If you are old like me you may remember the original Whopper - 7 or 8 inches in diameter. You truly needed two hands to handle a Whopper!

Sometimes the old Mom and Pop places that aren’t part of a chain, have wonderful burgers and often put home fries on the plate for no extra charge.

When I was in my mid-teens, I ate 25 White Castles sitting at the counter. My waitress said that she had never seen anybody eat that many in her 20 yrs. of working there. After that location was torn down for a bridge project, she was transferred to other locations. A few years later I ran into her at a WC that I frequented and she remembered me. She even told her fellow workers that I was the one she had told them about. I was flattered, but only had maybe 10 sliders that night. She said that I still held the record of what she witnessed. Yes, I did give her a generous tip that night. She retired soon afterwards. JMO.

Gotta love ordering a cheeseburger and the person taking the order asking if you want cheese on it.

All depends on the management/quality control at each individual restaurant

I went to a White Castle in New York once and asked for a half dozen of their cheeseburgers, the girl at the till said we don't have dozens but you can buy six or twelve of them... Her supervisor was standing behind her and took her aside for a couple of minutes.

1970's I believe, Fuddruckers was awesome back in the day! Unbeatable. Steak sliced to order and beef ground fresh right there at the place. They had a bar, and kids activities as well. LOL! HUGE burgers and fries. Not anymore, not even close.

The best burger I have ever eaten is the ones I make myself, only three toppings, green relish, ketchup and a thick slice of sweet onion. Toasted bun is a must..

Does anyone remember Big Boy (70's-80's) restaurants ,burgers and their sauce were great

I had a 5 guys burger once, and all I can remember is how expensive it was. I don't remember anything about whether it was good or not.

I had a Wendy's Baconator junior. The BEST FF burger I ever tried. For the most part, I make all my own burgers on a Charbroil Big Easy grill the allows for smoking while grilling. Doing it myself, it's hard to surpass a cost of $2 even with premium buns and real cheese.

I love white Castles burgers. They may be small but (if you enjoy the taste) they are very good. I wish our town would get a white castles restaurant.

I am so glad that this is only someone’s opinion, and opinions are like...well, you know.

I have a Culver's near my apartment and every so often my sister and I stop there for lunch. The place is always sparkling clean, the employees are always friendly and helpful and the food is always out of this world. Their burgers are only one attraction. Their frozen yogurt is by far the best I've had. Their concrete mixers (like a Blizzard, only thicker) are to die for. Or you can just get a pint of any flavor you want already packed and ready to go. Their prices are a little steep, but for what you get (clean eating area, friendly staff and great food) it's worth it.

I had somehow forgotten my years of devotion to Carl's Jr's Western Bacon Cheeseburgers when I lived in California. Onion rings and barbeque sauce on a double bacon cheeseburger sounds gross but it is heaven. I recall a coworker trying to explain the flavor and passionately encouraging me to try it at the order counter 40 years ago.

Hell yeah culver's is number one. The burgers may be weirdly shaped but they are very juicy and fresh tasting.

How much did Burger King pay for this outrageous ranking

Its funny how she sounds nice while insulting these restaurants 😂😂😂

White Castle used to make an oblong burger that I would eat at least twice a week, but my favorite and I’ve tried them all is whataburger best tasting with just lettuce, tomatoes and mayo ❤

I used the cheese pump on EVERYTHING, baked beans fries, you name it, and I was in my 20s

As they got near the top I was thinking that they were leaving out Culver's. Never expected them to share my opinion that theirs are the best burgers. There is hope for the burger eating world.

You can't talk about Red Robin having high prices at $10 and say nothing about BurgerFI small burger combo setting me back almost $15.

We get whataburgers every time we go home to TX. 1st stop is usually in Lubbock after we've crossed into TX from Clovis, NM & headed toward Lubbock.

For me is is In & Out as not only are the good tasting burgers but the price is what seals the deal

My wife is a manager at Culvers!!! It's an awesome place...she loves it.

