The Most Flavorful Burgers in Phoenix

Lux Central

★★★★☆ 4.2 (2744) • $$

"YOU CANT FILM HERE??? Let me talk to the owner!The only reason they get a three is the food and drinks. Also the chef was great too!As a new customer who traveled over 40 min to get here , a staff member made me feel VERY uncomfortable. I am a content creator who goes to local businesses all around the valley, to help promote their products, brand and/or experience . I have over 350,000 followers across my platforms and am a genuine page people go to for reviews. I am appalled to have been approached by An older gentleman employee telling me If I am going to film I need to get permission from people around me.First. He didn't even ask me what I was doing? If the owner asked me to come in and film,you would have now lost my business in that regard. It is all about the approach and there was no "hi how are you"There were a lot of stares and assumptions. You know what they say about making assumptions??He proceeded to say i can film the pastries but if im going to film inside i need to get people's persimmons..lol this is a public space. No i don't ANYWAY. My camera was actually pointed towards me only. I also have an effect that blurs the back so it was focused on ME. Regardless , there was no need to even tell me that. If he would've just politely asked or even tried to start a conversation. It made me very uncomfortable and now I my review on Instagram and TikTok will be about my experience.The food was good. The chefs service was great! He brought me my food :.Everyone else seems like they'd rather be anywhere else and help anyone but me..lol It was a very unsettling first time. Mind you I spent over $30 in one sitting because i wanted to try some items."

Paradise Valley Burger

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1951) • $$

"DDD Guy FieriThe 12 of us were on a golf getaway. Our visit coincided with the Barrett Jackson car auction. As such it was difficult to get a reservation at the last minute. We called here in advance of coming. Can you accommodate 12 people? If you come now but no guarantee. This was this past Thursday night. So we decided to come here. Once again we traveled during rush hour traffic. It turned out we were able to get six round tables as customers accommodated us by freeing up a table or two. Food wise - hubby ordered the sloppy Joe burger. I got the cheeseburger. We shared an order of fries and I got a strawberry milkshake topped with whip cream. I'm not a big fan of whipped cream but hubby forgot to say hold it. I really couldn't taste the essence of the strawberry ice cream in my shake. Hubby liked his sloppy Joe burger. The bun was grilled with sugar so it looked blackened. He said it was good. My cheeseburger was very good. I love smash burgers and this burger was a double patty. Cooked to order. Your food is brought to the table. Served in plastic baskets. When finished bus your baskets yourself."

The Thumb BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1725) • $$

"My food was fantastic! I ordered the 2 meat and 2 side plate. I got pulled pork and brisket with Mac and cheese and baked beans. I thought the flavors were spot on. My friend got the Thumbs stack which was supposed to be homemade potato cakes but ended up being premade looking hashbrowns. So that wasn't what we thought it was gonna be. That's the only negative I'd say.... Inside the gas station was soooo much more than what I thought it was. What a surprise!I ate scrumptious BBQ, enjoyed a little Christmas shopping at their huge gift store. So many options to choose from. Prices were a little more than I wanted to pay. But....Staff was very polite and helpful when I asked questions about food options. Inside the restaurant area was nice and clean. Plenty of inside and outside tables to sit at. If you're looking for a different experience I'd highly recommend this place!!"

Rocket Burger & Subs

★★★★☆ 4.4 (1151) • $$

"This burger was incredible. Cooked perfect with a soft bun, delicious sauce, and quality pastrami stacked on top. I was in heaven! Dare I say the best burger I've had in Arizona yet? It might not be an over the top "Instagram" pic burger, but it was absolute perfection. Fries were tasty too. The entire family enjoyed their food. The soda options were fun too. We would definitely come back!"

The Chuck Box

★★★★☆ 4.3 (1128)

