Yes, I’ve written about Smashburger in the past (http://bit.ly/bOgEKa) but I’m excited about the latest opening of the Hackensack location in Bergen County, NJ. Here are three things to note about the newest outpost:

Smashburger Hackensack

First, the space is large and hip and is located in the upscale Shops at Riverside. Eat a burger and work it off shopping – priceless.

Second, the staff is uber helpful and upbeat which adds to the positive vibe of the restaurant.

Third, and most important, is that the food, even on the busy pre-opening night I visited, was fresh and tasty. These are truly the best fast food burgers around and perhaps the best burgers I’ve had: Juicy, messy with tons of beefy flavor. The eggy buns are super, the sides are atypical (fries tossed in garlic and rosemary olive oil, fried pickles and carrot/asparagus ‘veggie frites’ to name a few) and Smashburger offers freshly tossed salads and outstanding chicken sandwiches.

Hope you’re lucky enough to have a locations near you. Visit www.smashburger.com for current and soon-to-open locations.

Disclaimer: I am not being paid to blog, Facebook and Twitter about Smashburger. I simply feel strongly about its product.