When you think about it, the hamburger is a pretty basic and straightforward idea. It’s essentially just a cooked meat patty sandwiched between two slices of round bread with a little added garnish. Once you take a step back and look at the some of the strange, humorous and downright ludicrous creations that diners and food franchises have cooked up over the years however, it’s truly astonishing what some people can do with such a simple concept.
Sure, lots of restaurants have signature sandwiches that might be a little out of the ordinary, but these brazen burgers fall into an entirely different category. For instance, there’s the braille burger, which arranges sesame seeds on the bun to spell a description of the toppings that can be read by blind customers; or there’s the canned cheeseburger, which requires hydrating and has a 12-month shelf life without the need to refrigerate.
With all the crazy condiment combinations and strange Salisbury steaks out there, it’s pretty apparent the hamburger has grown to become one of the most beloved foods in the world. So the next time you see a cow out grazing in a pasture, you should probably run up and thank it for all its bizarre cuisine contributions.
40 Wonderfully Weird Hamburgers
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$5000 Hamburger
The Fleurburger
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Edible App Icons
Julian Burford Renders Food Favorites to Denote New Cuisine-Related Program
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Toad Burgers
'Fire the Chef 2' Shows Creepy but Faux Photoshop Cuisine
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Canned Cheeseburger
Junk Food With 12 Month Shelf Life
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Braille Burgers
Fast Food Chain Wimpy Passes a Message to Visually Impaired Customers
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Bacon-Donut Burgers
Crave Shack Serves Up Culturally Sensitive Heart Attack Fare
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High-class Hamburgers
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World's Biggest Burger
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185-Pound Burgers
World's Largest Hamburger is Gluttony Incarnate
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Uber Geeky Food DIY
Nintendo "1UP Mushroom" Burger
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Secret Hamburger Desserts
The Mamido Burger is a Decadent Sweet Treat
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Black-Bunned Burgers
Burger King Releases the Dark Vader Burger in France
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Footlong Cheesburgers
Carl's Jr. Combines the Beefiness of a Burger With the Length of a Sub
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Poop Burgers
Japanese Researcher Mitsyuki Ikeda Creates Artificial Meat From Human Feces
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Sneaker Burgers
Nike Air Max 90 interpreted by Ole Hemmendorff
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Luxury Junk Food
Caviar Burgers at Serendipity3
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Seven-Patty Burgers
Japanese Burger King Offers Gigantic Windows 7 Whoppers
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Donut Hamburgers
The Luther Burger
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Hamburger Dessert Hybrids
The Cinnaburger is the Love Child Between Dinner and Sugary Treats
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King-Sized Pizza Burgers
The New York Pizza Burger is a Gut-Busting Tribute to the Big Apple
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Wildly Popular, Disgustingly Greasy Food
"Squeeze with Cheese" Burgers
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Lion Burgers
