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The Greatest Burgers in Philly

From simple, juicy single-patty hamburgers to double-stacked cheeseburgers layered with toppings

by Ernest Owens Updated
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| Michael Prince
by Ernest Owens Updated

In the city of cheesesteaks, restaurants all over town also offer another carnivore classic: the burger. Juicy, salty, and satisfying — sometimes nothing but a hamburger will do. And maybe fries. And a beer. Here are 15 of the best burgers in Philadelphia.

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Lucky's Last Chance (multiple locations)

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The over-the-top burgers at Lucky’s come with a wide variety of add-ons, including fried pickles, peanut butter and jelly, pierogies, and so much more. Toasted and buttered Liscio’s rolls make for a great delivery system for these messy, oversize burgers.

4421 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 509-6005
(215) 509-6005

Middle Child Clubhouse

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While Middle Child Clubhouse used to frown upon any customizations to its cheeseburger — a fairly perfect burger with American cheese, pickles, onions, and cherry pepper mayo — these days you can add an extra patty and bacon if you’re really feeling flush.

1232 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 858-4325
(267) 858-4325
A traditional burger with sauce on the side on a silver platter is sitting on top of a green leather diner stool.
The cheeseburger at Middle Child Clubhouse features a KP’s Fine Meats burger patty, American cheese, sour pickles, white onion, and cherry pepper mayo.
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Bar Hygge

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At Bar Hygge, they are serving classic cheeseburgers with culinary swagger: Ground chuck and brisket patty topped with melted cabot cheddar cheese — both filling and flavorful.

1720 Fairmount Ave (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 765-2274
(215) 765-2274

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Kook Burger & Bar

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This new hotspot is making a name for itself already with their sizzling certified Angus beef burgers that are perfectly complimented alongside their massive truffle fries and margarita flights. With its Instagram-friendly vibe and larger-than-life portions, this is the place to go when your appetite is huge.

2102 Market St Floor 1, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 930-1315
(215) 930-1315

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Grilled Swordfish Milk Bun Sandwich at Huda

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Nothing tastes like a sizzling smash burger patty topped with melted cheddar cheese on a fresh milk bun from Huda. Whether it’s a single or double patty, this burger is a cheesy, gooey, delight.

32 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(445) 544-8025
(445) 544-8025

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Village Whiskey

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Burgers at this Jose Garces restaurant are tall, proud, and almost a little daunting. In a city where truly pricy splurge burgers are a rare sight, the notorious Whiskey King stands out: Topped with blue cheese, bacon, maple-bourbon glazed onions, and foie gras, it carries a $27 price tag and has accumulated no small number of ardent fans.

118 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 665-1088
(215) 665-1088

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a.kitchen

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This Rittenhouse restaurant transforms the typical cheeseburger into something spectacular. Prepared with local ingredients and a masterful searing, a burger served at a.kitchen is given the same culinary respect as the rest of their more ambitious dishes.

135 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 825-7030
(215) 825-7030

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Darling Jack's Tavern

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This is the local burger-lover’s mix: A double smash patty and melted American cheese between a Mighty Bread sourdough bun alongside a Green Meadow Farm half sour kirby — absolutely tasty.

104 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-4200
(215) 546-4200

Royal Boucherie

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Royal Boucherie’s burger doesn’t mess around. The grass-fed patty is finished off with a tangle of watercress, nutty gruyere and — wait for it — a dollop of bone marrow for good measure.

52 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 606-6313
(267) 606-6313

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Khyber Pass Pub

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Perhaps the one of the most unique bar burgers in Philly, this iconic dish has a Southern twang in its appreciation of pickled green tomatoes and chipotle remoulade as toppings.

56 S 2nd St (btwn Market & Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-5888
(215) 238-5888

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Monk's Cafe

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Monk’s is not only an award-winner for its beer selection: The Belgian bar has also won a number of contests thanks to its burger, made with Primal Supply beef. It comes with a generous side of frites and toppings with international flair include caramelized leeks, sauteed mushrooms and Gruyere, and broccoli rabe.

264 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 545-7005
(215) 545-7005

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Southgate

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Sauteed kimchi gives SouthGate’s burger signature flair. Here a bulgogi spiced patty is finished off with aromatic perilla leaves, bacon, cheese, and Kewpie mayo. A paired down bulgogi burger is served with a gochugaru-spiked aioli.

1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 560-8443
(215) 560-8443

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Rex at the Royal

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A meaty, seasoned burger topped with the crispiest bacon is undeniably tasty at Rex at the Royal. Here, burger patties aren’t smashed, but grilled to its juiciest thickness. Pro-tip: Don’t miss their burger night, when they are paired with a side dish, shot, and beer for only $19.

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(267) 319-1366
(267) 319-1366

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River Twice

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River Twice is known for their expansive tasting menu, but the ultimate stand-out from it has been the “mother rucker” burger — chef Randy Rucker’s tantalizing conception that features quarter-pounders of beef layered with a seasoned mayo, cooper sharp, and pickled onions on an exceptional milk bun that can barely hold its greatness. Fortunately for those who just want the burger — you can now grab one (while they last) during their outdoor dining hours.

1601 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
(267) 457-3698
(267) 457-3698

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Fountain Porter

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The delicious $6 burger at Fountain Porter is a burger for purists, with a juicy and well-charred patty and a no-frills presentation — just American cheese and a potato roll. The perfectly easy side-snack while you grab a few pints.

