5. Le Pigeon Burger, Le Pigeon, Portland, OR
A thick, square, 1/4 pound patty of beef from a local farm is seasoned with salt and pepper, grilled, topped with sharp Tillamook white Cheddar, an iceberg lettuce slaw, thick slices of grilled pickled onions, mayo, mustard, and housemade ketchup, piled atop a ciabatta bun. We think we need this burger. Now.