Il Vinaio in Arizona Lets You Sink Your Teeth Into an African Lion
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Politically Powered Burgers
McDonald’s China Black and White Burger is Food with an Edge
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Jesus-Endorsed Burgers
Christ the Redeemer's Favorite Fast Food is the Big Bob Burger
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Donut Burgers
Krispy Kreme Bacon Cheddar Cheeseburgers
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Vending Machine Burgers
Tateishi Burger Has Patrons Order Burgers via Machine
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Sausage Burgers
Uli Hoeness Launches the Nuernburger for McDonald's
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Monster Burgers
The 198-Pound Hamburger Cooked Up by Sydney Cafe
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Camel Burgers
Fat-Free Beef Alternative at Local House in Dubai
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Snake Burgers
An Indonesian Restaurant Serves Up a Slithering Dinner Delicacy
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Political Contender Patties
These Republican Candidate Burgers Have All the Big Names Covered
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Country-Specific Sandwiches
The McItaly Big Mac Draws the Ire of Italians
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Breakfast Hamburgers
The Pop Tart Quarter Pounder is a Sugar and Beef Infusion
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Breakfast-Infused Hamburgers
The Eggs Benedict Burger by DudeFoods is Savory and Delectable
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Mythical Fast Food Burgers
The Olympic Whopper Spec Commercial is Hilarious
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Delicious Dessert Burgers
Cinnasliders Provide You with the Best of Both Worlds
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Bacon Topped Veggie Burgers
Odd Secret Fast Food Menu Discoveries
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Two-Faced Sandwiches
Fast Food Chain Quick Combines Two Burgers into One With the Le Double Mix
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Creepy Crawly Sammies
The Maggot Melt is a Bizarre State Fair Delicacy
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Brussels Sprouts Burgers
Burger King Sprout Surprise Whopper Filled With Cabbage-Like Vegetables
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Burger King and KFC Created the Limited-Edition BFF Burger Together
Beastly QSR Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Godzilla Burgers Come in Three Varieties
Sauce-Covered Smash Burgers
Jack In The Box Has Just Added a New Smashed Jack Burger
Celebratory QSR Burgers
McDonald's UK has Unveiled Two New Burgers for its 50th Birthday
Creamy Parmesan Sauce Burgers
McDonald’s Canada Has a New Creamy Parmesan & Bacon Quarter Pounder
QSR Masala Burgers
A&W Debuts Masala Veggie Burgers
Elevated Canadian-Beef Burgers
Wendy's Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger is a Gourmet Offering
Distorted Burger Campaigns
Burger King's A.I.LLOWEEN Features Unsettling People Eating Burgers
Ketchup-Infused French Fries
Wayback Burgers Aims to Revolutionize the World of French Fries
Carolinian-Style BBQ Sandwiches
Burger King Has a New Carolina BBQ Original Chicken Sandwich
Cartoon-Inspired Burger Meals
Wendy's is Releasing a Spongebob Krabby Patty Burger
Festive Turkey Burgers
Holiday Feast Turkey Stuffing Burgers are Full of Seasonal Flavors
Pretzel Bacon Burgers
Wendy's Debuts the New Pretzel Baconator Burger at Participating Locations
Roasted Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburgers
Wendy's is Launching a New Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger
Double-Decker Summer Burgers
Perkins American Food Co. Has New Decked Out Double Burgers
