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Mirror, mirror on the wall: Who has the best fast foodhamburgerof them all?
Wendy’s
In-N-Out
In n Out regularly tops Redditor’s lists as the best burger in the country.
“Easily best value,“addsanother.
One complaint many do have about it?
In N Out
They aren’t crazy about the fries.One saysit is “legit the best one out there.
if only their fries weren’t such a travesty.”
Culver’s
Culver’s, heavily represented in the Midwest, was another top contender.
Culver’s
“Culver’s is the best kept secret of the Midwest!
“I really believe in my heart that this is the correct answer,“writesone Redditor.
Idk if that day is real, but it keeps me going,” writes oneRedditor.
Shake Shack
Anotheraddsthat the Shake Shack burger is “more elevated than McDonald’s or Burger King.”
Anothersays, “what really makes shake shack better is the bread.
The buns on the burger make all the difference and potato bread wins for me.”
Wendy’s
Wendy’s
Lots of people cast votes for Wendy’s.
“Wendy’s hands down every time,” oneshared,with lots of Redditors agreeing.
“Wendy’s is delicious!“writesone.
Five Guys
Five Guys
Five Guys was mentioned in almost every Reddit conversation about the best burger.
“I love their burgers the way the cheese melds the other toppings together is perfect,” onewritesone.
Others note that “customized toppings,“are also key.
Carl’s Jr.
The biggest complaint people have about the joint?
“They kinda set the standard for … a western bacon with cheese,“writesone Redditor.
“I remember first having a Wendy’s after a long day at Disneyland and being so hungry.
Wendy’s
It was literally the best burger I’ve ever had,“addedanother.
