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In Philadelphia and The Countryside, the sheer variety of mouthwatering burgers on offer is a worthy reason to visit, and these days new burger joints are popping up all over town. Philadelphia’s corner pubs and upscale restaurants are satisfying red meat lovers with burgers that satisfy all cravings and budgets. Here are a few of the most memorable stops in burger town:
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Churchill Burger @ Pub & Kitchen
1946 Lombard Street Philadelphia, PA
The menu changes at the Anglo-inspired Pub & Kitchen, but the Churchill Burger is a pleasing constant—as are the truffled dijonnaise fries.
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Rouge Burger @ Rouge
205 South 18th Street Philadelphia, PA
Overlooking Rittenhouse Square, Rouge is a longtime favorite for people-watching and burger-eating. Its zaftig challah roll-encased patty with caramelized onions and gruyere is a mainstay of best-of-Philly lists and also has landed national praise.
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Classic Burger @ 500 Degrees
1504 Sansom st Philadelphia, pa
A close relative to the famous Rouge burger is the draw at the quick-service 500°, and it’s served with special sauce and bacon on fresh-baked rolls. Shakes and fries (plain, spicy and truffle) round out the offerings. Late-night weekend hours (3:00 a.m.) are an added bonus for late-night bar patrons.
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Cheeseburger @ SquareBurger
200 North 6th Street Philadelphia, PA
Paper-wrapped classic burgers are the thing at SquareBurger, Stephen Starr’s seasonal stand in Franklin Square; they come on potato rolls with judicious toppings of ketchup, mustard, onions and pickles. Sides of crispy fries and Tastykake milkshakes, plus a pleasant park setting, sweeten the deal.
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Smashed Onion Beef Burger @ Sketch
413 East Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA
Fishtown’s art-themed Sketch has the burger bases covered with sirloin, Kobe, turkey and vegan options, plus the signature smashed onion beef burger. Inventive toppings like horseradish cheddar and salsa verde make it a burger-lover’s dream.
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Turkey Burger @ Swann Lounge in the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia
1 Logan Square Philadelphia, pa
The Swann Lounge in the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia piles its turkey burgers high with smoked applewood bacon, avocado, arugula, cheddar cheese and banana-pepper mayo on a brioche roll—and serves it with a side of sophistication.
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Betty Burger @ Smokin' Betty's
116 S. 11th Street Philadelphia, PA
Though barbecue is its namesake specialty, Smokin’ Betty’s also happens to have an impressive lineup of burgers, including the Betty: half-pound beef patty with roasted garlic aioli, confit pork belly, cheddar cheese, avocado, lettuce, tomato and a raw egg.
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Zac's Double Burger with Cheese @ Zac’s Hamburgers
1301 E. Mac Dade Boulevard Folsom, PA
A mini local empire built on simple, tasty burgers and hot dogs, Zac’s Hamburgers draws a loyal clientele for its old-fashioned fare and distinctly Philly attitude.
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Le Mac Daddy @ Union Trust Steakhouse
717 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA
The lunch menu burgers at Union Trust, a towering Washington Square area steakhouse, are creatively packaged. Le Mac Daddy is foie gras, port-reduced onions, fried egg and truffle aioli.
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Kobe Sliders @ Barclay Prime
237 South 18th Street Philadelphia, PA
Visit the pub at Stephen Starr’s swanky Barclay Prime for the dry-aged mini burgers made from New York strip, Kobe and ribeye, served on homemade rolls with a slather of Russian dressing and aged cheddar, plus a side of tater tots.
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Butcher Burger @ Butcher & Singer
1500 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA
At Stephen Starr’s Old Hollywood-themed steakhouse Butcher & Singer, the lunchtime burger (a hefty patty served with English cheddar and fried onions) is a standout.
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Whiskey King Burger @ Village Whiskey
118 South 20th Street Philadelphia, PA
Celebrity chef Jose Garces has put his talented spin on classic American eats at Village Whiskey, his stylish whiskey bar. The eight-ounce Whiskey King comes with maple bourbon-glazed cipollini, Rogue bleu cheese, foie gras and applewood bacon. Diners who want to indulge even more can have their duck fat fries topped with shortribs and sly-fox cheddar.
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Angus Burger @ Royal Tavern
937 East Passyunk Avenue Philadelphia, PA
A sandwich with a swagger is the only way to describe the Royal Tavern burger, which is eight ounces of Angus dressed up in caramelized onion, pickled long hots, bacon, smoked Gouda and chile mayo on a brioche bun.
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Full Moon All-Natural Buffalo Burger @ Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon
108 West State Street Kennett Square, PA
The all-natural buffalo Full Moon plus tasty toppings and more than 27 beers on tap make Kennett Square’s Half Moon Saloon a true burger and beer destination.
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Good Dog Burger @ Good Dog Bar and Restaurant
224 South 15th Street Philadelphia, PA
The Roquefort-stuffed, onion-fringed burgers at Center City’s Good Dog tavern are so powerful that they’ve inspired a song by Inquirer critic Craig LaBan—this, in addition to out-the-door crowds.
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Standard Burger @ Standard Tap
901 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA
Standard Tap continues to wow the gastropub, beer-loving crowd with its seven-ounce, all-natural grilled patty topped with lettuce, tomato, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions and choice of cheese.
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fat boy monster @ PYT
1050 North Hancock St. Philadelphia, PA
Wash down that Fat Boy Monster (two patties, cheddar, bacon, onion rings and special sauce on a potato roll) with a milkshake cocktail or Yuengling lager.
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Crunch Burger @ Great Burger
Upper Dublin Shopping Center, 3616 Welsh Road Willow Grove, PA
A choice of more than 20 free toppings (honey mustard, sweet peppers, potato chips) crown the trans-fat-free patties at Willow Grove’s strip mall eatery Great Burger; diners also get a choice of burger (veggie, turkey, beef) and bun.
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Philadelphia Burger @ Bobby' S Burger Palace
3925 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA
Bobby’s Burger Palace (owned by Bobby Flay) has thrown a gauntlet in the local burger competition, setting up shop in University City. Burgers are slathered with geographically themed toppings (Philly: Cheese Whiz, onions and hot peppers). Crunchify—add potato chips—to any burger at no additional charge.