Pink Breakfast Burgers
The Actual Pink Breakfast Burger is Made with Berries, Seeds & Lentils
Vegetarian Zucchini Sandwiches
Carl's Jr. Unveils the New 'Fried Zucchini Star' Burger
Fan-Made Sandwich Creations
Burger King Unveiled the Finalists of its Whopper Contest
Chocolate-Stuffed Burgers
The WORKS Craft Burgers & Beer Made a S'mores Burger for Canada Day
Inventive Fast Food Campaigns
Habit Burger Launches Its #1 Ranked 'Double Char' Burger into Space
Texas Exclusive Bacon Burgers
The Jammin’ Bacon Hungr-Buster Burger is Only Available in Texas
Hot Pot-Flavored Burgers
These Lotteria Burgers Come in a Variety of Options
NYC-Inspired Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Come on Baby! N.Y. Burgers Come in Three Options
Comedic Limited-Time Burgers
Burger King Japan is Offering the 'Fake Burger' for April Fool's Day
Cheeseburger-Inspired Breakfast Sandwiches
The Wendy's Sausage Bacon Deluxe Has a Hybrid Format
Stuffed Hamburger Bites
Checkers & Rally’s Have Just Added New Buford Bites for a Limited Time
Burger-Inspired Mystery Mockumentaries
McDonald's Finland Presents The Icon Mockumentary
Salad-Style QSR Sandwiches
The McDonald's Salad Burger is Available in New Zealand
Meaty Onion-Topped Burgers
The Wendy's French Onion Cheeseburger is Arriving in Canada
Real-Life Cartoon Burgers
Serious Eats is Launching Its Own Version of the Krabby Patty Burger
Cubed Steak Burgers
Burger King Japan Has Just Added a New Steak Sauce Whopper Lineup
Melty Meaty Pizzeria Burgers
These Pizza Hut Japan Burgers are Limited-Edition
Burger Cookout-Themed Pizzas
Hungry Howie's Backyard Burger Pizza Celebrates Barbecue Season
Extra-Meaty Restaurant Burgers
Applebee's Whole Lotta Bacon Burger is Packed with Meat
Globally Inspired Burgers
Hard Rock Cafe's World Burger Tour Shares Culturally Inspired Burgers
Double-Filled Steakhouse Burgers
Checkers and Rallys Debuted a New Loaded Burger for Fans
Spicy Ghost Pepper Burgers
Carl's Jr. is Promoting the Limited-Time The Ghost Burger with Stories
Egg-Topped Moon Festival Burgers
These Lotterria Tsukimi Burgers are Limited-Edition
Hamburger-Inspired Sleek Footwear
Vandy the Pink Joins Clarks Once More on New Designs
Flavorful European Burger Lineups
McDonald's Japan Recently Unveiled Its European Burgers Lineup
Cheese Puff-Topped Burgers
Crystal Cove Shake Shack Just Added a New Hot Cheetos Burger for Summer
Charitable Pride Month Burgers
Honest Burgers Brooklyn Stonewall Inn Edition is Available Now
Juicy Retro-Inspired Burgers
McDonald's France Features the 1955 Burger for a Limited Time
Tempura-Battered Chicken Sandwiches
McDonald's Chicken Big Mac Updates a Classic Menu Item
Anime-Collaborative QSR Menus
McDonald's Japan Joins Kiki's Delivery Service on New Burgers
Flavorful Animation-Inspired Fusion Burgers
McDonald's Singapore Unveils a New Samurai Menu
Crispy-Fried Zucchini Burgers
Carl's Jr.s New Zucchini Star Burger Features Freid Zucchini Pieces
Affordable Hot Dog Menus
The Habit Burger Grill Debuts the $5 Simple Crafts Menu
Cheese-Filled Snack Burgers
White Castle Added Double Cheese Sliders to its Portfolio
Regenerative Meat Burgers
Hopdoddy Burger Bar is Now Using Regenerative Meat from Force of Nature
Hamburger Patty Snack Wraps
1955 Snack Wraps Have Landed at McDonald's Korea
Make-at-Home Rice Burgers
Kyuramen Just Added New Japanese Rice Burgers That You Can Build at Home
Chef-Crafted Smash Burgers
Dog Haus Created the Big Belly Burger with Chef Eric Greenspan
Cheese-Filled Burger Patties
Burger King Vietnam Just Dropped a New Cheese Ring Burger
Spicy Autumnal Burger Varieties
The Whataburger Bacon Blaze Jalapeño Double is Here for the Fall
QSR-Inspired Grocery Products
Aldi Launches the New McDonald’s Inspired Burgers
Guacamole-Topped QSR Burgers
Carl's Jr. Guacamole Bacon Burgers Come in Two Varieties
