The Best of 2025
    THE Best in

    Burgers

    Celebrating burger destinations that elevate this American classic through premium beef, creative toppings, and perfect execution from casual joints to gourmet establishments.

    2025 Edition

    The Best Burgers of the Year — 2025 Edition

    The world's finest burger destinations serving premium beef, creative toppings, and perfectly executed patties from classic diners to gourmet establishments.

    Restaurant
    Hundred Burgers
    Valencia, Spain
    Valencia's gourmet burger revolution with premium ingredients
    Bleecker Burger
    London, England
    London's rare-breed burger specialist with cult following
    Black Bear Burger
    London, England
    Islington's neighborhood burger gem with creative flair
    Popl Burger
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Copenhagen's sustainable burger leader with organic focus
    Funky Chicken Food Truck
    Stockholm, Sweden
    Stockholm's mobile fried chicken burger sensation
    Gasoline Grill
    Copenhagen, Denmark
    Copenhagen's American-style burger perfection
    La Birra Bar
    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Buenos Aires' craft beer and burger destination
    Hawksmoor
    London, England
    London's steakhouse burger from premium beef specialists
    Burger & Beyond
    London, England
    London's creative burger laboratory with bold flavors
    Café Margaret
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney's refined burger destination with quality focus
    Dove
    London, England
    Hackney's neighborhood burger and cocktail bar
    The Gidley
    Sydney, Australia
    Sydney's upscale steakhouse burger experience
    Sip & Guzzle
    New York, USA
    New York's classic burger joint with old-school charm
    Charrd
    Melbourne, Australia
    Melbourne's charcoal-grilled burger specialist
    Nowon
    New York, USA
    New York's Korean-American burger fusion destination
    All or Nothing Burger
    Alicante, Spain
    Alicante's bold burger experience with premium ingredients
    Gui's Burger
    Ashiya, Japan
    Japan's premium wagyu burger destination
    11 Woodfire
    Dubai, UAE
    Dubai's wood-fired burger and steak destination
    The Loyalist Burger
    Chicago, USA
    Chicago's legendary basement burger from fine dining team
    Salt Shed
    Brighton, England
    Brighton's coastal burger shack with quality focus
    Red Hook Tavern
    New York, USA
    Brooklyn's neighborhood tavern with exceptional burgers
    Reburger
    Florence, Italy
    Florence's gourmet burger revolution with Italian ingredients
    Burger at 4 Charles Prime Rib
    New York, USA
    Manhattan's prime rib burger with steakhouse pedigree
    Amboy
    Los Angeles, USA
    LA's Filipino-American burger fusion destination
    Heard
    London, England
    Shoreditch's creative burger and natural wine bar
    The American
    Manchester, England
    Manchester's American comfort food and burger destination
    Shake Shack
    New York, USA
    NYC's iconic burger chain that started it all
    Five Guys
    Washington DC, USA
    DC's fresh burger phenomenon with customization focus
    In-N-Out Burger
    California, USA
    California's legendary burger chain with cult following
    Superiority Burger
    New York, USA
    NYC's vegetarian burger revolution from fine dining chef
    Meat Liquor
    London, England
    London's dirty burger revolution with rock and roll attitude
    Honest Burgers
    London, England
    London's neighborhood burger chain with local focus
    Patty & Bun
    London, England
    London's premium burger chain with creative specials
    Bareburger
    New York, USA
    NYC's organic burger chain with diverse options
    The Burger Joint
    New York, USA
    Parker Meridien's hidden burger gem in Manhattan
    Minetta Tavern
    New York, USA
    Greenwich Village's legendary Black Label Burger
    Au Cheval
    Chicago, USA
    Chicago's legendary diner burger with epic wait times
    Dukes Brew & Que
    London, England
    Haggerston's BBQ and burger destination
    Umami Burger
    Los Angeles, USA
    LA's umami-focused gourmet burger chain
    Peter Luger
    Brooklyn, USA
    Brooklyn's legendary steakhouse burger
    JG Melon
    New York, USA
    Upper East Side's classic burger and cottage fries
    Corner Bistro
    New York, USA
    West Village's no-frills burger institution
    Holeman & Finch
    Atlanta, USA
    Atlanta's legendary burger with limited availability
    The Spotted Pig
    New York, USA
    West Village's gastropub burger pioneer
    The Counter
    California, USA
    California's customizable gourmet burger chain
    Plan Check
    Los Angeles, USA
    LA's creative burger destination with PCB signature
    Slater's 50/50
    California, USA
    California's 50% beef 50% bacon burger innovator
    Father's Office
    Los Angeles, USA
    LA's no-modifications burger with arugula and blue cheese
    Arizona | Burger & Cocktail Bar
    Vienna, Austria
    Vienna's vibrant burger and cocktail destination on Landstraßer Hauptstraße
    Selection Standards

    Excellence Criteria

    Our industry-specific criteria ensure that only the most deserving receive THE Best distinction in Burgers.

    01

    Beef quality and sourcing

    02

    Patty preparation

    03

    Creative combinations

    04

    Bun and component quality

    05

    Overall execution

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