To be honest, we haven't frequented too many fast food joints purely because there are so many other food options that it seems a waste of a meal to buy a $1.99 burger of dubious quality.
We have had some ripper burgers so far, from an epic salmon fillet burger in Montreal to juicy, towering beefy beasts that take a whole pint to wash down.
However, you can't beat a classic bacon cheeseburger - glossy brioche bun, juicy beef patty cooked medium, melted cheese, fried onion, crispy bacon and tangy pickles - served with a side of red cabbage slaw and fries. The key to a good burger is the fat content of the patty. It has to be relatively fatty to ensure that the burger stays juicy, and we all know that fat makes stuff taste good.
Shake shack is a fast-foody place that operates out of Madison Square Park in the Flatiron district. They do classic american food - burgers, hot dogs, shakes and fries - but be prepared for the wait. On weekends, the line can stretch out the park and the wait can be over an hour. Its worthwhile checking out shackcam (http://www.shakeshack.com/location/madison-square-park/#shack-cam) beforehand to check the line.
The burgers are simple small affairs with squishy buns. Yes they are great, but no, I wouldn't wait an hour in line for one. However it's a great location where you can eat outside and people watch as the line slowly moves past.
Mmmm... Burger...
One day when I was feeling particularly adventurous I even tried a veggie burger. This wasn't a stodgy, cooked from frozen slopfest like some veggie burgers inevitably are. It was made from beetroot, and looked and tasted surprisingly like a normal meat burger.
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