May 30, 2024
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There is no better way to treat yourself than to dig into a sizzling patty with tangy pickles, crisp lettuce and fresh tomatoes—sandwiched between two toasted sesame buns. We’ve rounded up the best burgers in Atlanta so you can savor juicy, bacon-topped goodness right in your own neighborhood.
Marcel
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1170 Howell Mill Road / Website
They call it “The Reserve Burger.” Ever heard of it? Well, now you have. Not to be confused with their late-night cheeseburger, Marcel's Reserve Burger is a rare, dinner-only treat with fewer than 10 available each night. The one-pound patty is made from 28-day dry-aged ribeye and chuck, topped with Gruyere and served on a sesame seed brioche bun from a local bakery, Alon’s. The pièce de résistance, though, is hollowed-out bone filled with roasted marrow for slathering on the burger.
Houston’s
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2166 Peachtree Road; 2166 Peachtree Road / Website
Houston’s in Atlanta serves a renowned burger that has garnered a loyal following. Known for its high-quality ingredients, the burger features a perfectly grilled beef patty topped with melted cheddar cheese, fresh lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and a housemade mustard-honey sauce. It’s served on a toasted sesame seed bun, creating a delightful blend of flavors and textures.
Miller Union
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999 Brady Ave. NW / Website
Miller Union in Atlanta now serves lunch, which is great news for fans. The lunch menu includes a tasty MU cheeseburger with a juicy beef patty, melted cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and ketchup on a toasted bun. Known for its commitment to seasonal and locally sourced ingredients, Miller Union’s lunch menu maintains the high standards set by its dinner service. It’s a perfect spot for a delicious midday meal!
NFA Burger
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5465 Chamblee Dunwoody Road, Dunwoody / Website
Farm Burger
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Multiple Locations / Website
Take a trip to Farm Burger and sink your teeth into any of the eatery’s famed grass-fed burger options—with your choice of crispy specialty fries or onion rings on the side. Try the No. 6 Double Bacon Cheeseburger with two patties of half beef, half bacon grind, Tillamook yellow cheddar cheese, pasture-raised bacon, grilled onions, house pickles and Dijon mustard. Or, kick it up a notch with the No. 5 Sunny-Side, made of 100% grass-fed beef and pasture-raised bacon and topped with a sunny-side-up egg, pepper jack cheese and salsa verde.
Fred’s Meat & Bread
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99 Krog St. NE / Website
Named as one of 10 Bib Gourmand restaurants in Atlanta, Fred’s Meat & Bread unsurprisingly cooks up one of the best burgers in the city. Slip into a burger fever dream with the restaurant’s Burger Stack, varnished with American cheese, mayo, bread & butter pickles. Hot tip: add bacon and a side of garlic fries to get to a whole new level of burger bliss.
The General Muir
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1540 Avenue Pl., Suite B-230 / Website
Nestled between breakfast, lunch and nosh options on The General Muir’s menu, the eatery’s irresistible, mouthwatering burger awaits. The Double Stack Burger has garnered fame near and wide for its cooked-to-perfection goodness, embellished with American cheese, onions, pickles, mayo and a freshly-toasted bun—served with a side of crunchy fries.
LOL Burger Bar
2080 Defoors Ferry Rd. NW, Suite 130 / Website
With ten burger options to choose from, LOL Burger Bar has something in store for everyone. Live on the edge and sample the YOLO Burger, made with premium beef, American cheese, barbecue mayo, pulled pork, coleslaw and pickles. Or, try the WTF Burger, a Korean-inspired masterpiece topped with American cheese, kimchi and the restaurant’s LOL sauce. The signature LOL Burger includes a melodious combination of premium beef, gouda cheese, spicy mayo, grilled red and green peppers and onions. Each of LOL Burger Bar’s burgers is served with fries on the house.
The Companion
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2316 Marietta Rd. NW / Website
Visit gastropub hot spot The Companion and indulge in The Steinbeck, a juicy, towering culinary creation that will put thin, lifeless patties to shame. Topped with a heaping serving of pimento cheese, pickled jalapeños and rich cuts of bacon, this burger has just what you need to get your fix of meaty, tangy goodness. Visitors can also tuck into the limited-time-only Tower of Power, with bacon and American cheese, or sample the Patty Melt, topped with caramelized onions and Swiss cheese—both with the flavorful addition of Million Island dressing.
Grindhouse Killer Burgers
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Multiple Locations / Website
In search of a killer burger? Look no further than Grindhouse Killer Burgers’ eight hamburger options, each pushing the limits of flavor to another level. Take a trip to Wild West with the Cowboy Style burger, crafted with cheddar cheese, Applewood bacon, a crunchy Vidalia onion ring and barbecue sauce. Or, journey across the pond with the Euro-Style burger, made with an enticing blend of Swiss cheese, sauteed mushrooms, crisp lettuce, mustard and mayo.
The Vortex Bar & Grill
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Multiple Locations / Website
Since 1992, The Vortex Bar & Grill has been serving up burger specials that will send even the most experienced burger lovers into a blissful, meat-induced food coma. With a variety of meat-filled selections to choose from, restaurant-goers can take it a step further with the single, double, triple or quadruple Coronary Bypass Burgers. Each is constructed with a variation of griddled and flame-grilled sirloin patty melts, bacon grilled cheese Texas toast sandwiches, American cheese, fried eggs, grilled onions, diner relish, mayo and more, served alongside fries and tots slathered with the restaurant’s Cheesy-Cheese Goo sauce and bacon bits.
Holeman and Finch
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1201 Peachtree St. NE Building 400, Suite 160 / Website
Join Holeman and Finch for brunch, lunch, dinner and Sunday roast to satisfy your hungriest burger cravings. Set your sights—and your taste buds—on the fine dining destination’s signature cheeseburger. Dig into a luxe burger patty, topped with cheese, shaved red onions and bread & butter pickles, all nestled between a warm, housemade bun.
BT Burger
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62 Peachtree St. NW / Website
Put an end to the hangry scaries for good with the signature BT Burger. It's a glorious combination of a patty made from fresh, ground-daily beef, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions, fried egg and BT Mild Sauce, all sandwiched between two golden-brown buns. Bacon lovers can opt for the Bacon Cheeseburger, with a burger patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickled onions and American cheese.
Patty & Frank's
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1235 Chattahoochee Ave. NW / Website
Patty & Frank's signature burger patties are blended with high-quality American beef from Pat LaFrieda Meat Purveyors and served on a toasted-to-perfection bun. Visitors can sample combos like the P&F Patty, with two beef patties, American cheese, shredded iceberg lettuce, sliced red onion and tomatoes, Patty Sauce and pickles on the side, and the Route 66 Party, consisting of two Oklahoma onion beef patties, American cheese and pickles.
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