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The Great Burger Wars
Minetta Tavern is one of The Great Burger Wars.

1. Minetta Tavern

8.9
113 Macdougal St (at Minetta Ln), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 621 tips and reviews
Village Whiskey is one of The Great Burger Wars.

2. Village Whiskey

8.6
118 S 20th St (at Sansom St), Philadelphia, PA
Whisky Bar · Center City West · 173 tips and reviews

Follow F.Follow Foodie: The Whiskey King is one of the finest burgers you'll ever have the pleasure of eating.

Prohibition Tap Room is one of The Great Burger Wars.

3. Prohibition Tap Room

8.7
501 N 13th St (at Buttonwood St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · North Philadelphia · 87 tips and reviews

Follow F.Follow Foodie: The new miso burger is honestly among the best burgers I've ever had. Some MIGHT find it a little salty. I think it's great though. Ask for a side of Szechuan mayo to make it even better.

Fountain Porter is one of The Great Burger Wars.

4. Fountain Porter

9.2
1601 S 10th St (at Tasker St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Bella Vista - Southwark · 36 tips and reviews
Rouge is one of The Great Burger Wars.

5. Rouge

8.5
205 S 18th St (btwn Walnut and Locust), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Rittenhouse Square · 90 tips and reviews

Follow F.Follow Foodie: Perhaps the burger that started the burger wars in Philly. Still worthy of a spot on the list of best Philly burgers.

Good Dog Bar & Restaurant is one of The Great Burger Wars.

6. Good Dog Bar & Restaurant

8.7
224 S 15th St (btwn Walnut & Locust Sts), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Avenue of the Arts South · 169 tips and reviews

Follow F.Follow Foodie: Blue cheese stuffed and really satisfying.

Nick's Roast Beef of Old City is one of The Great Burger Wars.

7. Nick's Roast Beef of Old City

7.5
16 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Center City East · 28 tips and reviews

Follow F.Follow Foodie: Burger grind includes bacon. Yup. And it's really good.

The Good King Tavern is one of The Great Burger Wars.

8. The Good King Tavern

8.8
614 S 7th St (at Kater St), Philadelphia, PA
Restaurant · Bella Vista - Southwark · 22 tips and reviews
Ela is one of The Great Burger Wars.

9. Ela

627 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Queen Village - Pennsport · 28 tips and reviews

Follow F.Follow Foodie: For a different kind of burger experience...they use curing salts. Try it out.

American Sardine Bar is one of The Great Burger Wars.

10. American Sardine Bar

8.9
1800 Federal St (at 18th St), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Point Breeze · 74 tips and reviews

Follow F.Follow Foodie: IF they have the patty melt, GET IT! It's AMAZING!

Royal Tavern is one of The Great Burger Wars.

11. Royal Tavern

8.8
937 E Passyunk Ave (btwn Christian St & Carpenter St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Bella Vista - Southwark · 99 tips and reviews
Five Guys is one of The Great Burger Wars.

12. Five Guys

7.5
1527 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Burger Joint · Center City West · 36 tips and reviews

Follow F.Follow Foodie: Chain. Classic. Always satisfying.

R2L is one of The Great Burger Wars.

13. R2L

50 S 16th St (at Chestnut St), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City West · 73 tips and reviews

Follow F.Follow Foodie: Not gonna lie, their slider burgers are on point.

Catahoula Bar & Restaurant is one of The Great Burger Wars.

14. Catahoula Bar & Restaurant

7.4
775 S Front St, Philadelphia, PA
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · Queen Village - Pennsport · 43 tips and reviews

Follow F.Follow Foodie: Go for the "My Burger." It's a classic. Other great options are: "5-Pepper" if you like it spicy, or the "Bourbon Peppercorn" if you like it savory (but if you do, ask for a drizzle of truffle oil).

ROOT restaurant + wine bar is one of The Great Burger Wars.

15. ROOT restaurant + wine bar

1206 Frankford Ave (at W Girard Ave), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 7 tips and reviews

Follow F.Follow Foodie: It's a really good burger. Honorable mention.