The Best Burger in Hawaii
Looking for the best burger in Hawaii? 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 Hawaii. 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 Hawaii a try. If you find a better burger in Hawaii 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 Hawaii and you want to share your love with the nation? We want to hear it, what you have to say is important to us!
Duke’s Waikiki
Honolulu, HI
Make yourself at home, where the legend Duke Kahanamoku grew up swimming, surfing, canoeing and body-surfing. Their staff invites you into their ohana (Hawaiian for family) as they offer delicious original Hawaiian-influenced cuisine, a generous helping of Aloha spirit, and one of the most famous views found anywhere.
Zippy’s Waipahu
Waipahu, HI
The third oldest Zippy’s location, Zippy’s Waipahu has been part of the Leeward Oahu community for several decades. Offering Hawaii’s favorites either in the dine in restaurant or for take out, along with freshly baked delights from Napoleon’s Bakery, Zippy’s Waipahu is open 24 hours for the convenience of those late night cravings.
Highway Inn Restaurant
Waipahu, HI
Every morning, each lau lau is carefully hand wrapped in the traditional Hawaiian style. The kalua pork is shredded thread by thread. And the beef stew is made one pot at a time. Their menu hasn’t changed much since they first opened in 1947, and the reason is pretty simple. Generations have grown up eating, loving and coming back for more. And they are pretty sure you will, too, once you get a taste of what they are serving up at their restaurant.
Cafe 100
Hilo, HI
Cafe 100’s specialty is Hilo’s famous Loco Moco and offers more than 30 varieties. Locals come for the tasty and comforting home-style food and the memories. Visitors come for the authentic, old Hilo experience.
Bubba’s Burger Hawaii
Hanalei, HI
Bubba’s Burger Hawaii was previously voted as the #1 Burger in Hawaii Magazine. The restaurant opened its doors in 1994 and since then, has been serving the popular Kauai grass-fed Bubba Burgers.
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers
Aiea, HI
Teddy’s uses only 100% fresh chilled ground chuck (no fillers or binders). Burgers are hand crafted daily and always charbroiled to order. Super Sauce is Teddy’s own sweet and tangy creation, not the usual thousand island dressing. Teddy’s Teriyaki Sauce is a traditional recipe made from scratch. Their produce and buns are the highest quality and are delivered fresh daily.
Haleiwa Joe’s
Kaneohe, HI
Peruse their menus offering delightful fresh fish, island-inspired creations, and tropical treats. All dishes served with extra Aloha.
Ultimate Burger
Kailua, HI
Ultimate Burger is a locally owned and operated business that is well-known for using organic Big Island ingredients for their delicious burgers and beer. The restaurant also buys their hamburger ingredients from Kailua Kona farmers and ranchers
Honolulu Burger Co.
Honolulu, HI
Honolulu Burger Co. claims to be serving only the freshest island products that’s grown, bred, and fed locally. Their selection of handcrafted burgers include the Mushroom Mushroom Burger and the Blue Hawaii Burger.
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers
Honolulu, HI
Teddy’s uses only 100% fresh chilled ground chuck (no fillers or binders). Burgers are hand crafted daily and always charbroiled to order. Super Sauce is Teddy’s own sweet and tangy creation, not the usual thousand island dressing. Teddy’s Teriyaki Sauce is a traditional recipe made from scratch. Their produce and buns are the highest quality and are delivered fresh daily.