Top 5 Smashburger dishes to try in 2025

Hamburger restaurant chain Smashburger has done a makeover to its menu by adding new items last year. According to a September 2024 press release by the chain, these items include All-American Smash, Scorchin' Hot Tots, Bacon Stack Smash, Chicken Smash Burger, Scorchin' Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich, and Spicy Jalapeño Smash.

For desserts, the new launches are Salted Caramel Shake and Peanut Butter Cookie Shake. According to Chief Marketing Officer Thomas Prather, the menu had expanded too much over time, moving away from the brand's core expertise in burgers.

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Top 5 Smashburger dishes to try in 2025

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In addition to the new additions, the food chain has revamped some of its existing items. For instance, the BBQ Bacon Smash now comes with crispy fried onion toppings instead of an onion ring. Similarly, the Truffle Mushroom Smash features freshly made truffle mayo sauce.

Also, the Chicken Tenders have been made larger and juicier, while the Crispy Brussels Sprouts are now quartered and tossed in herb butter. Sweet Potato Fries have been tried differently with a waffle-cut style. With that in hand, let's look at the five Smashburger items that one can try in 2025:

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Scorchin' Hot Tots

The Scorchin' Hot Tots brings bold seasoning with ranch for dipping. Moreover, its crispy golden color can seem appetizing to many. According to a review by TFGPKW, the hot tots tasted good but were not as spicy as the name would suggest.

It gives off a mild heat but not too much to create a burning sensation. However, with some extra hot sauce, the tots could perfectly blend well with one’s tolerance.

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Scorchin' Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich

The Scorchin' Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Nashville hot tenders does not look like a bad choice. According to a review by theendorsement, the sandwich has the authentic Nashville heat in the chicken but it gets enhanced by the red pepper mayo.

Given the spice level of the sandwich, it could be the perfect Smashburger item for all the heat lovers. As the review said, the flavor hits perfectly.

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Chicken Smash Burger

The Chicken Smash Burger can be a good option as it comes with marinated ground chicken. As per a review by The Southern Snack, the burger reminds a Grecian-style chicken with all the pepper flakes.

The reviewer felt it was not bad and tasted more like a char-grilled Grecian-style chicken. He suggested having it with some honey mustard to get an enhanced flavor.

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Peanut Butter Cookie Shake

This Smashburger shake is made with Häagen-Dazs® ice cream and one will find pieces of Nutter Butter cookies in it. When The Southern Snack gave it a try, he found it to have a smooth and sweet flavor. However, it is not too heavy on the peanut butter flavor and with Häagen-Dazs®, it just gets a premium touch.

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Salted Caramel Shake

This shake could be an alternative to the Peanut Butter Cookie Shake as it is made with similar ingredients. The Southern Snack gave it a try and found that it has a rich caramel flavor with the right saltiness. This could be a good choice for those looking for a simple shake, as it has the perfect blend of caramel and saltiness.

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Smashburger CEO Denise Nelsen shared that after thorough market testing and customer feedback, the menu has been updated with improved offerings and exciting new items.

The brand is focusing on perfecting its signature smash burgers to make them unique and irresistible while maintaining a high standard of quality and innovation. The new menu items are now available nationwide, with more details on the Smashburger website.