If there’s anything more American than eating burgers, it’s debating about burgers.
We’ve rounded up thebest burger chains, the bestrestaurant chains that serve burgers, and thebest fast-food burgers.
But what about the best burgers in general?
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Who better to poll than the pros?
We asked chefs and food experts nationwide to share their go-to burgers and what makes them the best.
According to chefs, these are 21 of the best burgers in America.
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In-N-Out
It’s hard to deny the fame and fandom behindIn-N-Out.
Yes, this fast-food chain can hold its own against the best in the nation.
“I adore In-N-Out burgers, and whenever I am in L.A.
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I make a stop,” Sheehan says.
“My order is always a double-double Animal-style.
I can’t get enough of the flavor and texture of it all.
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Can’t say enough good things about it!”
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Sol Han is another fan ofFive Guys.
It’s quick and always consistent."
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“It’s a mom-and-pop vibe and a total hidden gem,” he says.
“I wish there were more restaurants like this one around town.”
That’s per Newman Miller, chef ofMr.
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Tubsin Bardstown, who raves about the cheeseburgers atLaha’s Red Castlein Hodgenville.
They’ve been around since 1934, so must be doing something right."
Bludorn
When chef Manabu “Hori” Horiuchi of Houston’sKatamicraves a burger, he heads toBludorn.
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“It is a traditional American burger that is very simple with good ingredients.”
“My second favorite burger is at the original location of Father’s Office in Santa Monica.
It has dry-aged beef, caramelized onions, and a Gruyere-blue cheese blend, and no substitutions ever.
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It is perfect.”
“Crispy but still juicy, with the sassy sauce to round it off.
I get their classic Barburger with LTO, pickles, and their special sauce.”
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Cannot go wrong."
“The quality is very high,” according to the Faddas.
In short, a classic."
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“Their burgers are fantastic.
And the bag full of Cajun fries really puts it over the top.”
“First and foremost, Minetta Tavern understands the importance of the bun-to-burger ratio,” he proclaims.
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So he’s confident in declaring the Pharmacy Burger atLa Luchaamong the nation’s best.
“It’s juicy, it’s crunchy, it’s gooey.
It’s just a perfectly balanced, no-frills burger.”
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“It’s just a good old-fashioned burger joint that has always held up.”
Brasil
Another Houston chef, Austin Waiter ofMarigold Club, raves about the extra-meaty rendition atBrasil.
And for that, he heads to7th Street Burgerin New York City.
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He describes it as “classic but rich and perfect.”
“Neighborhoods in New York are always changing, especially in prime areas like Soho.
One spot that has not changed since when I moved here in the ’90s is Raoul’s.”
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Puma explains that Raoul’s serves one of his favorite burgers, the Burger au Poivre.
Pair the burger with an ice-cold martini, and it’s the perfect dinner."
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