"I came across a list of the best burgers in each state. For Arizona, The Chuck Box was listed as the state's best. Before we went to AZ, I asked our son-in-law if he had ever been there. After all, it's been in business for 40 years. Even though he grew up in the area, he had never heard of it. When I mentioned seeing it on the best burger list, he was interested in trying it.First of all, I want to mention that it is cash only. They do have an ATM on site if you need cash.We were all eager to try the burgers. Ordering works this way --- upon entering, you get in a cafeteria-like line. Then you give your order to the person making the food. They cook their burgers on a grill where mesquite is used. Yes, it all smelled good.We all gave our orders. Once you do that, you can't advance in the line until your burger gets handed to you. While we were waiting, a woman who was ahead of us in line with her family, started waxing poetic about the burgers saying they were the best they've ever had. Plus, she talked about how clean they kept the kitchen area (we concurred with that). She also mentioned how nice the staff was and one person had been working there for 40 years (Yes, the staff was nice). Things get somewhat complicated once you get your burger. If you order a side like onion rings or fries, no one tells you to just grab a serving as you move along the line. Thus, my husband didn't grab his onion rings but was charged for them. Drinks are self serve.How were the burgers? Sorry to say but they weren't that good. They are thin and we all commented how they were dried out with little flavor. That said, the onion rings (which I shared with my husband) were actually quite good. The batter clung to then quite well and they were crunchy with good flavor.The dining area is rustic --- wooden tables and (if I recall correctly) stools. We felt a bit cramped.In the end, we spent over $80 to feed 6 of us. Trust me...there are better burgers in AZ."

Haymaker Peoria

★★★★☆ 4 (1198) • $$

"I'm staying up in the area so checked it out. Love the decor. Open and lots of wood. We ordered the fried zucchini and they were so good. I had the meat loaf. It was very yummy. Kind of mushy. Potatoes are great a little dry. My friend had the brisket and pork and Mac and cheese and he ate it all. Plus corn bread. I think that says it all. It was a HUGE portion. The service was great. My drink never got empty. Dirty plates were cleared but yet not oppressive in hanging about. I actually can't wait to go again. I'm only here for a week."

Hash Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (1234) • $$

"Food was GOOD! Service went lovely, was able to get seated right away at the bar. I ordered the best f#*%ing birria hash, BOM. I wish it had more of a cheese pull to it tho. Ambiance was a huge vibe with a DJ on weekends. I would come back here for brunch with the girlies to order the mimosas flight!"

The Lola

★★★★☆ 3.7 (1276) • $$

"What a refreshing spot! Stopped by This local spot today for the first tine for lunch with a friend. Sat outside on the amazing patio, low tops and high tops with a great view of center WestGate.I ordered one of the local beers they offer on tap (make 12-15 local selections). For lunch I decide to get the crispy chicken sandwich. AMAZING!! Super fresh ingresiant"

Stufrageous Stuffed Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.3 (796) • $$

"Hamburgers are good....mac 'n' cheese, goood.....bacon is super goooooood...jalapeños, also soooo good. Put them all together??? GENIUS!!! Saw this little tasty looking burger pop-up a few months back and haven't forgotten about it. I was in the area tonight and felt it was time to knock it off my list. The place has plenty of seating inside and there's even a little patio out back. Everything was clean inside and organized. Both employees I interacted with were pleasant and helpful. The burger itself was good! If you haven't figured it out from the above, I got the Mac 'n' Cheese stuffed burger with bacon and jalapeños!! My only gripe was I wish it was a little bigger and more cheesy. But hey, it was still good!On a scale of 1 - 10, I'll hit it again for sure...but I think I'll opt for the 8 oz vs the 6 oz....and ask for more cheese (and a little more bacon and jalapeño!)"

Hand Cut Burgers & Chophouse

★★★★☆ 3.9 (821) • $$

"First time in was during this lastest shopping Holiday. Arrived around 5:15 PM.Was able to view the menu prior to going in, so knew exactly what we wanted to order. Atmosphere was really inviting as far as the lighting, look and the open kitchen concept.Ordered the honey garlic and herb wings. Super yummy, just wished they were drenched in more of that great sauce! Shared a truffle cheeseburger which was absolutely divine. Reminded me of a Gordon Ramsey burger we use to crave in Vegas. Only bummer is that the burger is a little pricey and doesn't include a side. We shared a large order of salt & vinegar fries plus got extra truffle sauce to dip them in which was the perfect pairing. Met the GM who was hands on working with staff to get orders out to diners. Learned in speaking with her, this is their second location to open. Original location started in Nashville Tennessee. Definitely a "go to again" place. I'd suggest their Happy Hour to get some great deals. If not splitting a meal (like my son and I did) it can be fairly expensive but it's Scottsdale so to be expected."

