Word: Hamburger Menu

Definition: The three stacked horizontal lines, usually appearing in the top left- or right-hand corner of a website or application, which can be clicked to reveal further menu and page options. Sometimes referred to as the "pancake stack".

Reference: The hamburger menu was created by Norm Cox For Xerox Star, a very early graphical user interface.

Thought: The icon has become ubiquitous but a continued  industry debate has sparked over the past year regarding the icon's effectiveness . While I understand the viewpoint of team "minimalist design", I believe that the deliciously-named icon limits discoverability and should be used cautiously and purposefully.

Question Posed: Do you use the icon and if so, why?