Sonic has never been a burger chain that comes to mind when I think “guilty pleasure burger.”
Sure, if I must.
I decided to order each burger as it cameno customizationsto experience it the way that Sonic intended.
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I ended up trying nine items and ranked them from my least favorite/most forgettable to my absolute favorite.
And that’s basically the experience it delivered, too.
It wasn’t too dry, but I wouldn’t call it juicy, either.
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The bun was nice and warm and soft, which I find pretty important.
The cheese was melty and fine.
Now to the meat.
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While most fast-food chains suffer from this problem, I foundBurgerFi’sand Wendy’s patties to taste much better.
This one cost me $6.49.
But this was a fail for me.
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My main takeaway was that Texas toast has no business replacing the bun on a cheeseburger.
This one cost $7.49.
Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger
This mini cheeseburgerhas the makings of a decent burger.
It’s just small, featuring two junior-sized patties and a smaller bun.
I did like the combo of ketchup and mustard.
It cost $3.89 and was by far the cheapest burger on the menu.
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Sadly, all of that made for a pretty dry, rubbery pile.
Super Sonic Double Cheeseburger
This double cheeseburgersansbaconwas more my speed.
(Well, unique for Sonic, that is.)
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This one cost $8.59, a dollar more than its classic Smasher with fewer bells and whistles.
The most pronounced delight of this burger was the combo of the sauces and the jalapeno slices.
The tortilla strips were inconsequential, and I promptly forgot they were there.
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(I had nine burgers to taste, after all.)
It cost $7.39.
The burger was still compact and easy to handle and eat with one hand without falling apart.
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That’s a testament to a good bun!
And I’ll be recommending this little number to friends and family.
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