Arby’s opened in 1964 in Boardman, Ohio, focusing solely onroast beef sandwiches.
However, it wasn’t until 2022 that the chain debuted its very first take on a hamburger.
Arby’s didn’t just quietly slide a humble hamburger onto its menu.
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So I tried every single one.
Double Big Cheesy Bacon Burger
Arby’s has just three burger types.
The look:Arby’s isn’t messing around.
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These double burgers are absolute monsters starting with the patties which measure in at half an inch thick each.
The taste:Let me start by complimenting the chain on its substantial and homemade-like burger patties.
These things are the real deal and put other restaurants' feeble smash burgers to shame.
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However, two was unfortunately one too many.
Even the cheese, which appeared to be plentiful, fell the wayside.
The final straw of this behemoth was the bacon.
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As its name would imply,the double versioncomes with two twin patties to distinguish it from the original.
Everything sits on a brioche bun for $9.49.
The taste:Individually, Arby’s patties are juicy with a rich flavor.
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But, with two layered on top of one another, the burgers somehow become dry and less appetizing.
I found pickles to be a great add-on, waking up the sandwich with some zest.
In addition, the crispy onions were phenomenal.
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I only wish there had been more of them thrown underneath this burger’s bun.
This final heavyweight handheld rings up at $8.49.
The look:Menacing yet againthe kind of burger that can’t be contained by its bun.
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The taste:The best of the doubles, though that’s not saying too much.
However, my note to Arby’s remains the same: do away with the doubles!
One patty is plenty.
I thought to myself, “Wouldn’t the simple name Bacon Cheeseburger suffice?”
The taste:Miles ahead of the overwhelming hamburgers we started with.
In a manageable amount, the lightly charred, savory beef can be appreciated for what it is.
It’s elevated by the sauce that seeps into every bite and furthermore by the buttery cheese.
Priced at $5.49, it also comes in at a similar cost as these competitors.
The look:Even the simplest, single-patty makeup at Arby’s looks like a big-mouth burger.
It’s additionally not excessively seasonedmaybe just some salt and pepper here or there.
The deluxe also employs just the right combination of toppings.
I paid $6.99 for this sixth and final burger.
Plus, don’t even get me started on the thin and crunchy onions.
I already knew they were showstoppers from my first run-in with them and they continue to impress.
Arby’s should really think about selling them as a side dish.
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