Best Burgers 2025: Our annual guide to the best patty this side of a bun

Burgers aren t forever Over the past year we ve lost particular of our favorite burgers with the closure of restaurants including Saint Dinette Revival and Chip s Clubhouse But we ve got plenty of strong newcomers to our annual burger guide too from a couple newly resurrected classic spots to neighborhood newbies and food trucks Here s our ode to the humble burger grouped into categories to help you narrow down where you re heading tonight Did we miss your favorite Let us know at eat pioneerpress com And friends don t let the good burger pass you by Elevated cheffy burgers The burger at Forepaugh's in St Paul pictured in September Jess Fleming Pioneer Press Neighborhood close-to-home spots A burger with St Andre cheese and cognac-grilled onions is served at Altera in Highland Park on July Jared Kaufman Pioneer Press Cult Faves hype-worthy burgers off the beaten path The Burger at Grill at the Legion in St Paul Park Jess Fleming Pioneer Press Cheers burgers at bars and dives to pair with a drink The burger at The Dive at Coastal Seafoods on Snelling Avenue in St Paul Jess Fleming Pioneer Press Destination burgers worth the drive The Skirt Burger from B- Burgers and Brew in Inver Grove Heights Jess Fleming Pioneer Press Related Articles Dining Diary Two late-season patio visits and a fabulous lady date Dining Diary Hit these two haunted St Paul restaurants for spooky season Fall is here and so is booya Here s your list of annual events Reader alert Send us your organization s booya information Dave Terry s Top Minnesota State Fair food commandments plus one