20+ of the Best Burgers in RVA, Hands Down
I like big burgers, and I cannot lie!
Here are more than 20 restaurants where you have to order a burger! Some may be obvious while others will surprise you; we’re covering everything from classic burgers to some out-of-the-ordinary orders. And don’t worry, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free friends: We have you covered, too!
— by the RVAx team
Beauvine Burger Concept
Voted one of the top burger spots in Richmond, you can choose between a Pineland Farms small-batch beef burger, a hormone- and antibiotic-free turkey burger, or a vegan veggie burger on a toasted brioche bun, gluten-free bun, or lettuce wrap. Don’t skip out on the side of waffle sweet potato fries!
Location: 1501 W Main St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Boulevard Burger and Brew
The location itself screams ‘70s diner! This burger joint serves some awesome burgers with endless options, from beef to turkey to their Homemade Black Bean Veggie. Be sure to pair your order with one of their many Boozy Milkshakes.
Location: 1300 N Arthur Ashe Blvd (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
Brenner Pass
What could make an already delicious burger even better? Fondue, that’s what! The Brenner Pass Burger is topped with creamy fondue and served with frites.
Location: 3200 Rockbridge St #100 (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
Burger Bach
Burger Bach prides itself on quality and fresh ingredients. Choose a beef, chicken, lamb, or veggie patty, and be sure to order a side of fries — they have more than a dozen sauces to choose from, in addition to ketchup.
Location: 3426 W Cary St (Carytown), 2225 Old Brick Rd (Short Pump), and 101 Heaths Way Rd (Midlothian)
Hours: Found here
BurgerWorks
The place is dedicated to helping everybody find burger utopia. You can choose one of their suggested burgers or custom-build a new creation with their local, quality ingredients and healthier alternatives.
Location: 10321 W Broad St (Short Pump)
Hours: Found here
Carytown Burgers and Fries
Each burger here is formed from a proprietary blend of chuck and top-round sirloin. They have plenty of choices for our vegetarian and vegan customers as well, including soy-based and black bean burgers, vegan patties, and mock chicken.
Location: 3449 W Cary St (Carytown) and 5404 Lakeside Ave (Lakeside)
Hours: Found here
Cobra Burger
After years as a pop-up operation, Cobra Burger brought a brick-and-mortar location to Church Hill. Their menu is packed with house favorites like the Cobra Burger along with unique burger creations and a rotating selection of specials. Don’t forget the delicious Cobra Sauce and Cobra Fries (pickled french fries).
Location: 400 N 27th St (Church Hill)
Hours: Found here
Dot’s Back Inn
The Heroic Burgers at Dot’s Back Inn are an experience to be had, with options ranging from the Chili & Cheese Burger to fusions Mexicali and the Rajun Cajun Burger.
Location:4030 MacArthur Ave (Bellevue)
Hours: Found here
Eazzy Burger
As if we couldn’t love ZZQ and Ardent Craft Ales more, the beloved barbecue and beer spot joined forces to open a burger joint in Scott’s Addition. Eazzy Burger hangs in its sister restaurant’s backyard, taking over Ardent’s former sour ale barrel warehouse. Diners can enjoy a simple and tasty selection of eats, including meaty and meatless burger options, chicken sandwiches, and cheese fries.
Location: 3204 W Leigh St (Scott’s Addition)
Hours: Found here
Four Brothers Bistro & Grill
All burgers here are hand-pattied with fresh beef and served on a brioche bun with fresh-cut fries. All their signature burgers are made fresh in front of you on a grill-top, resulting in juicy deliciousness every time. Black bean burgers are also an option.
Location: 711 N Lombardy St (VCU)
Hours: Found here
Hogshead Cafe
While traditionally a BBQ restaurant, you don’t want to skip out on their burgers served on a pretzel roll. You can build your own or go all out with the Hog Burger, which is their signature Angus burger topped with pepper jack cheese, bacon, hand-pulled pork, onion rings, coleslaw, and Hog Sauce.
