The Six Best Burgers in Charlottesville
Wanna know the best six burgers in Cville?
A delicious burger is what you want, but your bar for what makes delicious is pretty high. We agree. Unlike Gertrude Stein’s rose, a burger is not a burger is not a burger. Good, self-respecting college town that we are, numerous establishments serve burgers and pints in perfect complement. The atmosphere in which you enjoy that fine burger matters too! From nouveau to old-school, here’s our shortlist of the six tastiest burger joints in Charlottesville.
Riverside Lunch — near downtown and first opened in 1935, Riverside’s is a true Charlottesville classic. A local favorite and always bustling, here they say “Flat out best burger in town.” The ambiance exudes Nascar and southern diner. It’s friendly and relaxed, and the burgers are naturally smashed. Try the cheeseburger all the way with a basket of fries.
Martin’s Grill — founded almost 20 years ago by a Riverside ex-pat, Martin’s is intentionally a replica of the Riverside, and their burgers and fries meet the standard. Martin’s location on 29N makes the satisfaction of a delicious burger accessible to the north side of town.
Citizen Burger — in the center of the downtown mall, this is the flagship of restaurant entrepreneur Andy McClure’s culinary empire. It’s also as good as it gets when it comes to a delicious burger and a tasty pint. A fine place to watch the game also.
Jack Brown’s — an indy man-cave hole-in-the-wall with a small patio on the downtown mall, this Harrisonburg invention serves an exotic variety of burgers with numerous tasty sides and a kicking beer list. Highly recommended for deliciousness and trucker cap ambiance.
Timberwood Tap House — located in Fifth Street Station in the burgeoning south side of town, Timberwood is spacious both indoors and outside and serves a “best-in-class” burger alongside a copious beer list.
White Spot — an institution on the UVA Corner just beneath the 14th Street Bridge, put The White Spot on your bucket list. A greasy and old-school diner, the “Gus Burger,” replete with a fried egg on top, has been nurturing undergraduates and alumni alike for nearly a century. Everyone should have it at least once!
