Review: Burger King - New "Better" Whopper (2026)

Burger King's new "Better" Whopper features some slight improvements, including a new bun, new mayo, and a clamshell box instead of a wrapper.

Review: Shake Shack - K-Shack BBQ Burger

Shake Shack's K-Shack BBQ Burger
features a quarter-pound Angus beef patty (or two or three), American cheese, crispy-fried sweet onions, fresh scallions, and Korean BBQ sauce, served on a toasted potato bun.

Review: McDonald's - Big Arch Burger

McDonald's Big Arch is a limited-time burger that features two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of pasteurized process white cheddar cheese, crispy-fried onions, slivered fresh onions, pickles, shredded iceberg lettuce, and new Big Arch Sauce, served on a toasted sesame and poppy seed bun.

Review: Shake Shack - Big Shack

Shake Shack's Big Shack is a limited-time, Big Mac-like burger that features two quarter-pound Angus beef patties, secret sauce, green leaf lettuce, two slices of American cheese, Roma tomatoes, thick-cut pickles, and onions, on three buttered and toasted potato buns.

Review: McDonald's BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese

McDonald's BBQ Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese features a quarter-pound beef patty, thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, new Bold BBQ Sauce, two slices of American cheese, slivered onions, and pickles on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Review: Jack in the Box Sourdough Smashed Jack

Jack in the Box's Sourdough Smashed Jack features a quarter-pound smashed beef patty, American cheese, pickles, grilled onions, and Boss Sauce (a burger sauce that's also found on the Smashed Jack) served on grilled sourdough rounds.

Review: Wendy's Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger

Wendy's Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger features a quarter-pound beef patty, roasted mushrooms, bacon, Muenster cheese, and creamy garlic spread on a toasted premium bun.

Review: Wendy's - Krabby Patty Kollab Burger

Wendy's Krabby Patty Kollab Burger is a SpongeBob Squarepants-themed burger that features a quarter-pound beef patty, two slices of American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and a "top-secret Krabby Kollab sauce" on a toasted premium bun (i.e. it's a Dave's Single but with new Krabby Kollab sauce instead of ketchup and mayo).

Review: Burger King - Philly Melt

Burger King's Philly Melt features two flame-grilled Whopper Jr. patties (for a total of a quarter of a pound prior to cooking), flame-grilled peppers and onions, Swiss cheese, and Savory Royal Sauce, served on two slices of toasted bread.

Review: Jack in the Box - Smashed Jack

Jack in the Box's Smashed Jack is a limited-time, fast food burger that features a 1/4-lb smashed beef patty, American cheese, pickles, grilled onions, and new Boss Sauce, on a toasted soft brioche bun.

I bought one for $7.19.

Review: Wendy's - Loaded Nacho Cheeseburger

Wendy's Loaded Nacho Cheeseburger features a grilled square beef patty, American cheese, roasted poblano queso, new spicy crispy corn and tortilla strips, new spicy chipotle sauce, lettuce, and tomato on a new jalapeno cheddar bun.

Review: McDonald's - Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese

McDonald's Cheesy Jalapeno Bacon Quarter Pounder with Cheese features pickled jalapeno slices, cheddar cheese sauce, applewood-smoked bacon, a quarter-pound beef patty, and two slices of American cheese, served on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Review: Burger King - Spider-Verse Whopper

Burger King's Spider-Verse Whopper features a quarter-pound flame-grilled beef patty, a slice of Swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, mayo, ketchup, pickles, and white onions, served on a toasted red bun topped with black sesame seeds. It's essentially a regular Whopper with Swiss cheese and a red bun.

Review: Jack in the Box - Bacon All American Steakhouse Burger

Jack in the Box's Bacon All American Steakhouse Burger features a ground ribeye beef patty served with natural cheddar cheese, smoky aioli, red onion, lettuce, and tomato on a toasted potato bun.

Review: McDonald's - "Hotter, Juicier, and Tastier" Double Cheeseburger

McDonald's recently touted improvements to their Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Double Cheeseburger, McDouble, and Big Mac offerings. The rollout of the changes is ongoing and set to be completed next year but have already arrived here in the Los Angeles area so I went to see what's different by purchasing a Double Cheeseburger.

Review: McDonald's - Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese

McDonald's Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese features a made-to-order quarter-pound beef patty, two slices of American cheese, thick-cut applewood-smoked bacon, Roma tomatoes, shredded lettuce, and smoky sauce on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Review: Burger King - Ghost Pepper Whopper

Burger King's Ghost Pepper Whopper features a flame-grilled beef patty, spicy queso, crispy-fried jalapenos, bacon, and ghost pepper cheese, served on a toasted orange bun and black sesame seeds. Unfortunately, my local Burger King either ran out of the orange bun or just forgot to add it.

Review: Burger King - Southwest Bacon Whopper Jr.

Burger King's Southwest Bacon Whopper Jr. features a Whopper Jr. beef patty, avocado spread, bacon, seasoned tortilla strips, American cheese, lettuce, white onions, tomatoes, and creamy spicy sauce on a toasted sesame seed bun.

Review: Carl's Jr. / Hardee's - Monster Angus Thickburger

Carl's Jr.'s / Hardee's Monster Angus Thickburger features two 1/3-lb Angus beef patties, three slices of American cheese, bacon, and mayo on a potato bun.

Review: Jack in the Box - Cheddar Loaded Cheeseburger

Jack in the Box's Cheddar Loaded Cheeseburger features a beef hamburger patty, a slice of cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and cheddar ranch sauce on a toasted cheddar bun.