10 Most Underrated Burgers to Try on National Hamburger Day

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.

Why it’s underrated: It’s been quietly serving one of Indy’s best burgers since the 1910s—and still somehow flies under the national radar.

9. Frita Cubana – El Mago de las Fritas (Miami, FL)

This Cuban-style burger uses spiced beef and chorizo, topped with crispy potato sticks and a secret red sauce. Totally different—and totally delicious.

10. The Luther Burger – Mulligan’s Bar & Grill (Decatur, GA)

Yep, that’s a burger with a glazed donut for a bun. Sweet, savory, and wildly indulgent.

10 Most Underrated Burgers to Try on National Hamburger Day  was originally published on b1057.com