Aioli Gourmet Burgers - 32nd & Shea

★★★★☆ 4.3 (658) • $$

"On a whim, I gave Aioli's a go and was not disappointed! Doesn't look like much but this spot has seriously great food. Got a regular Aioli beef burger and a Chicken Aioli Burger. I love that they give you the option to not only have beef but I do wish I noticed that it was a $3 up charge for the chicken ( I thought chicken was cheaper than beef..?) but nonetheless, everything was tasty.The sauces are super unique and the prices are unbeatable compared to other burger places in the area (that is -if you stick to beef, lol). We also got the sweet potato fries and the spicy fried pickles and they were heavenly. The fried pickles got my stamp of approval as a pickle snob. The service staff was nice and helpful. I would recommend this place to any burger lover!"

Harlow's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (697)

"Went before my business meeting with a colleague. Excellent breakfast, big servings, and wait staff was super friendly. Great overall experience."

Haymaker Goodyear

★★★★☆ 3.6 (776) • $$

"Great service by Kendrah! And wonderful recommendations from the menu. Food is down home cooking and delicious"

Burgers & Brews

★★★★★ 4.5 (452) • $$

"Really Tasty BurgersThis was our first time visit to Burgers and Brew but it wont be our last. The food is great, the restaurant is very clean, televions every where, and the service is spot on. Definitely will be coming back again.On this visit we shared 3 burgers (Pheonix Burger, Cali Burger and the Mac-n-Cheese burger), fries, tater tots, and onion rings. All the burgers were perfectly cooked and seasoned, served on a buttery bun, they were absolutely delicious, probably one of the best burgers I've had in a while and the french fries, tatertots and onion rings were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, served pipping hot. I think next to the burger the onion rings were my favorite.If you're looking fir a great tasting burger, made fresh, served hot, that is full of flavor, stop by. The service is spot on and the food is delicious."

Happy's Hamburgers

★★★★★ 4.5 (412) • $$

"Go in and experience Happy's Hamburgers!This place is as incredible as you hear it is. We went here and ordered some burgers, fries, tots and classic Coca-Colas that did not disappoint!The ambiance in this place is incredible. It literally feels like you went back in time to an old-school burger restaurant with the black and white checkerboard floor and the jukebox they have. Loved it!Food came out HOT and tasted delicious! Loved the fries, the burgers (and steamed buns) and service was quick and friendly. I'll definitely be back to try the chilidogs and more burgers!They also have a wide variety of sauces you can get lost in!"

5th Street Burger & Fries

★★★★★ 4.6 (360) • $$

"Burger Fact: Americans alone consume approximately 50-billion burgers a year. The average American eats a hamburger three times a week!A friend of mine is the biggest 5th Street Burger & Fries fan. After some unrelenting provocation from him to try this place, a group of us decided to grab dinner here for takeout.The first visit was a $90 order. We're talking Nashville hot fries ($5.99), Steakhouse burger with chicken substitute ($12.99 + $1), 5th Street Burger Fries ($13.99), PB & PJ Burger ($11.99), Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich ($11.99), Chili Cheese Burger ($11.99), and a Steakhouse Burger ($12.99). The burgers were pretty decent, but the fries really weren't anything special. Just pass on the fries all together, and you won't be mad. I had the PB & PJ Burger, and while delicious, when comparing it to other PB burgers around town, they're good --- I've just had better. I wouldn't mind ordering this again, but I have my eyes set on the Chili Cheese Burger.Tip: Check your bags before heading out the door. They almost left out one of our burgers, and while the cashier was super apologetic and nice about the whole thing, the cook kept arguing and insisting that the burger should be in there. Just look in the bag. We never even left the property, so no underhand stuff is happening."

Greek Islands Grill

★★★★☆ 4.3 (409) • $$

"We ate here the first night in the area. We had the basic gyros and the baklava. The gyros were priced similarly to most Greek restaurants. The size of the gyros was large. Definitely got our money's worth. The staff was ver personable. The restaurant is decorated in a modern vacation-like motif. Very clean. The baklava was decent. I'm not a connoisseur of baklava. We are in the area for the winter. We plan on visiting again soon."

Nino's Greek Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.3 (391) • $$

Hatch-it Green Chile Burgers & Tacos

★★★★☆ 4.4 (360) • $$

"Food, service and ambiance. Delicious posole, flavorful and spicy, but not too spicy. The meatloaf sandwich also very good. Portion is generous. Perfect for lunch. The bread is a green Chile sourdough!"

Haven Burgers

★★★★☆ 4.3 (369) • $$

"It dawned on me that I went to a place known for burgers and didn't try a burger.... So I made a return visit and I was not disappointed. I had the Haven Burgerand it was so flavorful. Man I was in flavor heaven. I cannot recommend this enough. This is becoming one of my favorite places."

