Astronaut chefs have made numerous attempts to wrangle hamburgers into space-ready meals, from dehydrated-pickle discs to vacuum-sealed burger bottles. Enjoy what our starry-eyed brethren never can with today's Groupon: for $6 you'll get $12 worth of American fare at Smashburger. Choose from five North Jersey-area locations—Florham Park, Montclair/Glen Ridge, New Providence, Clifton, and Hackensack.

A fresh take on cooked-to-order burgers, Smashburger combines all the comforts of a well-stacked meal with the modest luxuries of expedient service and ample sit-down space. The menu boasts more smashes than two monster trucks playing tennis; Smashburgers (starting at $4.99 for a 1/4 lb.), grilled and crispy Smashchickens (starting at $5.99), Smashsalads ($4.99–6.99), and Smashsides such as the Smashfries fire up the hearts and bellies of all gracious guests. The Smashburger—100% Angus Beef plus quality veggies and cheeses on an artisan bun—takes center stage during most meals, while non-secret specialties, such as the Häagen-Dazs shake, keep mouths grounded, cool, and smiley.

Reviews

A Hamburger Today, the Record, Burger Conquest, the New York Times featured Smashburger. More than 30 Yelpers give the Montclair location a 3.5-star average and 20 Yelpers give the Hackensack location a three-star average. Google Mappers give the Glen Ridge location a 3.5-star average.

• This rapidly expanding fast casual chain offers excellent burgers using fresh smashed beef – Nick Solares, A Hamburger Today, Montclair location
• The Smashburger staff are incredibly attentive, prepared and friendly. – Rev, Burger Conquest, Hackensack location