Burgers are a perennial best-selling menu fav but all of a sudden they have leapt to all-star status. The very best versions are topped with cheese and other assorted goodies; here are some crave-worthy restaurant combos worth seeking and sampling.

8 oz (West Hollywood): Burger with iceberg lettuce, white onion, tomato and pickles with choice of Bel Paese, cave-aged Gruyere, Humboldt, St. Pat, crispy Bucheron and white Cheddar

Counter (Santa Monica and other locations): Counter Burger (right) with fried onions, lettuce, tomato, sautéed mushrooms, provolone and sun-dried tomato vinaigrette

HAND (Paris, France): Burger avec trois fromages—Roquefort, Cheddar and Emmental

Kuma’s Corner (Chicago): “Lair of the Minotaur” burger topped with caramelized onions, pancetta, brie and bourbon-soaked pears

Tioli’s Crazee Hamburger (San Diego): Hamburgeeerrrr Francaise with Angus beef and melted Brie