It’s National Cheeseburger Day, and there are literally hundreds of local options across New Orleans, Jefferson and St. Tammany parishes to celebrate.
Whether you like a basic burger with pickles, onions, ketchup and mustard or something more bespoke, restaurants, bars and even donut shops have something for you.
I asked the Times-Picayune|Nola.com newsroom where they get their favorite cheeseburgers for the holiday and got quite an extensive list.
Here are our picks for best burgers in the city and beyond. Note that this list is not exhaustive, and there are many options out there to tickle your fancy including classics like Port of Call, Beachcorner and Revel, too.
Marie’s Bar and Kitchen, 2483 Burgundy Street, Marigny
“Home of the Original Slap burger, no explanation needed.”
Lara Nicholson, reporter
Sylvain, 625 Chartres Street, French Quarter
“Classic and perfectly cooked every time, and the atmosphere at Sylvain can’t be beat.”
Justin Mitchell, audience editor
Company Burger, 4600 Freret Street, Uptown
“I think company burger has exactly the right amount of greasiness.”
Jerry DiColo, managing editor
Bub’s Burgers, multiple location
“Get (any burger) with extra pickles.”
David Grunfeld, director of photography
Patty’s Burger Bar, 805 Magazine Street, Warehouse District
“The Deep South Double has a great sauce and pimento cheese with the right heat. The beef is really good.”
Marco Cartolano, reporter
High Hat Cafe, 4500 Freret Street, Uptown
Order suggestion: pimento cheeseburger
Stephanie Grace, columnist
Gerald’s Donuts, multiple locations
Order suggestion: legendary donut burger
Mike Smith, editor and reporter
2 Phat Vegans, 1303 Decatur Street, French Quarter
“Several great options … Micdrop and black bean burger are two of my favorites.”
Jessica Williams, metro editor
Drift Inn Diner, 323 Verret Street, Algiers Point
“The ‘lunch counter burger’ at the Drift Inn Diner is top-notch, with the thinnest-of-thin French fries.”
Jenna Ross, reporter
True Food Kitchen, 801 St. Charles Avenue, Warehouse District
“The best veggie burger I’ve ever had was the vegan double cheeseburger (at True Food Kitchen).”
Deanna Narveson, deputy metro editor
Columbia Street Tap Room, 434 N. Columbia Street, Covington
“Pass on the fries and get (the burger) with tator tots.”
Bob Warren, editor and reporter
