From lacy, caramelized patties to rich beefy flavor, fans rank these fast-food chains as the best places for smash burgers.

Butter Burger: Wisconsin In 1885, Charlie Nagreen was frying up meatballs in butter for the Seymour Fair in Wisconsin. To make his meatballs easier to eat, he smashed them and placed them between two ...

Jaya Saxena is a former correspondent at Eater, and the series editor of Best American Food and Travel Writing. She explores wide ranging topics like labor, identity, and food culture. I can’t ...

They're big, juicy, tasty—and if they're loaded with bacon, condiments, and cheese, all the better. It's no surprise that burgers are one of America's most popular foods, with diners eating three ...

Robert Sietsema is the former Eater NY senior critic with more than 35 years of experience covering dining in New York City. What would it look like if the modern burger had been invented in southern ...