okay
I've been sitting on this review for a while, for which I attributed writer's block. Then it occurred to me: I wasn't having a hard time describing my experience, nor was I at a loss for words. It's that Smashburger simply didn't make any memorable impression on me.
I ordered a BBQ bacon cheeseburger and sweet potato fries. My friend ordered a regular cheeseburger. Both burgers were cooked well (a little too well for me, but hey, this isn't Burger Bar) and were nice and juicy. The fries were thin and crisp, with a hint of sugar.
Everything was fine, nothing "WOW," nor terrible. Very middle of the road, hence my three stars.