Bless Your Heart Burgers, Portland, OR

The era of the Portland smash burger is finally here; and it’s about time! From food carts to taverns, these crispy, American cheese-draped, fast food delights have overtaken the burger conversation. But there’s still room for the classic, and Sesame Collective’s most casual operation, Bless Your Heart Burger, serves an example of that All-American style. These loose-ground burgers with fat-and-char-pocked patties come crispy and yummy on potato rolls with mustard, mayo, ketchup, sweet onions, shredded lettuce, pickles, and American cheese. It’s somewhere between fast food and backyard grill, and it’s just the right size that ordering it as a double borders on utter indulgence without stepping over the line. Start with the classic but don’t shy away from the chili and coleslaw-covered variety or the LL Cool J Burger with guacamole and bacon.