5 Chain Restaurant Burgers Juicier Than a $50 Steakhouse Dinner
Is it burger night, or fancy dinner night? One fact about going out to eat, even at the most upscale restaurants, is that expensive doesn’t always translate to quality or deliciousness. There are few things more disappointing than dropping $50 minimum on what should be a nice dinner only to think, I could have gone to In-N-Out for a fraction of this price and it would have been so much better. Sometimes, a perfectly cooked burger is all you need to hit the spot: Here are five fast-food options juicer (and significantly cheaper) than a mediocre steakhouse meal.
In-N-Out Double Double
The In-N-Out Double Double never, ever disappoints. Two fresh, never frozen beef patties cooked to juicy perfection and topped with American cheese, onion, lettuce, spread, and tomato. Animal-style, protein-style, chopped chili-style… Everything works for this wildly popular, delicious burger. It absolutely deserves its cult following, especially when the price is so reasonable.
Culver’s ButterBurger
Culver’s ButterBurger is widely considered one of the juiciest (if not the juiciest) fast-food burgers you can get, and the quality is unmatched: Fresh, never frozen beef, cooked to order and topped with Wisconsin-made American cheese served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun. The Midwest might not have In-N-Out, but Culver’s certainly makes up for it.
The Habit Santa Barbara Char
I realize I’m dropping another West Coast spot in here but bear with me, because The Habit has some of the juiciest, tastiest charbroiled burgers and sandwiches you can get from a chain. The Santa Barbara Char is a masterpiece: Two freshly chargrilled beef patties, avocado, caramelized onions, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles and mayo on grilled sourdough. “I’ve never even tried anything else from The Habit, because the Santa Barbara is so good. one fan said.
Burger King Whopper
If you haven’t had the Burger King Whopper for a while, it’s well worth trying again—the new reformulated burger is outstanding. “I feel like this will be truly controversial but I’m just speaking truths: if you ever find a well run Burger King where the food is coming out hot and fresh, it blows McD’s, Wendy’s, even dare I say places like In-N-Out out of the water,” one Redditor said. “When you get the charbroil taste and it’s nice and hot and juicy, it’s got a deeper flavor profile than the salt and grease bombs you get anywhere else.”
Jack In the Box Classic Smashed Jack
Jack In the Box‘s Classic Smashed Jack is the epitome of a classic, juicy fast-food burger: 1/4lb smashed patty, American cheese, pickles, grilled onions, and Smashed Jack Sauce on a brioche bun. It’s filling without being overwhelming, and when done right, one of the best drive-thru options you can get. “Just had two smashed jacks. Definitely better than their other burgers and some of their other competitors!” one fan said. “Both burgers were juicy (I pulled the meat off plain to taste just to confirm). Granted they’re pricier like everyone else now but this will be my go to burger!”