Philadelphia has cheesesteaks; Chicago has deep-dish pizza; Kansas City has BBQ … but the entire state of Utah has burgers. They’re hands-down our favorite food and we’re pretty serious about them. While it’s impossible to list EVERY amazing burger in the state, here’s a good start for your burger bucket list. One note: while some out-of-state chain restaurants make a very decent burger (hello, In-N-Out!), I’ve not included them here … these burgers are Only In Utah! Check out the following best burgers in Utah:

1. The Big Ben, Burger Bar in Roy
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Burger Bar, 5291 S 1900 W, Roy, UT 84067, USA
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Burger Bar has become a staple in Roy since 1956. The Big Ben comes on an oversized bun that's soft like a dinner roll. It comes with the basic fixins ...plus plenty of fry sauce, too. Get it with onion rings.
2. The Big H, Hires Big H in Salt Lake City
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Hires Big H, 425 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, USA
Hires Big H, 835 Fort Union Blvd, Midvale, UT 84047, USA
Hires Big H, 2900 W 4700 S, West Valley City, UT 84118, USA
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A local bakery makes buns special for Hires and this restaurant grinds its own beef daily. The Big H is the most famous burger here. It comes with a quarter pound of beef, lettuce, tomato, American cheese, and fry sauce. Order this burger in a single or a double — either way, you can't go wrong.
3. Bison Burger, Hi-Mountain in Kamas
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Hi-Mountain, 40 N Main St, Kamas, UT 84036, USA
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The bison burger isn't on the menu – it's an occasional special. The hand-pattied bison is tender and juicy! If you can't get a bison burger, any of Hi-Mountain's other burgers will satisfy you, too. In fact, many of the items on the menu are considered the best burgers in Utah.
4. The Celestial Burger, Lucky 13 in Salt Lake City
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Lucky 13, 135 W 1300 S St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA
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Lucky 13 has a multitude of amazing burgers - each grilled to perfection. Pictured here is the Celestial Burger (bacon, grilled onions, cheddar, and BBQ sauce), but they're all delicious. The rosemary-garlic fries are to die for. Lucky 13 is a bar, so burger lovers aged 21 and up can enjoy.
5. Western BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger, Milt's Stop & Eat In Moab
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Milt's Stop & Eat, 356 S Mill Creek Dr, Moab, UT 84532, USA
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Milt's Stop & Eat is popular with locals and visitors alike. This tiny, walk-up hole-in-the-wall serves up delicious burgers and fries. The Western BBQ Bacon is a favorite, but make it a point to try them all. Add a shake to your meal - they're tasty!
6. Crown Burger, Crown Burger In Multiple Locations
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Crown Burgers, 118 N 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, USA
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The Crown Burger combines pastrami with a burger patty for the perfect combination of meaty goodness. Crown Burger invented it! Served with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and fry sauce, it's a unique-to-Utah offering.
7. Turtle Deluxe, Purple Turtle In Pleasant Grove
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Purple Turtle, 85 E State Rd, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062, USA
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Topped with pastrami and Swiss cheese, the Turtle Deluxe is a tasty treat at the Purple Turtle in Pleasant Grove. Instead of fries, try the "gems" (otherwise known as tater tots).
8. Bacon Burger, Ray's Tavern In Green River
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Ray's Tavern, 25 S Broadway, Green River, UT 84525, USA
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Ray's Tavern serves us a delicious, hand-pressed burger with fresh fixins. Patrons 21 and older can visit them at 35 S. Broadway, Green River.
9. Big Tony Double, Tonyburgers In Multiple Locations
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613 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, USA
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Get the Big Tony with a single patty or double. Tonyburgers uses three cuts of beef: sirloin, chuck, and brisket. They grind it fresh every day. Get it with your choice of a multitude of toppings, including four different cheeses.
10. Ranch Bacon Burger, JCW's The Burger Boys In Multiple Locations
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JCW's, 3605 N Thanksgiving Way, Lehi, UT 84043, USA
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Ranch dressing, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, and, of course, tons of crispy bacon! This is just one of several astoundingly delicious burger options. Visit JCW's in Lehi, American Fork, Provo, Herriman, and South Jordan.
11. Roasted Garlic And Romano, Rich's Burgers N Grub In Salt Lake City
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Rich's Burgers-N-Grub, 30 E Broadway, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, USA
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Visit Rich's for several unique burgers, made fresh right in front of you. This is the roasted garlic and romano - delicious! Your wife will make you sleep on the couch (that's a LOT of garlic!), but it will be worth it. You can dive into one of the best burgers in Utah at this restaurant in Salt Lake City.
12. Double Bacon Cheeseburger, B&D Burgers In Salt Lake City And Midvale
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B & D Burgers, 7793 S State St, Midvale, UT 84047, USA
B&D Burger, 222 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84102, USA
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The fluffy, lightly toasted bun is one of the best features of this delicacy. Top it with two patties, melty cheese, and crispy bacon, and you've got a winner! B & D Burgers has a location in Salt Lake City and Midvale.
13. Slackers Burger Joint In Torrey
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Slackers Burger Joint, 165 E Main St, Torrey, UT 84775, USA
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You'll want to plan your visit carefully to get your tasty burger before they close for the winter! Open March through October on Main Street, Torrey

This list is NOT a ranking … so don’t send me your death threats (I know that some of my fellow Utahns are utterly humorless when it comes to their favorite burger). They’re listed here randomly. Get out there and try them all and rank them yourself accordingly! And, if there are any burger joints in Utah that you feel we’ve missed, let us know in the comments or fill out this form.

And as a bonus: check out Burly Burger in Utah. This is one of our favorite burger joints in Utah and is where you can find some of the biggest burgers in the state!

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