

[@andrewdugan6705]

I had a 5 guys burger once, and all I can remember is how expensive it was. I don't remember anything about whether it was good or not.

[@guadalahonky4002]

$15 for two burgers at 5 Guys here in Los Angeles.

[@sherryford667]

That's funny. Never been to one myself.

[@robertakers4970]

Could not agree more!

[@barriobajaj]

Went to 5 Guys once in the Tustin Market Place (now closed). The burger was decent but the cayenne pepper on the fries gave me the worst case of the runs I've ever had. I put the scene in Dumb & Dumber to shame. Never went back and they were waking distance from my work but so was In and Out Burger who have never disappointed food wise but it was a let down when they stopped offering hot yellow peppers.

[@sherryford667]

@Donna Patterson 🤣

[@jkiser5143]

I’ve been passing on fast foods since sophomore in Hs. I’m 61now My father a cattleman , we ate real beef all my life , straight from his packing house The difference ws unreal I’ll never be able to eat that fast food ,meat , I’ve got to see what I’m eating. Cooking your own food is healthiest , you know what’s in there!!!!

[@mactasticme5772]

If only all our dad’s raised cattle and had a private packing house. I’m not that privileged ;)

[@rustynail7866]

@@mactasticme5772 Still, better burgers can be found at non-franchise operations.

[@mactasticme5772]

@@rustynail7866 Without a doubt! 👍

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Any beef you can find here, is questionable🇺🇸

[@nickwood1062]

That's the key to a good burger. High quality beef, Never frozen, placed firmly on the grill for a nice carmelization and not messed with too much. When they fall apart when eating... That's what I'm looking for in a burger. Were the burgers you grew up having had these qualities?

[@briang70]

For the money, In-N-Out Burger is by far the king of the burger chains, IMHO. Utah has both the #2 and #1 burger chain so I will try a Culver's unless its 3X more pricey like another commenter mentioned.

[@steveolive9991]

The garlic burger at Steak n Shake is total yum. I am surprised that the other chains lack a garlic burger.

[@stevenr8157]

You can't talk about Red Robin having high prices at $10 and say nothing about BurgerFI small burger combo setting me back almost $15.

[@rileymcgill9893]

Or 5 guys 100 dollar burgers

[@superquinntendo8916]

Plus they just neglect the fact RR offers bottomless sides. I'd argue RRs price is pretty fair and even kind of a value compared to other restaurant chains.

[@pyrocrew17]

Unlimited fries and drinks so why you crying bout 10 bucks lol

[@wturner777]

You can go to Red Robin and get the Tavern Burger for under $10, and still comes with bottomless fries!

[@ericbogar9665]

@@rileymcgill9893 5 guys makes the burgers way too damn big and overpriced. I think their fries are definitely worth the price and are good.

[@jamesorsby7553]

“The burgers massive buns are simply too overwhelming”.😆😂😆🤣

[@hiriajuu_suffering]

should've added "if you have the jaw of a toddler"

[@drewconway7135]

When I heard that, my uncensored thought was: “Is there a fainting couch nearby?”

[@Vitoandolini13]

White Castle used to make an oblong burger that I would eat at least twice a week, but my favorite and I’ve tried them all is whataburger best tasting with just lettuce, tomatoes and mayo ❤

[@mikezylstra7514]

White Castle is ANCIENT history.. Yuck! You have to TELL THEM to steam it? Gotta be kidding me. Horrible. You kiddies don't remember White Castles when they were actually addictingly good. Mushy and moist. They were stuffed into that cardboard box for a reason. You could easily eat 10 at a time. And wanna go back for more. That ended around 1980. After 1990 - we never went back.

[@m.sandradhee998]

I just get 2 jalapeño cheese double sliders with onion rings and I’m happy! They fry real eggs for breakfast sandwiches

[@patbrennan6572]

The best burger I have ever eaten is the ones I make myself, only three toppings, green relish, ketchup and a thick slice of sweet onion. Toasted bun is a must..

[@davidmartin8155]

How much did Burger King pay for this outrageous ranking

[@ddddddd5425]

not as much as wendys apparently. they say the wendys burger is 'euphoric'

[@patrickschorre2143]

Burger King is gross there very dry

[@wrestlingandamusementparkl7789]

@@patrickschorre2143 I find them kinda bland and I don’t get full

[@mtsquad]

Yeah, BK's pretty poor

[@d3th2m3rikkka]

@@ddddddd5425 wends is delicious, it actually tastes like beef

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

Man, remember back when Wendy's burgers were dripping in grease and the bun and salad were on your shirt leaving you with a meat and cheese ball in your grease covered hand? Soooo good! Now they're too health conscious to taste and "wear" right.

[@KB-ke3fi]

Gag....I dont' eat square hamburgers, and they taste like freezer burn.

[@rustyshackleford5549]

Bingo Best fuckin comment 45 years ago Wendy's was THE place for the best fast food burger on the planet A great burger is defined by three things - Grease, fat, and cholesterol If it's not sloppy, dripping, and disgusting it's a piece of shit

[@thomasmccormack9515]

Wendy's is a mere shadow of its Where's the Beef days....

