The Best Burger in Alabama
Looking for the best burger in Alabama? It is hard to beat a mouthwatering, melt in your mouth burger. One that has been seasoned and grilled to perfection and topped with flavorful cheese and dressed with your all time favorite fixings. Whether those are crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices or crunchy pickles and onions, we usually each have our idea of the perfect burger.
Here, we have struggled through our differences of opinion to bring you the most regionally acclaimed burgers we could find in Alabama. To make our top burger list, these burgers had to consistently receive top marks taste test after taste test! This was research we didn’t mind doing, these burgers also were liked by the widest palette of tastes. So give our burger list for Alabama a try. If you find a better burger in Alabama let us know and we will make sure to try it out and weigh it against the competitors.
Also, we would love to hear what you think the best burger is to you, what qualities do you think are most essential? Or do you know of a burger joint that is the best kept secret in Alabama and you want to share your love with the nation? We want to hear it, what you have to say is important to us!
Chez Fonfon
Birmingham, AL
Chez Fonfon is that cozy, casual French bistro that we hope transfers you to Paris, Lyons or Nice. Opened in 2000 by Frank and Pardis Stitt, it is a bustling place serving classic, hearty French fare: steak tartare, moules et frites, sautéed trout with brown butter, escargots, and homemade charcuterie. They offer the most delicious wines, chosen for their value and quirkiness, from the Loire, Rhône and Languedoc.
Time to Eat
Theodore, AL
Self proclaimed: “Mobile’s Best Country Cookin” their history is lengthy and shows their efforts, a family owned restraunt. With burgers named after the hours, in tune to their time theme, there are plenty of options for every discerning palate. Whether you are interested in the milder 3-O’clock that offers plenty of American, Swiss, and Cheddar cheese garnished with mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion. Or the more adventurous 12-O’clock which boasts 2 bacon strips, cheddar cheese, baked beans, fried onion rings, ranch dressing, and is garnished with lettuce and tomato. Just don’t forget to check out the rest of the menu which includes things like macaroni and cheese nuggets or homemade Alfredo sauce.
Farm Burger
Birmingham, AL
Their burgers are made from grassfed beef, dry-aged and ground fresh. Their cattle are fattened and finished on sweet grass, never fed antibiotics or growth hormones, and always humanely raised and handled. Their menu is chef-driven, seasonal, and sourced from local farms. Their food makes ethical eating easy.
Fancy’s on Fifth
Birmingham, AL
Fancy’s on 5th is an Oyster Dive + Burger Bar located in the heart of Avondale right across from the park. Named for the Elephant Miss Fancy , the 1920’s Avondale Zoo’s main attraction and mascot, they want this eatery to be everything you love about your favorite burger bar and local oyster dive, but taken to a new level. They kept the rustic exposed brick walls and original ceilings and tiles. They have also used locally sourced wood with every opportunity.
Chris’ Hot Dogs
Montgomery, AL
Founded in 1917, Chris’ Hot Dogs have been enjoyed by every walk of life. Chris’ is a place where everyone, including young and old, rich and poor, black and white, from any country are welcome and can all dine harmoniously in this wonderful institution. They have had customers from every state in the Union, and countless guests from other countries.
West End Grill
Huntsville, AL
West End Grill, offers a fun and casual atmosphere. They have a menu that is sure to please any appetite. They offer an express lunch menu for those with a smaller window to enjoy your lunch break, hand-cut steaks, made-from scratch soups and entrees, as well as a late night menu. They pride themselves on serving fresh never frozen meats and preparing and cooking everything fresh and in-house.
Johnny Gryll’s II
Huntsville, AL
Flipdaddy’s Brilliant Burgers & Craft Beer Bar
Orange Beach, AL
Their proprietary blend of fresh (never frozen) all-American ground chuck, short rib and brisket makes for a very beefy & juicy burger. Try one of their 16 signature burgers paired with a craft beer from our 135 tap handles for an unforgettable meal. Their menu also features appetizers to share (or not), large satisfying salads, kids meals, delicious desserts and more.
Cheeburger Cheeburger
Auburn, AL
Papa Rocco’s
Gulf Shores, AL
With a slogan like “The home of warm beer and lousy pizza” might make you wary of going there but they won the 2010 People’s Choice Best Pizza award and that says something. This Gulf Shores, Alabama Oyster Bar & Pizzeria also offers up daily specials and of course burgers. Burgers and a challenge with their “Who’s Your Daddy Burger” a double deck burger with Swiss and American cheeses, mushrooms and bacon.