We Tried Every Burger At Wendy's & This Is The Best

Wendy's: Underappreciated or Overlooked?

Is Wendy's deserving of being cast aside by the giants of fast-food burgers?

Get ready for an exclusive voyage as we explore each and every mouthwatering Wendy's burger.

The red-headed stepchild of fast-food burger restaurants has always been Wendy's. Wendy's has always floated somewhere in the middle, lacking the cult following of Burger King and the ubiquitousness of McDonald's.

Are these trademark square hamburgers really underappreciated, or are they just average? I tried every Wendy's burger, so you don't have to wonder any longer. This is how they compared, taste-wise, going from worst to greatest.

Pretzel Bacon Pub Burger

Wendy's tried to replicate a gourmet burger in a fast-food setting, but the result tasted like a crappy knockoff. This burger has a lot going on, and none of it is tasty, unfortunately.

The "crispy" fried onions were not crispy at all, the Muenster cheese was mediocre, and the beer cheese sauce tastes like pure hand sanitizer. The only thing that saves this burger is the pretzel bread.

Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe

This cheeseburger, which comes with lettuce, tomato, and onion, is your typical value menu item. The patty is quite little. The bun has a Play-Doh appearance. It's exactly the kind of $2 cheeseburger you would anticipate.

Dave's Single

Dave's Single is a better bread and a larger quarter-pound patty than the Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe. Still, it's nothing really noteworthy. I kept forgetting about this burger as I was ranking the others. I apologize, Dave.

Big Bacon Classic

A gourmet cheeseburger including a quarter-pound patty and, of course, bacon is called the Big Bacon Classic. However, the small amount of bacon on our burger was barely perceptible. Although the sandwich is decent, you would be better off ordering the next burger on our list for $6.49.

Double Stack

This is the Jr. Cheeseburger with two patties, and the second patty really makes a big difference. This burger was more flavorful and ultimately more gratifying than most of its more expensive siblings, even though the patties are smaller. I thought it was far better than the Big Bacon Classic, and it costs less than half as much.

Baconator

Wendy's version of the Big Mac and Whopper, the Baconator, is not for the weak of heart—literally. The Baconator's two quarter-pound cheese-layered patties and six bacon slices give it a flavor similar to that of a salt mine.

Although the big patties and excessive amounts of bacon make for an outstanding bacon cheeseburger, it seems excessive. Is it flavorful? Indeed. Is it possible for me to consume it more often than once every six months? Most likely not.

Son of Baconator

A burger like the Son of Baconator would make your father proud. Smaller patties that are kinder to your taste buds and your coronary arteries combine all the greasy flavor of the original Baconator. It's also $2.50 less expensive than the larger Baconator. A real win-win situation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wendy's considered a popular fast-food burger chain?

While Wendy's has a dedicated following, it is not as ubiquitous as McDonald's or as widely recognized as Burger King in terms of cult status. It generally ranks in the middle among major fast-food burger chains.

What makes Wendy's burgers unique compared to other fast-food chains?

Wendy's burgers are known for their distinct square shape, which sets them apart from the round patties commonly found in other chains.

How did the author determine the ranking of Wendy's burgers?

The author tasted every burger on Wendy's menu and ranked them based on their overall taste experience. The ranking reflects the author's personal preference and may vary from the opinions of others.

Conclusion

Wendy's burger menu includes a wide variety of flavor characteristics, ranging from the exceedingly delightful Bourbon Bacon Cheeseburger to the lackluster Big Bacon Classic.

So, are the much-discussed Wendy's square burgers really worth it? In the world of fast-food burgers, they are competitive, albeit they won't overthrow the formidable Big Mac. They stand out from the competition thanks to their juicy patties and unique square shape.