In-n-Out is the only place that is open late though. That already gets major brownie points.
Also, Five Blokes is much better than Freddie's, but this might be a location issue.
I admit I haven't had at least 30-40% of this list, but Steak n Shake is a lot better than being that low based on my history. Not sure if it changed since then.Double double animal style is pretty awesome. Strictly in the fast food sense, I just don't think anything touches Shake Shack. It was said on a youtube video years ago and I can't remember exactly where... but In n Out is fast food done well, Shake Shack is fancy food made fast.
My personal rankings are probably something like this for burgers only:
Shake Shack
In n Out (Animal Style)
Culver's
Freddie's
Del Taco
Five Guys
In n Out (standard)
Whataburger
Runza
Fatburger
McDonald's
Steak n Shake
Wendy's
Checker's
Sonic
White Castle
If you're digging for chains below those... just go get something else. Culver's or Del Taco probably have the best overall menus (Runza gives a run here too). Whataburger probably has the best fries (though McDonald's and Five Guys have their place). Shake Shack has the best shakes. Best desserts goes to Culver's though (the concrete mixers are better than any Blizzard). Freddie's is a very specific type of burger that deserves love (very thin and crispy edges). White Castle is about the ultimate burger when you're browned out.
Also, Five Blokes is much better than Freddie's, but this might be a location issue.
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