The Most Popular Burger in Each State, According to Millions of DoorDash Orders

On May 28, we will all pause our regular activities to celebrate our most significant holiday: National Hamburger Day, which also marks the end of National Burger Month, celebrated throughout May. It would be fantastic if you could take a day off work and head outdoors to fire up the grill and throw on a few patties, but sometimes, all you have time for is delivery. And DoorDash already knows what you’re likely going to order for this monumental holiday.

On Monday, DoorDash revealed its data for each state’s favorite burger choice, based on orders from all of 2024. It examined the most-ordered burger in every state and noted that “plant-based and poultry lovers are having a moment.”

According to the findings shared with Food & Wine, “chicken burgers reigned supreme in 17 states,” including California and, more surprisingly, the beef-loving states of Texas, Florida, and Kentucky. DoorDash also found that veggie burgers were the go-to order in places like New York, Colorado, and Wisconsin, “proving that plant-based is no longer niche — it’s national.” 

Turkey Burgers also got plenty of love, taking the crown in six states, including Arkansas, Virginia, and North Carolina, while cheeseburgers secured three states: Iowa, Michigan, and Maryland. Still, 10 states showed they love a classic, with the humble hamburger topping the charts in states like Alaska, Hawaii, Oregon, and Nevada.

“Burgers remain a beloved staple, but what we’re seeing now is a broader definition of what a burger can be,” Cristen Milliner, a consumer trends expert at DoorDash, shared with Food & Wine. “From chicken burgers dominating in 17 states to the rise of plant-based options and turkey burgers gaining traction, it’s clear consumers are craving variety without giving up the comfort a classic brings. Whether it’s about health or flavor, the burger continues to evolve while still delivering the familiar satisfaction that makes it a staple.”

As for what people are pairing with their burgers, DoorDash said we’re all sipping a rather surprising drink: A margarita. 

“ICYMI, the margarita has officially been crowned the 2025 Drink of the Summer as consumers seek familiar, feel-good classics vs. more complicated cocktails,” DoorDash shared. “When it comes to trending marg flavors, watermelon is topping the charts. Tequila, lime, jalapeño, and Tajín orders are surging across the country, proving that what’s in your glass matters just as much as what’s on your plate.” 

Keep scrolling to see what your state is ordering the most.

• Alaska: Hamburger
• Alabama: Veggie Burger
• Arkansas: Turkey Burger
• Arizona: Veggie Burger
• California: Chicken Burger
• Colorado: Veggie Burger
• Connecticut: Veggie Burger
• Delaware: Turkey Burger
• Florida: Chicken Burger
• Georgia: Chicken Burger
• Hawaii: Hamburger
• Iowa: Cheeseburger
• Idaho: Hamburger
• Illinois: Veggie Burger
• Indiana: Chicken Burger
• Kansas: Chicken Burger
• Kentucky: Chicken Burger
• Louisiana: Chicken Burger
• Massachusetts: Chicken Burger
• Maryland: Cheeseburger
• Maine: Chicken Burger
• Michigan: Cheeseburger
• Minnesota: Veggie Burger
• Missouri: Veggie Burger
• Mississippi: Turkey Burger
• Montana: Veggie Burger
• North Carolina: Turkey Burger
• North Dakota: Veggie Burger
• Nebraska: Hamburger
• New Hampshire: Veggie Burger
• New Jersey: Veggie Burger
• New Mexico: Hamburger
• Nevada: Hamburger
• New York: Veggie Burger
• Ohio: Chicken Burger
• Oklahoma: Hamburger
• Oregon: Hamburger
• Pennsylvania: Chicken Burger
• Rhode Island: Chicken Burger
• South Carolina: Chicken Burger
• South Dakota: Veggie Burger
• Tennessee: Chicken Burger
• Texas: Chicken Burger
• Utah: Chicken Burger
• Virginia: Turkey Burger
• Vermont: Chicken Burger
• Washington: Hamburger
• Wisconsin: Veggie Burger
• West Virginia: Hamburger
• Wyoming: Turkey Burger