Burger Wars

Forget McDonald’s versus Burger King; today’s battle of the beef is being waged by the new fast-casual brands taking over in Westchester. We’re not sure how many gourmet-burger spots one county can support, so we took a look at six of our most popular (and that’s not even counting Danny Meyer’s Shake Shack, which recently opened in Yonkers) to see how they stack up.

Total Locations (World-wide)	Westchester Locations	Standout Menu Item	Competitive Differentiator	Why They Could Win The Burger Wars
>1,000	4 - Advertisement - (Mohegan Lake, Pelham Manor, White PLains, Yonkers)	Bacon Cheesburger ($11.38)	Despite the chain’s simplistic menu, there are actually more than 250,000 ways to order a burger at Five Guys.	They’ve been in the county the longest (since 2011). Plus President Obama is a big fan.
>300	5 - Partner Content - A Heart-to-Heart With Dr. Azeem Latib Modifying Child Custody Orders (Cortlandt Manor, Mamaroneck, Pelham Manor, Scarsdale, White Plains)	Truffle Mushroom Swiss Burger ($7.51)	Smashburger literally smashes burger- sized mounds of Certified Angus meat onto the grill to ensure a flavorful crust and juicy interior.	They serve beer. (Need we say more?)
>120	2 - Advertisement - (Hartsdale, Yorktown Heights	Double Bacon Burger ($8.19)	Monthly burger and milkshake specials provide an element of surprise at this burger joint.	Everyone loves a dose of nostalgia, right? Wayback has also drawn big crowds at our Beer & Burger Blast events.
110	2 (Briarcliff Manor, Larchmont)	The Well D’Onion ($5.89)	The restaurant’s iconic fries are all cut by hand on a daily basis. They also promise never-frozen patties, and fresh baked bread.	They are sticking to the basics, with a simple menu (with ample customization options), and a kid-friendly atmosphere.
55	2 (Rye Brook, Yonkers)	Half the Guilt Burger ($7.20)	All locations are built using sustainable materials. Additionally, Elevation Burger’s griddles are energy-efficient and their oil is recycled for biodiesel. Burgers are made from grass-fed, free-range beef.	High standards plus real estate smarts: their locations are in the hot shopping centers of Ridge Hill and Rye Ridge Plaza.
43	2 (Hartsdale, Rye)	Blue Elk Burger ($12.95)	Bareburger only uses organic, all-natural, locally sourced ingredients. All meats are free-range and pasture-raised without antibiotics, gluten, or hormones.	The organic, locally sourced angle plays well in Westchester. Also they are pricey—and we have expensive tastes here.