Culinary Gangster

★★★★★ 4.7 (303) • $$

"We stopped by Culinary Gangster on our way back from Sedona for a quick bite. For a Saturday afternoon, they were quite busy but had plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoors had misters to keep you cool on this warm summer day. The menu is expansive and has a lot to offer. I appreciated that you could have some items served as a wrap vs salad. I enjoyed the Caesar wrap. Having read some reviews, they now offer original Caesar dressing with their house-made Caesar with balsamic. Pro-tip: Yelp check-in for 10% off your first order!"

Aftermath

★★★★☆ 4.4 (331) • $$

"They made a bunch of menu changes last time we went and the quality of the burger went way down hill as of a couple months ago. I used to crave this spot and now it's an easy pass for me and quality no longer matches the price point ."

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Glendale

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (622) • $$

"CONS: Parking is a major problem if u don't get to the establishment early.Sitting on the patio we could smell sewer gas, Not Good.We waited for a long time to get ours drinks from the bar?PROS: Customer Service was really good as you entered you were greeted with a smile and a welcome.Breann did a decent job as our orders were as we specified, she was attentive and very accommodating.Food was delivered much faster than our drinks from the bar??Food was excellent Juicy Lucy was done perfectly, Grilled Cheese was superb. Like their featured Octoberfest Draft Beer.Pricing was very reasonable.We will return, love the outdoor patio"

JD Campbell's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (410) • $$

"Your Neighborhood Restaurant and Watering Hole, JD Campbell's, located at 9098 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Peoria, AZ 85383, is just that! This local spot reminds me of our home back in Stokesdale, North Carolina. Scratch-made comfort food favorites ranging from Smoked Brisket, Chicken Pot Pie, lox bagels and avocado toast to a Ranchhand Benedict, Biscuits and Gravy, and the amazing looking French Toast! I'm ordering that French Toast as soon as I can! Hubs was craving a burger so we tried this spot for lunch. The burgers are excellent here: large fresh patties on a brioche bun with red onion, tomato, roasted poblano and cheese. We ordered:- GREG'S MERC BURGERCreated by Greg Campbell from the original Campbell's Mercantile County Store & Grill. Ground beef patty, pepperjack cheese, roasted poblano pepper, bacon, topped with guacamole.w/ side of Fries & Unsweetened Tea- ELK BURGERGround elk patty, pepperjack cheese, sauteed balsamic mushrooms, & roasted poblano peppers. (From Arizona Elk)w/ side of Cole Slaw & Coca-Cola - Cherry Cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream (x2) to goOur server, Brandy, was so helpful and friendly while we were deciding on what to order. The overall atmosphere was friendly and warm with a country theme. There are booths, tables, and high tables nestled into nooks and under decorated garden windows, with a bar near the back of the restaurant. Stairs in the middle of the restaurant lead up to JD. Campbell Real Estate Company. There's a nice front porch patio surrounded by cooling vines and trees, and a side patio for plenty of seating. It's cool to see a place with a hitching post. I felt like I had escaped into a rural southwestern country cafe for a few hours. Hubs says he's adding roasted poblanos to his burgers at home now."

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Gilbert

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (595) • $$

"Food is good - standard American staples. This is my third time at this location and it will be my last. The service at the bar, well...it just stinks. Visited on a Saturday afternoon, college games on but bar and restaurant only 1/4 full. Ordered cocktail and asked for a food menu. Fifteen minutes later, I asked one of the two bartenders on shift (bar back also on shift) if I could place a food order. Sure. There's basic math: the more a customer orders, the higher the tip. And, there's just basic customer service. Both were lacking.Blue 32 for me."

Sushi Brokers Arcadia

★★★★☆ 3.7 (433) • $$

"Great atmosphere. The staff was very attentive. The food was amazing! I'm addicted to the volcano chicken. Try it! I enjoyed sitting at the bar and making ning small talk with the sushi chef...so friendly."

George's Gyros

★★★★☆ 4.4 (289) • $$

"I stopped in for lunch yesterday and was very pleased with my meal. My Gyro was stuffed full and tasted great, and my side salad was freaking terrific. The prices were great too. Win win!"

Detroit Coney Grill

★★★★☆ 4.1 (329) • $$

"Loved it and can't wait to go back! Even fries were good and I had to get a chocolate shake which was excellent. The interior is nice with lots of seating and you order at the counter. Hot dogs today and burgers tomorrow! It's all good!"

