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The 15 Best Burger Places In Portland

Updated: September 21, 2022

Wondering where to get the best cheeseburger in Portland? The list below has the best burger options in the area. We assessed top review sites and incorporated millions of diner and critic reviews for the best buns Portland has to offer. If you're looking for the best vegan burgers or the best side of fries our list has something for you.

Find the perfect Burgers spot

PDX Sliders

Food Truck, $, Sellwood-MorelandFood Truck, $Portland, Sellwood-Moreland
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5
  • Hoodline, 2020

    4 top spots for burgers in Portland

    Hoodline, 2020
  • Eater, 2017

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    Eater, 2017

Expatriate

Bar, $$, ConcordiaBar, $$Portland, Concordia
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.0
  • Female Foodie

    Portland: 50 Best Burgers in Portland

    Female Foodie
  • Eater, 2017

    Eat These 11 New Burgers Before the Hordes Gobble Them Up

    Eater, 2017

Off The Griddle

American, $$, Mount ScottAmerican, $$Portland, Mount Scott
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.5
  • Hoodline, 2020

    4 top spots for burgers in Portland

    Hoodline, 2020
  • Eater, 2020

    Portland’s Top-Notch Vegan Burgers and Sandwiches

    Eater, 2020

Farmer and the Beast

American, $, NorthwestAmerican, $Portland, Northwest
Google: 4.8
Yelp: 5.0
  • Eater, 2022

    18 Mind-Blowing Burgers in Portland and Beyond

    Eater, 2022
  • Eater, 2021

    16 Quintessential Restaurants and Bars in Slabtown

    Eater, 2021

Sure Shot Burger

American, ConcordiaAmericanPortland, Concordia
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 5.0
  • Eater, 2022

    18 Mind-Blowing Burgers in Portland and Beyond

    Eater, 2022
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    Eater, 2020

Over And Out

American, $$, MontavillaAmerican, $$Portland, Montavilla
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2022

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    Eater, 2022
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    Eater, 2022

Lay Low Tavern

American, $, South TaborAmerican, $Portland, South Tabor
Google: 4.5
Yelp: 4.5
  • Female Foodie

    Portland: 50 Best Burgers in Portland

    Female Foodie
  • Eater, 2017

    Eat These 11 New Burgers Before the Hordes Gobble Them Up

    Eater, 2017

MidCity SmashBurger

Food Truck, $, BuckmanFood Truck, $Portland, Buckman
Google: 4.8
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2022

    18 Mind-Blowing Burgers in Portland and Beyond

    Eater, 2022
  • Thrillist, 2021

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    Thrillist, 2021

Tin Shed Garden Cafe

American, $$, KingAmerican, $$Portland, King
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5
  • Hoodline, 2019

    4 top spots for burgers in Portland

    Hoodline, 2019
  • USA Today

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    USA Today

Pleasure Burger

American, Old Town-ChinatownAmericanPortland, Old Town-Chinatown
Google: 4.9
Yelp: 5.0
  • Eater, 2022

    18 Mind-Blowing Burgers in Portland and Beyond

    Eater, 2022

Flourish Plant-Based Kitchen

Food Truck, $$, St.JohnsFood Truck, $$Portland, St.Johns
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 5.0
  • Eater, 2020

    Portland’s Top-Notch Vegan Burgers and Sandwiches

    Eater, 2020
  • Eater, 2021

    13 Vegan Food Carts To Visit in Portland and Beyond

    Eater, 2021

DC Vegetarian

American, $, RichmondAmerican, $Portland, Richmond
Google: 4.8
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2020

    Portland’s Top-Notch Vegan Burgers and Sandwiches

    Eater, 2020
  • Eater, 2020

    Portland Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants Offering Delivery and Takeout During the COVID-19 Outbreak

    Eater, 2020

Thunderbird

Bar, $$, Foster-PowellBar, $$Portland, Foster-Powell
Google: 4.7
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2020

    Portland’s Top-Notch Vegan Burgers and Sandwiches

    Eater, 2020
  • Eater, 2020

    Portland Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants Offering Delivery and Takeout During the COVID-19 Outbreak

    Eater, 2020

Bark City BBQ

Food Truck, $$, Rose City ParkFood Truck, $$Portland, Rose City Park
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2022

    18 Mind-Blowing Burgers in Portland and Beyond

    Eater, 2022

Black Seed Burger Cult

American, $$, BoiseAmerican, $$Portland, Boise
Google: 4.6
Yelp: 4.5
  • Eater, 2020

    Portland’s Top-Notch Vegan Burgers and Sandwiches

    Eater, 2020

How was this list created?

Choosing the right spot for Burgers can be tough, especially if you’re exploring new restaurants. We pored over ratings for 9087 restaurants on Yelp and Google, 823905 restaurant reviews in Portland and 717 top lists and articles. We paid extra attention to what Eater had to say, and applied our boam magic sauce. We cross-referenced with top lists, like Eater - Portland Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurants Offering Delivery and Takeout During the COVID-19 Outbreak, Eater - Eat These 11 New Burgers Before the Hordes Gobble Them Up and Eater - 16 Quintessential Restaurants and Bars in Slabtown. We automatically update restaurants’ availability and services, so you can find a great meal no matter what. Every restaurant shown earned its spot fair and square. With boam, money never makes the list. Burgers connoisseurs and amateurs alike are bound to enjoy this list of the best Portland Burgers.

Questions & answers

Canard, Tin Shed Garden Cafe, and Bullard Tavern have outdoor seating and burgers in Portland.

Yes Please SmashBurger, Jojo, and MidCity SmashBurger are the highest-rated food trucks that serve burgers in Portland.

Canard, Tin Shed Garden Cafe, and Bullard Tavern are the highest-rated burger spots for take-out in Portland.

Off The Griddle, Dots Cafe SportsBox are the highest-rated vegan burger places in Portland.

Canard, Tin Shed Garden Cafe, and Bullard Tavern are the highest-rated burger spots to get a quick lunch in Portland.

Drink pairing tips for Burgers

  • Pair Cabernet Sauvignon with beef burger

    A red wine, like Cabernet Sauvignon, is a good partner drink to with beef burger because matches the beef due to its structure and tannins.

  • Pinot Noir and turkey cheese burger


    When considering what goes best with turkey cheese burger, we recommend a glass of Pinot Noir, it truly complements the dish as it complements a salty cheese topping.


  • The perfect match for your beef burger

    Experts suggest pairing a beef burger with a glass of Chardonnay, a popular white wine.


Interesting facts about Burgers

  • Celebrating Burgers

    Calling all the Burgers lovers! Did you know that there is an annual festival for Burgers in The United States? We are already planning our next trip.

  • For the love of hamburger

    Grab your hamburger to celebrate International Hamburger Day! Don’t forget, it’s on May 28.

  • The most expensive hamburger

    Does $5,000 sound like a lot to you? Well that’s what the most expensive hamburger will cost you at Juicys Outlaw Gril.

Parking in the area

Finding parking in Portland can be tricky, especially if you are going out for food. To make your life easier, we partnered with SpotHero, an innovative digital parking reservation service, so you can easily and effortlessly find parking near your selected Burgers spot.

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