1. Dumbo
Where: 64 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 75009 Paris, France
The smash burger, made on an ultra-tender potato bun sandwiched around a grilled patty with ketchup/mustard, homemade pickles and American cheese, paired with some straightforward double-fried fries.
2. Echo
Where: 95 Rue d’Aboukir, 75002 Paris, France
The Double Echo Smash Burger wreaks havoc with a Martin’s bun (the same bread as at Shake Shack, so be it), 2 beef steaks, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, iceberg salad, onions, pickles, and the famous secret sauce…
3. Blend
Where: 44 Rue d’Argout, 75002 Paris, France
Blend explores burger culture around the world to reinterpret mythical recipes with rare ingredients, produced by passionate artisan friends. The team is happy to pass on “Burgerness” or the art of cooking burgers with an energy called “Juice”.
4. Baby Love Burger
Where: 63 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris, France
The burger is piping hot, the bun is as we like it, “squishy” and just thought of as a vessel for garnish. For the rest, that’s exactly what we expect from a burger at the moment: two thin pattys (but not too much, we are not on a smash burger with caramelized edges), a “special” sauce, cheese, pickles, onions and salad.
5. Ralph’s
Where: 173 Bd Saint-Germain, 75006 Paris, France
I want it to be the best restaurant of its kind in Paris, offering great American food in the most beautiful and romantic setting. It has gracious hospitality with a glamorous yet informal sophistication.
Ralph Lauren