Best smash burger on Reddit
352 reviews from r/StLouis, r/FoodNYC, r/Columbus and 30 more subreddits
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#1
Smash Burger
4.6
(120)
"These are some I highly recommend!"
"Eat at Robs in Rozelle."
"It’s the best. I drive 45 minutes to eat there."
"I still find Mary’s the consistently best smash burger in Sydney."
"Is an absolute hidden gem in the burger game."
"Portions are big, and it's amazing"
"Is my favorite."
"I had the best burger since I moved here."
"And it's not even close."
"The Boss Cheesesteak has a killer smash burger."
#2
Nic's Grill
5.0
(5)
"Nic's>Patty Wagon>Ron's Hamburgers>Bunny's onion burgers."
"Ive tried so many burger places in town. Nics just hits it everytime for me. Sooooo good."
"Nics is the only correct answer."
"Nics Grill. One of the best burger spots in the country in my opinion and I travel ALOT."
"Nic’s grill is a great option."
#3
Burger Royale
4.6
(5)
"Another vote for Burger Royale here."
"Burger Royale all year but Quayles Brewery in the summer is hands down one of the best smash burgers."
"Burger Royale for sure for burgers, chicken, fries, onion rings, and shakes."
"Burger royale. Their Picante Rey!"
"Burger Royale for sure."
#4
Burger Yum
5.0
(4)
"Burger yum without a doubt."
"Burger Yum on second street hands down. Crisp and juicy."
"Burger yum hands down"
"Hands down: Burger Yum (excellent milkshakes too)"
#5
Stacked
5.0
(4)
"Stacked is fire."
"You will not be disappointed with Stacked."
"For me it’s StackedSTL, Bailey’s Range, and Concord Grill!"
"Stacked, Perennial on Lockwood, Basso. All incredible burgers."
#6
Mac’s Local Eats
5.0
(3)
"Mac’s Local Eats"
"Mac’s and Jovick’s"
"The only restaurant smash burger I’ve had apart from Steak n Shake years ago was from Mac’s Local Eats and it was delicious."
#7
burger
4.7
(3)
"Jaffa Bar’s burger is instantly one of the best I’ve had in the city"
"Green room burger is top notch."
"Hi-way burger is good"
#8
Izzyburger
5.0
(2)
"IzzySmash in Wynberg"
"Izzyburger 🤤"
#9
Two Robbers
5.0
(2)
"Two Robbers or Source"
"Two robbers alllllll day every day"
#10
Red Rooster
5.0
(2)
"Red Rooster is my favorite restaurant in town and does American comfort food, SO well."
"I just had Red Roosters burger, very good."
#11
Longleaf Swine
5.0
(2)
"Can confidently say Longleaf Swine is #1 easy."
"Longleaf Swine. Hands down."
#12
Brokedown Burgers
5.0
(2)
"If you’re lucky enough to catch a Brokedown Burgers pop-up, they’ve got the thin smashed patties with those crispy edges."
"Brokedown Burgers - they do pop-ups."
#13
Aegir Project
5.0
(2)
"Is unbeatable though."
"Is unbeatable though."
#14
Bad Jimmy’s
5.0
(2)
"Bad Jimmy’s is the only right answer."
"Bad jimmys is on a whole other level."
#15
Midcity Smash
5.0
(2)
"Midcity smash!!"
"Seconding midcity smash. So good"
#16
Sure Shot
5.0
(2)
"IMHO- Sure Shot, Tulip Shop Tavern, Midcity."
"Sure Shot in Cully!"
#17
TikkunBBQ
5.0
(2)
"Look up TikkunBBQ on Reddit or Instagram - they do smash burger pop ups in Astoria periodically and they're excellent."
"Their smash burgers are the best!"
#18
Bar Arbolada
5.0
(2)
"Bar Arbolada and Fly Catcher Club, same burgers. The best burgers."
"Bar Arbolada has fantastic smash burgers"
#19
Mid City
5.0
(2)
"Mid City smashburger for the best no frills cheap smashie."
"You either love midcity smash burger or you dont. I DO, it's the only burger I want."
#20
5 Star Burgers
5.0
(2)
"Would also recommend 5 Star Burgers in Clayton."
"5 Star Burgers over in Clayton."
#21
O’Connell’s
5.0
(2)
"O connell’s."
"O’Connell’s and Five Star are my favorites."
