There are so many reasons to love a big juicy burger and food straight from the fryer. They can easily be classified as a feel good food. There are few bad days in this world that can’t be fixed by a burger cooked just the way you like it, served up with a side of your favorite fried food.

1. It’s fun to dress them up. You can put almost anything you want on your burger, and dip your fries in anything from ketchup and mayonnaise, to honey or a milkshake. Speaking of sweett, you can fry those too. What goes better with a burger and fries than something sweet? Something that is both sweet and fried of course! Sounds like the perfect bad day cure to me.

2. We also love burgers and fried food because there are no hard questions. With burgers, there are just easy answers. With so many choices you can’t go wrong. There is sure to be something everyone in your family will love to eat, making it the perfect go to on a busy night. Your food will be served quickly, making it perfect for the hungriest of folk. You don’t have to worry about getting dressed up or dressed down, burgers do not discriminate. You can just go in your work clothes or your yoga pants. It takes all the effort out of your dinner plans so you can just relax and enjoy your meal. Another bonus is that hamburgers are affordable. You can take your whole family, or meet up with your friends and not break the bank.

3. Burgers and fried foods are the perfect meal to bond over. Whether you are on a first date, meeting up with a friend you haven’t seen in a long time, or trying to make new friends; it becomes a lot easier around comfort food. The atmosphere in a burger joint is relaxing and the food is ready quickly, making it the perfect icebreaker when you are getting to know someone new or reacquaint with an old friend.

4. Burgers and fried foods just have the best texture. Your grilled burger bun is soft with a slight char so it never gets soggy, your burger is juicy and warm, the fresh toppings add just the right amount of crispiness, while your condiments just add to the flavor party, and the cheese adds a lovely creaminess. And the fried sides? One word: Crispy.

Nothing is better than biting through the crispy outside of a fried food and into the tender center. Whether it be a french fry, a chicken wing, or a mozzarella stick, the crunch on the outside just adds to the whole experience. Serve it up with your favorite dipping sauce and you are good to go.