Fast Food Burger reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 1117 Reddit reviews across 36 subreddits and 85 posts to rank the best Fast Food Burger brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/burgers, r/cheeseburgers, r/AskReddit, r/fastfood, r/Edmonton. Top-rated brands include In-N-Out (4.7/5), Culver's (4.7/5), Five Guys (4.7/5).

Stats

Reviews1117

Subreddits36

Posts85

Brands71

Products30

Top communities

r/burgers226 r/cheeseburgers220 r/AskReddit201 r/fastfood79 r/Edmonton50

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In-N-Out

4.7

(180)

"In-n-out "

"In-N-Out"

"I’m from California. I’m obligated to say In ‘N Out."

"If we’re defining fast food as having a drive thru, then I’d give it to in n out"

"Something special about Inn-n-Out...my favorite."

"One of the top contenders has to be is In-N-Out Double-Double simple, fresh, and delicious."

"I always really enjoyed it."

"In N Out is the king for sure."

"In and Out is my go to."

"In-N-Out or a new local place With Love, Always"

Culver's

4.7

(142)

"1. Culvers"

"Culver’s has better burgers than 99% of non fast food restaurants as well"

"Culver’s butter burger double with bacon and everything… fried cheese curds…. Omg."

"Most of the comments said the culvers butter burger."

"Culver's smokes them"

"I can safely say it hands down it goes to Culver’s"

"Culver's ButterBurgers are amazing! The buttered bun just elevates the whole experience"

"Culver's or Freddy's, no competition."

"Culver's Butter Burger with crinkle cut fries."

"Definitely Culvers, especially for the price."

Five Guys

4.7

(125)

"Five guys is a big chain but their burger is so good"

"Five Guys is by far the best. Expensive but 100% the best"

"Five Guys is slightly more and way better. Worth it imo"

"Five guys. No question"

"We have 5 guys ! With grilled jalapenos mmmm"

"5 guys is a great burger though."

"Personally I’ve been obsessed with their fries since they’ve changed the recipe"

"And the fries are top notch too"

"No five guys is a much better and higher quality burger"

"5 Guys, there is no comparison"

Whataburger

4.6

(78)

"I had wataburgur in Vegas and it is still the best burger IMO! They have a green chile burger that is insanely good."

"Whataburger! If you're from around, Louisiana, Texas, Southern Oklahoma then you just know"

"Whataburger is my personal favorite."

"Native Texan vote: Whataburger. I've heard all the talk but I've never had a bad one"

"Whataburger- patty melt"

"The best fast food burger"

"Best fast food burger is Whataburger."

"No, WhataBurger is."

"Whataburger at Number 1 for me"

"It’s whataburger of five guys"

Shake Shack

4.8

(67)

"2. Shake Shack"

"Shake shack"

"Shake Shack"

"Shake shack is the best on the strip. Easily"

"Shake Shack"

"I really enjoy Shake Shack's burgers. The crinkle-cut fries and Shack Sauce take it to another level"

"Shake Shack"

"Mah boy Shake shack."

"Shake Shack >>>>>"

Burger King

4.2

(70)

"The vegan Burger King Burgers in Germany are absolutely amazing."

"Burger King Whopper. I’ll fight anyone who disagrees with me."

"When done correctly Whopper hands down"

"I love the standard whopper from Burger king, fantastic grilled taste and super fresh veggies on them, the ratio of everything comes across as just perfect"

"Burger King does it for me every single time. Actually fast and tastes like real meat."

"Bacon King from Burger King."

"Whopper 100% of the time."

"Whopper cannot be beat"

"1.) Burger King Double Whopper"

"For me BK Bacon King is way better than whopper."

Wendy's

4.3

(62)

"The Baconator is amazing every time."

"Wendy's baconator + fries"

"Wendy's is far and above the best, specifically the Dave's Double."

"Wendy’s baconator, where I’m from at least. Perfect combo of trashiness, flavor, and not too expensive"

"Wendy's burgers are always fresh and never frozen, plus their spicy nuggets are a game changer"

"Wendy's <3 <3 , oh God i getting hungy haha."

