Smash Burger vs Regular Burger: What's the Difference? | BB52
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The comparison

Smash Burger vs Regular Burger

Two great burgers, two different goals. Here's exactly how a smash burger and a regular (classic) burger differ — and when to order each.

Short answer

A smash burger is a thin patty pressed onto a hot griddle for a crispy, deeply-browned crust; a regular burger is thicker, often grilled, aiming for a juicy, meaty centre. Smash wins on crust and flavour-per-bite; classic wins when you want a big, beefy, steakhouse-style patty.

People treat "smash vs regular" like a rivalry. It isn't — they're built for different cravings. Here's the side-by-side.

How they're cooked

Smash: a ball of beef smashed flat onto ripping-hot flat steel, cooked fast (≈2 min), maximum crust. Regular: a pre-formed thicker patty, often flame-grilled, cooked slower to keep a juicy middle.

How they taste & feel

  • Smash — crispy lacy edges, intense browned-beef flavour, thinner, often doubled for more crust.
  • Regular — thicker bite, juicier centre, more of a "meaty" steak-like character, sometimes a hint of char.

Which should you order?

Want crust, savoury depth and a fast, crave-able burger? Smash. Want a big, beefy, sit-down burger with a juicy middle? Classic. Honestly, the right answer is often "one of each."

BB52 does both

The Smashy Burger for crispy edges; The O.G. (170g, pretzel bun) and the Big M for the thicker, classic bite. Same Australian beef, two different experiences. Menu →

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Frequently asked

Is a smash burger better than a regular burger?
Neither is universally better — they're after different things. Smash burgers win on crispy crust and flavour-per-bite; regular burgers win when you want a thicker, juicier, steak-like patty.
What's the main difference between smash and regular burgers?
Cooking method and thickness. Smash burgers are thin patties pressed onto hot steel for crust; regular burgers are thicker and often grilled for a juicy centre.
Does BB52 serve both styles?
Yes — the Smashy Burger is the smash style, while The O.G. and Big M are classic thicker burgers, all made with Australian beef.
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