04/02/2025
From thick, juicy beef patties and sliders to caramelized smash burgers loaded with American cheese, burgers are loved around the world. But how and when was the hamburger invented? More importantly, was this fast food classic invented in Hamburg, Germany, Ancient Rome – or right here in the USA? From early burger pioneers to world-dominating burger chains and drive-thrus, we look at the surprisingly complex history of one of the world's most beloved foods.