[@coryd2668]

@@KB-ke3fi same here!! It’s just wrong! I’ve never eaten at a Wendy’s for that reason!!

[@MitchGrooms]

Wendy's had that burger back in the late 70's up till around 83. There was nothing like it and it is not that way anymore sadly.

[@johnkinsfather6369]

Surprisingly you didn’t cover our favorite Burger place Habit. Great burgers, great selection super shakes

[@garethleitner9547]

It's pretty much confined to New Mexico, but Blake's Lotaburger is an institution there. Their green chile cheeseburger is world class. And their delicious fries are cooked with the skins on!

[@LoriNevelos-sd7ts]

So so true lotaburger is the best

[@alanstevenson9885]

Yes. I love Blake's. Unfortunately I don't go to New Mexico any more since my Aunt and Uncle passed away. That was one of the things I looked forward to when we went to Albuquerque. That and the best Mexican food ever.

[@goldgeologist5320]

Agree completely!

[@smokindave3889]

Putting Burger King, and Steak n Shake above Red Robin, just shows that you have no idea what you are talking about.

[@jacobquenzler1511]

insulting burger king; ok. But steak n shake? you clearly have never been to either steak n shake or red robin ever in your life

[@johnnyplunkett8532]

@Sagitarrius A* Ostrich and Elk? Now I'm sorry it closed here.

[@jerrywoods4066]

@Sagitarrius A* fudruckers was horrible

[@jerrywoods4066]

@Sagitarrius A* had 1 in Michigan 1 in Chicago tried them both .both are out of business,

[@xisigma]

Whataburger and in-and-out were terrible too the few times i tried. Five guys is being sued for excess antibiotics.

[@MilePost106]

OMG! Red Robin below Burger King? I’ll pay the money at Red Robin any day! When you lived around McDonalds, Burger King most of your life, Red Robin was a big welcome!

[@Chilliwack56]

I agree, Red Robin overall, with the variety of choices and some actual good prices on certain burgers is better than Burger King on average.

[@jameswilson9966]

I love RR & there endless fires. The have so many to choose from & it's flame broiled. Way better than BK. I'm insulted

[@sliverfreak9]

I've been working at Red Robin and their company sucks! I think their beef is not very good quality and I'm putting in my 2 weeks tomorrow to go work for a local restaurant/bar.

[@Chilliwack56]

@@sliverfreak9 Like anyplace, it depends on the restaurant and the staff there.

[@r.d.sandman6474]

Your body wasn’t meant to run on greasy potatoes & meat I’m sceptical about. This is crap.

[@Frankie-Bleddyn]

Never heard of Culvers and they don't have them here in Cali, but accept for the places I am not familiar with, I think this listing is fairly accurate, given it is opinion based. In N Out is my favorite and Sonic is my worst. A&W in Japan Bacon Cheeseburger is legendary, the ones here in the states....mmmmm, not so much. Beyond that I find this listing about as fair as you can get. Note that my one and only time I tried Whataburger was terrible, it is no surprise, they didn't even make the list.

[@drwhoeric]

The Original Tommy's Burgers have a killer Chili in them that is excellent. I like to side it with Chili Fries with Cheese and Onions.

[@lfader]

I've never seen a larger slice of tomato on a burger than Tommy's 🤣🤣🤣

[@barriobajaj]

The best! They had a location close to my house years back but I've been willing to drive a city over when a craving strikes me. I order the 1/4 pound version with extra chili. The yellow chilis on the side are a bonus. I've never had the chili fries but once I was dining inside and almost everyone in there was eating them.

[@garycastronova7939]

Gross you probably like Oki dog too, If that's even still around.

[@chicanoonthego]

Yes TOMMYS is one of the BEST, can't go wrong with a CHILI BURGER, and its budget friendly also😁

[@davidj7516]

Perfect!

[@patrickmorgan4006]

As they got near the top I was thinking that they were leaving out Culver's. Never expected them to share my opinion that theirs are the best burgers. There is hope for the burger eating world.

[@StvMcQueen1]

That's the only one they got right in the whole video. Yeah, I went to the end just to see which place was thought to be the best. And, I agree. Culver's Butterburgers are GOOD!

[@Frame_Late]

@@StvMcQueen1 IDK, Five Guys is pretty mean competition. Culver's kicks ass, but I would still rank Five Guys higher simply due to both how great their burgers are and the sheer mountain of old bay covered fries you get.

[@juniorjohnson9509]

Tried them after seeing this review. Nothing special at all. Not as good as 5 Guys or even Wendy's. Even the local Frost Bite ice cream joints burgers were better.

[@patrickmorgan4006]

@@juniorjohnson9509 You are entitled to your opinion, but I couldn't disagree more. 5 Guys are OK, but overpriced and nothing special. I just had Wendy's today and they are a good fast food burger, better than many higher end places. Culver's beats them both, and everyone else I've tried.

