Blue Star Burgers, Tenafly

Every ingredient on a signature burger at Blue Star Burgers is preselected except for the most crucial: the patty. Besides two beef options – 1/4- and 1/2-pound patties, respectively – Blue Star offers chicken breast and portobello burgers. Upon these patties rest the signature burger's tasty toppings, from the Heartburn's smoked bacon and chili to the Health Nut's baby spinach and avocado.

Of course, Blue Star's grill masters happily relinquish all the decision-making to diners with their build-your-own burgers. After picking a patty, it's up to you to choose from four toasted buns, five cheeses, and 20-plus toppings and sauces, including sunny-side-up eggs and brown mustard. Certain toppings, such as truffled mushrooms and jalapeno peppers, can even be "meatloafed," which is Blue Star shorthand for mixing ingredients into raw patty and having a Betty Crocker look-a-like cook it.

Besides burgers, the Blue Star menu includes tasty treats ranging from chicken fingers to sweet potato fries tossed in a house blend of herbs and spices. Burger buns, fries, and sandwiches can even be prepared gluten-free.