Is there any meal quite so satisfying as a juicy burger and with a side of fresh, crispy fries? With an appetizing array of options in every corner of the country, it can be tricky to choose where to go when cravings strike. We've analyzed the data and looked at the reviews to pinpoint the best places across the US for a delicious burger and fries. From classic hamburgers with shoestring fries, served at joints where the recipes have barely changed over decades, to more unusual creations, here's where to find the best burger and fries near you.

Our selections are based on genuine user reviews, awards and accolades, and the first-hand experience of our team. They're also regularly checked and updated.

Head to The Hound in Auburn for a whole range of tasty burgers. It's famous for its house-cured bacon and extensive bourbon selection, and the vibe is warm and friendly. The menu is intriguing, including bison patties, and each burger is served with house-cut fries. There are also regular specials including a melt-in-the-mouth duck confit burger.

Colorful diner Tommy’s Burger Stop has an incredible selection, featuring beef patties seasoned with Cajun spices and served with either fries or giant onion rings. Pick from classic American combos or hearty specialty burgers, all of which attract rave reviews. The R.L.E Hello Burger is particularly decadent, with two 5.5-oz patties loaded with bacon, grilled mushrooms, onions, jalapeños, and American cheese.

With joints in Scottsdale and Phoenix, Hopdoddy Burger Bar is not to be missed. The small chain (which has locations in several other states) serves made-from-scratch patties, using fresh natural ingredients. Meat is ground in-house and served on buns made in the on-site bakery, and there are several options for vegetarians too. But it's the El Diablo, with habanero chilies, salsa, and chipotle aioli, and the Magic Shroom, a beef patty topped with mushrooms, goats' cheese, and pesto, that have people coming back for more.

Since debuting in Russellville in 2005, CJ’s Butcher Boy Burgers has picked up numerous accolades. Its winning formula is to keep it simple with a menu of handmade patties (customers note they're 'seasoned to perfection'), freshly cut fries, drinks, and shakes. The extra toppings are worth it too: grilled onions, mushrooms, jalapeños, and bacon are a few of the options. There's a second location in Fayetteville. 

HiHo Cheeseburger is a casual burger and fries joint whose patties are made with premium grass-fed Wagyu beef. Customers can choose between a double or triple-stacked burger with the option of having it grilled in mustard and served with ketchup, American cheese, onion jam, lettuce, and house-made pickles. The burgers are highly praised for being tender, juicy and flavorful, and you shouldn't forget a side of fries – they're super crisp and fluffy on the inside.

At Big Al's, the 60/40 Burger is a must-order. The patty is made with 60% beef and 40% bacon for a meaty, salty, juicy hit in every bite. It's topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, onions, and sauce. Another burger that gets the thumbs up from customers is the bacon guacamole, which comes with chopped bacon. The truffle fries are worth paying a little extra for too.

Recognized by the Library of Congress as the birthplace of the hamburger, Louis’ Lunch is perhaps the most historic place in the States for a burger and fries. Opened in 1895, it’s also one of the oldest family-run businesses in the USA. Burgers are freshly ground and hand-rolled each day, and served on toasted white bread. Garnishes are simple but tasty, with cheese, onion, and tomato on the menu. It might be a no-frills joint but it gets the thumbs up from customers thanks to its big, juicy, and perfectly cooked burgers.

Since first opening its doors in 1956, Wilmington’s Charcoal Pit has been a favorite burger and fries joint and is reportedly loved by president Joe Biden. Barack Obama even ate there during his term on Biden’s recommendation. Non-presidential customers love it too, particularly recommending the cheeseburger and the chocolate milkshakes.

Grease Burger Bar is unbelievably good – and the burgers are unbelievably big. The menu has a large and inventive selection, from patties topped with pretzels to the Ron Burgandy, which comes smothered in a burgandy mushroom reduction and Boursin cheese. All burgers have the option to sub out the meat pattie for plant-based one. Don't miss their famous truffled Parmesan fries, either. 

Customers first choose from a grass-fed beef, grilled chicken breast, or a veggie patty, then decide on toppings at Green Truck Pub. Options include the Rustico, with goats' cheese, caramelized onions, and roasted red peppers, or the El Jefe with Cheddar, black bean and corn salsa, avocado, and jalapeños. People love the fact that so many items are made from scratch – including the tomato ketchup – and the fries are delicious and hand-cut too.

Retro-style diner Cool Cat Cafe has an extensive menu of burgers from vegetarian options to meaty extravaganzas featuring bacon, cheese, onion rings, chili, and more. The Luna burger – with bacon, melted Jack cheese, avocado, mayo, pickles, and thousand island dressing – is a popular order, and the burgers of the month are always inventive.