Why isn’t the krusty krabs on the list? Looks pretty biased to me...

When I moved to Dallas tx I tried the mushroom Swiss burger and a Dr Pepper milkshake- both are to die for!

Surprisingly you didn’t cover our favorite Burger place Habit. Great burgers, great selection super shakes

Remember when Burgers served actually looked like the pictures on the menu?

Putting Burger King, and Steak n Shake above Red Robin, just shows that you have no idea what you are talking about.

It's pretty much confined to New Mexico, but Blake's Lotaburger is an institution there. Their green chile cheeseburger is world class. And their delicious fries are cooked with the skins on!

This is the first youtube list video that seemed accurate to my knowledge of the subject. I've been to about 15 of these and agree with the order and comments. As a little kid, I used to love the A&W burgers. I found one a couple of months ago in Baker, CA, the stores are quite rare. I was severely disappointed. Even the root beer wasn't as special as I would expect.

Man, remember back when Wendy's burgers were dripping in grease and the bun and salad were on your shirt leaving you with a meat and cheese ball in your grease covered hand? Soooo good! Now they're too health conscious to taste and "wear" right.

Burger King is not even close to Red Robin quality wise

She totally left out Hardee's. That's criminal.

I remember Jack-in-the-Box from when they had a presence in the Chicago IL area back in the 1970s. They were OK, and I did not mind eating their burgers now and then. I kind of wish they were still around, if only for the sake of a bit more variety. But they pulled out of Chicago by the early 1980s. That sourdough-bun burger sounds interesting and appealing.

For what Five Guys Charges you should be getting a Ribeye Steak with your choice of Potato............👀

OMG! Red Robin below Burger King? I’ll pay the money at Red Robin any day! When you lived around McDonalds, Burger King most of your life, Red Robin was a big welcome!

I haven't had any White Castle since I left the east coast. When I would buy burgers or fish there, I always got doubles. That did the trick.

I saw a picture of a Wendy’s bacons cheeseburger and my mouth watered. 30 minutes later I was struggling to finish that cardboard square ◼️sandwich which I didn’t finish! Now we only eat at IN-N-OUT BURGER 🍔

I’ve been passing on fast foods since sophomore in Hs. I’m 61now My father a cattleman , we ate real beef all my life , straight from his packing house The difference ws unreal I’ll never be able to eat that fast food ,meat , I’ve got to see what I’m eating. Cooking your own food is healthiest , you know what’s in there!!!!

The slander on White Castle is too much!

I pretty much agree completely with you choices, and their order. But one chain that was left out, and I feel truly needs considered is Runza! Runza started in Lincoln Nebraska in 1949! Even though Runza has only has about 100 chain restaurants located in the heart of America. Runza started with their signature Krautburger sandwich, They have since developed one of the best hamburgers I have ever had. You can go to any of their stores and always get a consistently good hamburger!

i've been in love with shake shack since i first had it about 3 years ago. i've had a lot of burgers from different places, and without a doubt i think it's the best; the patty is so tasteful and juicy, and the bun is great too. i used to go once a week to get a shack burger LOL

“The burgers massive buns are simply too overwhelming”.😆😂😆🤣

Fuddruckers was the freaking bomb back in the day. Great buns, crazy choices of meat, cooked to order, tons and tons of cheese sauces. Sad to hear it’s not the same

I have a lot a great memories of the old A&W Root Beer stand that was located in my home town. The burgers were really good and I always looked forward to going there. I used to get a Sonic cheeseburger and fries once and a while, and always enjoyed them. Of all these featured, Red Robin was the biggest disappointment.

50 or so years ago A&W had a pizza burger. I don't know if they microwaved it from a frozen pre cooked patty or however it was done but it was the best hands down. I've not had a burger as good since.

I will never understand burger kings love. That's one of the worst burgers I've ever had. Calling every burger on their menu "above average" is way beyond a stretch.

