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Ask anyburgerfan which fast food chains make the best burgers, and you’re in for some serious discussion.

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Fans are loyal to their favorite burgers, and cannot understand how anyone would think differently.

But which burgers do customers agree are the best in the United States?

Here are the seven best fast food burgers ranked by just how passionately diners love them.

Whataburger Jr.

Whataburger

Whataburger

Whataburger has a loyal fan base who rave about the fresh ingredients and flavor combinations.

Even people who work at rival chains love the Whataburger burgers.

“I’m torn between a Five Guys burger and Whataburger tho.

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Whataburger slaps hard too.

Everything else just seems bland to me.”

“Freddy’s Steakburger.

shake shack shackburger

Shake Shack

Beats Culver’s, In n Out, any of ‘em,” one fansaid.

“That’s my pick too.

Not sure if it’s actually fast food but their burgers are legit,” one fansaid.

Wendys Daves Single

Wendy’s

“There’s something about those burgers that can’t be beat,” another confirmed.

“This, by far.

“Any of the daves burgers from Wendys,” anotheragreed.

Five Guys Cheeseburger

Five Guys

“If we’re not factoring in price.

Five Guys & Shake Shack top the list,” one burger enthusiastsaid.

“Culver’s is the answer,” one Redditorsaid.

Culver’s Butterburger Single

Culver’s

“They’re not in every state but damn near close to it now days.

Animal style means mustard-cooked beef patties with pickle, grilled onions, and extra spread.

I personally add a whole slice grilled onion and chopped raw onions to bring it to another level.”

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