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Smash Atlas ranks smashburgers across the U.S. using our proprietary algorithm - critic scores, crowd reviews, community passion, and real awards. No fluff. Just the burn.

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A perfectly smashed burger with melted cheese and caramelized onions
94 SMASH
SCORE

Harlem Shake

New York, New York

#1 National
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The Nation's
Top 10

Scored on the Smash Atlas algorithm - critic weight, crowd consensus, community buzz, and accolades combined.

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How It Works

The Algorithm
Explained

The Smash Score isn't a simple average. We built a four-component weighted model that mirrors how a real food critic thinks - sourced from verified editorial outlets, crowd review platforms, community discussion, and real competition awards.

35%
Critic Reviews
The Infatuation, Time Out, Eater, major metro publications
45%
Crowd Scores
Yelp, Google, delivery platforms - burger-specific only
10%
Community Buzz
Reddit, food blogs, social - sentiment-filtered
10%
Accolades
Burger competitions, Best Of awards, festival wins
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Stock smashburger with cheese, pickles, and fries
Tips & Techniques

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A close-up smash burger with melted cheese on a toasted bun
Technique

How to Make Smash Burgers at Home Without Overthinking It

Hot pan, cold beef, fast smash, simple toppings. That is the path to better crust.

8 min read June 2026
A smash burger with melted cheese and a crisp beef edge
Ingredients

The Best Beef for Smash Burgers: Fat, Grind, and What Actually Matters

Why 80/20 chuck is the easy starting point, and when to go fattier.

8 min read June 2026
Burger patties being cooked on a flat-top griddle
Tips

Smash Burger Mistakes That Ruin the Crust

Cold pans, late smashing, weak spatulas, and other ways good beef goes sideways.

8 min read June 2026