This Ultimate Burger Bucket List In Utah Will Make Your Mouth Water
Philadelphia has cheesesteaks; Chicago has deep dish pizza; Kansas City has BBQ…but the entire state of Utah has burgers. They’re hands-down our favorite food, and we’re pretty serious about them. While it’s impossible to list EVERY amazing burger in the state, here’s a good start for your burger bucket list. One note: while some out-of-state chain restaurants make a very decent burger (hello, In-N-Out!), I’ve not included them here…these burgers are Only In Utah!
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The Big Ben comes on an over-sized bun that's soft like a dinner roll. It comes with the basic fixins...plus plenty of fry sauce, too. Get it with onion rings. 5291 S. 1900 W., Roy.
A local bakery makes buns special for Hires, and they grind their own beef daily. The Big H is the most famous burger here. It comes with a quarter pound of beef, lettuce, tomato, American cheese and fry sauce. Get a single or a double. In Salt Lake, Midvale and West Valley.
The bison burger isn't on the menu - it's an occasional special. The hand-pattied bison is tender and juicy! If you can't get a bison burger, any of Hi-Mountain's other burgers will satisfy you, too. 40 N. Main Street, Kamas
Lucky 13 has a multitude of amazing burgers - each grilled to perfection. Pictured here is the Celestial Burger (bacon, grilled onions, cheddar and BBQ sauce), but they're all delicious. The rosemary-garlic fries are to die for. Lucky 13 is a bar, so burger lovers aged 21 and up can enjoy. 135 W. 1300 S., Salt Lake City
Milt's is popular with locals and visitors alike. This tiny, walk-up hole-in-the-wall serves up delicious burgers and fries. The Western BBQ Bacon is a favorite, but make it a point to try them all. Add a shake to your meal - they're tasty! 356 Millcreek Drive, Moab.
The Crown Burger combines pastrami with a burger patty for the perfect combination of meaty goodness. Crown Burger invented it! Served with American cheese, lettuce, tomato and fry sauce, it's a unique-to-Utah offering. Try Crown Burgers close cousins (Apollo Burger and Astro Burger).
Topped with pastrami and Swiss cheese, the Turtle Deluxe is a tasty treat in Pleasant Grove. Instead of fries, try the "gems" (otherwise known as tater tots). 85 E. State Road, Pleasant Grove.
Ray's Tavern serves us a delicious, hand-pressed burger with fresh fixins. Patrons 21 and older can visit them at 35 S. Broadway, Green River.
Get the Big Tony with a single patty or double. Tony Burgers uses three cuts of beef: sirloin, chuck and brisket. They grind it fresh everyday. Get it with your choice of a multitude of toppings, including four different cheeses. Locations in downtown Salt Lake City, Clinton, Centerville and Holladay.
Ranch dressing, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and of course...tons of crispy bacon! This is just one of several astoundingly delicious burger options. Visit JCW's in Lehi, American Fork, Provo and South Jordan.
Visit Rich's for several unique burgers, made fresh right in front of you. This is the roasted garlic and romano - delicious! Your wife will make you sleep on the couch (that's a LOT of garlic!), but it will be worth it. 30 E Broadway, Salt Lake City.
The fluffy, lightly toasted bun is one of the best features of this delicacy. Top it with two patties, melty cheese and crispy bacon, and you've got a winner! Two locations in Salt Lake City and Midvale.
Visit soon to get your tasty burger before they close for the winter! Open March through October, 165 E. Main Street, Torrey
The Jucy Lucy consists of a patty stuffed with a cheddar cheese blend, then topped with American cheese and fried onions. Grab six or seven napkins and try this one! 252 25th Street, Ogden.
This list is NOT a ranking…so don’t send me your death threats (I know that some of my fellow Utahns are utterly humorless when it comes to their favorite burger). They’re listed here randomly. Get out there and try them all, and rank them yourself accordingly! Once you’ve tried all the best burgers in the Beehive State, why not move on to sandwiches? These 22 Places In Utah Make The Best Sandwiches Ever!