The clue's in the name here at Big Jud's – go big or go home (or perhaps save some for later). The joint serves a monster cheeseburger that is larger than your head, but don't worry about tackling it on your own; it's supposed to feed two to four people. There are regular-size burgers on the menu too – the jalapeño burger, with jalapeños, sour cream, onion, tomato, lettuce, and pepper jack cheese, brings some heat to a classic.

Kuma’s Corner is a gourmet burger bar with several locations in Illinois, Colorado, and Indianapolis. Among its USPs is the fact that menu items are named after heavy metal bands, including Black Sabbath, Metallica, and Iron Maiden. Slayer – a 10-oz burger on a bed of fries with chili, caramelized onions, andouille sausage, cherry peppers, Monterey Jack, and scallions – is among customer favorites, although all burgers are juicy and flavorsome.

For a seriously good burger and fries in Indiana, Bub’s Burgers and Ice Cream is the place to go. The small chain, with three locations in the state, gets high praise from customers who say that the buns are toasted to perfection and the patties are beautifully seasoned. There are also elk burgers on offer and the deliciously crispy sweet potato fries can be ordered waffle-style with Cheddar and bacon sauce on the side.

Head to Zombie Burger for tasty burgers in a Gothic-chic setting. The names of the burgers follow the theme with the Dawn of the Dead (bacon, egg, American cheese, red onion, and mayo) and the 28 Days Later (blue cheese, caramelized onion, red onion, and mayo) just two of many on offer. Fries come with a choice of toppings too, and customers highly recommend those loaded with garlic, bacon, and blue cheese.

Locally owned bar and grill The Anchor is loved for its relaxed vibe and gourmet grub. As well as offering a range of craft beers, it serves excellent burgers made from meat that's ground in-house each day. The House Burger is the classic choice, served with lettuce, tomato, and onion, while the Haystack is piled high with fries and queso on Texas toast (made using extra-thick bread). Recently opened sister restuarant, Rail Hoppers, also serves up tasty burgers.

Proof on Main's signature bison burger is something of a local legend and, while the rest of the menu at this hip Louisville restaurant changes with the seasons, it's a year-round staple. The bison patty is served topped with sharp Cheddar and smoked bacon and finished with sticky onion jam. There are occasionally other burger specials too.

It's hard to go wrong with any of the burgers on offer at New Orleans' upmarket The Company Burger. Favorites include the signature Company Burger with two thin patties, pickles, red onion, and American cheese, while the vegetarian falafel burger with lemon mayo is delicious too. It's the lamb burger that really stands out though, with a patty glazed with chili and mint, and topped with feta, mayo, and red onion. Don't forget a side of Company Fries.

Located in one of two surviving Pollard trolley cars in the country, Palace Diner in Biddeford is famous for its unusual setting – and the food served here lives up to any hype. The cheeseburger, with Cheddar, iceberg lettuce, pickles, mayo, and mustard, is particularly good, and a go-to for many loyal customers.

Abbey Burger Bistro has four locations in Maryland – three in Baltimore and one in Ocean City – so there’s almost no excuse not to try their burgers. People love the wide variety of options on offer as well as the unusual flavors, which include peanut butter, Southwest bison, and blackened shrimp, to name just a few. The build-your-own option is popular too.

Family-run KKatie’s has three locations across the state, each serving the restaurant's signature half-pound burgers and fries. The Vermonter, with caramelized apples and onion, smoked bacon, Vermont Cheddar, and maple mayo, is a hit. All burgers come with perfectly crisp French fries or coleslaw.

California Burgerz serves a mouth-watering range of burgers and fries. The classic order is the signature combination of an Angus beef patty with pickles, lettuce, tomato, onions, American cheese, and proprietary CB Sauce, served on a brioche bun. Don't skip the Gorilla Fries, which come topped with half a pound of beef and bacon. Customers love the fact everything is made to order.

It may be located in the tiny town of Miesville but the menu at King’s Place Bar and Grill is huge, with more than 100 burgers on offer. It's definitely not quantity over quality, though, as customers rave about the food here. Everything is good, from the Chessman topped with mushrooms and melted Swiss cheese to Full Count, a delicious mash-up of toppings including peanut butter, barbecue sauce, pepper jack cheese, and crispy onions.

The specialty at Latham's Hamburger Inn is the Slugburger – although there are no slippery invertebrates involved. It's actually a burger made with beef, spices, and dough, which is deep-fried, and has won many fans at this restaurant over the years. The loaded fries with cheese, bacon, and ranch dressing complete the perfect order.

There's no wrong order at 5 Star Burgers, because everything is delicious. From beef patties with all sorts of toppings to veggie, turkey, and even bison burgers, the choice is abundant. The fries, made with Idaho russet potatoes, are cooked to crisp perfection too. However, it's the Dad's Green Chile Cheeseburger that really stands out. The patty is topped with pepper jack cheese, green chile mayo, and crispy New Mexico hatch chilies.

