Collection of smash burgers

Shake Shack Vs Culver's: Which Chain Has The Better Burger?

NEWS

BY MICHELLE MCGLINN

Shackburger next to Butterburger

Classics

Shake Shack's classic Shackburger is a solid classic, a crispy patty with a meaty flavor and a soft and doughy potato bun. It's a fresh, delicious diner-style burger.
Exterior of Culver's
However, the Shackburger is
just edged out by Culver's Butterburger, as the smash patty is topped with a pat of butter that makes it rich, moist, and garlicky.
Bacon Cheeseburger next to The Culver's Bacon Deluxe

Bacon

Both Shake Shack and Culvers have burgers with two patties, American cheese, and crispy bacon: the Bacon Cheeseburger and The Culver's Bacon Deluxe, respectively.
Man outside Shake Shack
Here, the Shake Shack bacon cheeseburger is the standout. The bacon is crunchy and applewood-smoked, while Culver's bacon is somewhat limp and relies on its toppings.
Shake Stack next to Culver's mushroom and Swiss burger

'Shroom Showdown

Culver's mushroom and Swiss burger has a slight, sharp tanginess and earthy undertone. The Shake Stack burger fills deep fried portabella caps with muenster cheese.
Person holding bag outside Shake Shack
The Shake Shack’s fried mushroom concoction is a thing of beauty, a flavorful and crunchy addition to an already near-perfect burger. The Shake Stack is the easy winner here.