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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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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Tex Mex-Style Burgers
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Hardee’s Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Come in Three Varieties
Friendly Rival Burgers
Burger King and KFC Created the Limited-Edition BFF Burger Together
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The Burger King Pickleball Burger Spotlights Protein and Carbs
Elevated Canadian-Beef Burgers
Wendy's Garlic Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger is a Gourmet Offering
Show-Inspired QSR Menus
The Stranger Things Meals Campaign Introduces Two Parallel Food Options
Cartoon-Inspired Burger Meals
Wendy's is Releasing a Spongebob Krabby Patty Burger
Roasted Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburgers
Wendy's is Launching a New Mushroom Bacon Cheeseburger
Hot Honey-Inspired Burger Menus
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Partners with Mike's Hot Honey
Celebratory Manga QSR Burgers
McDonald's Japan Evangelion Burgers Come in Three Varieties
Protein Burger Buns
The Low-Carb TN Food American Bun Packs 19 Grams of Protein
Fan-Made Sandwich Creations
Burger King Unveiled the Finalists of its Whopper Contest
Inventive Fast Food Campaigns
Habit Burger Launches Its #1 Ranked 'Double Char' Burger into Space
Delicious QSR Veggie Burgers
McDonald's Canada Announced the Nationwide Launch of the McVeggie™
Texas Exclusive Bacon Burgers
The Jammin’ Bacon Hungr-Buster Burger is Only Available in Texas
Meaty Cheeseburger Sliders Towers
Red Robin's Towering Double Cheeseburger Sliders is Piled High
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Wagyu Blend Burger Variants
Arby’s Debuted the Big Cheesy Bacon Burger Nationwide
Shooter Game-Inspired Burgers
Honest Smash + Grab x DOOM Debut the 'Doom Burger'
Diner-Style Food Ranges
The Classic Diner Experience Inspired the ALDIner Collection
Guest-Inspired Premium Burgers
Burger King Debuted the 'Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper'
Versatile Vegan-Friendly Burgers
Grill’d and Beyond Meat Collaborated for the Beyond Burger IV
Overly Cheesy Restaurant Burgers
Applebee's O-M-Cheese Burger Comes Served on a Skillet
Spiced Veggie Burger Debuts
A&W Canada Releases Three New Veggie Burgers for Plant-Based Customers
QSR Savoury Menu Expansions
Wendy’s Debuts Cheesy Bacon Cheeseburger & Chicken Tenders Ranch Wrap
House-Made QSR Veggie Burgers
The A&W Plant-Based Burger is Arriving in Canada
Real-Life Cartoon Burgers
Serious Eats is Launching Its Own Version of the Krabby Patty Burger
Ultra Pickle-Flavored Chicken Burgers
McDonald's Canada Introduced the 'Triple Pickle McCrispy'
Limited-Time Throwback Burgers
The Hot Mess Burger is Coming Back for Jack in the Box's 75th
Pint-Sized Smash Burgers
Jack in the Box's Smashed Jack Sliders Celebrate the Brand's Birthday
Burger-Style Frozen Novelties
The Frosty Burger Serves Chicken Ice Cream in an Encrusted Patty
Elevated Signature Burgers
Burger King Now Offers a Higher-Quality Whopper Experience
Sweet-and-Spicy Restaurant Burgers
Applebee's Big Bangin’ Burger is Meaty and Spicy
Extra-Meaty Diner Burgers
The Denny's Triple Juicy Burger Has Three Patties
Textural Veggie-Rich Burger Patties
Actual Veggies Burgers are Introducing Three New Products
Spicy Ghost Pepper Burgers
Carl's Jr. is Promoting the Limited-Time The Ghost Burger with Stories
Fermented Rye Plant-Based Burgers
The Squeaky Bean Super Grain & Vegetable Burger is Easy to Cook
Complimentary Cheeseburger Promotions
Honest Burgers is Giving Away Burgers to Mark its Success
Independent Burger Restaurant-Focused Campaigns
Hellmann’s Boasts the Mom & Popular Campaign
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
Flavorful Animation-Inspired Fusion Burgers
McDonald's Singapore Unveils a New Samurai Menu
Steakhouse-Inspired QSR Burgers
The Burger King Steakhouse Bacon Whopper Elevates a Classic
Local Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers
'THE TURN' in Florida Offers a Soupy Onion Burger
Historically Inspired Sandwiches