1601 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA
(267) 324-3910
(267) 324-3910

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Lucky's Last Chance (multiple locations)

4421 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127

The over-the-top burgers at Lucky’s come with a wide variety of add-ons, including fried pickles, peanut butter and jelly, pierogies, and so much more. Toasted and buttered Liscio’s rolls make for a great delivery system for these messy, oversize burgers.

4421 Main St, Philadelphia, PA 19127
(215) 509-6005
(215) 509-6005

Middle Child Clubhouse

1232 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122

While Middle Child Clubhouse used to frown upon any customizations to its cheeseburger — a fairly perfect burger with American cheese, pickles, onions, and cherry pepper mayo — these days you can add an extra patty and bacon if you’re really feeling flush.

1232 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA 19122
(267) 858-4325
(267) 858-4325
A traditional burger with sauce on the side on a silver platter is sitting on top of a green leather diner stool.
The cheeseburger at Middle Child Clubhouse features a KP’s Fine Meats burger patty, American cheese, sour pickles, white onion, and cherry pepper mayo.
Gab Bonghi

Bar Hygge

1720 Fairmount Ave (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA 19130

At Bar Hygge, they are serving classic cheeseburgers with culinary swagger: Ground chuck and brisket patty topped with melted cabot cheddar cheese — both filling and flavorful.

1720 Fairmount Ave (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA 19130
(215) 765-2274
(215) 765-2274

Kook Burger & Bar

2102 Market St Floor 1, Philadelphia, PA 19103

This new hotspot is making a name for itself already with their sizzling certified Angus beef burgers that are perfectly complimented alongside their massive truffle fries and margarita flights. With its Instagram-friendly vibe and larger-than-life portions, this is the place to go when your appetite is huge.

2102 Market St Floor 1, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 930-1315
(215) 930-1315

Grilled Swordfish Milk Bun Sandwich at Huda

32 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

Nothing tastes like a sizzling smash burger patty topped with melted cheddar cheese on a fresh milk bun from Huda. Whether it’s a single or double patty, this burger is a cheesy, gooey, delight.

32 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(445) 544-8025
(445) 544-8025

Village Whiskey

118 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA

Burgers at this Jose Garces restaurant are tall, proud, and almost a little daunting. In a city where truly pricy splurge burgers are a rare sight, the notorious Whiskey King stands out: Topped with blue cheese, bacon, maple-bourbon glazed onions, and foie gras, it carries a $27 price tag and has accumulated no small number of ardent fans.

118 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA
(215) 665-1088
(215) 665-1088

a.kitchen

135 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103

This Rittenhouse restaurant transforms the typical cheeseburger into something spectacular. Prepared with local ingredients and a masterful searing, a burger served at a.kitchen is given the same culinary respect as the rest of their more ambitious dishes.

135 S 18th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 825-7030
(215) 825-7030

Darling Jack's Tavern

104 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

This is the local burger-lover’s mix: A double smash patty and melted American cheese between a Mighty Bread sourdough bun alongside a Green Meadow Farm half sour kirby — absolutely tasty.

104 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 546-4200
(215) 546-4200

Royal Boucherie

52 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Royal Boucherie’s burger doesn’t mess around. The grass-fed patty is finished off with a tangle of watercress, nutty gruyere and — wait for it — a dollop of bone marrow for good measure.

52 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
(267) 606-6313
(267) 606-6313

Khyber Pass Pub

56 S 2nd St (btwn Market & Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA 19106

Perhaps the one of the most unique bar burgers in Philly, this iconic dish has a Southern twang in its appreciation of pickled green tomatoes and chipotle remoulade as toppings.

56 S 2nd St (btwn Market & Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 238-5888
(215) 238-5888

Monk's Cafe

264 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Monk’s is not only an award-winner for its beer selection: The Belgian bar has also won a number of contests thanks to its burger, made with Primal Supply beef. It comes with a generous side of frites and toppings with international flair include caramelized leeks, sauteed mushrooms and Gruyere, and broccoli rabe.

264 S 16th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102
(215) 545-7005
(215) 545-7005

Southgate

1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

Sauteed kimchi gives SouthGate’s burger signature flair. Here a bulgogi spiced patty is finished off with aromatic perilla leaves, bacon, cheese, and Kewpie mayo. A paired down bulgogi burger is served with a gochugaru-spiked aioli.

1801 Lombard St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(215) 560-8443
(215) 560-8443

Rex at the Royal

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146

A meaty, seasoned burger topped with the crispiest bacon is undeniably tasty at Rex at the Royal. Here, burger patties aren’t smashed, but grilled to its juiciest thickness. Pro-tip: Don’t miss their burger night, when they are paired with a side dish, shot, and beer for only $19.

1524 South St, Philadelphia, PA 19146
(267) 319-1366
(267) 319-1366

River Twice

1601 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148

River Twice is known for their expansive tasting menu, but the ultimate stand-out from it has been the “mother rucker” burger — chef Randy Rucker’s tantalizing conception that features quarter-pounders of beef layered with a seasoned mayo, cooper sharp, and pickled onions on an exceptional milk bun that can barely hold its greatness. Fortunately for those who just want the burger — you can now grab one (while they last) during their outdoor dining hours.

1601 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148
(267) 457-3698
(267) 457-3698

Fountain Porter

1601 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA

The delicious $6 burger at Fountain Porter is a burger for purists, with a juicy and well-charred patty and a no-frills presentation — just American cheese and a potato roll. The perfectly easy side-snack while you grab a few pints.

1601 S 10th St, Philadelphia, PA
(267) 324-3910
(267) 324-3910

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