Burger Wars!

It's on. The ultimate battle royale with cheese. More than 50 new burger joints are set to open in the city this year, with new chains, like California's Fatburger and Umami Burger, storming the city and old favorites, like Burger Joint and Shake Shack, expanding their strongholds with new locations.

With all of these greasy new spots saturating the city, there are bound to be some ketchup-splattered casualties when the smoke clears. "So many of them are really good, but I'm not sure how many of these fresh beef and gourmet chains the market can handle," says George Motz, author of "Hamburger America" and the host of the new show "Burger Land" on the Travel Channel. "It's somewhat of a dangerous trend."

Christian Johnston

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Some burger barons are already predicting doom for their competitors. "I think a lot of [competing chains] are going to go [belly-up]," says Adam Fleischman of Umami Burger, the California-based burger joint that is opening its first New York location on Sixth Avenue in the Village this spring. "There are too many competing in the same price point."

Which chain's burger is most worth your time, money and rising cholesterol levels? We taste-tested nine burgers and crowned a victor.

mgross@nypost.com

Bareburger

Cow not your thing? This local chain — it started in Astoria in 2009 — offers exotic patties like elk, ostrich, wild boar and quinoa. There are currently 11 locations throughout the boroughs and Long Island, and there are plans for 11 more in the tri-state area by the end of the year. bareburger.com

THE CHEW: Despite all of those exotic options, the Beef Bareburger ($8.45) shouldn't be overlooked. The patty is thick, the organic meat exceptionally well-seasoned and the brioche bun an excellent vessel.

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FINAL GRADE: 4 BURGERS

Two patties for the well-seasoned burger, one for the delicate brioche bun, another for the quasi-barnyard décor and friendly service.

All wired up: BurgerFi

This small, Florida-based chain touts its all-natural, organic beef, and recently opened on the Upper East Side (1571 Second Ave.). With its classy wood tables and free Wi-Fi, it's already a hit with local mommies and nannies.

THE CHEW: The patty might be a bit well-done for some, but it's seasoned well enough. Plus, BurgerFi offers interesting alternatives like the Breakfast All Day burger ($6.97), topped with bacon, egg, cheese and maple syrup, and a Brisket burger made from 28-day dry-aged beef ($9.97).

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