Bunsen Temple Bar

You'll spot the queue before you see the shopfront – that's usually your first clue that Bunsen means business. This compact burger operation has carved out a fierce reputation by doing one thing brilliantly: proper burgers with beef that actually tastes like beef. The menu is refreshingly simple – no fancy toppings or Instagram-worthy towers, just quality Irish beef cooked exactly how you want it. The Temple Bar location might be surrounded by tourist traps, but locals know to push through the crowds for these beautifully messy burgers. The hand-cut chips are crispy perfection, and the milkshakes are thick enough to stand a spoon in. Yes, you'll probably wait a bit, and yes, the space is tiny, but that's all part of the charm. This is fast food done with actual pride.