A burger joint you've probably never heard of was named best in America

Habit Burger is on fire.

The regional burger chain beat out In-N-Out, Shake Shack, Five Guys, and McDonalds to take the title of best burger in America, according to a survey by Consumer Reports released earlier this year.

Now, The West Coast based chain is expanding from fewer than 100 restaurants to more than 2,000 nationwide.

I visited one of Habit Burger's restaurants in Alameda, California, to see if the "Charburger" meets the hype.

I stopped by Habit Burger's Alameda, California, location to see how the sausage — er, burger — is made and why it's America's favorite.

The restaurant had a sleek, earthy feel with lots of stainless steel and potted succulents. The design takes inspiration from fine dining and beachy Santa Barbara, California, the chain's place of origin.

Tony Serritella, Habit Burger's COO, and Pete Whitwell, chief quality officer, greeted me at the door. They've been with the brand 18 and 11 years, respectively.