"Wendy’s in Ontario CA. Local Bruce County beef!! Never frozen!!"

"Wendy’s is the best."

"A Wendy's baconator is also a damn fine thing."

"Honorable mentions Wendy’s baconator"

A&W

4.4

(39)

"Most amazing onion rings, nobody else has come close, and I'm not just talking fast food."

"A&W has been my favourite."

"A&W hands down. No competition."

"A&W is my all-time favorite fast food burger spot, followed by Whataburger."

"A&W Root Beer fast food franchises... have always been the gold standard for me."

"A&W for fast food"

"A&W Teen Burger never disappoints me."

"I think a&w has the best quality out of the fast food joints."

"Out of the super fast food definitely A&W (teen or mozza)."

"Cannot beat a Teen Burger and those A&W onion rings!"

Freddy's

4.5

(28)

"Freddy's is the answer. Get the tots and it's a near perfect fast food meal."

"Freddys is the 🐐"

"I personally think Freddy’s or if you consider Smashburger fast food are better."

"Freddy's sweeps"

"I'm taking Freddy's all day"

"Freddys or Culvers."

"Freddy’s is the best"

"Freddy’s is about the best ff chain that fits that bill around me."

"Freddy's"

"Freddy’s smash burgers are fuckin top tier"

#10

McDonald's

4.2

(21)

"It's about the FRENCH FRIES and that's why McDonald's will always be NUMBER ONE"

"Mcdonalds will ALWAYS win on fries when you get them hot and fresh"

"I like McDonald's I don't care what anyone says!!"

"Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese. Don't eat it much but when I do, it's heaven."

"I enjoyed McDonald’s double quarter pounder with cheese BLT"

"3.) McDonalds Double Quarter Pounder"

"Baconator used to be my favorite, but I gotta give it to McD's. The double QPC is unreal now."

"1. McD's fresh Quarter Pounder"

"Quarter pounder imo"

"Double quarter pounder"

#11

Habit Burger Grill

3.6

(23)

"It's honestly the best chain burger place I've been to."

"I always prefer that charbroil taste over the flattop."

"Habit’s burgers aren’t bad but the tempura green beans can’t be beat."

"I've always felt that The Habit is quite a bit better than In N Out."

"Habit is a much better burger than in and out IMHO."

"I love HABIT and I love INO."

"I love Habit burgers & rings."

"I love Habit, their burgers are tasty."

"Both chains do a hell of a good lettuce wrap."

"Definitely solid option."

#12

Fatburger

4.3

(17)

"Fatburger🔥inside Venetian"

"When I want to eat a burger without disappointment, FATBURGER is where I go."

"Fatbuger"

"But fat burger gets my vote"

"People who have never had Fat Burger"

"I've got Fatburger here in LA. Hard to beat."

"Five Guys or Fat Burger"

"Can't go wrong with Fatburger. Was pleasantly surprised when one finally opened here."

"I’d take fat burger over the habit any day."

"Fatburger"

#13

Braum's

4.6

(14)

"There is no other answer than a Braum's burger."

"Braums is better."

"Braun’s is my go to these days very consistent across the board."

"Braums is top tier for me imo."

"Braums would like a word. By far the best fast food burger."

"Braums is the best here."

"Braum’s"

"So good."

"I definitely prefer Braum's over it."

"Where I live now Braums is the best."

#14

Steak 'n Shake

4.3

(14)

"Steak ‘n Shake."

"Garlic burger, add bacon. FFFUUUUUU SO GOOD"

"Steak and shake no question."

"Steak n shake"

"Steak and shake"

"Steak N’ Shake followed by Culver’s"

"Steak n’ shake > Culver’s"

"But steak and shake for me"

"Steak and Shake is an overlooked delicacy."

"Steaknshake is far better for me. (and cheaper)"

#15

P. Terry's

4.5

(11)

"Shoutout P Terrys"

"If you’re ever in TX try P. Terrys. Puts In n Out to shame."

