Our Story
Born from a passion for the perfect burger, Smash & Stack is where culinary excellence meets casual comfort.
From Passion to Perfection
It all started in 2018 when two food lovers, Marcus and Sarah, discovered a shared obsession: the perfect smash burger. After countless experiments in Marcus's backyard and Sarah's tireless recipe refinement, they knew they had something special.
What began as a weekend pop-up quickly grew into a phenomenon. Lines formed around the block. People traveled from neighboring cities. The secret? Never cutting corners. Fresh, locally-sourced ingredients. Perfectly caramelized crusts. Pillowy potato buns. Every detail matters.
Today, Smash & Stack has three locations across Portland, but our mission remains unchanged: serve the best damn burger you've ever tasted, with ingredients we're proud of and hospitality that feels like home.
Our Quality Promise
We're committed to serving food we're proud of, made with ingredients that meet our exacting standards.
Fresh Ingredients
Our beef is never frozen and delivered fresh daily. Produce is sourced from local farms within 50 miles.
Local Sourcing
Supporting Oregon ranchers and farmers is our priority. We know exactly where every ingredient comes from.
No Shortcuts
Every patty is hand-formed and smashed to order. Our buns are baked fresh daily. Zero compromises.
Fair Wages
Great food comes from happy people. Our team earns living wages with benefits and profit sharing.
Meet the Team
The passionate people behind every perfectly smashed patty and hand-cut fry.
Marcus Thompson
Executive Chef & Co-Founder
With 15 years of culinary experience and a passion for elevated comfort food, Marcus brings his expertise from Michelin-starred kitchens to the smash burger scene. He sources locally and obsesses over every detail.
Sarah Johnson
Co-Founder & Operations
Sarah's background in hospitality and sustainable business practices ensures that Smash & Stack not only serves incredible food but operates with integrity and community focus.
Mike Rodriguez
Head Pitmaster
Mike spent a decade perfecting his craft in Texas BBQ joints before joining Smash & Stack. His expertise in meat selection and preparation is the secret behind our perfectly seared patties.
Emily Chen
Pastry Chef & Shake Master
Emily creates our signature shakes and desserts with a playful approach to classic flavors. Her background in molecular gastronomy brings unexpected delight to every sip.
Ready to Experience the Difference?
Visit one of our locations and taste why Portland chose us as the best burger in the city three years running.