It's hard to decide which burger to choose at The Burger Dive in Billings, but there's one that several customers say is the best they've ever had – the I'm Your Huckleberry. The Angus beef patty is smothered with the chef's chili barbecue sauce, bacon, goats' cheese, roasted red pepper mayo, and arugula. The garlic fries are also a must.

With four locations in Lincoln, Honest Abe's serves some of the state's most-talked-about burgers. Its menu is extensive with a range of permanent burgers and rotating specials so there's usually something to suit every taste. The Fireside, which comes with jalapeño, bacon, sriracha ketchup, cumin-lime mayo, pepper jack cheese, and romaine lettuce, is a popular option, while the Parmesan truffle fries are always a hit.

Burgers aren't the only thing on the menu at Slater’s 50/50 but they are one of the best things served at this Vegas restaurant – and, for many who’ve sampled one, among the best in the US. The much-talked-about 24K Burger (pictured) comes – in suitably glitzy style – with a gold-dusted brioche bun and 'Billionaire's Bacon' (bacon sprinkled with 24-karat gold). A Wagyu beef patty, truffle cheese and jalapeño-bacon jam top off the luxury. The garlic fries are wonderful too.

People come back again and again for the burgers at Black Mtn. Burger Co, set in the picturesque White Mountains town of Lincoln. The Swiss mushroom burger, with melted Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, and caramelized onions, is a big hit with customers. The fries are far from an afterthought – both the chili-cheese and the Cajun offerings are delicious.

Stuffed Grass Fed Burgers prides itself on (you guessed it) using meat sourced only from grass-fed animals. There's a great selection of burgers and loaded fries on offer, but there are two clear winners according to customers: the bacon jam burger and the bacon jam fries. The former is a beef patty stuffed with cheese and smothered with bacon jam and roasted garlic aioli. The fries come topped with cheese, bacon jam, chipotle, and garlic aioli.

If there's one style of burger you should order when in New Mexico, it's a green chile cheeseburger. Buckhorn Tavern serves one of the best. Customers describe the Buckhorn Burger as big, juicy, and cheesy, with a generous amount of green chile and loads of flavor. Those craving more heat can add chile and cheese to a portion of hand-cut French fries too.

A mainstay of the classic New York burger with fries, Corner Bistro has been serving perfectly flipped patties and crispy fries at the same West Village location since 1961. The famously short menu includes a handful of burgers, a chicken sandwich, a grilled cheese, a BLT, and a bowl of chili. The Bistro Burger, served with American cheese, crispy bacon, and pickles, is a customer favorite.

With two locations in Chapel Hill, award-winning Al's Burger Shack is the place to go for a patty and bun in North Carolina. The Classic burger comes with lettuce, tomato, sliced red onion, pickle, house sauce and American cheese, and it's a winner every time. The patties are juicy, cooked to perfection and have a great depth of seasoning and flavor. Opt for crispy crinkle cut or sweet potato fries.

Customers love the absolutely mammoth menu at Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews, which has a few locations in North Dakota and several outside the state. The 50 burgers on offer draw customers back time and again. Particularly indulgent options include the glazed donut burger (in a donut 'bun'), the jalapeño peanut butter burger, and the mac 'n' cheese burger.

The gigantic burgers at The Thurman Cafe come as 12oz patties that are piled high with toppings, so it's best to visit with an empty stomach. Customers recommend The Thurman Burger loaded with ham, mushrooms, onions, mozzarella, American cheese, and pickles, as well as the mushroom burger with mushrooms and mozzarella. The hand-cut fries are given the thumbs up too.

The story of Tucker’s Onion Burgers, with five Oklahoma locations, is intertwined with the history of its namesake burger, which was created by chefs to help cafés stay in business during the Great Depression. This mini-chain is the place to try it. Customers can't get enough and say the onions and jalapeños are caramelized to perfection, patties are juicy and fresh, and the portions are generous.

For simple, tasty, and absolutely gigantic burgers, it's hard to beat Hwy 101 Burger on the Oregon Coast. Customers love it for its fresh, old-fashioned burgers at reasonable prices, and people go out of their way for a made-to-order patty and bun. Choose from the 101 Burger (one patty) up to the 404 Burger (four patties), and pair with hand-cut fries. The friendly service is the cherry on the top.

With locations in and around Pittsburgh, Burgatory is well-loved for its custom burgers. Customers pick a patty (with options including beef, chicken, bison, wild crab, and vegan) and a bun (brioche, pretzel, potato, or lettuce wrap), then select from different rubs, cheeses, sauces, and toppings. For those who prefer to stick to the menu, the Piggy Butter & Jelly comes recommended.