#22
Lake Burger
5.0
(2)
"The correct answer is Lake Burger."
"Lake Burger and Nonlas."
#23
Larry’s
5.0
(2)
"Larry’s in Wildwood if you love a dive."
"Larry’s in Wildwood."
#24
Smashburger
4.5
(2)
"Had the smashburger at Saddleberk in the bridge park north market and it was awesome."
"The Rail has a great Smashburger on the menu!"
#25
Bad Jimmy's
4.5
(2)
"Bad jimmy’s is the only answer!!!"
"I would say Bad Jimmy's is the best brick and mortar but it's hit or miss."
#26
Golden Tiger
4.5
(2)
"Best smash is Golden Tiger, hands down."
"Golden Tiger, Nickel City, Buddy’s"
#27
Burger Bodega
4.5
(2)
"Burger Bodega lived up to the hype."
"Burger Bodega and Bun Slut are pretty good."
#28
Smacking Burger
4.5
(2)
"Will mention smacking burger since i don't see it in this thread yet."
"Surprised nobody has mentioned Smacking Burger inside the Mobil gas station."
#29
Chicken House
4.5
(2)
"I think Chicken House on Gull Lake has my fav smashburger around."
"Chicken House in Richland has a super good smash burger."
#30
Hammer Burger
4.0
(2)
"Hammer burger! They’re a good truck, so check out their insta to see where they’re at."
"Hammer Burger is great! They kick it at a few breweries."
#31
The Friendly
4.0
(2)
"The Friendly is the only option. Bring tums."
"I'd recommend you get an Uber or Lyft and check out The Friendly and/or The Friendly Tavern."
#32
Mr. HotDog
4.0
(2)
"He swears by Mr. Hotdog."
#33
Burger Shack
4.0
(2)
"If I have the option I won’t go anywhere other than Danny’s burger shack."
"The burgers are good."
#34
Swaygu
4.0
(2)
"Swaygu is the only one that is downtown."
"Swaygu which is like a decent smash but really overpriced."
#35
Hayes
4.0
(2)
"Hayes burger in barrio logan."
"Hayes in Logan"
#36
Brash
3.5
(2)
"Is a new favourite."
"Was too thin for me."
#37
Tulip Shop
3.5
(2)
"Tulip Shop, ex novo, double barrel, farmer and the beast all have phenomenal smash burgers."
"My co-worker says Tulip Shop makes the best smash burgers, but I’ve never had it and cannot attest."
#38
Unk's
5.0
(1)
"Not sure if it qualifies as a smash burger but Unk's in Lee's Summit is amazing."
#39
Peri Peri
5.0
(1)
"Peri Peri has a great smashburger."
#40
Chard’d
5.0
(1)
"Chard’d! Amazing smash burgers"
#41
Alnico
5.0
(1)
"There is a Filipino brunch place called Alnico that has the best smash burger I’ve ever tried."
#42
Farm Boy
5.0
(1)
"Here me out: Farm Boy, they have my favourite smash burgers."
#43
Queenburger
5.0
(1)
"So good it’s worth going to Durham and dealing with downtown parking."
#44
Earp's
5.0
(1)
"Earp's/MacKenzie's in Fairfax has a really good smash burger. Highly underrated food there."
#45
Primetime
5.0
(1)
"Primetime in Albany Park (on Lawrence) is a recent gem! The chorizo smash is a must."
#46
Chez Maman
5.0
(1)
"Chez maman!! Best burger and fries!!!!"
#47
Darling Jack's Tavern
5.0
(1)
"Darling Jack's Tavern has a good one and it's cheap for happy hour!"
#48
Bar Jawn
5.0
(1)
"Bar Jawn. Their portion is huge."
#49
Royal Tavern
5.0
(1)
"Royal Tavern for sure"
#50
Gotham Burger
5.0
(1)
"Hamburger America and Gotham are both great."
#51
Hamburger America
5.0
(1)
"Hamburger America!"
#52
Gotham
5.0
(1)
"Gotham and Hamburger America."
#53
HOPSCOTCH
5.0
(1)
"HOPSCOTCH for the win!"
#54
Meat and Bite
5.0
(1)
"Meat and bite all day every day."
#55
Lana's
5.0
(1)
"Hands down it’s Lana’s."
#56
Smishsmash
5.0
(1)
"Smishsmash!"