Burger-Inspired Pizza Slices
The Pizza Hut Cheeseburger Melt Has a Crispy Crust and Ample Beef
Double-Stacked Bacon Burgers
Sonic Rolled Out the New Cheesy Bacon Double Stack at All Locations
Smoked Cantaloupe Burgers
The Possible Burger is a Meatless Burger Made to Entice Gen Z
Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers
A&W Has a Brand-New French Onion Double Cheeseburger
Oktoberfest-Inspired Beef Burgers
Burgerville is Serving Up a Oktoberfest Cheeseburger This Fall
Steakhouse-Inspired Cheese Burgers
Whataburger Just Unveiled Its New Bacon Steakhouse Double
Movie-Themed Burger Meals
Wahlburgers The Union Combo Celebrates the Upcoming Movie
Snack-Sized Pickle Burgers
The A&W Spicy Dill Pickle Buddy Burger® is Available for a Limited Time
Hybrid Quesadilla Burgers
Pincho Just Unveiled an Innovative New Quesadilla Burger
Exclusive French Fry Dishes
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Celebrates National French Fry Day
Crispy Bacon Smash Burgers
Smashburger is Adding a New Bacon Stack Smash Burger
Festive Cranberry Relish Hoagies
Burgerville Has a Seasonal New Braised Short Rib Sandwich
Cheesy Bacon Smash Burgers
Frisch’s Big Boy Just Added a New Cheesy Bacon Smashed Boy
Pretzel Roast Beef Burgers
Wendy's Japan Has a New Pretzel Roast Beef Burger Aimed at Foreigners
Movie-Inspired Halloween Menus
Burger King Unveils the Haunting Addams Family-Inspired Menu
Streetwear-Powered Burger Partnerships
Trill Burgers Joins Forces with Carrots by Anwar Carrots
Indulgent Seasonal Celebration Burgers
The Burger King 23/’24 TOP Burger Has Four Beef Patties
Street Food-Inspired Burger Balls
Frostkrone Burger Balls are Ready in 15-Minutes
Japanese-Inspired Fish Burgers
Burger King Malaysia Introduced the 'Hokkaido Salmon Burger'
Double-Patty Steakhouse Sandwiches
The Habit Burger & Grill Steakhouse Char Melt is Extra-Meaty
Festive British Burger Menus
McDonald's UK is Serving Up a Festive Food Range for the Holidays
Purveyor QSR Burgers
McDonald's Singapore Features Three Unique Hawker-Inspired Burger Items
Spicy Guava Jam Burgers
PINCHO is Adding a New Tremendo Burger and Papas Locas
Savory Beer Cheese Burgers
Mooyah Has Just Unveiled a New King’s Hawaiian Pretzel Pub Burger
Fried Onion String Burgers
Freedom Rings is the Winner of MOOYAH's Best Burger Competition
Pizza Brand Burger Menus
Happy Joe's Pizza Has a New Happy Joe’s Pizza Burger Menu
Mushroom-Based Restaurant Burgers
The Beef Free Boy from The Beefy Boys is Vegan-Friendly
Burger Month Rewards Programs
Wayback Burgers Commemorates National Hamburger Month
Fall-Themed Burger Menus
Wayback Burgers Has Launched a New Fall Menu with Three Exclusive Items
Saucy Barbecue QSR Burgers
The Wendy's BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger is Available in Canada
Bacon-Packed Restaurant Menus
The New Buffalo Wild Wings Bacon Menu Has Three Options
Hybrid Regional Cuisine Burgers
The Burger King Japan Kyoto Whopper Has Hachidaime Gihey Rice
Grilled Cheese-Inspired Burgers
Freddy's New Grilled Cheese Steakburger is Instant Comfort Food
Macaroni and Cheese Burgers
Smashburger Debuted a New Scorchin' Hot Mac & Cheese Burger
Sweet Candied Bacon Burgers
Burger King's New Candied Bacon Whopper Has a Sweet Flavor Profile
Restaurant-Inspired Smash Burgers
The SMASHED BUBBA Burger is Easy to Prepare at Home
Competition-Born Burger Inventions
Burger King Unveils 3 Whoopers Invented by Fans
Holiday Story-Inspired Burgers
Bad Daddy’s is Serving Up a Roast Beast Burger This Holiday Season
Localized QSR Burgers
McDonald's Taiwan Debuts Korean and Japanese-Style Burgers
Savory Bulgogi Beef Burgers
bbbop Seoul Kitchen's is Serving Up a New Bulgogi Kimchi Cheeseburger
Cheese-Stuffed Beef Patties
Juicy Lucy Burgers are Filled with the Equivalent of Two Cheese Slices
Loaded Maitake Mushroom Burgers
