Iowa is all about comfort food, and there are few things more comforting than an all-American burger. You can get just about any burger you want in the Hawkeye State, from old-school sliders to massive cheffed-up burgers with inventive toppings. But those who want to taste an over-the-top burger without breaking the bank head to BurgerFiend in Cedar Rapids. This fast-casual restaurant makes burgers in the classic smash-burger style, but that’s not where they stop – a burger at BurgerFiend will typically come with a few fresh-ground patties garnished with a wild array of toppings that make that first bite a challenge and the rest a delight. That’s not the only surprise at this casual joint serving massive burgers in Iowa – they have an international twist to the menu!

BurgerFiend looks like a standard fast-food restaurant from the exterior - but it's anything but ordinary.
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This fast-casual burger joint takes your everyday smash-burger and takes them to the next level.
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The beef here is always fresh, never frozen, and ground from whole cuts each day.
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You can have your burger as a single up to a quad-burger - and the meat is just the beginning.
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BurgerFiend offers over twenty toppings and spreads to customize your burger, including some international surprises.
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How does everything get so melty on these burgers? Many times, the burgers and toppings are cooked together on the grill.
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The burgers aren't the only specialty here - the Greek influence extends to the flavorful, overstuffed gyros, carved fresh off the spit.
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You can even get gyro-loaded fries - and yes, gyro meat as a burger topping for an over-the-top treat!
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Have you visited BurgerFiend in Cedar Rapids? Let us know what you thought, and tell us your favorite places for massive burgers in Iowa in the comments section. You can visit the official BurgerFiend website and Facebook page for more details on the menu. While you’re in Cedar Rapids, indulge your sweet tooth and get a caffeine fix on the Cedar Rapids Java Trail.

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BurgerFiend, 2020 16th Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, USA