#57
Govt. Cheeseburger
5.0
(1)
"Really miss Govt. Cheeseburger though. That was a masterpiece."
#58
Burgers
5.0
(1)
"Easily Sixty40 burgers in Gladesville."
#59
Smashed Burgers
5.0
(1)
"I found a new favourite this weekend."
#60
Feel Good
5.0
(1)
"Feel Good in Enfield/Strathfield."
#61
BL Burgers
5.0
(1)
"Blame Canada always gets me every time 🙂."
#62
Black Dogs Burger Bar
5.0
(1)
"💯👍👍."
#63
Smashed Burger
5.0
(1)
"Hands down best smashed burger in Prague."
#64
Jack Lemkus
5.0
(1)
"It’s a hidden gem."
#65
House of Machine
5.0
(1)
"Is peak!"
#66
The Patient Butcher
5.0
(1)
"In Melkbosstrand 🍔."
#67
NurdBerger
5.0
(1)
"I’m obsessed with NurdBerger in Globe. Best burgers ever!"
#68
5th St Burger
5.0
(1)
"5th St Burger is really freaking good."
#69
SVL
5.0
(1)
"SVL switched to a smash burger , too notch."
#70
Delray
5.0
(1)
"Double slider (it’s a smash) w/ cheese, caramelized onions , pickles, and mustard."
#71
dbl smash burger
5.0
(1)
"Hop cat get the dbl smash burger with extra kitty island sauce."
#72
Golden Eatery
5.0
(1)
"Golden Eatery at the 4th Street Market makes my personal favorite smash burger."
#73
Fat Fuck
2.5
(2)
"Or Mr. HotDog."
"Most overrated place in prague."
#74
Creepy's
5.0
(1)
"Creepy’s!! Also their hot honey waffles fries are so good."
#75
Midcity
5.0
(1)
"Midcity smashburger & get the nuggies too"
#76
Monster Smash
5.0
(1)
"Monster Smash and My Oh My are my 2 favorite places."
#77
Tulip Shop Tavern
5.0
(1)
"Tulip Shop Tavern"
#78
Farmer and the Beast
5.0
(1)
"Farmer and the Beast, Tulip Shop Tavern and Bless Your Heart are my current top 3"
#79
The Old Goat
5.0
(1)
"The Old Goat is easily my favorite."
#80
300 Suns
5.0
(1)
"300 Suns. Hands down some of the best burgers in this area."
#81
Flying Monkey
5.0
(1)
"Flying Monkey has a great burger."
#82
Sunswick
5.0
(1)
"Sunswick's smash burger slaps"
#83
Derive Brewing
5.0
(1)
"Derive Brewing has some pretty awesome smash burgers."
#84
Preston’s
5.0
(1)
"Preston’s!!!"
#85
Revelry Tavern
5.0
(1)
"The Rev Burger is a wonderful smashburger."
#86
Nom Nom
5.0
(1)
"Nom Nom just opened up and it's really good."
#87
Niku
5.0
(1)
"Niku for a more high brow burger and Maillards for a more casual burger. Both are top tier."
#88
Neighborhood
5.0
(1)
"Among the many other good ones on this list I’d add Neighborhood."
#89
Fat Sulley's
5.0
(1)
"The Lights Out Burger at Fat Sulley's/Atomic Cowboy is great."
#90
Jim's Burger Haven
5.0
(1)
"Jim's Burger Haven!! The one off of Washington is my personal favorite."
#91
Hodad's
5.0
(1)
"Just walk over to Hodad's - better than smashed and try the rings, too!"
#92
Street Thyme
5.0
(1)
"Their double smashburgers are very, very good."
#93
Bottle Rocket
5.0
(1)
"Bottle rocket is great, neighborhood second best."
#94
Old Pal
5.0
(1)
"Best smash burger in the world is in Lockhart. Check out Old Pal on the Square."
#95
Brotherton's
5.0
(1)
"Brotherton's does brisket smash burgers on Wednesdays."
#96
Frazier’s Long and Low
5.0
(1)
"Frazier’s Long and Low has the best smash burgers."
#97
Patty Wagon
5.0
(1)
"Best burger by far (imo) is Patty Wagon. Found it off recommendations from this sub."
#98
The Goose
5.0
(1)
"Do another smash burger at The Goose! Their smashie is amazing"
#99
Main Street Food and Beverage
5.0
(1)
"There’s a really Good one at Main street Food and Beverage!"
