I Compared $20 Meals at Burger Chains to Find the Best Value - Dining and Cooking

I went to Shake Shack, Five Guys, and Smashburger with a $20 budget. One chain offered the best food and the most value.

I visited Shake Shack, Five Guys, and Smashburger with a $20 budget. I ordered similar meals, but some chains offered more value than others.

I Compared $20 Meals at Burger Chains to Find the Best Value - Dining and Cooking

Before tax and tip, I spent $19.27 at Shake Shack, $17.85 at Five Guys, and $18.57 at Smashburger. Shake Shack gave me a complete meal with dessert within my budget. Nothing stood out as especially memorable, but it felt like a solid, reliable option at a reasonable price. Five Guys had the lowest total and [...]