A.KITCHEN
Cheeseburger
Operated by award-winning restaurateur Ellen Yin, this French-inspired restaurant hosts a unique menu that will satisfy various cravings, including their spin on a classic cheeseburger. This flavorful feast features cornichons, American cheese, dijonnaise and a High Street sesame roll. 135 S. 18th St., akitchenandbar.com
Butcher Bar's Royale with Cheese.
BUTCHER BAR
Royale With Cheese
Butcher Bar serves a variety of decadent bites, but the Royale with Cheese takes first place. These two four-ounce LaFrieda patties are complemented by American cheese, lettuce, pickles, onions and special sauce for prime flavor. Add the house-cut fries for a salty side. 2034 Chestnut St., butcherbarphilly.com
DBG
El Diablo
DBG’s El Diablo burger lives up to the name, packing a flavorful and playful punch. The patty boasts pepper jack, sautéed jalapenos, chili pepper, cream cheese, shrettuce, tomato, pickles and a garlic aioli drizzle. A side of mac and cheese brings this dish to the next level. 1311 Sansom St., dbgphilly.com
Huda’s smash burger
HUDA
Mott Burger
Huda offers an assortment of reimagined recipes that elevate the typical burger. Can’t decide which one to indulge in? Consider the Mott burger, featuring a five cheese blend, pickled chilis, caramelized onions, ranch and hot honey stacked on a six-ounce smash patty. 32 S. 18th St., hudaphl.com
M2O
Philly Burger
Hoping to find a classic burger with a local twist? Look no further than m2o’s Philly burger. Introduced by a soft Philly pretzel bun, the sandwich contains 100% certified Angus beef paired with cheese whiz, fried onions and jalapeno peppers for an added kick. 701 S. 5th St., m2oburgers.com
RED OWL TAVERN
Tavern Burger
A high-quality cheeseburger is a true source of satisfaction–especially at Red Owl Tavern. This standout dish features two four-ounce patties with New School American cheese, jalapeno jam, smoked bacon, chicken fried onions and smoked barbecue mayo. 1232 N. Front St., redowltavern.com
Burger Mondays at River Twice are not to be missed.
RIVER TWICE
The Mother Rucker
It’s impossible to have the Monday blues at River Twice, thanks to Burger Mondays. The star of the show is the Mother Rucker burger, available on the additions menu, featuring two four-ounce patties with fromage Americane, everything mayonnaise and pickled onions on a toasted seeded milk bread bun. 1601 East Passyunk Ave., rivertwicerestaurant.com
Rouge's burger wows with gruyere and caramelized onions.
ROUGE
Rouge Burger
The Rouge burger guarantees a mouthful of distinguished flavors that will curb your burger cravings with its French-inspired spin. This plate combines gruyere, caramelized onions, lettuce and tomato (upon request) and housemade dill pickles on a brioche bun, with pommes frites on the side. 205 S. 18th St., rouge98.com
The Boucherie Burger is a French-inspired delight with foie gras, creamy brie, onion confiture and crispy frites.
ROYAL BOUCHERIE
Boucherie Burger
Foie gras, creamy brie, onion confiture and crispy frites—could anything sound more delicious? Combined with a juicy patty, the Boucherie burger has proven its worth. Consider pairing it with the Garden Gimlet cocktail. 52 S. 2nd St., royalboucherie.com
Smoked Thousand Island dressing is the secret sauce to Village Whiskey's VW Mac.
VILLAGE WHISKEY
VW MAC
Burgers at this Jose Garces restaurant are tall, proud and a little daunting. In a city where pricey splurge burgers are a rarity, the VW Mac stands out. With two smash patties, pickles, lettuce, New School American cheese and smoked Thousand Island dressing, this bite has accumulated no small number of ardent fans. 118 S. 20th St., villagewhiskey.com