Booty's Wings Burgers & Beer

★★★★☆ 3.7 (397) • $$

"A pretty fun place with good food and drinks, sports atmosphere but with Bingo Night and karaoke for those who like that. We sat down to watch the Suns game and have a couple burgers and ended up playing free Bingo! Haha"

Joe's New York Pizza

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (493) • $

"Came to Joe's after an evening out and needing some recovery food. They serve pizza by the slice with a couple different options. You select your slice as you move down the counter and it's heated for you so that by the time you pay, the slices are ready.- pepperoni sausage- Hawaiian Without having any expectations, overall the pizza was pretty solid; cheesy, flavorful, and great for the moment I was in. The Hawaiian was a win but I do think the pepperoni sausage could have used a bit more sausage, as it wasn't really visible on the slice.One thing to note is that, from what I recall, the slices are pretty expensive. I think it was practically $5/slice"

WtfExp

★★★★☆ 3.9 (351) • $$

"These fries were so delicious, I really can't wait to go back and order something else. They have fried fish, poke bowls, monsters burgers, delicious fries. Can't wait to go back!"

Heroes Pub and Grub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (363) • $$

"Great ExpeirenceI visited Heroes Pub and Grub for the first time today with my lunch companion. We were both very impressed by the service and food. Heroes Pub and Grub restraunt is dedicated to our local Hero's, (military, first responders and teachers). Hero's Pub and Grub offers a varied selection of domestic beers in addition to a great selection of local & craft brews. On this visit we shared some BBQ wings, Arizona burger, onion rings, and pizza. The BBQ wings were my favorite. The wings were crispy, meaty, and flavorful. My lunch companion really enjoyed the burger, he said it was hot, juicy, and large, enough for two, and the onion rings were so crispy, served pipping hot, a perfect match for the burger. The pizza was also great, crispy crust, flavorful sauce, and the perfect amount of toppings. Friendly staff, tasty food, and good service. Nice place to grab a bite to eat and relax with family and friends."

US Egg

★★★★☆ 3.9 (333) • $$

"Great spot for classic American breakfast depending on what you order! This spot is always well staffed with friendly servers. There's plenty of seating available. So even when it gets busy, the wait is never too long.I highly recommend getting the skillet and protein pancakes. I got the Southwest skillet with chicken, chorizo, tomato, egg, and hash brown. it was so flavorful and the combination of flavors was incredible! I did the half-and-half deal for the skillet and the protein pancakes. The protein pancakes came with blueberries and oats cooked into the pancake. A perfect sweet treat! In the past, I ordered a chicken sandwich melt here. Unfortunately, the chicken was dry. So far, it seems like the best items on the menu here are the breakfast items.The restaurant itself is nothing fancy. It feels like a spacious, homey breakfast joint. Looks like there are quite a few locations in the valley. Overall, this is a solid breakfast spot!"

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers North Scottsdale

★★★★☆ 3.7 (358) • $$

"What I really like about this place is it open? It's your little above average restaurant bar. The hamburgers are good. I had to make it yourself hamburger or your own hamburger came out very delicious at the same price as a regular burger during their lunch specials we had a bigger size crowd of the time and they were still able to get the service out and on point without any issues I would highly recommend this place if you're out for lunch looking for a good burger"

Thanks A Brunch

★★★★★ 4.7 (220) • $$

""There has never been a sadness that can't be cured by breakfast food." ― Ron Swanson, Parks and RecreationBrunch... because who doesn't love sleeping in and still getting to eat breakfast? A group of us popped in after our original brunch spot told us there was a two hour wait, which ended up being over a three hour wait because we got our table alert as we were leaving Thanks A Brunch. Yikes!The monthly cold brews, horchata and dulce de leche ($6 each), were ordered. Both were delicious but not the strongest. Shared a Cookie Butter Tiramisu Stacked French Toast ($12 - French Toast stacked with our house-made Cookie Butter Tiramisu filling, cacao powder, espresso powder, & drizzled with syrup) and a Hollan-Daze in Phoenix Burger ($16 - Two smashed beef patties, American cheese, Green Chili Hollandaise, crispy chips, lettuce, tomato, bacon & served with side of your choice). Both were amazing and neither one outshined the other. Hey, sometimes we can't decide between sweet and savory, so the best thing to do it share.What a great spot! There's plenty more items I would like to try from the menu. Hats off to this Idaho-loved spot!"