[@CrotalusHH]

Culver's Butter Burgers are awesome. Their custard is also outstanding.

[@alanaldpal950]

Remember when Burgers served actually looked like the pictures on the menu?

[@KaoruSugimura]

No. Because the only time I've ever, in my entire life, seen that is in a restaurant. The movie Falling down (1993) is 30 years old now and even then they pointed out how it's never like it is on the menu. The only way I can see a fast food joint doing it like it's on the menu is if you lived somewhere extremely rural and the employees weren't being rushed. Even then you have to get someone that cares and wants to make it look as good as advertised. Restaurant's will do it, if it's a half decent place but fastfood/drive thru? I want what you are smoking because it was never like that.

[@alanaldpal950]

@@KaoruSugimura I really like the movie FALLING DOWN…. Hard to believe that it is 30 years old.

[@fantasyguru26]

I'm in Canada here's my rankings here (including US chains I have tried) 1. A&W. Teen Burger is nostalgic and the Uncle Burger has to be considered one of the best chain burgers out there. 2. Hero Certified Burgers. I have limited experience trying but they are good. Service is slow though. 3. Harvey's. Just a tasty burger and you can top it any way you please. This is what I eat the most. 4. Jack in the Box. Favorite US burger chain I've tried. Huge selection to satisfy any tastes. 5. South Street Burger. Pricey but high quality. Limited selection. Unfortunately several locations have permanently closed. 6. Carl's Jr/Hardee's. I can see why obesity is a big problem in the US. The amount you get for relatively cheap price is astounding. And its tasty to boot. 7. Wendy's. My favorite sandwich there is actually the spicy chicken. Burgers are bland. But points for the fresh patties. 8. Five Guys. Bland tasting burger to me. Pricy. But the fries are gangsta. 9. Burger King. Quite often the burger isn't fresh and has been sitting under a heat lamp wilting the lettuce. BK....no way. 10. McDonald's. Not my thing. Maybe have a Big Mac once per year for nostalgia reasons. Then I feel like I've swallowed a brick. 11. Dairy Queen. They have no business making burgers sorry. NR White Castle. You get more full on the bun then you do with the meat. Sliders aren't real burgers sorry. Nonetheless they are pretty yummy.

[@mickwoodhall6744]

When I moved to Dallas tx I tried the mushroom Swiss burger and a Dr Pepper milkshake- both are to die for!

[@antboa5104]

Burger King is not even close to Red Robin quality wise

[@Christophgorman]

Maybe your Red Robin is better than ours, but I’d match them up

[@christopherbrase5307]

I find the charbroiled carl's burger is much better than burger king. And they said the sourdough jack is good but the ultimate cheese burger is mushie the meat is the same just different bread

[@berettaxd7566]

Robin Robins I've ate at are close to the top of the chain

[@geoffreygavurnik3072]

Red Robin is rediculously over priced!

[@djaftermath4313]

Agreed. Red Robbin should be alil higher than it should BUT quality does indeed vary by location... :(

[@irishnomad1673]

My wife is a manager at Culvers!!! It's an awesome place...she loves it.

[@chuckcremeans9323]

A few years back my two sisters and I were on a trip to Florida to go to the funeral of our older Brother. My oldest sister and I dropped of our youngest sister off. Around noon we stopped we stopped off in Mt. Airy NC at the Sonic and I had the best double cheese I'd ever had. My sister at the time was 83 and me 70 so we know good.

[@gonefishing1184]

I have never been disappointed with Carl's Jr.

[@allenlin8943]

Fuddruckers was the freaking bomb back in the day. Great buns, crazy choices of meat, cooked to order, tons and tons of cheese sauces. Sad to hear it’s not the same

[@ExarKenneth71]

It's still better then 50% of these choices on this post.

[@ktpinnacle]

It was a regular on my rotation for lunch until they decided to close down the west coast spots during Covid. They were just fine, and I've ben eating there for 35 years.

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

@@ExarKenneth71 they leave the meats out. It smells bad😤😧😧

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

@@captainamericaamerica8090 that's what she said

[@nathanminor6383]

Yes

[@tk-zb6br]

Worked several years as an electrical inspector and have been in the kitchens of many of these chains . Culver's , Wendy's and Whataburger have the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards.

[@dazednconfusedrn]

god, guess you haven’t been to the wendys in my town 😂

[@trentcruise3084]

@@dazednconfusedrn 🤣😂🤣😂

[@arturotorres7992]

I had some horrible some horrible hamburgers in whataburger,the best are in and out and tommys chile burgers in L.A.

[@FirewindII]

@@arturotorres7992 The Habit's chili burger is fantastic. It's the chili and mustard that's unique.

[@tonusaitis]

Burger King led every fast food chain in the USA in health code violations about 15 years ago. Not sure if they’ve gotten better or not…

[@johnstallings4049]

I ❤ Outback but i may try TRH again after reading the comments! New subscriber here from Annapolis Maryland! 💜😇💙

[@ustophl]

Jack in the box is better than what is suggested. And while I've only been to Hardees a few times, was very impressed by their burgers

[@wmrphotography7349]

Lol I love these lists, it’s like someone woke up and googled some names and made a list. Then they fed the script to an AI narrator......