"P. Terrys is infinitely better than whataburger."

"P Terry's and it's not even close."

"I would put P. Terry’s, Culver’s, and Whataburger ahead of Five Guys."

"P.Terrys. it's a regional very similar to in and out, but a bit more delicious."

"P Terrys. Cheap, fresh, good"

"P. Terry's"

"P Terrys"

"P. Terry's and Workhorse"

#16

Mooyah

4.8

(10)

"Mooyah has the best fries and it’s not even close. And their burger is excellent too."

"Mooyah- THE BEST!"

"We tried Mooyah the other day and loved it."

"The Cut, Mooyah and InNOut."

"Mooyah or In n Out"

"Try MooYah on Alton."

"They’re a semi-national chain similar to 5 Guys, except everything about them is better."

"There’s a place near me called MOOYAH. They’re a semi-national chain similar to 5 Guys, except everything about them is better."

"Moo Ya’s."

"Mooyah and Shake Shack if we're counting regional chains."

#17

The Habit

4.2

(11)

"No Habit Burger is the best."

"The Habit in So Cal, best burger and close second for best fries."

"Habit"

"The Habit or Carl’s Jr."

"The habit"

"Well apparently The Habit is considered the best fast food burger."

"For the LA area it’s the best value."

"No The Habit is according to USA Today and I’d agree."

"I've really been liking Habit recently."

"In n out or the habit."

#18

Harvey's

4.8

(9)

"The answer is clearly Harvey's."

"Harvey's burgers made your way is my choice for burger, though."

"Harvey's."

"Harvey’s"

"Harveys."

"Harveys"

"As a Canadian, Harvey’s is where it’s at."

"Harvey's. I order it with extra veggies and no bun."

"Harvey's they've been holding us vegetarians down."

#19

Dairy Queen

4.1

(10)

"Dairy Queen!!"

"Dairy Queen."

"Dairy Queen"

"In central Ga., Dairy Queen or Freddie's"

"Dairy Queen"

"Dairy Queen has the best burger of the mainstream shitty fast food restaurants."

"Dairy Queen."

"Decent burger and in 49 states."

"2. DQ"

"Before it was bought out and rebranded and made into shit: Dairy Queen."

#20

Smashburger

4.6

(9)

"Smashburger does such a great job. Their 'smashing' technique really locks in the flavor"

"Small chain vote: Smashburger. Extra points for rosemary fries and great shakes"

"Smash is better"

"My second is Smashburger."

"1. Smashburger."

"My second is Smashburger."

"Smashburger or Fatburger"

"Smashburger"

#21

Sonic

4.1

(8)

"Sonic %100, very fast and very good."

"Sonic’s 1.99 double cheeseburger is my favorite right now"

"In general though, Sonic all the way."

"Sonic not only has a very similar burger in size and taste (identical imo) but a better menu as well."

"Honestly my vote goes to Sonic."

"Sonic."

"1. Sonic."

"Sonic or Burger Den"

#22

Carl's Jr

4.7

(7)

"Carls."

"Carl's Jr is the best fast food burger."

"Tbh Carl’s Jr is easily the best."

"Carl's Jr - double Western Bacon Cheeseburger"

"Carls Jr Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger"

"Carl's Jr."

"Shake shack and Carl's jr"

#23

Portillo's

4.6

(7)

"Easy. Portillos."

"If y'all have never had a Portillo's burger you're missing out"

"No. Portillos beats it. Shit even Culver's beats it."

"You guys need to try portillo's"

"Portillos"

"Portillo’s."

"3. Portillo's"

#24

Hardee's

4.3

(7)

"Anything good happening in my life was celebrated with burger from there."

"Hardees Frisco Burger and I will die on this hill."

"I think a Frisco burger with salsa added from Hardee’s is the best fast food burger."

"That frisco burger is nice."

"Hardee’s, when they’re on their game, is great too."

"Never gets the recognition it deserves."

"If you can find that one awesome Hardee's, they are hard to beat."

