Much likesteakhousesorseafood restaurants, burger chains live and die by the quality of their ingredientsorlack thereof.
Because, let’s be honest, even at aninferior steakhouse, it’s still a pretty special experience.
Burger joints, on the other hand?
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They’re not exactly posh.
So when it comes to sourcing the highest quality ingredients, it’s all about the beef.
Just ask a certainflame-grilledsomeone.
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Thus, the quality of said beef can make or break a restaurant.
With all this in mind, these are the 11 burger chains doing it right.
It’s no wonderit was rated as one of the top regional fast-food chains in 2022.
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One such chain is Good Times, a happy-sounding concept with locations scattered around Colorado and Wyoming.
“They use all-natural, Angus beef from Meyer Ranch in Loveland, Colorado,” he explains.
“It’s one of my favorite fast-food burgers of all time!”
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Ever since originating in Boulder in 1987, the company has maintained its drive for quality.
“Using notably better ingredients.
And always crave-worthy and delicious.”
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The burgers are made from a proprietary blend of premium beef ground fresh daily.
Mooyah
Any place with a diligent commitment tofresh-cut friesandnever-frozen beefis a surefire sign of quality.
They tout their burgers as higher grade than most steaks, and “ridiculous quality.”
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In fact, in one study,Mooyah’s customers reported higher satisfactionthan Five Guys and Smashburger.
Bun choices include gluten-free rolls and even lettuce for the low-carbers.
It also has great, hand-cut fries and shakes.
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“That equates to better tasting and better quality beef.
There’s no antibiotics, no hormones, and nonitrates.
It’s the EPIC way and is inline with our taglinea more mindful burger.”
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In-N-Out
Sometimes, old-fashioned is best.
Since its founding in 1948, In-N-Out has upheld high standards regarding the quality of its meat.
“Our commitment to quality starts with our hamburgers.
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And our burgers begin with our patties,” explains thecompany website.
Our team of associates removes the bones, grinds the meat and then makes each patty."
In my mind, In-N-Out got it right."
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“At B.GOOD, everything we do is driven by our food ethos, i.e.
what we believe in when it comes to food,“explains the company.
“And our ethos is pretty simple: food should be good for you and good for the planet.
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It’s better for our customers, our partners, our food system, and our planet.
Known for itsfresh-baked breadandscratch-made burger patties, this is a company that puts concerted efforts into quality.
patties that are grilled to order.
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In addition to diligent sourcing, the cooking process is equally importantand impressive.
“The perfect Umami Burger is all about the combination of flavors and textures.
Start with a fresh, high-quality patty pressed on the grill to order.
The chef notes that the company is known for its consistently fresh, quality ingredientsand it shows.