[@robertzacharias6815]

Sounds like an AI version of Lily from AT&T

[@tkeosaksith]

@@robertzacharias6815 Lily is hot!!!

[@JERIGNUSS]

I saw a picture of a Wendy’s bacons cheeseburger and my mouth watered. 30 minutes later I was struggling to finish that cardboard square ◼️sandwich which I didn’t finish! Now we only eat at IN-N-OUT BURGER 🍔

[@janeforever]

We get whataburgers every time we go home to TX. 1st stop is usually in Lubbock after we've crossed into TX from Clovis, NM & headed toward Lubbock.

[@alfredhernandez9799]

Sonic has a perfectly serviceable burger. It has no pretentions of what it is. It's a burger. A plain, real burger. And that's fine with me.

[@harrycallahan9733]

When I saw the Sonic part, I hit the Close button :)

[@alfredhernandez9799]

@@harrycallahan9733 Then enjoy your slop from McScrotums.

[@harrycallahan9733]

@@alfredhernandez9799 Is there some misunderstanding? I meant I agreed with you. When the video started talking about Sonic, I turned it off, that's "the Close button" :)

[@hannahelizabeth1571]

I agree! I like their burgers.

[@williamrcoffey5358]

Alfred hernandez, I believe That was a raw violation. Curb that now.

[@homebrew5860]

Sometimes I just want a cheap burger. Sometimes I want to go to a nicer restaurant. They all good for what im in the mood for.

[@lisadrayton2491]

I totally agree with you!! 🙌🏾🙌🏾💫💫🍔🍔😄😄😄

[@jawitten4]

Drive-thru burger - Wendy’s! Always Wendy’s!

[@jaynehorton8573]

I loved Burger Chef! The Big chef and its sauce!

[@Alab207]

I love Sonic’s menu items like the chicken fingers. 😊😊😊❤❤❤

[@itsamemario3]

Why isn’t the krusty krabs on the list? Looks pretty biased to me...

[@wildin1170]

Based

[@NuriTheSecond]

I actually like this comment

[@theoriginalThud]

Good question! ...I bet Plankton is behind this.

[@NuriTheSecond]

@@namirmanasiya it's a joke

[@wildin1170]

@@namirmanasiya You must be fun at parties

[@eastsidereviews727]

The slander on White Castle is too much!

[@franciscovlzqz17]

Precisely, she was bitchn about how small the burgers are and that you need a lot to fill you up and that its embarrassing? She fails to realise that's why you go to whit castle in the first place, to eat a bunch of them, she even showed harold and Kumar with all their burgers. She has no idea what shes talking about

[@parkerchase685]

I don’t care for White Castle because I blow up the toilet the whole day after

[@darkgnome666]

@@parkerchase685 Shit happens. Might happen at some other place too so will you stop going in those places as well?

[@markiepooharling1043]

Has anyone EVER gone to White Castle and ordered 1 slider?

[@iancahall9578]

All of these videos are trifling. White Castle is dope

[@bajaskier]

I live in Wisconsin, the home of Culver's. The Butterburger tastes fine, however it's looks like it was sat on. They're known for their custard, which by Wisconsin standards, where custard is king, is only meh.

[@kevinmcconnell3641]

White Castle is forever in my mind! I love em when I’m craving them. What’s happened to the burger business is the introduction of pink slime in beef processing plants!!

[@lawyeredup]

The Canadian A&W is different from the US version. We still have the delicious Teenburger I have loved since I was in my teens, nearly 50 years ago. The food sourcing for the Canadian A&W is controlled by the Canadian company and they have been focusing on higher quality (eg, only grass-fed beef, chickens fed only vegetarian diets, etc.). And we still get to enjoy that great root beer and their onion rings. Thanks, A&W! (BTW, I don't work for them and never have. I am just someone who has been a happy customer for over 50 years).

[@kobenrivers1189]

this video is just plain bad theyre ranking Fast Food. want good burgers go to a local place

[@bluesonicstreak7317]

Also Canadian here, and I'm now curious to know how bad the American version is. I was wildly thrown when A&W ranked below McDick's. It's not even a contest, A&W is much better. Although the chicken feed thing isn't a selling point to me. Chickens are omnivores! Left to their own devices, they normally eat things like insects, which are an important part of their natural diet. They are not SUPPOSED to eat a "vegetarian diet" - that's a common marketing claim to swindle consumers who don't know how unhealthy that is for the chicken in question. I avoid their chicken products for the exact reason that this means the meat will be lower quality. But the beef...better than average.

[@jeansayers5547]

I look

[@NoJusticeNoPeace]

Harvey's used to be better than A&W, but somewhere along the line their quality slipped. Same thing with Dairy Queen; they used to have the best burgers after Harvey's.

