04/15/2026
Is .burger the best burger in Bend?
Tough question in a city with serious opinions, but ask anyone where to go, and you keep hearing the same name. Americana.
Last week the craving hit, and there was exactly one logical answer. Americana at
I went with the Popper: a double smash patty with pickled jalapeños, jalapeño cream cheese, white American cheese, caramelized onions, bacon, ranch, secret sauce, shredded lettuce, and fresh tomato — all on a brioche bun. It’s the kind of burger that’s so dialed in, so well-balanced between heat, fat, and acid, that you’re mentally planning your return before you’ve finished the first one.
What makes Americana even harder to argue with is the price. At $11 for something this good, it’s not just one of the best burgers in Bend, it’s one of the best values, full stop.
They’re running two locations: the food cart at Podski, and a downtown brick-and-mortar next to Ken’s Artisan Pizza. The menu is tight and focused, which is exactly how it should be when you’re doing something this well.
If you haven’t been — fix that.