7 Hidden Gems in Philadelphia Where You Can Grab The Best Burgers

While Philly might be popular for the best cheesesteaks in town, it’s also home to some insanely awesome burger joints. From the foie grass-topped burgers served at the popular Village Whiskey to burgers made with plenty of handmade toppings to the modern casual versions, Philly’s restaurants and corner bars create burgers that will surely satisfy all your cravings and budget.

Hungry to find the best burgers joints in Philadelphia? Well, here are the best in town. Make sure you work your way through these outstanding spots, one juicy bite at a time.

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Lucky's Last Chance - Queen Village

848 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19147 luckyslastchance.com

Lively bar serving gourmet burgers, craft cocktails, and a substantial craft beer menu!

There are days when nothing will put you in a good mood but a good old-fashioned hot dog or hamburger and that’s exactly what you find at Lucky's Last Chance. They are best known for their hot dogs but you cannot ignore their burgers because they are delicious. Double patty perfection with great caramelized onions makes it a sweet and savory tasty delight.

Try the popular Voodoo topped with shredded Cajun chicken, onion strings, American cheese, and their secret string sauce on a butter toasted New England style toll. Go ahead and sample their award-winning burgers especially the Mak Attack, the best seller option topped with cheese, a pile of mac and cheese, and more cheese. You might also like Buffalo Wing Burger, their first-ever burger champ that comes with shredded chicken dipped in buffalo sauce with some crumbled blue cheese and served with a side of blue cheese.

All the burgers are served on butter-toasted, delicious Liscio’s roll. We also recommend pairing your burger with one of their signature cocktails and local craft beers.

Village Whiskey

118 S 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 villagewhiskey.com

Gourmet raw-bar items served alongside signature cocktails and plenty of whiskey options await you at this neighborhood spot!

A classic burger will indeed satisfy any cravings you may have, but Philly is all about trying new things that you have never tried before. Village Whiskey is your chance to try one of those new things you have been wishing to try.

Here, you will find the classic burgers that you love including the original one patty or two patties, the veggie burger, and the turkey burger. That said, they have one unique flavored burger that most diners rave about: The Whiskey King which is described as having a maple bourbon-glazed Cipollini, Applewood bacon, Roth moody blue cheese, and foie grass.

If you’re looking for something lighter, try Village burger that includes sesame roll, Boston rib, tomato, and house-made thousand islands. The smash burger with cheddar cheese, mushrooms, sunflower sprouts, avocado, and harissa aioli is also a great option to enjoy.

If you’re here during the happy hour, you will have lots of snacks to enjoy and one of their signature cocktails, beer, or even house wine!

Spot Gourmet Burgers

2821 W Girard Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19130 spotburgers.com

Hamburger food-cart run by Josh Kim with a brick-and-mortar shop to hang his hat!

What started as a mobile food cart serving a small area around Drexel University, has now grown to a neighborhood favorite for Gourmet hand-crated burgers. They use 100% freshly ground Sirloin beef to prepare their burgers.

As the name suggests, the main draw here is Gourmet burgers, but its cheesesteak is worth checking out. They have a selection of over ten different burgers, all available in their classic sirloin style, or as chicken or veggie burgers. Try delicious options such as the Spot topped with bacon, pickles, cheddar, coleslaw, spot sauce. You can either choose from freshly ground USDA Sirloin, organic chicken, or veggie patty. Build your own options are also available and you can choose a cheese, three toppings, and any condiments. Try the fries inside the bun for added deliciousness.

Make sure you pair your burger with a side of sloppy cheese fries, cheese fries, or cheesesteak fries for an ultimate Philly-centric meal!

Shake Shack

2000-02 Sansom St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 shakeshack.com

Hip, counter-serve chain serving gourmet takes on fast-food classics including burgers and frozen custard!

A casual dining café located along Sansom street isn’t the first place you’d think of to find a good burger when you’re in the city. But that doesn’t mean you should ignore Shake Shack.

