Locations up and down the east coast + two middle east locations - the current reigning king of the new gourmet burger shops. Now open in Westport, CT.
Concentrated on both coasts - an excellent Shake Shack replacement if you're not in their area. All organic ingredients, great fries. No bacon yet, as they look to find a large source of organic bacon
Now more or less nationwide - a solid burger joint. The customization is great, as are the extra fries, plus the hot dogs and grilled cheese. Burgers aren't quite up to Shake Shack standards, though.
Boston-based quality burger chain. BYO burger, chicken sandwich, dogs, veggie dogs, fries and rings are all available. Also, since you're in New England, order a frappe!
Chicago-based burger chain focusing on natural ingredients. Solid, shake-shack style burgers. Would love to see this chain expand beyond downtown chicago. A treat each time we visit.
A 7-location Boston chain. Bills itself as a healthy alternative to traditional fast food. Serve all natural burgers, turkey burgers, sweet potato fries, veggies, veggie burger and chicken sandwiches.
2 locations counts as a chain, right? It is what they say it is: four burgers: grass fed beef, turkey, veggie and salmon burger. Dogs and crinkle cut fries (yum!) also available. Hope they grow.
The original. The pioneer. Dotting California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and, now, 9 locations in Texas. Secret menu. Bible verses. Animal style. Mmm.
The big, juicy alternative to In-N-Out. Primarily in California, now in ten states, spanning from Cali to Florida. Check out the Fatburger in Nebraska!
SF gourmet burger chain. Love the various burgers, plus turkey & veggie burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, three types of fries, rings & chili. Love the curly fries. Try the low-fat skinny burger!
Bobby flay has a burger chain. 6 locations throughout the NY-DC area. Features Burgers of the month, gourmet-ish burgers, the "crunchburger" (with chips inside!), rings, salads and grilled cheese.
Texas burger franchise expanding into Tenn, Cali, and CT. Features BYO burgers, turkey & veggie burgers, grilled cheese. Giant fries. Kids menu. Whole wheat & lettuce buns available. Solid burger.
New Cali-chain, plus 7 other states and ireland. BYO burgers (beef, turkey, veggie, chicken). Lots of exotic options - goat cheese, jalepeno, sprouts, egg + deserts, lots of sides, tillamook cheese!
The Pearl location might be the original, but the location on N. Mississippi is more spacious, less crowded, and just as delicious (if not more so).
