IF THE TWENTY-FIRST Century has given us anything so far, it’s really good burgers. Rising above the sludge of pink-slime mediocracy, a new class of handheld meals has evolved, propelled alongside a more complete understanding of what makes for good nutrition. (Basically: Lean protein, tons of vegetables, minimal processing.)
Which means that what makes a burger the “Best” in America today is deliciousness, of course, but also nutritiousness. We scoured burger menus from across the country, and found seven burgers that deserved a crown.
Food styling by Michelle Gatton/Hello Artists.

Sal Vaglica is a freelance writer covering home, lawn and garden, tech, tools, and outdoor products since 2006 for This Old House, Serious Eats, The Wall Street Journal, Veranda, Wired, Men's Health, and others.



