[@bobpaulino4714]

In Marion Ohio about an hour and fifteen minutes from us, there is a Stewart's drive in root beer stand. Part of the building dates back to 1924. They still use the formula which was originally made in Mansfield Ohio. They have order boards at each parking spot and hang your order on the car door if you choose to eat there.

[@kevinschwinkendorf1504]

Whataburger is really good! They have a cult following like in n out burger.

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

When my kids were younger and I didn’t want to cook, they always voted for In and Out, I always craved a double Whataburger with cheese and jalapeños. Here in AZ there is a new White Castle, and the lines are so large they bring police in to direct traffic. If time is not an issue, those things are amazing. They’re the only burger I don’t want cheese with em. They don’t need cheese🇺🇸

[@MarkSmith-js2pu]

@WheelsAlwaysTurning the a Culver’s 2 miles from me, but I’ve only had their fish. I need to try their ButterBurger.

[@DefSquadFan]

Cults in Texas.....

[@jacobjones5269]

What A Burger!..

[@cgmpowers6711]

@@DefSquadFan no longer texas-owned as of 2020... Some chicago company bought them out.

[@HRHolm-bi6zu]

I remember Jack-in-the-Box from when they had a presence in the Chicago IL area back in the 1970s. They were OK, and I did not mind eating their burgers now and then. I kind of wish they were still around, if only for the sake of a bit more variety. But they pulled out of Chicago by the early 1980s. That sourdough-bun burger sounds interesting and appealing.

[@underthebluetakemein.]

If you find yourself in the Los Angeles area, skip all the burgers and find a restaurant chain ( 9 locations ) called "THE HAT"......best hot pastrami on the planet !!!

[@antbanks415]

YOU HAVE CARLS JR LOWER THAN BURGER KING? This list is null in void. Smh. You are cappin HARD.

[@bobtawilger359]

Burger King is better than Carl’s Jr.!

[@ericbogar9665]

@@bobtawilger359 Bullshit. Hardees is a step above Burger King.

[@knuclear200x]

Taste the meat. Not the heat. -Bob Burger

[@timgoodliffe]

carls is only better if you ask for it made fresh otherwise id rank them the same

[@ericbogar9665]

@@timgoodliffe My favorite is Steak and Shake, but there are a few places I haven't tried since they aren't in the south.

[@PeterCrombie-cu6bx]

Sonic's double is delicious. Carl Jr.'s Western burger is fantastic. I live in NY. Honestly, a Cheeseburger deluxe from a diner is the best. McDonald's is a comfort food. A sentimental treat.

[@SportsBoss999]

Some on your list I've never been to, like Culver's, Burgerfi, and Fatburger. For me, my favorites are Shake Shake, In-N-Out, Wendy's, and Johnny Rockets. Five Guys are good, but the price makes me go somewhere else. I've heard White Castle isn't very good. I would say it's unfair to include Dairy Queen (ice cream) and A&W (root beer) because burgers aren't their No. 1 draw. I can't wait to try Whataburger for the first time when I go to Vegas next month.

[@steve-175]

The Q. Pound cheeseburger deluxe has finally become a Good burger best burger they have I think

[@nightmarenightox9188]

I always liked Culver's but I never knew they were on top, I just can't resist their burgers & ice cream

[@willford9205]

its NOT ice cream its cus-turd and it suckolas. but their burgers are good

[@emanuelgaskins8318]

There was a White Castle by my high school. It wasn't just the burgers, they have good fish sandwiches and the surf & turf. They combined two burgers with a fish sandwich. It was smokin!

[@toniek6162]

I don't care about the size of white castle hamburgers. They are SO good! Just hearing her mention them made me want some but there are none in the state where I live. Ordering a bunch of the burgers is part of the fun! My mouth is watering!🤪

[@tiffprendergast]

Ugh

[@booboodafoo3247]

People NEVER talk about Krystal’s and their full size burgers they are some of the best fast food burgers in America

[@herbertharris7316]

I still like my White Castle even though they are small. Give me two bag sizes of those burgers and I'll stow them away in my fridge until the next day and taste even that much more savoring.

[@phillipwolf8689]

Nothing better than In-N-Out.

[@voyfan99]

Mashed: "We're gonna list off all the large burger chains in the US in a random order and say they're worst to best." Everybody Else: "WTF is this?"

[@montysport94]

It’s called a content farm. Gain a ton of followers, start spewing mildly interesting videos that manipulate the algorithm. They’re not looking for credibility, they want ad revenue.

[@smokefire_southern_eats]

Agree! lol!

[@haroldjohnson2041]

I went to Five guy and spend $19. for a small hamburger and small fries and a shake, I went to McDonald and got a 1/4 pounder with fries and a shake for less then $10 -- they were both good.

[@clmarsik]

Dont understand the attraction, worst food ever, my hamburgers were burned beyond recognition.

[@AstroGremlinAmerican]

All Five Guys need to get paid.

[@ENGlishJELLo-yk7up]

Thanks to fast food and BBQ's hamburgers have become America's official food!