Sonic has a perfectly serviceable burger. It has no pretentions of what it is. It's a burger. A plain, real burger. And that's fine with me.

A few years back my two sisters and I were on a trip to Florida to go to the funeral of our older Brother. My oldest sister and I dropped of our youngest sister off. Around noon we stopped we stopped off in Mt. Airy NC at the Sonic and I had the best double cheese I'd ever had. My sister at the time was 83 and me 70 so we know good.

The Original Tommy's Burgers have a killer Chili in them that is excellent. I like to side it with Chili Fries with Cheese and Onions.

Worked several years as an electrical inspector and have been in the kitchens of many of these chains . Culver's , Wendy's and Whataburger have the highest cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Whataburger is really good! They have a cult following like in n out burger.

I remember I moved from Pasadena California (yeah.. in-n-out burgers!!)to Vancouver Canada in 1969. I went to their White Spot chain craving a burger and got a smallish greasy but delicious burger with mayonnaise and vinegar with my fries (Canadians like this!)

There was a White Castle by my high school. It wasn't just the burgers, they have good fish sandwiches and the surf & turf. They combined two burgers with a fish sandwich. It was smokin!

Lol I love these lists, it’s like someone woke up and googled some names and made a list. Then they fed the script to an AI narrator......

I live in Wisconsin, the home of Culver's. The Butterburger tastes fine, however it's looks like it was sat on. They're known for their custard, which by Wisconsin standards, where custard is king, is only meh.

I wish I could open a burger chain. I invented a stuffed burger years ago that everyone at my marina loves. The first step (and only possible because we have a real butcher shop in town is to buy a little beef blood (sounds gross, I know) add some teriyaki and a few spices, and marinate the beef overnight. The original was stuffed with honey ham, cheddar cheese and grilled onion - between two thin patties pressed into one big one. Top with another slice of cheddar, fresh sweet onion, lettuce, and tomato, and place on a buttered, grilled onion bun. Since then I have made several variants using bacon, mushrooms, peppers, pickles, different cheeses. garlic, Italian sausage, and marinara. But with the marinate and the stuffing, the only complaint I ever get is that they are maybe too juicy - you definitely want more than one napkin.

The only burger I order from DQ is the Flamethrower. It also might be my favorite fast food burger. Can't speak for the others, but the Flamethrower is A+ every time.

Sometimes I just want a cheap burger. Sometimes I want to go to a nicer restaurant. They all good for what im in the mood for.

I grew up in Cols, OH. White Castles are unique. Whenever I go back home, have to stop and get some! Unique taste with the onions. Are there any other burger chains you can buy in the frozen foods section in grocery stores? I guess for many they are addictive! They are unique love them or hate them!

I was fortunate enough to live in Wisconsin, birthplace of Culver's. Yummy. Not to mention, they excel in customer service.

YOU HAVE CARLS JR LOWER THAN BURGER KING? This list is null in void. Smh. You are cappin HARD.

I have a in-N-out near where I live, like... less than a half mile and it is AMAZING having it so close

White Castle is forever in my mind! I love em when I’m craving them. What’s happened to the burger business is the introduction of pink slime in beef processing plants!!

I have to ask where are you going to sonic and a&w at? Not the best, but pretty tasty around here in Kansas and we have many burger shops where most of the beef is raised. They are by far not bland here.

Sonic's double is delicious. Carl Jr.'s Western burger is fantastic. I live in NY. Honestly, a Cheeseburger deluxe from a diner is the best. McDonald's is a comfort food. A sentimental treat.

The Canadian A&W is different from the US version. We still have the delicious Teenburger I have loved since I was in my teens, nearly 50 years ago. The food sourcing for the Canadian A&W is controlled by the Canadian company and they have been focusing on higher quality (eg, only grass-fed beef, chickens fed only vegetarian diets, etc.). And we still get to enjoy that great root beer and their onion rings. Thanks, A&W! (BTW, I don't work for them and never have. I am just someone who has been a happy customer for over 50 years).

