Best Burgers Restaurants in Avondale & North Center (60618)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Kuma's Corner - Belmont
Heavy-metal themed burger bar turning over-the-top creations into a destination.
Notable Picks
8.5
Since 2005, Kuma's Corner’s original Belmont location has built a national following for heavy-metal themed burgers loaded with toppings and cooked to order on pretzel buns. Lines form for combinations like the Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, backed by a tight craft beer list and loud, high-energy service that makes this feel more like a neighborhood rock bar than a typical burger joint.
Must-Try Dishes:
Black Sabbath burger, Led Zeppelin burger, Plague Bringer burger
What makes it special: Heavy-metal themed burger bar turning over-the-top creations into a destination.
8.2
Vibes:
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Group Dining Gatherings
Trendy Table Hotspots
The Bad Apple in North Center pairs a serious craft beer list with a deep burger menu that ranges from a straightforward house burger to more elaborate builds like Elvis’s Last Supper and Slow Burn. With thousands of online reviews and a long run as a neighborhood standby, it’s where locals go when they want a sit-down burger with upgraded fries, wings, and patio seating.
Must-Try Dishes:
The Bad Apple Burger, Elvis's Last Supper burger, Slow Burn burger
What makes it special: Craft-beer bar where the burger list is as serious as the taps.
#3
Dog Haus
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Operating out of a delivery-focused kitchen in Avondale, Dog Haus serves burgers, dogs, and sausages built on grilled King’s Hawaiian rolls that hold up well for takeout. Consistently strong delivery ratings highlight reliable execution on signature builds like the Holy Aioli and classic cheeseburgers, plus loaded tots and sides that make it a go-to for late-night or couchbound burger cravings.
Must-Try Dishes:
Holy Aioli burger, Cheeseburger on King's Hawaiian roll, Chili Cheese Tots
What makes it special: Delivery-first burgers and dogs built to travel well on sweet rolls.
#4
Patty Please
8.0
Patty Please runs the kitchen inside Avondale’s Small Bar, turning out crisp-edged smashburgers on potato buns that have quickly drawn citywide attention. Regulars crowd the bar and booths late into the night for Pleaser burgers, loaded Pleaser Fries, and cheese curds that match the energetic, compact room.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pleaser Smashburger, Double smashburger with Pleaser Sauce, Pleaser Fries with griddled onions
What makes it special: Bar-residency smashburger operation known for the Pleaser and late-night energy.