[@HRHolm-bi6zu]

Wendy's is unique in that their menu includes baked potatoes and chili. Burgers are simply OK. The junior burger is a cheaper alternative. But the 'Frosty' also sets them apart as an appealing alternative to the ordinary shake.

[@ericalbany]

The baked potato is mediocre - but it's great that they have it.

[@charlesc.6555]

Simply ok is all? LoL. Let me guess, your McDs glutton.

[@dlbook]

Wendy's has one of the worst burgers if judging strictly a regular burger no special sauce or bacon. They put no seasoning on it at all it's wild to me ppl think because they say fresh Never frozen it's good lol they do have the best bacon tho it saves it

[@louisazraels7072]

A&W in Canada is a completely different story, it's a great chain.

[@dustinjones7458]

Do they still serve really good corndogs, or are those even popular in Canada?

[@Trainwreq31]

we have one here in austin and its straight garbage

[@catslove3884]

I always loved the Teen Burger and rings. Seems though that they have changed something, as it doesn't taste the same.

[@alainduchesne9750]

From Canada here and I would switch A&W and Burger King places.

[@FoxTailGames]

Red Robins Gourmet Burgers are amazing, and I think paying a few dollars more than a fast food place to get a Burger 3x the size and about 10x the quality is well worth it lol.

[@dontsurroundurselfwithurself]

Add to that the massive burger choices and bottomless sides and it truly is a winner. In what world does BK rank higher than Red Robin? Apparently, in a Mashed World.

[@johnvandemark7490]

Red Robin's is to high overpriced bad burger

[@chrisshank3632]

Went there a week ago.....never going back

[@latoyagriffin1410]

Yes! I totally agree! And those bottomless fries are to die for! Definitely should have been higher on the list!

[@jcarrolljr3052]

They sure aren't any bigger here. Who needs anything bigger than 1/2 pound? Or even 1/3 lb? You are obese, aren't you?

[@QueenBeeBeautyXO]

Red Robin's tortilla soup is the bomb,also the drinks!

[@georgeford3687]

I used the cheese pump on EVERYTHING, baked beans fries, you name it, and I was in my 20s

[@MrThelittleguy903]

Totally subjective. A lot depends on what you grew up eating. Its a comfort food thing.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

I agree.

[@jerenypowell2974]

Yeah Half of these Are just someone's opinion, once i heard them call Sonic bland i knew they never ha a sonic burger,. When the Saltless McDonalds, Carl's Jr. Beef is not considered bland,. its time to check the taste buds of whoever made this filth

[@charleswilson4598]

You are absolutely right. The old saying "there is no accounting for taste" is very true. Taste is an individual and personal choice.

[@arri275555]

I totally agree. I remember when the Western Bacon Cheeseburger was introduced back in the late 80s loved it ever since. I also like Sourdough Jack. It came out my senior year in high school back in 97. Good times

[@og-greenmachine8623]

Most major chains are disgusting. Go in-N-out or Fatburger, or go for pizza🤔

[@pivotalpie3967]

I have a in-N-out near where I live, like... less than a half mile and it is AMAZING having it so close

[@tomshea8382]

Checkers is the best fast burger I've ever had. Putting them below McDonald's is rigoddamndiculous.

[@DavidLee-uf5sb]

I will always love Burger King as I have eaten Whoppers in the war zone!🤣🤣

[@jasongunningham9545]

Where you at camp cupcake two?

[@BerryBerry1465]

Flame broiler=delicious 😋.

[@aliwantizu]

BK is waaaaaay too high. Smashburger is my favorite because of taste, customization, and their fries. Five Guys is really good for just a burger, but I would agree with Culvers being higher because of their varieties and their cheese curds. Yes, I know this list is for burgers, but you gotta include what can come with it.

[@paulraymond9886]

Smashburger is the best.

[@MrTkillian]

Burger King should be dead last to be honest. Maybe in concept it should be better, but absolutely every one in America is horribly run and completely bland.

[@FirewindII]

Then Wendy's chicken nuggets.

[@sparkyth67]

the fact they made the list put them too high

[@ShaqPlaque]

I think BK is exactly where it needed to be. There is a caveat about the particular flavor they go for in their patties, but within that, they're where they are. Sometimes YMMV. That doesn't mean other people are wrong.

[@mugolarinusa]

Watching first minute of the video I thought I saw myself, rewind the video and looked closely and it was me, sitting with coat on eating a burger, couldn't believe it, anyway great video, Culver's is the best.

[@user-fg4fr2bz5y]

I remember I moved from Pasadena California (yeah.. in-n-out burgers!!)to Vancouver Canada in 1969. I went to their White Spot chain craving a burger and got a smallish greasy but delicious burger with mayonnaise and vinegar with my fries (Canadians like this!)

[@theironredbaron]

I will never understand burger kings love. That's one of the worst burgers I've ever had. Calling every burger on their menu "above average" is way beyond a stretch.

[@ravenpoe7093]

I like BK ok, its closest and most convenient to me BUT the bun is almost always stale in the whoppers. But then again I usually get whopper when T-Mobile has it in their Tuesdays deals

[@dkracingfan2503]

Theu have the best burgers in my opinion.

