Best Burger Des Moines, IA, Best Cheeseburger, Best Hamburger

Looking for the best burger in Des Moines, IA? 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 Des Moines, IA. 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 Des Moines, IA a try. If you find a better burger in Des Moines, IA 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 Des Moines, IA and you want to share your love with the nation? We want to hear it, what you have to say is important to us!

Sally’s Hamburgers

Des Moines, IA

Celebrating 20 years in business this year. A staple for downtown workers for a quick breakfast before work or a lunch to go.

B & B Grocery, Meat and Deli

Des Moines, IA

B & B Grocery, located in Des Moines, Iowa, is a neighborhood grocery store with an outstanding deli. B & B Grocery is also known to be selling specialty burgers that include their tripe cheeseburger and the Quadzilla.

Big City Burgers and Greens

Des Moines, IA

Big City Burgers and Greens focuses on serving food that is healthy, socially responsible and fun. The restaurant is also known to be purchasing local meats and greens whenever possible to support local farmers. Big City Burgers and Greens is also proud to be one of Iowa’s first 100% compostable restaurants.

B-Bop’s Burgers, Fries, and Cola

Des Moines, IA

B-Bop’s is a drive-thru restaurant that features burgers, sandwiches, fries, and shakes. All of B-Bop’s offered hamburgers are known to be made from 100% pure ground beef and include catsup, mustard, onion, pickle, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab

Des Moines, IA

Zombie Burger + Drink Lab currently features a full-service meal, cocktails, and their famous spiked milk shakes. Zombie Burger + Drink Lab serves burgers, hot dogs, vegetarian dishes, and other types of fast food as well.

Smashburger

West Des Moines, IA

Smashburger is an innovative restaurant concept that is redefining its category by providing a burger experience that combines the superior product, service and atmosphere associated with sit-down casual dining and the speed and convenience associated with quick-service restaurants. With its handcrafted menu items ranging from smashed-to-order burgers, handspun Haagen-Dazs milkshakes, chicken sandwiches, salads, and sides made with fresh, premium ingredients and served in less than six minutes, Smashburger is putting the burger back at the center of the consumer dining experience.

El Bait Shop

Des Moines, IA

El Bait Shop, offers great food selection including their famous fish tacos, American bar favorites & High Life Lounge’s traditional diner food.

Maxie’s Restaurant & Lounge

West Des Moines, IA

Maxie’s serves mouthwatering dishes, including sandwiches, pasta, chicken, steaks, seafood and more. Since 1967, they have taken a simple approach to dining by offering great food, great service and great value. Maxie’s Restaurant and Lounge has been a family favorite for more than 50 years. With a comfortable atmosphere and expansive selection of entrees, Maxie’s is the perfect place to dine with family, friends, clients or business associates.

Buzzard Billy’s

Des Moines, IA

Buzzard Billy’s, specializes in incredible Cajun-Creole food, large beer selections and a funky atmosphere. It is a great place to dine and people watch while enjoying the mild summer days and evenings.