Diners love the flawless execution of the classic fast food-style burgers they bring to town. They have an extensive menu where you will find hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef burgers, flat-top griddled hot dogs, and of course frozen custards. They also serve avocado bacon burgers with Applewood-smoked bacon and 100% Angus beef.

We also like the SmokeShack, a cheeseburger with Niman Ranch Applewood-smoked bacon, ShackSauce (contains wheat, milk, soy, egg, and gluten), and chopped cherry peppers. If you don’t like the meaty stuff in your burger, you can go for the grilled cheese melted option in a grilled potato bun.

Make sure you order one of their signatures shakes to enjoy with your burger. A chocolate pie shake with some frozen custard and croissant crumbles is a perfect option to try!

Royal Tavern

937 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147 royaltavern.com

Creative American bar with an extensive burger menu and diverse drink list served in a laid-back setting!

While some bars grill a hamburger with a variety of pick-your-own toppings, Royal Tavern offers a lot more than that. They already have everything selected for you and the choices are pretty good. Furthermore, you can’t go wrong with Angus beef, smoked Gouda, Chile mayo, caramelized onions, pickled longhot peppers, and bacon.

Whether you come for brunch, lunch or dinner, you will have something to enjoy. Feast on delectable burger options such as pickle-brined fried chicken, grilled pork belly, and even vegetarian options such as vegan mushroom burger topped with tomato pickle, grilled mushrooms, and feta. Lemongrass Yuba Babh Mi is also a great option and it comes with plenty of toppings including jalapeno, cilantro, pickled carrot and papaya, cucumber, mayo, and sweet chili sauce.

Order sweet potato fries, stewed green beans, or the Kimchi mashed potatoes as a side to go along with your burger or sandwich. Also, grab one of their signature cocktails, drafts, or wines.

Good Dog Bar

224 S 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19102 gooddogbar.com

Hip bar serving signature blue-cheese burgers and craft beers on pooch-themed space!

At Good Dog Bar, it’s all about the doggos. The theme itself speaks volumes and you can tell that owners Heather Gleason and Dave Garry's love for dogs is adorable. You might even see them hanging around with their two black Labradors, Greta and Tito.

When you come here, make sure you try their signature Good Dog Burger that comes stuffed with Roquefort cheese, topped with challah bun, caramelized onions, and fries. The traditional burger is also a great treat and is served with lettuce, challah bun, tomato, and fries.

Happy hour is a ritual here with a detailed menu with options such as a foot-long kielbasa sandwich, some steamed mussels with cherry peppers, scallions, and butter, or fried mozzarella with tomato basil sauce. Make sure you grab either the house vodka, tequila, gin, rum, whiskey, or even wine.

P'unk Burger

1823 Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19148 punkburger.com

A contemporary spot known for organic, locally sourced patties with plenty of toppings and sauces!

What does a burger covered in peppercorn bacon and gouda sound like? How about the same burger with a creamy milkshake? Well, that’s what you find at P'unk Burger. Here, they offer all-natural burgers, sides, salads, soda, and hand-made milkshakes. Each ingredient is carefully chosen based on its quality to make the healthiest burger possible. To top it off, all their burgers are made from humanely raised, grass-fed cows.

Select your patty from the wide array of toppings including chicken, beef, lamb, turkey, ahi veggie, tuna, or grilled Portobello, and then select from a wide array of sauces, cheeses, and toppings. If you want extra toppings, there is plenty of caramelized onions, smashed tater tots, arugula log hots, avocado, fried pickles, guacamole, and sautéed portabella mushrooms.

They have over 17 different burger options that you can work your way through. You will love the “Big Man On Campus” options that are beef stuffed with American topped with lettuce, double garlic insanity bacon, tomato, and red onion. P’unk Burger also caters to vegetarians with a variety of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options on the menu.

Burgers and hot dogs definitely hit your taste buds differently. And you want to satisfy the craving as soon as it hits. If you are on the lookout for awesome burgers, there is nothing better than these seven burger spots in Philly. So, which is your favorite go-to place for a burger in Philadelphia? Let us know in the comments!

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