Top 8 Burgers in Cleveland

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Something is comforting about a hearty burger when you need to fuel up after a long day. Cleveland offers several delicious options that range from classic hamburgers to inspired topping combinations that redefine this time-tested sandwich. Try these locations for some of the best burgers in the Cleveland area.

Stevensons Bar & Grill

Stevensons Bar & Grill has the fourth-best burger in the country, according to The List, and the best burger in Cleveland according to Thrillist. At Stevensons, you’re not only guaranteed a good burger but you’re also guaranteed a good time. The bar and grill has leagues for keno, bowling, and darts, making a favorite restaurant among those who want to do something more than eat and run. 

Though the menu is small in size, it’s big on taste. When you’re feeling hungry, the “Big Guy” is sure to satisfy you with two juicy hamburger patties, lettuce, pickles, and special sauce. If you don’t have room for the double, the “Lil Fella” is the same delicious burger with one patty instead of two.

Heck’s Cafe

You’ll enjoy a sophisticated ambiance at Heck’s Cafe in Cleveland. The restaurant is housed in a 120-year-old brick townhouse with a charming patio and indoor garden seating. Heck’s signature burgers are made with 100% grass-fed Ohio beef and served on a brioche bun. You can choose from several options, including the sweet BrieBerry Burger with brie cheese, blueberry-ancho sauce, and bacon or the Avon Burger with blue cheese, truffled potato sticks, baby arugula, and balsamic candied onions. 

The menu also features burgers that depart from the traditional beef option. The Hipster Burger is made in-house with veggies and edamame shaped into a patty and topped with mozzarella, arugula, and cucumber scallion aioli. The Caesar Chicken Burger features a chicken patty with tomato, romaine, parmesan, and a serrano-Caesar dressing on a pretzel bun. No matter which burger you choose, you’re sure to enjoy a gourmet experience.

Hatfield’s Goode Grub

Hatfield’s Goode Grub started as a food truck, but its popularity soon grew to necessitate a brick-and-mortar dining location. This location offers food and fun with live comedy acts, music, karaoke, darts, bowling, a pool, and other games.

The burger menu offers a plethora of intriguing options. The Chili Smothered Fry Burger is topped with chili, coleslaw, fries, cheddar, mozzarella, and Cle BBQ. On the Feud N Burger, you’ll find a fried egg, caramelized onions, coleslaw, bacon, and cheddar. Get the Bacon Mayfield with fire death sauce, pickled jalapenos, bacon, and bread and butter pickles if you like it hot.

Nano Brew Cle

Nano Brew Cle is a friendly neighborhood brewpub with a two-story patio and indoor dining. You’ll find 24 beers on draft that you can artfully pair with your burger.

All burgers are made with fresh certified Angus beef that’s never been frozen. Thrillist listed the Spicy Burger among its 33 best burgers in America. It features roasted poblano peppers, caramelized onions, spicy mayo, lettuce, and American cheese. CLE Magazine voted the Acid Trip the city’s most unique burger. This distinctive pick has cabbage vinegar slaw, pickled red onion, spicy mayo, a balsamic reduction, and American cheese. 

The South Side

The South Side boasts the “nicest patio in Tremont” when the weather is favorable for outdoor dining. Head indoors, and you’ll have nine HDTVs to enjoy with all the latest sports on the screen. 

The Tremont Burger is the must-try sandwich here. It features premium black Angus reserve beef in a generous half-pound patty topped with crispy bacon, battered onion rings, sharp cheddar, tomato jam, lettuce, and tomato. You can also order the cheeseburger with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion on a toasted bun for a more classic flavor.

The Rowley Inn

The Rowley Inn serves a full menu of “Cleveland-style comfort food.” You’ll find several intriguing burgers to choose from, all hand-pattied with a unique spice blend and served on challah buns.

Cheese lovers won’t be able to resist the Oh Cheesus! burger topped with cheddar, gouda, a mozzarella/provolone blend, and a homemade cream cheese spread. The Jalapeno Popper Burger is another inspired option served with jalapenos, wing sauce, and a homemade jalapeno cream cheese spread. Consider the Kinda Blue, which pairs a Cajun seasoned burger with blue cheese, arugula, homemade horseradish sauce, tomatoes, and sauteed mushrooms for a real kick of flavor.

Tremont Taphouse

The Tremont Taphouse serves craft beers and locally sourced American comfort food. The burger menu has a bit of everything, so you can get a satisfying sandwich no matter what flavors you’re craving.

The House Burger is a simple pick with white cheddar, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Consider the Joshua Burger with bacon, smoked cheddar, tartar sauce, and barbecue sauce if you want something more creative. The Thanksgiving Burger is another fun option featuring a ground turkey burger topped with stuffing, gravy, cranberry chutney, and shallots. All burgers come with a side of fries.

Local West

Local West has a quaint, homey feel that’s just like dining in mom’s kitchen. The burgers are all made from 100% Ohio local beef. The options are extensive. For something simple, you can go with the Old Macdonald with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle, or the Cowtipper featuring bacon and cheddar.

If you’re in the mood for a more creative burger, Local West has plenty of picks worth trying. The 50 Shades of Spice burger is half beef and half pork. It’s topped with bacon and a sweet orange peel goat cheese. The Murv features bacon, ham, cheddar, and a fried farm egg. On The Slim Thick, you’ll find a turkey burger with peppered cranberry aioli and Havarti cheese. The ultimate in comfort food, you can’t miss the Mac and Cheese Burger predictably topped with macaroni and cheese, cheddar, and bacon.

Did we include your favorite burger joint on the list? If we missed a great local burger, contact our team at Kia of Streetsboro and let us know! We love having the best recommendations in town for our customers when they drive off the lot.