[@DefSquadFan]

Burger Kings burger has a unique flame broiled taste and smells. When put up against the big three you have to say BK is better. Better than Wendy's and McDonalds.

[@brandonrandell1597]

100% Burger King is garbage.

[@caraspence2623]

Burger King is good, especially for the price. These other, suposed better, former burger places are way over rated and way over priced for what you actually get. 99% of this whole ideology senerio is in everyone's head!

[@ChristopherRamirezCalif]

The Habit, In-N-Out, and Rally's are the top 3 fast food burgers I've had. Just me. But this isn't that bad of a list at all.

[@epiphanydrums5427]

Habit! ...yeah baby... great tasting beef, excellent quality condiments, AND Currently, the best bang for the buck by far!!!

[@RealTechZen]

Tried In-N-Out several times and the while the meat patties are smashed thinner than the tomato slice, over-inflated buns make it look like a much bigger burger than it is. Good fries, though. Put a White Castle next to In-N-Out and I'll be eating sliders. Rally's is much better for both burgers and fries. On a par for quality with Whataburger, but without the variety or customization.

[@gailcirac8222]

In & out didn't impress me at all. Fries were bland, too.

[@mangot589]

@@gailcirac8222 gotta say, their fries are meh to me. But come on, for a chain? Their burgers are just basic great burgers.

[@adamyoung480]

Aloha, and Habit!

[@chrisperry9002]

I went to an A&W a little while ago and the burger was excellent along with the root beer. Only rhey didn't have the ice cream for a rootbeer float. Which is why I went. But considering no floats it was certainly good and worth my money.

[@billsimmons2898]

in louisiana we have Frost top, serves homemade root beer, great burgers and fries, but there are not too many of them.

[@rustyoilburner]

I stopped at a Culver's in Palm Beach Gardens, FL last year. Great place.

[@conservativejones3537]

Whataburger, WAS a great burger, since the company sold last year, it has been on the downward slide. Cold buns, cardboard burgers, wilted veggies. My last visit, I told the cashier, this was their test---make a good burger, or I was done. I ordered crispy fries to go with. The order came, no crispy fries, I mentioned it to the server....his response was, "I dont work in the kitchen." Wilted veggies, and there were 5 pickles all stacked in the center of the burger....YOU have one job.....to make a fricking hamburger....not asking you to cure cancer. Management is the key.

[@bethlanders6608]

trust me the cashier getting paid minimum wage doesn't give a shit about your "test" they were laughing at you probably

[@testodude]

There are a lot of places where the product isn't the problem. Even Burger King food is decent when you get lucky. Their restaurants are just consistantly filthy and their product is thrown together. Like you said, management.

[@mitchhedberg4415]

"My last visit, I told the cashier, this was their test---make a good burger, or I was done." You know she hopes you never come back, right?

[@JohnDoe-ce8hy]

For what Five Guys Charges you should be getting a Ribeye Steak with your choice of Potato............👀

[@muzaaaaak]

But their fries and burgers are top shelf and fully customizable.

[@Seventizz]

Had them twice, bland both times. I don't get the big deal about this joint.

[@jeffreycuray81963]

@@Seventizz sorry that you had a bad experience

[@mikez598]

@@Seventizz It's the fries. The burgers are ok, but the fries are spectacular!

[@scottb5349]

I agree. The food is great but way to expensive.

[@bigjimtenbillion]

White Castle are fantastic There are no shortcomings. Best little burger on the planet!

[@all66books]

I haven't had any White Castle since I left the east coast. When I would buy burgers or fish there, I always got doubles. That did the trick.

[@davidj7516]

Thanks for posting. I went into a Five Guys a few weeks ago. Saw that a regular burger was $12 and walked out. IN & OUT's regular burger is $3.50 I think.

[@virginiaconnor8350]

5 Guys and Bobby's Cheeseburgers are too much alike. Like Carl's and Hardy' or Krystal's and White Castle. Never liked them or the Varsity and Checkers. Denny's was worse! I wish we had Bob Evans and Frisch's instead. We had Shoney's-it was ok-but the one at a mall in Ga.was expensive and so-so. No Wahlsburgers here, but the burgers in the grocery store are expensive.

[@greggi47]

I agree that the 5 Guys burgers are overpriced. Having Culver's as a slightly less expensive but equally tasty alternative is something I am grateful for, though my experience is that the Culver's buns are tasty but often seem way to small relative to the beef.

[@basileus-pr6jh]

In Denmark $12 is a burger at McDonalds.

[@ebenezerwheezer2957]

​@@basileus-pr6jh We aren't in Denmark or talking about Denmark. But duly noted. Tak.

[@shebamut]

In & Out in Calif is 7.50 with a huge drink, and fries.

[@ballsstrikespythons7579]

Last time I was at Fuddruckers(a couple weeks ago in S Carolina) it was FANTASTIC! Not sure what Fuddruckers made this list, but the ones I have visited in S Carolina both in Myrtle Beach and Spartanburg were soooo good! Can't wait to go back the first chance I get.

