Smash Burger reviews from Reddit

Summary

We analyzed 348 Reddit reviews across 44 subreddits and 53 posts to rank the best Smash Burger brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/austinfood, r/denverfood, r/FoodNYC, r/Columbus, r/AskSF. Top-rated brands include Smash Burger (4.5/5), Burger Royale (4.4/5), Taco Sublime (5.0/5).

Stats

Reviews348

Subreddits44

Posts53

Brands96

Products39

Top communities

r/austinfood28 r/denverfood27 r/FoodNYC21 r/Columbus19 r/AskSF19

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Smash Burger

4.5

(145)

"They use martins potato buns and it just rounds out the mouth feel…jk it’s just really fucking good"

"Rodeo goat is my fave in Houstn!"

"Guru Burger in Sugar Land"

"Amazing burgers and hot dogs, and their waffle fries are delicious."

"My god are their burgers incredible."

"Shays smash burger food truck in Aeia"

"A smash burger that was surprisingly good was the village smash burger at The Village Bottle Shop & tasting room in kapolei!"

"Pretty much the only place on the island you can get a super high quality made to order smash burger and fries for less than $20"

"Super good with their truffle sauce on it"

"These are some I highly recommend!"

Burger Royale

4.4

(7)

"Another vote for Burger Royale here."

"Burger Royale all year but Quayles Brewery in the summer is hands down one of the best smash burgers."

"Burger Royale for sure for burgers, chicken, fries, onion rings, and shakes."

"Burger royale. Their Picante Rey!"

"Burger Royal AD=ALL DAY."

"Burger Royale for sure."

"Burger Royale."

Taco Sublime

5.0

(5)

"Taco Sublime 100000%"

"Taco Sublime at Marz Top Notch Red Hot Ranch/35th St Red Hots"

"Currently, Taco Sublime/Patty Pleaser pleaser burger at Smallbar."

"Taco Sublime, Primetime and Halal Smashburger and Phillies"

"Taco sublime is the best but levitt st tavern is the most smashed"

Nic's Grill

5.0

(5)

"Nic's>Patty Wagon>Ron's Hamburgers>Bunny's onion burgers."

"Ive tried so many burger places in town. Nics just hits it everytime for me. Sooooo good."

"Nics is the only correct answer."

"Nics Grill. One of the best burger spots in the country in my opinion and I travel ALOT."

"Nic’s grill is a great option."

Five Guys

4.6

(5)

"Please do yourself a favour and try Five Guys."

"Five guys over burger priest, it just tastes 100x better."

"5 guys"

"My go to is Five Guys or Real Burger in Waterdown."

"5 guys but beware they use peanut oil."

NADC

4.4

(5)

"NADC burgers are life changing especially the fries and ketchup"

"Undoubtedly the best smash burger in town though."

"NADC. I don't even really *love* burgers and yet... 🤤🤤🤤"

"NADC is good but a tad overhyped. Solid but expensive burger nonetheless"

"NADC is good but crazy overpriced"

Burger Yum

5.0

(4)

"Burger yum without a doubt."

"Burger Yum on second street hands down. Crisp and juicy."

"Burger yum hands down"

"Hands down: Burger Yum (excellent milkshakes too)"

Patty Palace

5.0

(4)

"Our top pick is Patty Palace followed by Gimme Burger and Frazier's Long & Low."

"Patty Palace is the bombbbbb"

"Patty Palace for quality and price."

"Patty Palace is probably the best"

Stacked

5.0

(4)

"Stacked is fire."

"You will not be disappointed with Stacked."

"For me it’s StackedSTL, Bailey’s Range, and Concord Grill!"

"Stacked, Perennial on Lockwood, Basso. All incredible burgers."

#10

Hamptown

3.8

(5)

"Hamptown"

"Hamptown is quite good"

"Hamptown >>>"

"Hamptown imo"

"I actually found this better than the other smash burgers mentioned here. Hamptown especially has imo degraded in quality"

#11

Culver's

5.0

(3)

"Culver’s"

"Culver's "

"I've been so impressed by Culver's in Littleton."