#100
Huckleberry
5.0
(1)
"Huckleberry food truck had a really tasty one last time I tried."
#101
Brite Eyes
5.0
(1)
"Brite Eyes brewing and Bells have some great smash burgers"
#102
Smash and Dash
5.0
(1)
"Smash and Dash by sdsu has a really good smash burger."
#103
Popchew
5.0
(1)
"Popchew burger is a hidden gem you need to try."
#104
KO Burger
5.0
(1)
"Try KO burger in Chinatown. Their hatch green chili burger is especially good."
#105
SmashedNYC
5.0
(1)
"SmashedNYC. Best smash burgers around."
#106
Bells
5.0
(1)
"Bells makes a damn good smash burger."
#107
Urban Field
5.0
(1)
"Urban field, for sure. It's a pizza place with an amazing smash burger."
#108
Perfect Szn
5.0
(1)
"Try the smash burger at Perfect Szn on Anne Street. Only $11 on Tuesdays."
#109
Little House
5.0
(1)
"Little House, the food truck outside Draught House on Medical, has the best burger I've had in a good long while, and it's a smash burger."
#110
Bun Slut
5.0
(1)
"Eating a burger from Bun Slut and it is exactly what I wanted."
#111
Cafe Manhattan
5.0
(1)
"Patty melt at Cafe Manhattan on Hanley."
#112
Gimme
5.0
(1)
"Gimme burger is the best"
#113
Sextons
5.0
(1)
"Sextons burgers
Preston’s is good too"
#114
Jetpacks
5.0
(1)
"Jetpacks burgers food truck. Hours are mostly weekend. So good."
#115
Seamus McDaniel’s
5.0
(1)
"Seamus McDaniel’s has a great burger"
#116
Biggie’s
5.0
(1)
"Biggie’s has a great burger."
#117
Have a Cow
5.0
(1)
"My partner loves burgers and had a hard time finding a good one until Have a Cow."
#118
Duck In Market
5.0
(1)
"The best burger in town is at Duck In Market in Valley Park."
#119
Lotawata Creek
5.0
(1)
"On the east side but Lotawata Creek has amazing burgers."
#120
Blueberry Hill
5.0
(1)
"Blueberry Hill. I love the soft cheddar and they have great onion rings."
#121
Req Room
5.0
(1)
"Big fan of the Req Room in Overland. Great bar, great burger!"
#122
Paul's Market
5.0
(1)
"Paul's Market, it's a 1/2 lb. traeger smoked burger and so delicious."
#123
Tattooed Dog
5.0
(1)
"If you are ever out west in St. Charles County, the Tattooed Dog in Wentzville has great burgers."
#124
Mulligans
5.0
(1)
"If in West County, Mulligans."
#125
Michael’s
5.0
(1)
"Michael’s with the pub cheese is good."
#126
Shamus McDaniels
5.0
(1)
"Shamus McDaniels in dogtown."
#127
Annie Gunns
5.0
(1)
"Annie Gunns with hand-cut fries. Starts with great beef."
#128
Hi Pointe
5.0
(1)
"Hi Pointe has not been mentioned yet? Multiple locations, but always a solid burger."
#129
Anthonino’s
5.0
(1)
"Anthonino’s on the Hill does a damn fine burger."
#130
Sugar Fire
5.0
(1)
"Sugar fire bbq has amazing burgers."
#131
Concord Grill
5.0
(1)
"Concord Grill has the best burgers of anywhere!"
#132
Good Company
5.0
(1)
"I recently had the burger at Good Company in the Grove and can wholeheartedly endorse."
#133
Salvage Yard
5.0
(1)
"We also really like the Salvage Yard on Hampton for burgers."
#134
City Park Grill
5.0
(1)
"City Park Grill has both smashed and non smashed burgers."
#135
Smash ‘Ems
5.0
(1)
"Smash ‘Ems hands down. On MorganFord, ran by the guy who used to do food at Stella Blues."
#136
Burger Fi
4.0
(1)
"The CEO from burger fi is pretty damn good."
#137
Standard
4.0
(1)
"Standard and Longleaf so far have been the best so far."
#138
Black Stripe
4.0
(1)
"Black stripe or grub shack, but more so recently black stripe is the go to."
#139
Super Duper Burgers
4.0
(1)
"Super Duper Burgers is pretty solid."
#140
Trueburger
4.0
(1)
"Trueburger."
