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Pizzeria Da Attilio Naples, IT ⚡ $ The kind of pie that makes you understand why Naples is the reference point. ~$7 is just an absurd value. The place is modestly sized with a few outdoor tables that spill out on a busy street, right in the market. Long wait but worth it. #PizzaOfficial

Margherita pizza with bubbled, charred crust, melted mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, and tomato sauce

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It's Okay Vancouver, BC ⭐⭐ $ Juicy patty, soft bun, melty cheese - a genuinely delicious burger. Every bite delivered. Could've eaten two. The happy hour burger is a steal, and the curly fries are worth ordering. Great service and dug the vibe. #CBDB

A cheeseburger with a very soft square bun on green and white checker paper, classic diner style

Face Plant Portland, OR ⭐ $ Fully vegan, fast food format. The patty holds up and the "cheese" melts perfectly. Fresh toppings. If you're craving a fast food burger and don't eat meat or dairy, Face Plant delivers the real thing. Good fries, great shakes. #CBDB

A fast food burger with a thin vegan patty, melted cheese, lots of fresh lettuce and onion and tomato

Starita Naples, IT ⚡ $ The margherita was life changing. Dough with real chew and holds its structure through the last bite. Sauce-to-cheese ratio dialed in - truly a perfect pizza. The value for the quality is truly wild - this entire pie was under $10. Great quick service. #PizzaOfficial

A wood-fired margherita with cheese and basil

Barlow Tavern Portland, OR ⭐ $$ Cascade Natural beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles - standard build, done right. Cheese is worth the add. Comes with fries or tots for $14. Both are great - the fry sauce is doing real work. Cozy neighborhood dive. #CBDB

Thick burger patty with melty cheese atop a single leaf of green lettuce, tall glazed bun, next to thin crispy fries and fry sauce cup in a burger basket

Pacific Standard Portland, OR ⭐⭐ $ Diner-style burger and fries with great components. Only knock: way too much sauce The $10 happy hour deal for a solid burger and fries is the move. Nice vibes and there's a lovely rooftop bar as a bonus #CBDB

A diner style cheeseburger with ridge-cut pickles and american cheese visible next to golden crispy fries

Tulip Shop Tavern Portland, OR ⭐⭐ $$ Smash patty, American cheese, pickles, onion, and house sauce on a soft bun. Simple but well-executed Really fantastic food and quality for the price. All of the sides are a treat. The only downside is how busy/loud it can be #CBDB

Smash burger with melted American cheese over a crispy smashed beef patty, served on shredded lettuce in a classic red-and-white checkered diner basket

Loretta's Northwesterner Seattle, WA ⚡ $ Well-seasoned patty with great crust, American cheese, soft bun, lettuce, and pickles with a perfect bite each time. Incredible value with delicious fresh fries. Love the vibe here. Indoor seating with a spacious covered outdoor deck. #CBDB

Close-up of a tavern smash cheeseburger with crispy edges, melted American cheese, big leafy lettuce, and pickles on a soft bun

Sure Shot Burger Portland, OR ⭐⭐ $ Delicious smash patty, melty cheese, dill pickle, chopped onion, special sauce on a Franz bun. A really tasty burger. Amazing value from a food cart next to Oakshire Brewing with ample seating. The fries were thin & crispy - well worth the add. #CBDB

cheeseburger with visible pickles, american cheese, and a peek at an onion with a smash burger patty

Shake Shack Portland, OR ㄨ $ Tried the Big Shack out of curiosity and walked away disappointed. Sounds great on paper but ratios were way off - too much beef/cheese, not enough balance to hold it together. It felt heavy and wasn't worth it, just stick with the ShackBurger #CBDB

Oversized double cheeseburger stacked with thick beef patties and melted cheese, served on a toasted bun with lettuce and tomato

PKLS Sechelt, BC ⭐⭐ $ The name tells you everything you need to know: the pickles are the standout here. Build-your-own format with a long list of fresh toppings. Very tasty and satisfying. Counter service with minimal outdoor seating - a solid stop on the Sunshine Coast. #CBDB

A cheeseburger with shredded lettuce and homemade pickles peeking out from the bun