#12

Popchew

5.0

(3)

"POPCHEW!!!! Crazy good."

"Have y'all heard of Popchew? It's pretty new but damn are they making a good smashburger. I've tried them all and this is the one I keep going back for... that sauce is crack."

"Popchew burger is a hidden gem you need to try."

#13

Preston's

5.0

(3)

"They try to be so thoughtful about something so simple and it really shows."

"Get it together, Reddit."

"Preston’s. No milkshakes but their banana pudding is amazing"

#14

Happy Burger

4.7

(3)

"Happy Burger is the best."

"Happy burger!"

"Happy burger is pretty good"

#15

Snarfburger

4.7

(3)

"Snarfburger is by far my favorite of that style."

"My two favorite: Snarfburger"

"Snarfburger might fit the bill, not sure how their buns compares to smash."

#16

Cabano's

4.7

(3)

"Hands down Cabano's (original location at Yonge and Charles) as the best burger."

"Big fan of Cabano's"

"Cabano's & Burgers Park (North York) are my favourite."

#17

burger

4.7

(3)

"Jaffa Bar’s burger is instantly one of the best I’ve had in the city"

"Green room burger is top notch."

"Hi-way burger is good"

#18

Freddy's

4.7

(3)

"I would recommend 'freddys frozen custard and steak burgers'"

"Freddy’s"

"Honestly I love Freddy’s. I know it’s fast food but the slices they use are just how smashed burgers should be."

#19

Cabin

4.3

(3)

""Smash" -- Cabin or Luchadora , 1000%."

"Cabin, Structures*, Accomplice, El Pollo Feo*."

"Cabin for cheap, Luchadora for fancy."

#20

Burger Drops

4.0

(3)

"Burger Drops then Rudy’s."

"Another vote for Burger Drops."

"Burger Drops and Rudy. Mattys Pattys are ok."

#21

Smash'd

4.0

(3)

"There’s a place off broadway area that I like."

"Smash'd burgers on E Grayson are pretty darn good"

"The burgers at smash’d on E.Grayson are pretty good and they are open late"

#22

Loro's

4.0

(3)

"Amazing smash burger but close to 20$ for one is too much"

"Man was that a tasty ass burger but not for almost $20. Still damn delicious tho"

"Just had the one at Loro, was yummy"

#23

Brash

3.7

(3)

"Is a new favourite."

"Brash in sea point was decent"

"Was too thin for me."

#24

Fat Fuck

3.3

(3)

"I went to Fat Fuck and it was absolutely brilliant, great beer too"

"Or Mr. HotDog."

"Most overrated place in prague."

#25

Red Rooster

5.0

(2)

"Red Rooster is my favorite restaurant in town and does American comfort food, SO well."

"I just had Red Roosters burger, very good."

#26

Bad Jimmy’s

5.0

(2)

"Bad Jimmy’s is the only right answer."

"Bad jimmys is on a whole other level."

#27

Snipe Burger

5.0

(2)

"Snipe Burger is #1 (get the triple with everything on it)"

"Best smash is Snipeburger with Double Wide a close #2."

#28

Fat Sully's

5.0

(2)

"Fat Sully's is definitely top tier, especially if you go on Mondays. 7$."

"Fat Sully's hits for this"

#29

Mac’s Local Eats

5.0

(2)

"Mac’s Local Eats"

"Mac’s and Jovick’s"

#30

5 Star Burgers

5.0

(2)

"Would also recommend 5 Star Burgers in Clayton."

"5 Star Burgers over in Clayton."

#31

O’Connell’s

5.0

(2)

"O connell’s."

"O’Connell’s and Five Star are my favorites."

#32

Mid City

5.0

(2)

"Mid City smashburger for the best no frills cheap smashie."

"You either love midcity smash burger or you dont. I DO, it's the only burger I want."

#33

Sure Shot

5.0

(2)

"IMHO- Sure Shot, Tulip Shop Tavern, Midcity."

"Sure Shot in Cully!"

#34

5th St Burger

5.0

(2)

"5th St Burger is really freaking good."

