Popular Jaggers Menu Items Ranked Worst To Best

"What if Chick-fil-A and Five Guys got married and had a kid?" This was the question on the mind of Texas Roadhouse founder Kent Taylor when he decided to launch Jaggers, a fast-casual eatery that serves up a variety of burgers, chicken sandwiches, and more. If you're looking for tasty, affordable food that won't take long to prepare, Jaggers is your answer.

When you walk through the doors of Jaggers and begin perusing the menu, there's a lot of stuff that'll jump out at you and scream, "Pick me!" It might be tempting to just start ordering willy-nilly and hope for the best, but this tactic could quickly lead you down a road of disappointment. We don't want you walking out of the restaurant feeling like you just wasted your time and money, so we've put together a list of menu options that are sure to slap a smile across your belly and those that don't deserve any real estate. Here are Jaggers' menu items ranked worst to first.

When you're heading out to a fast-casual eatery to grab a bite, you may not be planning on ordering something super healthy, especially when Jaggers has a slew of great burgers on the menu. That craving for carbs and saturated fat is strong, but one thing you can do if you know you're going to plow through something greasy is to start your meal with a bowl of greens to offset the unhealthy stuff. The grilled chicken Cobb salad is one option, but even though the ingredients sound like they'd combine to create something delicious, they fall short of the mission.

This is a standard Cobb salad; you get chunks of grilled chicken, tomato, egg, bacon crumbles, blue cheese, and avocado served over a bed of greens. Obviously, drizzling a dressing on top is going to add some creaminess, but it feels like everything here is so dry that the dressing doesn't do much to give each bite a smooth mouthfeel. The grilled chicken has no moisture whatsoever, the egg is dry and too crumbly, and even the veggies seem like they're parched. The only ingredient that somewhat helps is the avocado, but overall it feels like you need a glass of water to wash every bite of this down.

A lot of people are trying to incorporate a healthier diet into their lives for obvious reasons. When you stop eating a ton of sugar and fat you have more energy and begin to lose weight, and that naturally builds self-confidence. Luckily, for people trying to avoid red meat but who still love the experience of eating a burger, there have been huge strides in plant-based patties that replicate the texture and flavor of actual beef. Jaggers offers customers the option to snag its black bean veggie burger and kick the red meat to the curb. However, this isn't one of those plant-based options that'll give you the same satisfaction as the real thing.

The burger patty is made using black beans and quinoa, and it's topped with American cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato, raw onions, and Jaggers sauce, which consists of a combination of barbecue sauce, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Don't let your eyes fool you on this one, folks. Yes, the burger looks like a real beef patty, but it has a funky flavor that in no way resembles anything close to beef. Even if replicating the beef flavor wasn't the restaurant's aim, there's something off-putting about the taste. The Jaggers sauce helps to mask some of it, but you don't want to rely on a condiment to get you through a meal.

If you're a burger enthusiast, then you can likely devour one of those handheld vessels any time of the day. You don't need to wait for lunch or dinner to start assembling your patty topped with all the fixings your little heart desires. But what happens when you're in the mood for a burger but also want some actual breakfast food, as well? Jaggers has the answer in the form of the sunrise burger. You get two burger patties topped with American cheese, ham, a fried egg, lettuce, tomato, onions, and mayo. It's breakfast and lunch in one swoop, but sadly, it just isn't worth it.

The issue here is the sheer amount of saltiness you taste with every bite. The burger patties are salty on their own, but when you add the ham too, it can feel overwhelming. The fried egg on top also tastes salty, which means you have a trio of ingredients that makes you feel like you're taking in your week's worth of sodium at once. The idea of breakfast foods incorporated into a burger is definitely an enticing one, but when everything just tastes like salt, you end up wishing the combination never happened in the first place.

