The High 25 Burger Chains in America, Ranked by Actual Diners

Summer time street journeys and all-American burgers seemingly go hand-in-hand. When you’re planning a cross-country tour this yr, we’ve acquired a couple of recommendations for stops alongside the way in which. 

Yelp simply launched an inventory of the highest 25 burger chains in your complete nation — and one viral burger joint has emerged as an amazing favourite. The rating, printed immediately in celebration of Nationwide Burger Day, seeks to quantify diners’ favourite spots primarily based on Yelp’s in depth archive of customer evaluations. 

In-N-Out Burger, which boasts greater than 119,000 evaluations for its 400-plus areas, secured the highest spot in Yelp’s report. Identified for its saucy, “animal-style” fries and Double-Double burger stacks, In-N-Out has amassed a loyal following on social media over time. 

The California-based restaurant, which has been serving burgers since 1948, attracts diners for causes past social media hype, as Yelp development professional Tara Lewis tells Meals & Wine.

“Based mostly on the evaluations we’re seeing, it has to do with the components, drive-thru expertise, and the not-so-secret ‘secret’ menu,” Lewis says. “After all, customization and consistency are large components relating to this record, and I feel In-N-Out does it very well. 

Within the No. 2 spot is The Behavior Burger Grill, an informal chain with areas on the West and East Coasts. It’s the go-to for a lot of diners because of its persistently high-quality chargrilled burgers, in keeping with the report. Shut behind is Shake Shack in third place, adopted by Midwestern staple Culver’s and Southern Californian favourite Islands Eating places rounding out the highest 5. 

Additional down the record, fast-food staples like McDonald’s and Burger King nonetheless made the highest 20. The Golden Arches had been ranked within the seventeenth spot, whereas Burger King was ranked No. 19. 

The restaurant evaluate platform, which has been lively since 2004, thought-about varied standards for this rating. Their analysis workforce centered completely on burger chains with greater than 100 areas and eating places throughout a number of states. Eligible chains are additionally categorized below the “burger” part on Yelp, in keeping with the methodology. The analysis workforce included insights on the quantity of evaluations and optimistic parts — reminiscent of pace of service, high quality, and customizations — that clients point out of their glowing scores.  

“You need to have the ability to entry a burger that you already know you’re going to like regardless,” Lewis tells Meals & Wine. “If you have a look at the regionality, a whole lot of that has to do with accessibility and consistency of service. You recognize you’re going to get scrumptious meals each time, which faucets into your nostalgia and the consolation meals [element] of consuming at a burger place.”

Regional tastes range considerably throughout america, in keeping with Yelp’s rankings. Within the Midwest and South, Culver’s has emerged because the top-rated burger chain, whereas of us within the Northeast seemingly choose Shake Shack. Out West, In-N-Out Burger reigns supreme. Whereas availability and accessibility play a task within the regional favorites — as some chains, like In-N-Out Burger, aren’t out there nationally — this information level additionally suggests differing tastes amongst American diners. 

Able to department out and take a look at one thing new this summer season? This rating is perhaps an excellent roadmap on the place to begin.