#35

Bar Arbolada

5.0

(2)

"Bar Arbolada and Fly Catcher Club, same burgers. The best burgers."

"Bar Arbolada has fantastic smash burgers"

#36

Brokedown Burgers

5.0

(2)

"If you’re lucky enough to catch a Brokedown Burgers pop-up, they’ve got the thin smashed patties with those crispy edges."

"Brokedown Burgers - they do pop-ups."

#37

Longleaf Swine

5.0

(2)

"Can confidently say Longleaf Swine is #1 easy."

"Longleaf Swine. Hands down."

#38

Aegir Project

5.0

(2)

"Is unbeatable though."

#39

Lake Burger

5.0

(2)

"Lake Burger and Nonlas."

"Lake Burger is my current #1."

#40

For the Win

5.0

(2)

"For The Win in whittier is bombbbbb"

"For the win has excellent smash burgers"

#41

Last Place Burgers

5.0

(2)

"Last Place Burgers and then as soon as Pumpers opens their brick & mortar, there’ll be some competition"

"Go follow 'Last Place Burgers' on instagram and figure out where the truck will be."

#42

TikkunBBQ

5.0

(2)

"Look up TikkunBBQ on Reddit or Instagram - they do smash burger pop ups in Astoria periodically and they're excellent."

"Their smash burgers are the best!"

#43

Izzyburger

5.0

(2)

"IzzySmash in Wynberg"

"Izzyburger 🤤"

#45

Midcity Smash

5.0

(2)

"Midcity smash!!"

"Seconding midcity smash. So good"

#46

Harry's Charbroiled

5.0

(2)

"Harry's Charbroiled for sure!"

"Surprised nobody has suggested Harry’s yet! That would be my recommendation."

#47

Two Robbers

5.0

(2)

"Two Robbers or Source"

"Two robbers alllllll day every day"

#48

Nash & Smash

5.0

(2)

"Nash & Smash is my new fave!"

"Nash & Smash"

#49

Double K

5.0

(2)

"Double K!"

"Probably double k or Wally and bucks, followed by Gary’s"

#50

Meat & Bite

5.0

(2)

"There’s tons of great ones, but this is the best."

"You can’t beat a 2 sandwich combo with fries and a drink for $15."

#51

Gary’s

5.0

(2)

"Garys and it's not close. Local beef, literally 6 dollars for a quarter pounder."

"Gary’s"

#52

Rob's

5.0

(2)

"Have to echo the Rob’s vote! Darling St, Rozelle"

"Rob's in Balmain!"

#53

Bad Jimmy's

4.5

(2)

"Bad jimmy’s is the only answer!!!"

"I would say Bad Jimmy's is the best brick and mortar but it's hit or miss."

#54

Smashburger

4.5

(2)

"Had the smashburger at Saddleberk in the bridge park north market and it was awesome."

"The Rail has a great Smashburger on the menu!"

#55

Wesburger

4.5

(2)

"WESBURGER"

"Wesburger makes good smash burgers."

#56

Golden Tiger

4.5

(2)

"Best smash is Golden Tiger, hands down."

"Golden Tiger, Nickel City, Buddy’s"

#58

Real Burger

4.5

(2)

"Real burger in waterdown 1000%. ingredients are fresh, the burgers are big, all of the sides are great."

"Has reallllllly good burgers."

#59

Burger Bodega

4.5

(2)

"Burger Bodega lived up to the hype."

"Burger Bodega and Bun Slut are pretty good."

#60

Hammer Burger

4.0

(2)

"Hammer burger! They’re a good truck, so check out their insta to see where they’re at."

"Hammer Burger is great! They kick it at a few breweries."

#61

Matty's Patty's

4.0

(2)

"I love Matty's Patty's Impossible patty cheeseburger."

"Matty's Patty's is good but it's not worth the wait."

#62

Mr. HotDog

4.0

(2)

"He swears by Mr. Hotdog."

#63

The Friendly

4.0

(2)

"The Friendly is the only option. Bring tums."

"I'd recommend you get an Uber or Lyft and check out The Friendly and/or The Friendly Tavern."