#141
Wilson’s
4.0
(1)
"Wilson’s has a great burger. Kinda smash, kinda not, but amazing."
#142
Oklahoma Smash Burger
4.0
(1)
"They both do proper Oklahoma smash burgers."
#143
Burgers Anonymous
4.0
(1)
#144
Humble Buns
4.0
(1)
"Be Bexley."
#145
Bieber and Burger Želva
4.0
(1)
"I recommend making a reservation."
#146
Hoxton
4.0
(1)
"Deserves an honourable mention too."
#147
Izzy Burger
4.0
(1)
"Does a formidable burger."
#148
Burgers and Brews
4.0
(1)
#149
Smokin Joes
4.0
(1)
"Is pretty good."
#150
Stud
4.0
(1)
"Is underrated - bad name but great burg."
#151
Burger club
4.0
(1)
"Burger club is great."
#152
Shake Shack
4.0
(1)
"Okay but like…Shake Shack."
#153
Burger Stop
4.0
(1)
"I don’t know what a smash burger is but “Smoking Petes Burger Stop” has some solid burgers."
#154
Armadillo Den
4.0
(1)
"Biggie’s yardbird at Armadillo Den"
#155
Burdicks
4.0
(1)
"Burdicks has a couple smash style burgers that are delicious also."
#156
Buster Burger
4.0
(1)
"Their Buster Burger basket comes with two double patty smash burgers that are pretty damn good."
#157
Station Craft Brewery and Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"Station Craft Brewery and Kitchen in Dana Point has a great smash burger!"
#158
Neighborhood Burgers
4.0
(1)
"Nilly’s Neighborhood Burgers in Artesia."
#159
Burger she wrote
4.0
(1)
"Burger she wrote in LA. A bit further than south LA but definitely worth checking out."
#160
The Stand
4.0
(1)
"The stand. It's a drive through, but it's restaurant quality."
#161
Grandpa’s
4.0
(1)
"Grandpa’s (get the steak burger) and Bob’s."
#162
Smoking Gun
4.0
(1)
"Smoking Gun happy hour burger may be closest you can get."
#163
Earl's
4.0
(1)
"I love their smashed burger."
#164
Bell's
4.0
(1)
"Bell's is your best bet."
#165
Thunderbird
4.0
(1)
"Thunderbird and The Hub both had really solid ones."
#166
Zeus Kitchen
4.0
(1)
"Expensive, but worth it."
#167
Ritzy's
4.0
(1)
"Ritzy's is very good."
#168
Press Grill
4.0
(1)
"Press grill’s double is a good interpretation of a smash burger."
#169
Daltons
4.0
(1)
"Daltons is good! Doublewide food truck, too!"
#170
The Bonnie
4.0
(1)
"I’m a big fan of the burgers at The Bonnie myself!"
#171
Bonehead Burgers
4.0
(1)
"If you’re looking to stay downtown, bonehead burgers at east village brew."
#172
Wesburger
4.0
(1)
"Wesburger makes good smash burgers."
#173
Hops and Pie
4.0
(1)
"Hops and Pie does a damn good smashburger."
#174
Ophelias
4.0
(1)
"Ophelias has a solid smashburger, heard good things about snipes too."
#175
Steve's Snappin Dogs
4.0
(1)
"I'm fond of the smash burger at Steve's Snappin Dogs on Colfax"
#176
Tenderloin Grill
4.0
(1)
"Tenderloin Grill, in City Market, has some truly good smash burgers."
#177
100 Mile Brewery
4.0
(1)
"100 mile brewery has a really good double smash burger"
#178
Counterpoint
4.0
(1)
"Counterpoint usually has smash burgers on Monday nights."
#179
Butter Smashburger
4.0
(1)
"Butter Smashburger in the west village."
#180
Duffy’s
4.0
(1)
"Duffy’s in kirkwood sometimes has smash burgers that are really good as well as regular burgers."
#181
Hi Pointe Drive In
4.0
(1)
"Hi Pointe Drive In!"
#182
Drawing Board
4.0
(1)
"For me it's the Drawing Board (And Jovick Bros but a bunch of people mentioned them already)."
#183
Five Star
4.0
(1)
"Five star is pretty good."
#184
Moreno's Barbecue
3.0
(1)
"...one place does do a smash burger though I’ve never tried it. I’d say give moreno’s barbecue smoked burger a try."
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