It’s no secret that we love burgers. And who can blame us? We’ve even dedicated an article to discussing why they have such a magical hold over us. To that end, we’ve done the hard research to bring you a few of the most magnificent buns that South Africa has to offer.

Disclaimer: The following images may induce severe cravings, hunger and/or meat sweats.

IYO Burgers @iyoburgers

Let’s start off simply, shall we?

Although diminutive in appearance, this tiny chimichurri burger from IYO is just enough to whet the appetite.

Who are we kidding? Give us more.

A photo posted by Inside & You’re Out (@iyoburgers) on Jun 24, 2015 at 3:38am PDT

Mr Big Stuff @mrbigstuffjhb

Tear your eyes away from the chicken ’n waffles. Look at the burger. Look at it. It’s simple. It’s classic. And we see the gherkins peeking their little heads around the bun. We see them.

A photo posted by Mr Big Stuff (@mrbigstuffjhb) on Aug 5, 2015 at 11:03pm PDT

Clarke’s Bar and Dining Room @clarkescapetown

Fact: Serving a salad alongside a burger instantly cancels out the calories about to be consumed.

A photo posted by Clarke’s bar & dining room (@clarkescapetown) on Aug 25, 2015 at 8:33am PDT

The Counter @the_counter

Those crisp onions though.

A photo posted by The Counter (@the_counter) on Apr 12, 2015 at 1:25am PDT

Dukes Burgers via @anjill_0602

If you must eat a veggie burger, do it in style.

A photo posted by Jill Huang (@anjill_0602) on Jul 28, 2015 at 6:35am PDT

Royale Eatery @royale_eatery

Did you know? The distance travelled by the juice running towards your elbows is directly proportional to the decadence of the burger being consumed.

A photo posted by Royale Eatery (@royale_eatery) on Jul 31, 2015 at 5:00am PDT

Jerry’s Burger Bar via @rblategan

Roll up your sleeves… It’s time to get messy.

A photo posted by Renaldo Lategan (@rblategan) on Aug 25, 2015 at 10:27pm PDT

The Wolfpack @thewolfpackjhb

Oh hey, carrot top.

A photo posted by The Wolfpack JHB (@thewolfpackjhb) on Dec 6, 2014 at 12:53am PST

Mondiall @mondiall_sa

As our favourite DIY guru would say, there’s it.

A photo posted by @mondiall_sa on Jul 7, 2015 at 6:36am PDT

Republik @republikdbn

Sorry what was that? We couldn’t hear you over the sound of the mac ’n cheese ’n bacon.

Mac and cheese burger. Yes you read that right. A burger topped with mac and cheese (and bacon duh). At RepubliK right now! #republikdbn #burger #gourmetburger #macandcheese #foodporn #nomnom #yummy Photo cred : @tim_batch A photo posted by RepubliK Durban (@republikdbn) on Jul 16, 2015 at 4:03am PDT

Funny Bunny @funnybunnydbn

Is that a milk-stout-boerenkaas fondue topping on your burger, or are you just happy to see us?

A photo posted by Funny Bunny DBN (@funnybunnydbn) on Aug 26, 2015 at 2:05am PDT

Dropkick Murphy’s @dropkickmurphysdbn

Say cheeeeeeeese.

A photo posted by Dropkick Murphy’s (@dropkickmurphysdbn) on Aug 18, 2015 at 2:34am PDT

Hudson’s The Burger Joint via @in.mood.for.food

RIP me. I died; I’m dead.

A photo posted by Zoe & Josh (@in.mood.for.food) on Aug 14, 2015 at 3:25am PDT

We went too far, didn’t we?

A photo posted by Alana Dimou (@alanadimou) on Aug 17, 2015 at 3:16am PDT