#64

Kings Head Pub

4.0

(2)

"Kings head pub has a $5 smash burger on their late night menu. Its saved my life a few times."

"Kings head pub has a $5 smash burger on their late night menu. I only ever go late after a bartending shift and you can add fries for like $3. Its saved my life a few times."

#65

Burger Shack

4.0

(2)

"If I have the option I won’t go anywhere other than Danny’s burger shack."

"The burgers are good."

#66

Atomic Cowboy

4.0

(2)

"Atomic Cowboy. Multiple locations"

"In all seriousness atomic cowboy’s burger is great."

#67

Burger Tone

4.0

(2)

"Burger Tone was very solid and amazing fries."

"Burger Tone and 5 Guys are my two faves."

#68

Rudy's

4.0

(2)

"Burger Drops and Rudy. Mattys Pattys are ok."

"I personally like rudys, Matty pattys aren't bad though."

#69

Tulip Shop

3.5

(2)

"Tulip Shop, ex novo, double barrel, farmer and the beast all have phenomenal smash burgers."

"My co-worker says Tulip Shop makes the best smash burgers, but I’ve never had it and cannot attest."

#70

Martin's

5.0

(1)

"Those potato rolls are the best."

#71

Grimmburger

5.0

(1)

"Grimmburger over by Mayfair’s"

#72

Bar Toti

5.0

(1)

"Bar Toti’s Hamburguesa scratches a similar itch for me. It’s $8 on happy hour and one of my favorite smash burgers in town."

#73

Señor Burger

5.0

(1)

"Señor Burger >>>>> Hot Bunz"

#74

Ras G Indian

5.0

(1)

"Get the masala smash burger. Trust me"

#75

Naranj Blossom

5.0

(1)

"Naranj Blossom at the Kitchener market is by far my favorite smash burger. I think it’s the best in town."

#76

Jaspers

5.0

(1)

"Add lettuce and tomato."

#77

Hot Bunz

5.0

(1)

"Has been my family's go-to."

#78

Red Bud Icehouse

5.0

(1)

"Best overall bang for your buck at a sit down restaurant is Red Bud Icehouse IMO. Their power lunch is $10 with the burger, fries, and a drink."

#79

Okie Dokie

5.0

(1)

"I really like Okie Dokie."

#80

Fat Rabbit

5.0

(1)

"Has a great one."

#81

Moreno BBQ

5.0

(1)

"I love the smash burger at Moreno BBQ"

#82

The Front Room

5.0

(1)

"The Front Room has great one made with wagyu beef and bacon"

#83

Okie Dokies

5.0

(1)

"Okie Dokies is the one!"

#84

Touchstone Brewing

5.0

(1)

"One of the best burgers I’ve had in my life"

#85

Gimme's

5.0

(1)

"Gimme’s at Butler Pitch n Putt just barely beats out Patty Palace for me. Both are elite."

#86

Moreno's

5.0

(1)

"Moreno’s is amazing bbq, but their burgers are outta the park."

#87

Armadillo Den

5.0

(1)

"I love the one from the food truck armadillo den/dainty dillo"

#88

Rosie's

5.0

(1)

"I love Rosie’s."

#89

R&D, Two Robbers, Bar Jawn, Spot Burger, Huda, Source Urban Brewery

4.0

(1)

"R&D, Two Robbers, Bar Jawn, Spot Burger, Huda, Source Urban Brewery (won a Rachel Ray award)"

#90

Butcher Burger

4.0

(1)

"Butcher Burger is also pretty solid"

#91

Burgertone

4.0

(1)

"Burgertone!!! their philly cheese steak is also really good"

#92

Nics

4.0

(1)

"Nics is in a class by itself. Larger burger so not in the smashed category."

#93

Taste on Main

4.0

(1)

"Taste on main in Buda makes a very decent smash burger"

#94

Louie's

4.0

(1)

"Ballast double pattie, hold the sauce, Louies, Wesburger to name a few"

#95

Burger Company

3.0

(1)

"Burger Company in Koskikeskus does specifically smash burgers. I don't know how the beef burger is but at least the vegan versions are good."

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