The last really REALLY good hamburger I had was at Fuddruckers about 20 years ago. You put it together yourself - that was the best part, and the trimmings and condiments were first class and lots of choice there. Far as I'm concerned a hamburger is a very personal thing. Haven't been to a F'ruckers since. Are they still in bizness?

In the UK, we don't even have a quarter of the companies mentioned in the video. With the exception of over-priced gourmet-style burger joints, we're stuck with McDonald's and Burger King. Many of the best burgers are from Turkish kebab houses. I hope that these American companies will find their way over here one day and give us a treat.

I had a sonic burger once and it was pretty fire

I always liked Culver's but I never knew they were on top, I just can't resist their burgers & ice cream

Culver's and Whataburger are my favorites so far. I live in Europe and all we have here is McDonalds and Burger King. But I visit the States quite occasionally.

For the money, In-N-Out Burger is by far the king of the burger chains, IMHO. Utah has both the #2 and #1 burger chain so I will try a Culver's unless its 3X more pricey like another commenter mentioned.

I used to love Fuddruckers. We had one around a 1/4 mile from my house. I'd go there on a Saturday and eat their Monster Burger (16 oz. IIRC). Went to Fatburger on the Vegas strip once, loved it. There's a Shake Shack at Citizens bank Park, I love that Shack Burger.

Totally subjective. A lot depends on what you grew up eating. Its a comfort food thing.

The DQ in Batesville, Arkansas has the best burgers I’ve ever eaten. I always eat there coming and going when traveling out of state. My traveling is soon coming to an end. But I’m planning “pleasure” trips two hours from home just to lunch there. 😋

Haven’t had Culver’s, tried most of the rest. I generally agree with most of what is said here. My favorites are in the top 4; Five Guys, Whataburger, and In and Out. But I seldom want more than 1/4 pound of beef and sometimes eat McDonald’s hamburger because they are only 2 ounces. Sometimes I get a Whopper Junior at Burger King for similar reasons.

A&W in Canada is a completely different story, it's a great chain.

Red Robins Gourmet Burgers are amazing, and I think paying a few dollars more than a fast food place to get a Burger 3x the size and about 10x the quality is well worth it lol.

Around 1960 I went to my first McDonalds. I lifted the top bun to remove the pickle. I took it back to the window and asked them if I could please have one without a dead fly on the burger. Yes, a dead fly.... :(

I stopped at a Culver's in Palm Beach Gardens, FL last year. Great place.

A&W, for me, is for root beer floats and chili dogs with onions. Didn't notice that they had other items.

Last time I was at Fuddruckers(a couple weeks ago in S Carolina) it was FANTASTIC! Not sure what Fuddruckers made this list, but the ones I have visited in S Carolina both in Myrtle Beach and Spartanburg were soooo good! Can't wait to go back the first chance I get.

I don't buy burgers too often but I try onion rings everywhere around. Sonic's look wonderful but have a funny taste. Gave them a second try, same funny taste. Found out that they put vanilla in their baatter. I prefer vanilla overr chocolate but doesn't work for me. And I have been eating sweet/salty since I was a kid (1950's & 60's when we had chocolate cake, loved potato chips with it). Sad, they look so good..

Never heard of Culvers and they don't have them here in Cali, but accept for the places I am not familiar with, I think this listing is fairly accurate, given it is opinion based. In N Out is my favorite and Sonic is my worst. A&W in Japan Bacon Cheeseburger is legendary, the ones here in the states....mmmmm, not so much. Beyond that I find this listing about as fair as you can get. Note that my one and only time I tried Whataburger was terrible, it is no surprise, they didn't even make the list.

