10 Most Underrated Burgers to Try on National Hamburger Day
National Hamburger Day is here—and while we all know the famous names like Shake Shack and In-N-Out, today’s about celebrating the unsung heroes of the burger world.
Here are 10 of the most underrated burgers across the U.S. that deserve way more hype:
1. The Oklahoma Onion Burger – Sid’s Diner (El Reno, OK)
A crispy-edged patty smashed with thinly shaved onions right on the grill. Old-school, greasy, and glorious.
2. The Squealer – Swensons Drive-In (Akron, OH)
A local favorite where bacon is blended right into the beef. Served carhop-style with their signature sauces.
]3. Pimento Cheeseburger – Husk (Charleston, SC)
Southern comfort on a bun. Creamy, house-made pimento cheese, fresh pickles, and a thick patty—just messy enough to be perfect.
4. The Pastrami Burger – Crown Burgers (Salt Lake City, UT)
A juicy burger piled high with hot pastrami, melted cheese, and Crown’s signature fry sauce. Iconic—but still too under-the-radar.
5. Green Chile Cheeseburger – Blake’s Lotaburger (New Mexico)
Fresh roasted Hatch green chiles bring the heat. This spicy Southwest staple is fire in every bite.
6. The Farmhouse Burger – Big Jud’s (Boise, ID)
You’ll find fried egg, bacon, and classic toppings stacked high on this Idaho hidden gem. Messy and worth every napkin.
7. The Dirty Burg – Loretta’s Northwesterner (Seattle, WA)
Think dive bar meets gourmet. A perfectly griddled patty, American cheese, and a mountain of grilled onions, all on a butter-toasted bun.
8. Bacon Cheeseburger – The Workingman’s Friend (Indianapolis, IN)
A true Hoosier classic. Thin, crispy-edged patties smashed on a flat-top and layered with melted cheese and bacon. It’s no-frills, old-school, and perfect…