This Fast-Food Burger Tops America’s List, and It’s Not In-N-Out

The hamburger, an American staple for a century, continues to dominate the fast-food scene. According to USA Today’s list, The Habit Burger Grill's Double Char is the top fast-food burger, celebrated for its char-grilled perfection and fresh ingredients.

Discover the Top 10 Fast Food Burgers in America, Ranked by USA Today

The hamburger has been an American staple for about a century and remains the most popular fast-food category.

There’s a long list of fast-food chains, but which makes the best burgers?

According to the USA Today list (via INQUIRER.net), featuring the champs in the fast-food burger scene, reviewed by their top editors and a panel of burger enthusiasts, Top 10 Fast Food Burgers:

10. 1921 Slider by White Castle

Calories: 250 per serving (122g)

A tribute to their original slider from 1921, this little powerhouse features a thicker patty topped with caramelized onions, smoked cheddar cheese, bacon, a slice of Roma tomato, pickles, and lettuce. Time Magazine coined their original slider as the most influential burger ever. White Castle, which opened in Wichita, Kansas, in 1921, has been recognized as the first fast-food joint.

9. Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger at Carl’s Jr.

Calories: 1120 per serving (11.9 oz.)

Delivering a taste of the Wild West, Carl’s Jr. packs two crispy onion rings, two strips of bacon, American cheese, and tangy BBQ sauce on a seeded bun.

8. Whopper by Burger King

Calories: 670 per serving

Burger King has been searing this flame-grilled legend since 1957. Topped with lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, mayo, ketchup, and sliced onions on a sesame seed bun, the Whopper is a burger beast. The new Fiery Bacon Whopper adds spicy bacon, pepper jack cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, and a creamy, fiery sauce for a “Spice Level 3” experience.

7. ButterBurger Cheese, Double at Culver’s

Calories: 700 per serving

This Wisconsin favorite features fresh, never-frozen beef seared on a grill and topped with real American cheese, served on a lightly buttered, toasted bun.

6. Double Meat Whataburger by Whataburger

Calories: 880 per serving

Considerable Texas-sized zest is Whataburger’s specialty. This burger is big in size and flavor and is made with two large beef patties from 100 percent USDA-inspected ground beef.

5. Cheeseburger at Five Guys

Calories: 840 per serving

Five Guys prides itself on hand-formed patties with melted American-style cheese, served on a toasted sesame seed bun with as many toppings as you want. Since 1986, they have been serving burgers, using no freezers, only coolers, and ensuring fresh patties.

4. Jumbo Jack Cheeseburger by Jack in the Box

Calories: 600 per serving

Seasoned jumbo beef, topped with American cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, onions, mayo, and ketchup on a buttery bakery bun.

3. BBQ Rodeo Burger at BurgerFi

Calories: 730 per serving

This creation features all-natural Angus beef, pepper jack cheese, charred jalapeños, crispy haystack onions, and tangy Memphis Sweet BBQ sauce.

2. Double-Double by In-N-Out Burger

Calories: 670 per serving

With a freshly baked bun, two slices of American cheese, two beef patties, tomato, onions, lettuce, and a secret spread, it’s a fan favorite across the US. Business Insider praised its flavorful toppings, perfect size, and affordability.

1. Double Char by The Habit Burger Grill

Calories: 640 per serving

This top burger, char-grilled to perfection, has won palates since 1969. Featuring two fresh ground beef patties, caramelized onions, and fixings between toasted buns, it’s the star of all burgers. To celebrate, The Habit Burger Grill offers loyalty members a chance to try this champ.

Life is too short for bad burgers. Go forth and savor every juicy bite of your favorite burger.