Despite its limited size, Smashburger does have a hidden menu. To name just a couple, there's the Windy City Smash, a regional burger for Chicago and Denver, and the Sin City Smash named of course for Las Vegas. Hidden menu items can be ordered at any location though they have to look up the recipe and that depends greatly on how busy that location is. Also, you haven't lived until you try their Smash Fries, tossed in salt followed by a mixture or rosemary, garlic, and olive oil. Yummm!

mix things up by adding a 2nd patty...wow, that is such a unique idea

I just went to burger king for lunch a couple days ago and was very unimpressed. Now I remember why it had been so long since I'd gone before.

I'm in Canada here's my rankings here (including US chains I have tried) 1. A&W. Teen Burger is nostalgic and the Uncle Burger has to be considered one of the best chain burgers out there. 2. Hero Certified Burgers. I have limited experience trying but they are good. Service is slow though. 3. Harvey's. Just a tasty burger and you can top it any way you please. This is what I eat the most. 4. Jack in the Box. Favorite US burger chain I've tried. Huge selection to satisfy any tastes. 5. South Street Burger. Pricey but high quality. Limited selection. Unfortunately several locations have permanently closed. 6. Carl's Jr/Hardee's. I can see why obesity is a big problem in the US. The amount you get for relatively cheap price is astounding. And its tasty to boot. 7. Wendy's. My favorite sandwich there is actually the spicy chicken. Burgers are bland. But points for the fresh patties. 8. Five Guys. Bland tasting burger to me. Pricy. But the fries are gangsta. 9. Burger King. Quite often the burger isn't fresh and has been sitting under a heat lamp wilting the lettuce. BK....no way. 10. McDonald's. Not my thing. Maybe have a Big Mac once per year for nostalgia reasons. Then I feel like I've swallowed a brick. 11. Dairy Queen. They have no business making burgers sorry. NR White Castle. You get more full on the bun then you do with the meat. Sliders aren't real burgers sorry. Nonetheless they are pretty yummy.

Thanks for posting. I went into a Five Guys a few weeks ago. Saw that a regular burger was $12 and walked out. IN & OUT's regular burger is $3.50 I think.

Whataburger, WAS a great burger, since the company sold last year, it has been on the downward slide. Cold buns, cardboard burgers, wilted veggies. My last visit, I told the cashier, this was their test---make a good burger, or I was done. I ordered crispy fries to go with. The order came, no crispy fries, I mentioned it to the server....his response was, "I dont work in the kitchen." Wilted veggies, and there were 5 pickles all stacked in the center of the burger....YOU have one job.....to make a fricking hamburger....not asking you to cure cancer. Management is the key.

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I went to Five guy and spend $19. for a small hamburger and small fries and a shake, I went to McDonald and got a 1/4 pounder with fries and a shake for less then $10 -- they were both good.

Back in the mid 60's there was a White Castle or White Tower on West Chicago near Schafer area. They had the best burgers fried on a grill with onions frying at the same time in the hamburger grease. The buns were warmed on same grill. Then cheese. Wow!

I had to drive an hour to go to the only place near me that sells pomegranate wine (I wanted to buy a bottle). I've never been to Sonic although I'd pass it when driving through Gilroy. I wanted to try it because I heard they have carhops on skates. Even though everyone I talked to said their food "sucks compared to others", I had to try it at least once. The worker only walked the food out to my car, the burger was meh, but their "Ocean Water" drink was great.

Carl's Jr. used to have the "Six dollar burger" (priced at $3.95 but named to mean it was as good as the other guys' $6 expensive burger LOL). That was a large tasty burger that you could get in a drive-thru. I stopped going there when they discontinued it.

Mashed: "We're gonna list off all the large burger chains in the US in a random order and say they're worst to best." Everybody Else: "WTF is this?"

BK is waaaaaay too high. Smashburger is my favorite because of taste, customization, and their fries. Five Guys is really good for just a burger, but I would agree with Culvers being higher because of their varieties and their cheese curds. Yes, I know this list is for burgers, but you gotta include what can come with it.