Haymaker Bar Portland, OR ⭐ $ Really tasty smash patty that gets lost in the execution. The bun is too bready and the excess sauce buries everything around it. Shredded lettuce would help - the thick leafy stuff adds to the bulk problem. Great value and cozy venue with lots of options tho #CBDB

Smashburger patty with American cheese spilling out over a bun with a heaping of pickles on top atop a bed of leafy green lettuce

Creepy's Portland, OR ⭐⭐ $ Solid all-around. The patty is top tier and everything works together the way it should - loved the shredduce and sauce. Crispy fries, reasonable price, good meal top to bottom. Music was a bit too loud, but clown bingo on Wednesdays is a legitimate bonus. #CBDB

Smash burger with crispy edges on a well-seasoned patty atop a bed of shredduce with sauce

Rory's of Edmonds Edmonds, WA ㄨ $$ Patty reads as frozen and nothing else on the plate makes up for it. Visually appealing but fell flat in flavor/taste. Very standard bar food. The outdoor deck overlooking the water is a treat - worth a visit for a drink or a snack. Order something else. #CBDB

Standard cheeseburger with a large piece of lettuce protruding from the top, sitting next to a bed of french fries

Lo's Burgers Portland, OR ⭐⭐ $ Crispy edges, melty cheese, perfect bun, and tasty sauce. Ratio skews heavy on meat - not enough lettuce and pickle to balance the bite, but so good I didn't mind. Incredible value for a solid smash burger at a food cart. Fries are frozen but fine. #CBDB

Thin and crispy smash burger patty between a bun with cheese, waffle cut fries are next to the burger

Bar Corallo Capri, Italy ㄨ $$$ Unseasoned meatball on a giant bun with mozzarella, 1 lettuce sprig, 1 slice of tomato. Feels like it was made by someone who hates burgers? The giant lemon centerpiece and water views are lovely but absolutely not worth the cover charge. #CBDB

giant bready bun with a small barely visible piece of tasteless beef and a small sad sprig of lettuce and tomato below it.  A basket of golden brown french fries is next to it, and a giant lemon is behind the scene on the table

Tommi's Burger Joint Reykjavik, Iceland ⭐ $$$ Grass-fed beef, daily-baked buns, fresh veggies - serious ingredients, laid-back environment. Messy with sauce but in a good way. Everything in Iceland is expensive and this is no exception, but the sweet potato fries are a worthy add-on. #CBDB

Smaller burger on a bun with some cheese on top, lots of ketchup and mayo, some iceberg lettuce, and pickles next to sweet potato fries in a basket

Amaterra Winery Portland, OR ⭐ $$$ Solid smash burger - caramelized onions, house pickles & sauce w/ seasoned fries. Really tasty, but at $24 hard to recommend on its own. If you're already there for the wine and you're hungry, get the burger. Winery burger at winery prices #CBDB

A smash burger with visible American cheese and pickles next to crispy wedge fries that area seasoned and some fry sauce next to both

Laurelhurst Market Portland, OR ㄨ $$$ Well executed, high quality ingredients - but it's a standard bistro burger with a salad's worth of lettuce on top. Nothing particularly notable or innovative here. Great restaurant, but order the steak. The burger isn't why you'd go here. #CBDB

bistro burger stacked high with a salad's worth of lettuce atop a giant patty with cheese and fries

The Old Gold Portland, OR ⭐⭐ $ Two smashed patties, American cheese, secret sauce on a Franz Bakery bun. Well balanced and satisfying - a really good burger. Cheese fries are excellent but $10 is a stretch. Reliable chill neighborhood spot with a big patio + indoor seating #CBDB

smashburger with crispy edges and melty cheese with a pile of cheesefries behind it

Backroadz Cathlamet, WA ⭐ $ The burger has fresh beef going for it, but was overcooked, underseasoned, and somehow dry despite a double heavy mayo situation. Roadside stop with a covered patio, no indoor seating. Value is solid, with shakes and onion rings to round it out #CBDB

Cheeseburger with tomato and an excessive amount of mayo and some golden crinkle cut fries on a paper/foil wrapper