As much as we love the taste of fried chicken, it's not always a good idea to consume poultry right out of the deep fryer. It's loaded with fat, salt, and all the other stuff that would disappoint your doctor. Grilled versions often take the stage when you're craving chicken and want to watch your waistline. At Jaggers, you might be inclined to order the California grilled chicken sandwich. The list of ingredients should all result in a sandwich teeming with great flavors, but there's one big problem that doesn't allow any of that to happen.

Unfortunately, the grilled chicken — the star of this culinary performance — lets you down big time. The sandwich comes with a filet of grilled chicken topped with bacon, avocado, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and garlic mayo. Every flavor here does its job as best it can except the chicken, which is overly dry. That's a huge issue considering most of the sandwich is chicken. The other ingredients try hard to mask its texture, but they just can't seem to make things better. A little more moisture here would go a long way.

Sometimes you just want your meal to have a kick of heat to let you know the ingredients are alive as they dance along your palate. Not everyone wants heat so intense that it scorches their taste buds and leaves them in pain for the rest of the day, but some tongue tingles can add an enjoyable layer to your dining experience. If you're seeking something at Jaggers that has a bit of spice, the spicy crispy chicken sandwich might jump out at you. But, for those who love heat, it may very well not do you any justice.

This sandwich comes with a filet of chicken breaded in spices and deep fried before being stuck in a bun along with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, and pickles. The ingredients don't let you down, but it's the lack of any real spice that leads you astray. You would expect at least a bit of a kick, but the heat is so mellow it's as if you're just eating a regular crispy chicken sandwich. Honestly, the pepper jack cheese tastes like it holds more heat than the chicken, and that's definitely not an ideal look.

Not everything that goes in between a bun needs to be beef. Sure, a juicy, glistening beef patty is delicious, but when a filet of golden fried chicken makes an appearance, your appetite starts smiling just the same. At Jaggers, you have the option to ditch the red meat and get the country fried chicken sandwich instead. You still get to enjoy the intimate experience of using your hands to eat your meal without consuming red meat if you're steering clear.

The chicken is fried to a really lovely golden color and has a great crunch. It's not overly greasy like some fried foods, and there's a great meat-to-breading ratio. The fried filet is topped with American cheese, a fried egg, and country gravy. The flavors all work well together, but for some people, this might be a bit too rich. The gravy is super thick, and although it is tasty, the combination along with the fried breading and egg can be overwhelming. If you love rich food, then you'll likely enjoy every bite of this. If you're looking for something that won't coat your mouth with intensely salty and fatty flavors, you might want to look elsewhere on the menu.

When hunger strikes and it's time to practice your dunking, stay away from the basketball court and head to a place that serves up chicken tenders instead. Snag a golden fried strip of chicken and plunge that little sucker into a delicious condiment. If you're looking to hone your dunking skills at Jaggers, you can order a batch of chicken tenders. One of the great things about this item is it's really hard to screw up; coat the chicken in batter, send the tenders into a jacuzzi of bubbling oil, and it's done. 

Now, there's nothing really unique about the chicken tenders at Jaggers, but that's okay. They aren't heavily battered, so you get a heck of a lot more meat than fried breading. Anyone who's ever bitten into a tender and had a mouthful of greasy breading and hardly any chicken knows just how unappealing that flavor sensation is. Jaggers also serves up a slew of dipping options; you can get your tenders with barbecue sauce, Buffalo sauce, country gravy, honey mustard, ranch, blue cheese, Jaggers sauce, cheese sauce, or a sweet heat sauce. These tenders are a safe bet when you want to avoid disappointment and get your fill.

Cheeseburgers have a habit of calling out your name on a regular basis. There's just something about that combination of gooey cheese and juicy beef patties that wants your attention so badly. It's not a good idea to constantly answer those calls, but sometimes you have to treat yourself to a big, greasy, melty cheeseburger. In these instances, you don't just want a cheeseburger — you want a burger so good that you can't get over its delicious taste. Well, look no further than the appropriately named crazy good cheeseburger at Jaggers.

