Think you’ve already had Portland’s best burger? Iron Strike Smash Burgers might change your mind fast. Sitting at 431 SW Harvey Milk St in the middle of downtown, this low-key spot has earned serious local buzz for what many consider one of the city’s most satisfying double cheeseburgers.
The magic isn’t flashy toppings or oversized gimmicks. Instead, it comes down to simplicity, careful technique, and a smash-style cooking method that transforms quality beef into something crispy, juicy, and wildly craveable.
The Double Cheeseburger Uses Smash-Style Cooking
Smash-style cooking separates ordinary burgers from legendary ones. At Iron Strike, raw beef hits a scorching hot griddle and gets pressed flat with serious force, creating a thin patty with deeply caramelized edges.
The Maillard reaction kicks in fast, building flavor complexity that thick patties simply cannot match…