Hellmann’s Recreated "The First Sandwich"
Savory Satisfying Summertime Salads
These Habit Burger & Grill Salads Come in Two Varieties
All-in-One Breakfast Burgers
The Cracker Barrel Breakfast Burger Has Meat, Eggs and Hash Browns
Cheese-Filled Snack Burgers
White Castle Added Double Cheese Sliders to its Portfolio
Show-Inspired Burger Menus
Burger King Spongebob Menu Brings Animated Flavor to Fast Food
Oversized Americana Cuisine Burgers
Wienerschnitzel All-American Bigger, Better Burgers are Tasty
Burger-Inspired Back-To-School Campaigns
Trill Burgers & LRG Clothing Debut a Line of Activations
Combat-Themed QSR Burger Menus
McDonald's Japan Street Burgers are Street Fighter-Inspired
Ultra-Thin Smash Burgers
Fatburger Introduces the Flatburger With Pressed-To-Order Patties
Spicy Autumnal Burger Varieties
The Whataburger Bacon Blaze Jalapeño Double is Here for the Fall
Globally Inspired Plant-Based Patties
Taste of the World Burgers Let Recognizable Vegetables Shine
Satisfying Rice-Made Bun Burgers
The 7-Eleven Rice Burger Comes in Two Flavors
Oktoberfest-Inspired Beef Burgers
Burgerville is Serving Up a Oktoberfest Cheeseburger This Fall
Restaurant-Style Frozen Plant-Based Burgers
Dr. Praeger’s Grillhouse Burger is Protein-Rich
Hybrid Burger-Inspired Pizzas
The Pizza Hut Cheeseburger Pizza Was Created with Big Zuu
Meaty Fried Pickle Burgers
The Shake Shack Spicy Pickle Bacon Burger is Meaty and Satisfying
Truffled Mushroom Burgers
Smashburger Has a New Egg Truffle Mushroom Smash for Spring
Spicy BBQ Smash Burgers
The Smashburger Jalapeño BBQ Bacon Stack Smash is Available Now
Convenience-Stocked Burger Lines
Odd Burger is Set to Debut New Products at 7-Eleven Canada
Halloween-Themed Qsr Menus
Burger King Reveals a Monster Menu with Vampire Nuggets and Mummy Fries
Crispy Bacon Smash Burgers
Smashburger is Adding a New Bacon Stack Smash Burger
Chickpea Masala Veggie Burgers
Actual Veggies Created Its First Collab Product with Maya Kaimal
Burger-Themed Slime Sets
The Slime Life Cheeseburger DIY Slime Kit Has Layers of Fun
Co-Branded Holiday-Inspired Burgers
Irv’s Burgers & Smash Kitchen Boasted the Friendsgiving Burger
Autumnal Burger Restaurant Menus
The Burgerville Fall Menu Puts Seasonal Flavors in the Spotlight
Limited-Time Burger Menus
Bobby’s Burgers Limited Time Menu is the Brand''s First
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
Festive Cranberry Relish Hoagies
Burgerville Has a Seasonal New Braised Short Rib Sandwich
Sausage-Shaped Grillable Cheeses
The CheeseDog Replaces Meat in a Traditional Hot Dog
Customizable Hashbrown Breakfasts
Helper Breakfast Cheesy Hashbrowns Make a Quick Morning Meal
Peppery Sandwich-Inspired Burgers
The New Peppercorn Blt Whopper Features Creamy Peppercorn Aioli
Japanese-Inspired Fish Burgers
Burger King Malaysia Introduced the 'Hokkaido Salmon Burger'
Limited-Edition Burger Brand Menus
These New Burgerville Menu Items Come in Six Varieties
Double-Patty Steakhouse Sandwiches
The Habit Burger & Grill Steakhouse Char Melt is Extra-Meaty
Onion Soup-Flavored Burgers
Campbell's Launched an Official Recipe for Onion Soup Burgers
Worldly Burger Tour Competitions
Hard Rock Cafe Runs Its Annual World Burger Tour Competition
Quesadilla Bun Burgers
Bad Daddy’s New Smashadilla Burger Swaps Burger Buns for Quesadillas
Festive British Burger Menus
McDonald's UK is Serving Up a Festive Food Range for the Holidays
Flavorful Veg-Forward Burgers
Juicy Marbles Introduces a Veg-Forward Umami Burger
Meaty Cheesesteak-Inspired Burgers
The Checker's & Rally's Philly Cheesesteak Burger is Indulgent
Sweet-Savory Burger Debuts
A&W Elevates Launches the New Steakhouse Teen Burger and Buddy Burger
Pepperoni-Packed Burgers
The Wahlburgers Pepperoni Smash Was Created by Paul Wahlburger
NYC-Inspired QSR Burger Menus
The McDonald's Japan New York Burgers Come in Four Options
Indulgent Wintertime Smash Burgers
The SONIC Pretzel Bacon Smasher Comes as a Double or a Triple
Chinese Cuisine-Inspired Burger Menus
The BurgerFi Szechuan Menu Features Four Options
Deluxe Triple-Bun Burgers
The Shake Shack Big Shack Burger Builds on the ShackBurger
Ultra-Indulgent QSR-Inspired Burgers
The Dog Haus Big Hac Sandwich Was Created with Josh Elkin
