Now that we're getting Shake Shack, here are the fast food chains the Bay Area still needs

What's missing from the local fast food scene?

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Click ahead to find out... What's missing from the local fast food scene? Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images Photo: Scott Olson, Getty Images Image 1 of / 20 Caption Close Now that we're getting Shake Shack, here are the fast food chains the Bay Area still needs 1 / 20 Back to Gallery

We might be the land of artisanal and small-batch, but let's face it: We love a good hamburger as much as anyone (if not as openly or as often).

With that in mind, we decided to explore the nation's many fast food offerings to see what the Bay Area doesn't have. If you live outside of San Francisco, you already know how many fast food chains we have in the region — seriously, we do not need another Subway. But there are still plenty of regional fast food chains that offer intriguing possibilities.

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If you have friends in Texas, for example, you've no doubt heard the hype around Whataburger. Unlike our beloved In-N-Out's simple, pared-down menu, Whataburger is all about endless customization. According to our sister site in Houston, you can create 36,864 different order combinations, including possibilities with their Southern specialty items.

The regional hype for Whataburger has also gone national. Earlier this year, Buzzfeed caused a California uproar by naming Whataburger America's best burger, besting both In-N-Out and Shake Shack.

Although we're still waiting on a Whataburger, we'll soon be able to see how good Shake Shack really is. The chain announced on Tuesday that the first Northern California location is set to open in Palo Alto at the Stanford Shopping Center this fall, followed by a spot in Larkspur.

San Franciscans will have to wait a bit longer; Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti told The Chronicle they're hoping to open one in the city by 2019, possibly in the Marina.

Check out the gallery above for more fast food chains that should consider expansion to the Bay Area. We're not all about kale. If you've got crinkle-cut fries, we are in.