The burger comes with two beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and Jaggers sauce. Put any concern for your health high up on a shelf with this bad boy. It's a greasy, fatty stack of awesome flavors that really want to get inside your belly as quickly as possible. The patties are packed with a beefy flavor and run-down-your-chin juices, the American cheese gives every bite a warm, gooey mouthfeel, and the Jaggers sauce coats each ingredient with a tangy creaminess. It's really the sauce that steals the show here. In fact, you'll want to learn how to make it at home and add it to every sandwich you make from this point forward.

Treating your palate to something sweet after a savory meal is always a satisfying finish. Too many rich flavors can combine to create an overwhelming experience, and as delicious as the meal can be, you might end up feeling like someone doused you in grease. If you ever find that feeling creeping up on you after diving head-first into one of Jaggers' menu options, you can always kick back with a Ghirardelli brownie for a welcome hit of sugar to offset the heaviness hanging around.

There's no funny business with these brownies — they're just thick pieces of chocolate that fill your mouth with an awesome chocolate flavor that lingers long after you're done eating them. They have a wonderfully soft texture on the inside and a bit of firmness on the outside, so it's like biting through the wrapping paper on a present to get the hot prize inside. Just keep in mind these are so tasty that you'll find yourself popping more than a few in your mouth in one sitting. So, if you have a dental appointment coming up, you might want to keep yourself in check.

One of the most unique items at Jaggers isn't on the list of burgers or chicken sandwiches as you might expect. You'll want to investigate the salad portion of the menu if you're looking for an option that is less familiar. Once you take your first bite of the berry fresh grilled chicken salad, any hesitation you may have initially had will fly out the window, leaving you with a bowl of great flavors to devour one forkful at a time.

This salad comes with a bed of greens topped with chunks of grilled chicken, tomatoes, strawberries, blueberries, red grapes, almonds, and blue cheese crumbles. This is the kind of salad that makes you wonder why you haven't been loading up your greens with fruit in the past. The eruption of sweetness from the fruit is fantastic, and there's never a dull bite. Plus, the fruit tastes exponentially better with tangy blue cheese crumbles in every bite. The sharp tang of the cheese does a glorious job to offset the sweetness. The almonds lend a great textural crunch to complement the fruit, as well as an earthy and nutty flavor that works great with the vibrant dish.

Mushrooms add an earthy, savory flavor profile to pretty much anything you serve them with. Sautee up a pile of those suckers and toss them on burgers or pasta dishes, or just grab a fork and start shoveling them into your mouth. If fungi are your thing, then you'd be making a huge mistake passing up a chance to try the mushroom Swiss burger at Jaggers. This sandwich does right by mushrooms and really gives them a chance to shine in the most delicious way possible.

When you order this burger, you can expect two juicy beef patties topped with a pile of sauteed mushrooms, melty Swiss cheese, and a hefty smear of garlic mayo. These three toppings alone are enough to send your palate into a delicious daze. The mushrooms are super delicate and a great contrast to the rich burger meat. The Swiss cheese offers a slightly sweet and buttery taste that blends with the earthiness of the mushrooms and performs a delectable little dance on your tongue. Finally, the garlic mayo packs a hefty punch, lending a creamy texture to each bite.

Green chiles aren't a common burger topping, which is why they jump out at you when they're available. Naturally, you may ask yourself whether or not it's worth trying something new — maybe you never had green chiles before and are ready to check them off that culinary bucket list. Well, the green chile cheeseburger at Jaggers gives you the chance to finally try the ingredient on a burger, and it is more than worth the purchase.

This burger comes with two beef patties, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, garlic mayo, and the star of the show, roasted green chile peppers. It oozes with flavors, from the rich, juicy beef patties to the awesome kick of creamy garlic mayo that coats everything in a mildly spicy taste. But you haven't arrived at this menu option for the mayonnaise or beef patties. You're here for the green chile, and it does not disappoint in the slightest. There's a wonderful smoky flavor thanks to the roasted preparation, and a sweetness seeps into the other ingredients too, making for a sweet-and-savory sensation in every bite. Do yourself a favor and snag this burger.