This Konya wa Maitake Burger Features 200-Grams of Mushrooms
Beignet Bun Burgers
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux Just Revealed New Beignet Cheeseburger Sliders
branded Cheeseburger-celebrating initiatives
Wayback Burgers celebrated National Cheeseburger Day
Expansive BBQ Burger Offerings
Farmer Boys Launches a BBQ Crunch Cheeseburger Box
Birria-Inspired Beef Burgers
PINCHO's Birria Burger Features 16-Hour Braised Beef Birria
Pretzel Bun Chicken Sandwiches
Freddy's Just Dropped a New Pretzel Bacon Bbq Chicken Sandwich
Stacked Brunch-Style Burgers
Black Bear Diner is Adding a New Double Bacon Stack This Spring
Burger-Inspired Hot Dogs
The Dog Haus Bacon Cheeseburger Sausage Features High-Quality Ingredients
Cheesy Patty Melt Burgers
MOOYAH Burgers Just Introduced the Patty Melt
Meaty Chili-Topped Burgers
McDonald's Double Beef Meat Chili Burger is Available in South Korea
Burger-Inspired Breakfast Menus
These Shake Shack Breakfast Sandwiches are Arriving in the UK
Slightly Spicy Cheese Burgers
Burgerville's New Big Sassy Cheeseburger is a Little Spicy
Ghost Pepper-Spiced Burgers
Wayback Burger Just Added the Spicy New Ghost Pepper Burger
Spicy Cheddar Cheeseburgers
Burgerville Just Added the New in Your Face Cheeseburger
Ghoulish Ghost Pepper Burgers
Carl's Jr. is Launching the Ghost Burger & Ghost Breakfast Burger
High-Quality Plant-Based Burgers
jack & annie's® Plant-Based Burgers are Arriving at Smashburger
Limited-Edition Meatless Sandwiches
PLNT Burger's Chik’n Parm Promotes Sustainable Choices
Spicy-Sweet Chicken Sandwiches
The Smashburger Mango Habanero Crispy Chicken Sandwich is Flavorful
Gourmet Salad-Inspired Burgers
Burger King UK Launches the Bacon Caesar Collection
Low-Cal High-Protein Chicken Burgers
The BUBBA Burger Chicken Burger is a First from the Brand
Spicy Authentic Sauce Burgers
The A&W Canada Spicy Piri-Piri Buddy Burger Comes in Three Options
Umami-Flavored Burgers
Habit Burger Grill Debuts the Korean Bbq Charburger
Mammoth Milestone-Celebrating Burgers
Fatburger Created a 1.25 lb Fatburger for Its Anniversary
Hearty Bacon-Packed Burgers
Applebee's Launches the New Whole Lotta Bacon Burger
Delectable Veggie Burgers
These Frozen Burgers Are Offered In Cauliflower & Sweet Potato Varieties
Ready-to-Cook Seasoned Sliders
Heck Mini Burgers Come in Packs of Nine with Three Varieties
Brioche Bun BBQ Burgers
Arby's is Introducing a New BBQ Bacon Burger
Crunchy Veggie Burgers
Dr. Praeger’s Two New Burgers Cook to Golden, Crispy Perfection
German Bratwurst Patty Burgers
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar New Bratwurst Burger Celebrates Octoberfest
Corn Chip-Topped Burgers
Bad Daddy’s New Cowboy Crunch Burger Puts a Twist on Frito Pie
Playful Hamburger Campaigns
McDonald's is Asking the Public to Catch Hamburglar in the Burgercuda
Comforting Bacon-Themed Menus
Buffalo Wild Wings Just Unveiled Its Ultimate Bacon Menu
Soft-Boiled Egg Burgers
Lotteria Adds a New Wafu Hanjuku Tsukimi Zeppin Cheesenburger
Bacon-Topped Peanut Butter Burgers
The Peanut Butter Bacon SuperSonic Double Cheeseburger is Nutty
Crispy Jalapeño Popper Burgers
The Fatburger Jalapeño Popper Menu Items Ratchet Up the Heat
Super Spicy Squid Sandwiches
The Dom Dom Burger Squid Devil Burger Comes on an All-Black Bun
Barbecue-Themed Burger Menus
The Shake Shack Smoky BBQ Menu is Packed with Complex Flavor
QSR Crime Podcasts
Wendy's Created a True Crime Podcast Called The Burger Files
Piquant Breakfast Burgers
The Carl's Jr. Spicy Breakfast Burger Offers an Alternative Morning Meal
Tangy Truffle Honey Burgers
The Señor Frenchie is the Latest Offering from truffle honey
Burger Restaurant Rewards Apps
Hat Creek Introduces a New Menu Item and a Dedicated App
Value-Driven Bacon Burgers
Farmer Boys Just Added a New Bacon Big Cheese Box for a Limited Time