Location: 8902 W Broad St (West End)
Hours: Found here
Honey Whyte’s
This spot’s been in the burger-and-beer biz since 2003, and they’re a Richmond favorite in the dive category. Snag one of their many burger selections, and get a taste of what Honey Whyte’s “unrelenting love for the burger” is all about.
Location: 2116 E Main St (Shockoe Bottom)
Hours: Found here
Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint
Jack Brown’s dubs itself a “burger joint with a passion for craft beer.” The burgers here are 100% all-natural Wagyu beef. Don’t ask for lettuce and tomato, because their patties are prepared simple and basic with creative twists on an American classic. Get the Elvis — topped with peanut butter, mayo, applewood-smoked bacon, and American cheese — and crinkle-cut fries, and absolutely do not skimp on the JB sauce to dip them in.
Location: 5810 Grove Ave (Westhampton)
Hours: Found here
Kreggers At Hand
Anyone who puts a fried green tomato, bacon, and pimento cheese on a burger deserves to make it on a best burger list. Here, that burger is called the BLT & C burger — pimento jack cheese, fried green tomato, apple cider bacon, spring mix, and remoulade — and it’s one of their signatures. They also offer Beyond Meat and black bean patties.
Location: 2614 W Cary St (The Fan)
Hours: Found here
Roy’s Big Burger
Looking for a no-frills burger joint that’s perfect for a lunch break treat? Look no further. Roy’s Big Burger serves hamburgers, fries, and shakes out of their fast-food shack’s walk-up window.
Location: 5200 Lakeside Ave (Lakeside)
Hours: Found here
Sear Burger
A new concept from Soul Taco has entered the chat: Sear Burger. Said the Mexican restaurant on the addition to its offerings, “Sear Burger is a new employee driven burger concept that celebrates amazing food and the even more amazing people that make this all possible!” The burger pop-up lives inside the original Soul Taco restaurant itself, and visitors get just as many unique options on their patties as they do their tacos — e.g., this one with goat cheese, hot honey, and arugula.
Location: 321 N 2nd St (Jackson Ward)
Hours: Found here
Secret Sandwich Society
Their certified Angus beef burgers are hand-pattied, served pink or no pink on a toasted potato roll with Society Fries and a homemade pickle. They have six signature burgers to choose from, with the options to sub for a Beyond Meat patty and gluten-free bread.
Location: 501 E Grace St (Downtown)
Hours: Found here
Slay Burgers
Slay Burgers popped up in Brookland Park, slinging patties “smashed to perfection.” They’re all about the quick-and-fresh bite, so keep them in mind the next time you’re in a time crunch and want something incredibly delish. In addition to burgers, they dole out fried chicken sammies, too.
Location: 22 W Brookland Park Blvd (Brookland Park)
Hours: Found here
Smashed RVA
This food truck has been the cause of a weekend text in our team’s group message to make known these burgers’ whereabouts. They’re American cheesy and onion smashy, and the owner recently announced that Smashed RVA secured the keys to its very own brick-and-mortar, which is set to open “very soon.” In the meantime, keep an eye on the truck here (and text us, if needed).
Location: 1600 Brook Rd (Chamberlayne Industrial Center)
Hours: Vary (learn more here)
Station 2
This restaurant was built in the former home of the 1899 Engine Company 2. Enjoy a burger in this historic spot, where you can choose a gourmet or griddle-pressed burger from a char-grilled Buffalo Creek (VA) ground beef patty, a grilled organic chicken breast, a turkey patty, a gluten-free or vegan edamame patty, a vegan black bean patty, or a Beyond Meat patty.
Location: 2016 E Main St (Downtown)
Hours: Found here
The Roosevelt
The Roosevelt’s Seven Hills Double Cheeseburger is made with local beef, bacon jam, and rooster sauce and served with crispy fries. The result is so perfect, it’s nearly impossible to ever order anything else on the menu. Pair it with a brew from the spot’s impressive selection of regional beers and your stomach will go home happy.
Location: 623 N 25th St (Church Hill)
Hours: Found here
Thank you to Beauvine Burger Concept for powering this City Guide!
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