Cebado Barcelona, New York

A fast burger isn't always a good burger. Some places use frozen patties—those are convenient, but not juicy. Some places cook them ahead of time—that's fast, but not fresh. Some places give you sauce from a packet—ripping foil is a fun, wholesome activity, but that's it.

At New York Burger Company, every ingredient is fresh, from the all-natural Angus beef patties free of preservatives, hormones, and antibiotics to the homemade sauces and hand-breaded onion rings. Each burger is made to order is on a charcoal grill, imbuing each bite with the same taste of flame that inspired cavemen to first chew on hot embers.