Though thin and crispy, the burger was still perfectly cooked at medium, and the onions, though crispy, weren’t hard, crunchy, or dry like the ones on the Smashburger cheeseburger I tried.
Rather than bits of cut-up onions that didn’t have much flavor, these onions were more like onion rings, instantly transporting me back to summer carnivals and roadside stands.
The pickles added a tart, crunchy flavor, and this was the only burger where I really tasted the barbecue sauce. It was smoky yet light, with a slight vinegar note that balanced the richer flavors of the cheese, beef, and bacon.
Though it was the most expensive burger, I thought it was well worth the slightly higher price.