Get ready to celebrate International Burger Day (May 28) the American way—with a deep dive into Yelp’s top 25 burger chains in the U.S. Whether you’re loyal to a regional classic or always chasing the juiciest bite nationwide, Yelp’s list is here to settle some beef.
To qualify, each chain had to have over 100 locations, operate in multiple states, and be primarily labeled under “burgers” on Yelp. According to the site, the list blends iconic staples with rising stars—and yes, the secret menu lovers will be pleased.
Here’s the Top 25, according to Yelp:
1. In-N-Out Burger
2. The Habit Burger Grill
3. Shake Shack
4. Culver’s
5. Islands Restaurants
6. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
7. Five Guys Burgers & Fries
8. Wayback Burgers
9. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
10. Red Robin
11. Jack in the Box
12. Cook Out
13. BurgerFi
14. Whataburger
15. Wahlburgers
16. Smashburger
17. McDonald’s
18. Sonic Drive-In
19. Burger King
20. White Castle
21. Fatburger
22. Wendy’s
23. Carl’s Jr.
24. Checkers / Rally’s
25. Steak ’n Shake
Regional breakdowns?
In-N-Out rules the West
Culver’s is king in the Midwest and South
Shake Shack dominates the Northeast
Pass the napkins. This list is stacked. 🍟🔥