Fried Onion String Burgers
Freedom Rings is the Winner of MOOYAH's Best Burger Competition
Chef-Backed Premium Burgers
Burger King UK Teams Up with Gordon Ramsay to Promote the Wagyu Burger
Bold Texas-Inspired Burgers
Whataburger Unveiled the 'Bacon Wrangler Double'
Fall-Themed Burger Menus
Wayback Burgers Has Launched a New Fall Menu with Three Exclusive Items
Indulgent Halloween Burger Menus
The Red Robin Mega Monster Burger Has Three Beef Patties
Extra-Indulgent Triple-Patty Burgers
Carl’s Jr. Triple Burgers Come in Four Flavor Options
Hybrid Regional Cuisine Burgers
The Burger King Japan Kyoto Whopper Has Hachidaime Gihey Rice
Bacon-Packed Restaurant Menus
The New Buffalo Wild Wings Bacon Menu Has Three Options
Onion Soup-Inspired Burgers
The Shake Shack French Onion Menu is Packed with Rich Flavor
Extra-Meaty Barbecue Burgers
Freddy's BBQ Brisket Steakburger is Packed with Several Meats
Competition-Born Burger Inventions
Burger King Unveils 3 Whoopers Invented by Fans
Savory Bulgogi Beef Burgers
bbbop Seoul Kitchen's is Serving Up a New Bulgogi Kimchi Cheeseburger
Pub Grub-Inspired Burgers
Culver's Roasted Garlic & Bacon Pub Burger Comes in Three Options
Saucy Crispy Onion Burgers
The Burger King Crispy Onion Whopper is Sweet and Crunchy
Made-to-Order Retailer Burgers
The Nittany MinitMart Signature Burger Menu is Ready for Summer
Butcher-Honoring Burgers
Côte Brasserie Bourguignon Burger & Bubbles Marks National Butcher's Week
Honeyed BBQ Burgers
Checkers and Rally’s Just Added a New Honey BBQ Bacon Burger & New BLT Burger
Holiday Story-Inspired Burgers
Bad Daddy’s is Serving Up a Roast Beast Burger This Holiday Season
Sci-Fi Film Burger Menus
The J.S. Burgers Cafe Back to the Future Menu Marks the 40th Anniversary
branded Cheeseburger-celebrating initiatives
Wayback Burgers celebrated National Cheeseburger Day
Americanized Australian Burger Chains
Hello Harry Offers Up American-Style Burgers and Desserts
Laidback Restaurant Burger Menus
The Huddle House Smashed Burgers Come in Three Options
Western-Inspired QSR Burgers
Burger King Japan Introduced the 'Wild West Burgers'
Greek Cuisine-Inspired Burgers
Bobby’s Burgers Greektown Sandwiches Come in Two Options
Adventurous Autumnal Smash Burgers
The PINCHO Rodeo Smash Burger Comes in Regular and Spicy
Autumnal Comfort Food Burgers
Freddy's Smoky Bacon Cheddar Stack is Arriving for Autumn
Backyard Barbecue QSR Burgers
The Burger King BBQ Brisket Whopper is Here for the Summer
Burger-Infused Cocktails
Sunny's Lounge Serves a Bourbon Drink Infused with Smashburgers
Reprised Mushroom Burgers
Whataburger Brings Back its 'Mushroom Swiss Burger'
Canadian Crop Veggie Burgers
This Plant-Based Veggie Burger Was Created Through a Collaboration
Autumnal Mushroom Burgers
Bobby's Burgers By Bobby Flay Wild Mushroom Bacon Burger is High-Quality
Ghoulish Ghost Pepper Burgers
Carl's Jr. is Launching the Ghost Burger & Ghost Breakfast Burger
Superhero Franchise Burgers
The Dom Dom Burger Super Sentai Burger Celebrates the Power Rangers
Gourmet Salad-Inspired Burgers
Burger King UK Launches the Bacon Caesar Collection
Croissant-Like Burger Buns
The Brioche Gourmet Round Butter Croissant Buns are Artisan-Style
Latin Cuisine-Inspired Burgers
The Burgerville Tostada Cheeseburger is a Limited Time Offering
Ballpark-Inspired Bakery Products
Ball Park Butter Buns Come in Hotdog and Hamburger Options
Brioche Bun BBQ Burgers
Arby's is Introducing a New BBQ Bacon Burger
German Bratwurst Patty Burgers
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar New Bratwurst Burger Celebrates Octoberfest
Comforting Bacon-Themed Menus
Buffalo Wild Wings Just Unveiled Its Ultimate Bacon Menu
Piquant Restaurant Burger Menus
These New TGI Fridays Burgers Bring the Heat
Soft-Boiled Egg Burgers
Lotteria Adds a New Wafu Hanjuku Tsukimi Zeppin Cheesenburger
Summer Barbecue-Themed Burger Menus
The Smashburger Summer of Smash Menu Features New Classics
Stacked Barbecue Sandwiches Return
Soulman’s Bar-B-Que Brings Back the Boss Hog Sandwich
Tangy Truffle Honey Burgers
The Señor Frenchie is the Latest Offering from truffle honey
Fermented Vegetable Meat Alternatives
GRUBBY and Symplicity Collaborated on Limited-Edition Dishes