Bite into the top burgers in Lehigh Valley, where you’ll find familiar classics with fries and ingenious spins on key ingredients like the patties and buns.
The burger spots in Lehigh Valley’s culinary scene are can’t-miss restaurants. From garlic aiolis and BBQ sauces to pickled onions and fried peppers, the burger possibilities are endless. Treat yourself to a scrumptious burger that’s a bun in a million.
Apollo Grill
Located in downtown Bethlehem, Apollo Grill is a top-tier restaurant specializing in mouthwatering creations in an inviting atmosphere. The Apollo Burger is a divine bite, where a tender patty, goat cheese, arugula, and pickled onions cultivate a crunchy, tangy, and comforting bite on a toasted brioche bun. Top it off with the Mexican chocolate cake, which comes with an airy peanut butter mousse. | Location: 85 W Broad St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Blazing Hot Halal Grill
This Allentown eatery offers halal-friendly burgers with fries. Expect speedy services, soul-nourishing flavors, and budget-friendly prices. For a classic meal, enjoy the double cheese burger with buttery sauteed onions and all of the tried-and-true ingredients. | Location: 1442-1452 Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18102
Braveheart Highland Pub
Braveheart Highland Pub is just as courageous as its movie namesake in serving Anglo-American fusion dishes like the Wallace Burger. Sit back and relax with a plate of a sumptuous burger and a pint of golden suds. Sports watchers can enjoy their meal while watching the big game on the pub’s telly. | Location: 430 Main St, Hellertown, PA 18055
Flying V Poutinerie
If you’re looking for a hearty meal, The Flying V has you covered with Canadian comfort food. Try the Canadian Cowboy Burger on a brioche bun. This stacked burger gestures Montreal smoked meat, habanero BBQ sauce, and pickled jalapeños. | Location: 201 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
House and Barn
House and Barn is a rustic restaurant that seems like a movie set of an 1800s pioneering film. Here, you’ll find burgers with names like “Grizzly” and “Fighting Pickle.” Test your spice tolerance with the Sun Devil, which is prepared with fire dust, pepperjack cheese, fried jalapeños, and salsa. | Location: 1449 Chestnut St, Emmaus, PA 18049
McCall Collective Brewing Company
This relaxed brewpub is situated on the southern side of Allentown and is a local go-to place for burgers and beer. If you’re looking for a meal with a smokey depth, the Whiskey BBQ Burger fits the bill with caramelized onions and BBQ sauce. Pair it with a sweet drink like the Valance apple cider. | Location: 102 E Susquehanna St, Allentown, PA 18103
McCarthy's Red Stag Pub
With live music events and a curated whiskey selection, biting into a burger at this cozy pub is always a memorable experience. As you make yourself comfortable in laidback surroundings, the extensive display of libations on dark wooden shelves and down-to-earth staff will make you feel as though you’ve stepped into a pub in the Irish countryside. Char-grilled burgers include the Irish Pub Paddy, Wild Boar, and Whiskey BBQ. | Location: 534 Main St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Pearly Baker's Ale House
This Easton spot may seem like a regular pub on the outside, but as you step into the eclectic space, you’ll soon notice a stunning antique chandelier and a buzzing of light-hearted chatter from locals and newcomers alike. The Mushroom Garlic Swiss Burger is a gorgeous garlicky creation that keeps the vampires at bay. | Location: 11 Centre Sq Cir, Easton, PA 18042
Social Still Distillery
Social Still Distillery is just a five-minute walk from the National Museum of Industrial History, making it a perfect burger spot after exploring an integral part of Lehigh Valley’s past. If you’re exploring museums and other attractions on an empty stomach, the Kingpin Burger will fill the void with two quarter-pound steak burgers—elevated with bacon jam, lemon aioli, and crispy shallots. | Location: 530 E 3rd St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
The Burger Shack
This Whitehall staple serves generous burger portions at affordable prices. Choose between customizable burger options or prepare your appetite for a stuffed burger. Cooked with 94% lean beef, stuffed burger variations include gyro- and pizza-themed burgers. For the ultimate food coma-inducing experience, don’t forget to complete the meal with the Dubai chocolate whoopie pie. | Location: 2011 N 1st Ave, Whitehall, PA 18052
The Shelby
The Shelby is a chic establishment that transforms a burger outing into a fancy occasion (without the upscale prices, fortunately). Adorned with giant windows and an array of verdant plants, it’s easy to capture an Instagram-worthy moment with your burger at this restaurant. The turkey burger is surprisingly refreshing, featuring avocado mayo and bacon on a brioche bun. | Location: 707 N Krocks Rd, Allentown, PA 18106
The Wooden Match
Make your way to this cigar bar in Bethlehem for original and creative burgers. For a balance between sweet and savory, try the Donut Delite, which uses glazed doughnuts as the buns for a prime beef batty, smoked bacon, and Cooper Sharp cheese. If you’re feeling indecisive about your burger selection, choose the burger flight for three different samples. | Location: 61 W Lehigh St, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Two Rivers Brewing Company
Two Rivers Brewing Company is a downtown Easton-based place that once was a former hotel. Now, it’s a farm-to-table restaurant with an array of pub fare. Along with the bacon-cheddar and Philly Jawn burgers, Two River Brewing Company serves a vegan veggie burger with curry, a sweet potato and chickpea patty, roasted pepper aioli, and arugula on a seven-grain roll. | Location: 542 Northampton St, Easton, PA 18042
Union and Finch
Union and Finch proves that the good things in life are sometimes simple joys like a classic burger. Stacked with familiar fixings like iceberg lettuce and red onions, the burger is a throwback to all of your childhood picnic gatherings, summer camp adventures, and birthday celebrations. Union and Finch’s stylish interior also sets a pleasant scene for a date night or a hangout with friends. | Location: 1528 Union St, Allentown, PA 1810
Wert’s Cafe
Operating since 1968, Wert’s Cafe is a retro eatery that never fails to impress with top-notch burgers. At this restaurant, each burger has a flavor profile that’s akin to a personality. For example, Wert’s Burger is a humble but impactful creation with mushrooms and onions, while Ashley’s Pretzel Burger is an extroverted delight with honey mustard and Velveeta cheese. | Location: 515 N 18th St, Allentown, PA 18104
