Santa Barbara-Born Habit Burger & Grill was considered to have the best burgers in town for the second year in a row, according to a poll conducted by USA Today.
The chain’s signature double char beat the In-n-out and five-man burgers to win the top spot.
The chain responded to the news on Instagram. “As a 2-time hamburger champion, as an industry, it’s important to outweigh our small differences, especially in rankings,” the post read.
In-N-Out’s iconic double double went from second place in 2024 to fourth place this year.
Last year, Habit celebrated the victory with a sign near Lax near the In-N-Out location that reads “#2, IN-N-Out.”
A panel of USA Today 10 Best Editors and Burger Experts selected candidates, and readers voted to determine the winner.
Here’s the complete list of top 10 fan favorite fast food burgers:
Double Char – Habiger & Grill Papa Burger – A&W Jumbo Jack Cheese Burger – Jack in the Box Double Double – In-Out Burger Butter Burger Cheese, Double – Culver Cheese Burger – Five Men’s Shack Burger – Shake Shack Freddie’s Original Double – Freddie’s Frozen Custard & Steak Burger
Habit Burger & Grill’s famous double char features two chard grill beef pate, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and mayonnaise in toasted bread. Customers can also add cheese.
Habit Burger & Grill opened its first location in Santa Barbara in 1969. At the time, restaurants were known as the burger habit. Since then, the chain has grown to over 380 restaurants in 14 states and international locations.