#25

Burger Baron

4.8

(6)

"Burger Baron is bae."

"Burger Baron."

"I Like Burger Baron on Rutland Road."

"Bin4/Burger Baron"

"I love Burger Baron, tasty shakes too."

"Love their fries too."

#26

White Castle

3.3

(8)

"White Castle! Nothing like it. Good or bad 😁"

"Any love for White Castle?"

"White Castle."

"My favorite is White Castle, although they seem to be closing up around Ohio"

"I am a staunch supporter of the White Castle."

"Shit isn't impressive and White Castle is by far way fucking better."

#27

Cookout

4.3

(6)

"Cookout is a better value and a better burger IMO"

"Who can’t be beat for a cheap greasy burger and shake combo."

"Cookout imo"

"Cookout. Good and cheap."

"Cookout and 5 guys, I like Hardee's/Carl's Jr."

"I'm very partial to Cookout in the Carolinas"

#28

Del Taco

4.2

(6)

"Del Taco 🤫"

"Del taco has a very underrated cheese burger... I'm being serious..."

"Definitely del taco!"

"Del Taco has a bacon cheeseburger that is really good."

"Del Taco."

"Del Taco makes a mean cheeseburger."

#29

Wendy's Baconator

5.0

(5)

"Wendy's Baconator"

"Wendy's Baconator hands down"

"Baconator forever"

"Baconators from Wendy's are so good."

"Where's the Wendy's Baconator??"

#30

Checkers

4.0

(6)

"This place is on another level unlike any checkers on earth. It’s so good."

"I think the Baconzilla at Checker's/Rally's is better (and so are their fries)."

"Checkers/Rally's has some of the best burgers for the price"

"Checkers/Rally’s !!"

"Florida is Checker's too."

"Checkers but it’ll probably give you a heart attack"

#31

Swenson's

4.6

(5)

"I've been going to Swenson's for fifty years... they're awesome"

"Swenson's in NE Ohio is better"

"Swensons! Hands down for local."

"The burger was pretty good"

"Swenson's is good as long as you don't mind waiting."

#32

Habit Burger

4.4

(5)

"I prefer them over in-&-out or Five Guys."

"Just talking burgers, 5 Guys is the best, Habit 2nd."

"Habit Burger."

"Habit Burger"

"Habit Burger and Shake shack imo."

#33

Triple O's

4.4

(5)

"Best Canadian chain is Triple Os, only place I can go and eat 1 BC burger and not need anything else."

"Triple o's."

"Triple O's BC burger"

"As a Canadian it's either Triple O's or Harvey's"

"Bin 4 for 'gourmet', Triple O for drive thru."

#34

BurgerFi

5.0

(4)

"One of the best I've had was at Burgerfi."

"BurgerFi and Shake Shack"

"Putting my hat in the ring for Burger Fi."

"I'm a fan of BurgerFi."

#35

Murder Burger

5.0

(4)

"Murder Burger. Appreciate all the shoutouts we put a lot of love into what we do!"

"Murder burger is a new place and has incredible smash burgers."

"Murder burger for smash burgers."

"100% it’s MurderBurger. No competition."

#36

Freddy's Steakburger

4.5

(4)

"No. Freddy's Steakburgers."

"No. That title goes to Freddy's Steakburger."

"No contest."

"I wouldn’t say #1 best. Freddy Steakburgers exist."

#37

Carl's Jr.

4.3

(4)

"I love the burgers at Carl's Jr.! The charbroiled flavor just has that great smoky taste"

"Carl’s jr unless you count in n out as FF"

"Carl's Jr. or Hardees."

"Best drive thru burger? Probably In N Out but I’d personally go Carls Jr."

#38

Cook Out

4.3

(4)

"Cook Out has very tasty burgers."

"Cook Out"

"Cook out on a good day is pretty damn excellent"

#39

Habit

4.3

4.0

3.5

(2)

"Another vote for Bearden's. Have the peanut butter burger."

"Bearden's is a good burger. Not a great burger."

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