There’s nothing that hits the spot quite like a burger and fries. Burgers, whether traditional or veggie, seem to be that one food that just about everyone, including the pickiest of kids, likes. For those days when a burger could really hit the spot but grilling isn’t on the menu, you’ll quickly discover that Pittsburgh promises plenty of options for a good burger cooked to perfection. Check out these restaurants where you can find the best burgers in Pittsburgh:

1. Burgatory
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342 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA
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Get ready to tempt your tastebuds with a burger from Burgatory's eclectic menu of unique burgers. Like peanut butter, jelly, and bacon? Then you just might love the Piggy Butter & Jelly, a traditional burger topped with not-so-traditional peanut butter, jelly, pickles, cheese, and bacon. Burgatory's menu also features a kid's burger and the Phat Patti Veggie Burger. Burgatory has numerous locations throughout the Pittsburgh area.
2. Stack'd
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Stack'd Oakland, 3716 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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You're pretty much guaranteed to love your Stack'd burger because, well, you design your own. Simply choose from the vast list of ingredients – breads, meats (or a veggie burger), cheeses, sauces, and toppings. The ingredients, however, go beyond the traditional and include such fun toppings as potato chips, peanut butter, fritos, fried pierogies, grilled mac and cheese, and grilled pineapple. This Pittsburgh burger shack is located in Shadyside.
3. Meat and Potatoes
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Meat & Potatoes, 649 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, USA
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Meat and Potatoes certainly lives up to its name with a vast menu slathered with meat and potato dishes. The three burgers on the menu, all sandwiched on a homemade bun, include the Plain Jane, a burger for traditionalists and those with a more selective taste, topped with house pickles, red onion, lettuce, and tomatoes. Those with a bolder taste may want to opt for the Pimento Burger or the Pub Burger.
4. OTB Bicycle Cafe
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OTB Bicycle Cafe at Hastings, 1595 Mayview Rd, Bridgeville, PA 15017, USA
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With 10 different burgers on its menu, OTB Bicycle Cafe doesn't exactly make it easy to decide which one to order. From the Hard Tail, the traditional burger with or without the equally traditional toppings and cheese, to the Bicycle Advocate, a tantalizing burger topped with bacon, a fried egg, cheese, coleslaw, and fries, the burgers are an ode to local bicycle organizations. If you're not in the mood for a regular beef burger, consider trying the chicken, turkey, or veggie burger. Prefer something lighter? Order the burger, sans the bun, atop mixed greens. OTB Bicycle Cafe has locations on the South Side and in Allison Park.
5. Butterjoint
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Butterjoint, 208 N Craig St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
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Butterjoint promises its burgers, made from Western Pennsylvania raised and grass-fed beef, will always be ground daily and grilled fresh to order. In the mood for the burgers you grew up with? Butterjoint's got you covered with the burger topped with lettuce, onions, your choice of cheese, and bacon. In the mood for fancy? Try the Fancy Burger of the Day – the "Crisp 'N Gruyere" – or the Extra Fancy Burger of the day.
6. Fat Head's Saloon
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Fat Head's Saloon, 1805 E Carson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203, USA
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Walk into Fat Head's Saloon on the South Side and, if you're in a really daring mood, order the famous Triple Bypass Burger, a smoked epic burger with such heart stopping toppings as Beasty barbecue sauce, a sunny egg, and Cheddar cheese. Maybe you're a little less daring and would prefer the King Jong Moo or the Fiery Voodoo Burger instead. Of course, Fathead's also features a classic cheeseburger on its menu.
7. Tessaro's
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Tessaro's American Bar & Hardwood Grill, 4601 Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224, USA
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Kick back and embrace the chill vibe of this PGH burger joint while teasing your tastebuds with one of its hardwood grilled burgers. Each burger, made from a half of a pound of fresh ground beef, is grilled to order. Tessaro's menu features the Classic Cheeseburger as well the Barbeque Burger, the Gourmet Cheeseburger, and the Breakfast Burger, the latter of which is topped with fresh bacon, eggs, and cheese.

Pittsburghers know how to grill a good burger – whether meat or veggie. In just about every fast food joint and restaurant you frequent in Pittsburgh, you’ll find burgers on the menu. But, taste is certainly subjective. Do you agree that these are the eight best burgers in Pittsburgh? Do you have a burger joint that should be on the list of best burgers in Pittsburgh?

Best Burgers In Pittsburgh

1. Burgatory

2. Stack’d

3. OTB Bicycle Cafe

4. Meat and Potatoes

5. Butterjoint

6. Tessaro’s

7. Fat Head’s Saloon

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Where can I find the best burgers in Pittsburgh?

One of the best hamburgers in Pittsburgh can be found at Murray Avenue Grill, located in the Squirrel Hill neighborhood in PGH. It was perfectly cooked to order and complete with fresh tomatoes, lettuce, onion, and cheese. You can taste the apple flavor in the applewood bacon that topped it. The burger is also gigantic - you may want to bring along a few friends to share it. 

Another place in PGH for epic burgers is Over the Bar, which we named in the "best of" list above, but it bears repeating! One of OTB’s specialty burgers (all of which have bike themed names) is The Dirt Rag Delight. This tasty burger is comprised of a half-pound of premium aged beef that has been hand formed, topped with good ole’ American cheese, dill pickles, a large dollop of fresh Wholey’s peanut butter, and bacon to pack just the right amount of creaminess and crunch. Pair this burger with either their hand-cut potato chips or coleslaw and it’s the perfect meal after a long, exhausting bike ride... or, you know, the walk from the car to the restaurant!

What are some iconic Pittsburgh restaurants?

There are lots of legendary and longstanding restaurants in Pittsburgh, and one of our favorites is Grand Concourse. While it's a great place to go for a bite any time of day, definitely wake up and indulge in a delicious Sunday tradition at the Grand Concourse, a seafood restaurant that's just as popular for its Sunday Brunch as it is for its seafood. Served every Sunday, Grand Concourse's brunch menu features an array of dishes, including fresh made donuts, made-to-order omelets, lemon chicken breast, and hickory smoked bacon. Some other iconic restaurants in Pittsburgh include Pamela's Diner, Meat and Potatoes, and Primanti Brothers.

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