[@popstarweasel1]

The fact that ANY fast food chain would be above Fuddruckers is insane. Our favorite burger place so far.

[@simonfea2]

All my Fuddruckers closed near me! Its sD, their burgers were great!

[@a2ndopynyn]

They shit all over Sonic too, and it's my favorite fast food burger. East Coast hipsters are most likely making these lists.

[@GregMoress]

Yeah, they should be at the top of the list, unless they completely changed their kitchen flow... which I doubt. (Not in TX anymore so dunno) But ya just can't believe anybody on the Internet anymore... she's probably acting on behalf of some mega-corp.

[@danielcobbins8861]

I have been to two Fuddruckers restaurants, but that was a long time ago. The one in Annandale, VA (1985) and the one in Gaithersburg, MD (early '90s). Both had great burgers, but were pricey.

[@saldicaterino8909]

BK being above last place is insanity

[@kabouterwesley83]

Culver's and Whataburger are my favorites so far. I live in Europe and all we have here is McDonalds and Burger King. But I visit the States quite occasionally.

[@WALTRIPFLAIR]

You ranked Burger King and Wendy's fairly high yet both have fallen in quality farther than any food in my lifetime. I would love to once again get a real flame grilled Whopper or Hot n Juicy double from Wendy's from my youth. Other than the name all has changed.

[@ThePdxster]

Yeah I agree about Burger King, used to be pretty good. Sad to hear Wendy's has fallen, I have fond memories of stopping in on my long drives to college for a triple cheeseburger and a Frosty.

[@Gruuvin1]

Wendy's jr bacon with fries, chili, frosty... Best ever in the 80s. Wendy's flat out sux now.

[@dirtyharry7616]

you got that right

[@joncarbone]

Agreed. Was about to comment similarly. B. King used to be fantastic. Wendy's hasn't fallen quite as far as BK tho. Fortunately Carl's Jr. Super Star with cheese still has quality flavor. Most the time anyway.

[@tonusaitis]

Wendy’s has indeed fallen, I agree. I thought they were the best in the 1980s, but now I rarely go there at all.

[@animalinterference9024]

As a Wisconsinite I can attest to Culver’s having a great burger.

[@markhayes789]

And their onion rings are the best.

[@jarrodschenden8540]

As a Michigander I agree! I grab me a double bacon cheeseburger and onion ring once a week!

[@marilyn6556]

I agree! Their custard is very good!

[@paulseale8409]

Culver's butterberger is so good!!!!!!!!

[@bicgohill8756]

I’d say Culver’s and shake shack are very close champs, factoring price Culver’s wins.

[@hkonk1]

I pretty much agree completely with you choices, and their order. But one chain that was left out, and I feel truly needs considered is Runza! Runza started in Lincoln Nebraska in 1949! Even though Runza has only has about 100 chain restaurants located in the heart of America. Runza started with their signature Krautburger sandwich, They have since developed one of the best hamburgers I have ever had. You can go to any of their stores and always get a consistently good hamburger!

[@destinyreturns4885]

Funny you would say this as I have a friend from Lincoln that raves about Runza. I've never had one, but perhaps some day I'll get there.

[@Ryan-on5on]

As a ex-pat New Yorker residing in the Cornhusker State since 2008, I second that! Runza truly is a hidden treasure of the Heartland.

[@mikezylstra7514]

The last really REALLY good hamburger I had was at Fuddruckers about 20 years ago. You put it together yourself - that was the best part, and the trimmings and condiments were first class and lots of choice there. Far as I'm concerned a hamburger is a very personal thing. Haven't been to a F'ruckers since. Are they still in bizness?

[@MIKELIN8]

I used to love Fuddruckers. We had one around a 1/4 mile from my house. I'd go there on a Saturday and eat their Monster Burger (16 oz. IIRC). Went to Fatburger on the Vegas strip once, loved it. There's a Shake Shack at Citizens bank Park, I love that Shack Burger.

[@VG-rj8pn]

Seems like you love any swill fast food will dish you!

[@kurtschreihart7424]

I live in the land of Culvers in Wisconsin, their burgers are always made fresh per order to your liking also with never frozen beef. The frozen custard is always great too. I ate In N Out, Carls Jr and Jack N the Box in las Vegas and Culvers truly had them all beat.

[@neiltaylor4777]

You are not wrong, Culvers is heads above the rest.

[@casandrala8370]

Too much bun.

[@davisholman8149]

@@casandrala8370 I agree - not impressed.

[@carywiesner769]

I agree with my fellow Cheesehead about Culver's burgers and custard. Both are great (though some Wisconsinites will argue that a true Butterburger has a nice pat of butter on the burger itself). Cheese curds are great too. My second choice would be Wendy's. As for A&W , I sometimes go there, mainly for the root beer, but I usually get it as part of a Papaburger combo, and the burger's always been pretty good. Fries aren't always too good though.

[@aheroictaxidriver3180]

I was told that when in Las Vegas, try Denny's.