Hamburgers hold a special place on American menus and are by far the most frequently ordered item in the country. But chefs and operators continue to try new versions of this national treasure to broaden its appeal, to attract a niche audience, or just to stay top-of-mind with their customers.
This was a banner year for vegan burgers to be introduced to menus, but there were plenty of beefy ones as well as turkey burgers. Some were topped with more meat, others with chiles, mushrooms, a wide variety of cheeses, proprietary sauces, mushrooms, corn chips, avocados and more.
Take a look at the burgers that were rolled out over the course of the year.
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