Serving classic burgers with a gourmet twist, Chomp Kitchen & Drinks has lots on the menu to catch your eye. With two locations – Providence and Warren – this burger joint has plenty of innovative toppings. The signature House Burger, with smoked Gouda, cured bacon, lettuce, tomato, and pickles, is unbeatable, but for something a bit more adventurous, customers really rate the mac 'n' cheese burger.

Diners can take a trip back in time at Sno-Cap Drive In in North Augusta. It's been open for more than 50 years and eating here feels like being transported to the 1960s thanks to the original neon sign, red booths, and black-and-white tiled floor. When it comes to the burgers, all the components – the meat, bread, and toppings – are spot on, and the sides and Sno-Cap float are well worth indulging in too.

For a friendly atmosphere and incredible burgers in South Dakota, it has to be Black Hills Burger & Bun Co in Custer. The patties here are made from beef ground in-house, with quality ingredients and freshly baked buns. People love the amusingly named Hot Granny Burger, served with bacon, cream cheese, fresh jalapeños, and sweet-spicy jalapeño sauce. It's also worth upgrading the patty in any burger to buffalo meat.

Emmy Squared might be known for its pizzas but the burgers are exceptional too. The go-to order among customers is Le Big Matt with two beef patties served in a pretzel bun with American cheese, greens, pickles, and Sammy Sauce. It's juicy, flavorful and keeps people coming back. All burgers come with waffle fries, which can be upgraded with kewpie mayo, okonomi barbecue sauce, and bonito flakes.

There are eight Rodeo Goat locations across the state and each one should wholly satisfy those burger cravings. Customers can order any burger with the patty of their choice, with options including ground beef, chicken, salmon, and black bean. One of the most highly recommended burgers is the Nanny Goat, loaded with herby goats' cheese and garlic-herb mayo. There's also a choice of fries, from classic or sweet potato to portions topped with cheese.

Attached to a brewery in Salt Lake City, Proper Burger Co. lets guests choose both their patty and what it's loaded up with. The Proper Style comes with caramelized onions, American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and Proper sauce, or try customer favorites Flyin' Hawaiian and Rising Sun. The former comes with pineapple, ham, Swiss cheese, jalapeños, and aioli, and the latter comes with kimchi, miso aioli, fried egg, sriracha, and cucumber pickles. Equally delicious are the Rarebit Fries, topped with beer-cheese rarebit sauce, bacon, red onion, and tomato.

The friendly service, cool atmosphere and, of course, the delicious burgers and fries at Worthy Burger get people talking – and coming back for more. The must-order here is the signature Worthy Burger, a classic combination of a grass-fed beef patty, Cheddar, red onion, lettuce, and sauce. Fries are hand-cut and cooked in Wagyu beef fat. In addition to the burger joint, there's a farm-to-table restaurant, Worthy Kitchen, in Woodstock. And yes, its menu does include burgers and fries.

There's usually a special of the day on the menu at Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint but one favorite keeps customers coming back: the brilliantly indulgent Greg Brady burger, with a Wagyu beef patty topped with/buried under mac 'n' cheese, American Cheddar, and barbecue-flavored potato chips. Everyone raves about the fried Oreo too, so maybe save room for something sweet (if you can).

Li’l Woody’s has several locations in and around Seattle and each showcases the mini-chain's commitment to seasonal and regional ingredients. The 100% grass-fed beef patties are stuffed in fluffy brioche buns with a range of delicious, crave-able toppings. The Big Woody is great but another favorite is the Pendleton, topped with onion rings, Cheddar, and barbecue sauce. The queso fries are a treat too.

The fries at Oscar’s are freshly cut and fried to order – and it shows. They’re just delicious, from the sweet potato option that comes with a dipping sauce to the Primate Fries, served loaded with thousand island dressing, grilled onions, and Cheddar. People also love the creative menu of burgers including the Greek-inspired Kollias, topped with gyro meat, feta, olives, and tzatziki sauce, and the mega Behemoth, with two beef patties, bacon, pepper jack and Cheddar cheeses, jalapeños, and a house-made sauce.

A charming little pub in Milwaukee, Oscar's Pub & Grill has a good selection of juicy burgers and tasty house-made fries. Customers really rate The Big Gringo with Wisconsin white Cheddar, American cheese, and hickory-smoked bacon. The Parmesan-topped French fries are always a good idea too.

For American-grown ingredients and a friendly vibe, Liberty Burger is the place to go. There's a great range of burgers such as the tasty Chillerno with queso blanco and flame-roasted poblano peppers. One thing customers agree on is that it's worth upgrading to a juicy bison patty. Fries are served hot and fresh out the fryer too.

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