Burgers are everyone’s favourite indulgence, and people like to customise their burgers like they do their coffee– pickles, tomato, cheese, aioli, you name it. Some burger places like to add a weird and wonderful twist to their burger menu, and some take the classic burger and elevate it to the ultimate next level, with premium sides, flavours and presentation. The Welsh capital is no stranger to a good burger, with endless options each with their own unique and creative way of serving up the classic.
We’ve got Cardiff’s 7 best burger spots right here. Without further ado, let's take a look at the best places to choose in this vibrant city when you’re craving an amazing burger.
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1. Honest Burgers
We’ll be honest (no pun intended), these are probably the best burgers you’ll likely try in Cardiff and elsewhere. Beginning in Brixton in 2011, this burger restaurant has truly made a name for itself, serving up sumptuous burgers inspired by American classics. Also on the menu are chicken, vegan and veggie burgers for those who aren’t the biggest lovers of beef. With their own butchery, the team at Honest Burgers create and serves up something truly special and authentic, with burgers cooked to your liking.
2. The Grazing Shed
Hailed as the best burger joint in Wales, The Grazing Shed certainly knows a thing or two about how to make truly exceptional burgers using the freshest locally sourced ingredients. The team at Grazing Shed are passionate about sustainability and high quality, which definitely shines through in the burgers they expertly craft and serve. The succulent burgers are cooked to your liking and served alongside the perfect accompaniments both inside and outside the burger.
3. Fat Hippo
The place in Cardiff where gluttony is not a problem. After all, you’ll more than likely want to try every burger on the menu until you can’t eat anymore here. Founded in 2010 in Newcastle, this burger joint has since gone from strength to strength, introducing some of the best burgers to the streets of most major UK cities. Enjoy your choice of meat or non-meat nestled on a light and airy bun, with additions that perfectly complement the burger.
4. Ed’s Easy Diner
This all-American diner plays some sweet tunes as you tuck into an Americana-style burger and soak up the funky soulful atmosphere. Think retro booth-style tables with chequered flooring and bar seating, the works! A restaurant like this is certain to serve up some exceptional burgers, and Ed’s Easy Diner does just that.
5. Got Beef
The burgers here have been praised for their delicious flavour, reasonable price and their look. So, it’s no surprise that Got Beef is part of the top 7 best burger joints in Cardiff. Not to mention, Got Beef is the recipient of several awards and accolades, so you know you’re in for a real treat here. Burgers here are laden with juicy cuts of meat, sauces, and classic accompaniments like bacon, cheese, lettuce and pickles, to name a few.
6. The Smoke Haus
With a menu inspired by the good old American barbecue, The Smoke Haus takes the grilled, smokey flavour and incorporates it into their beef to create a truly authentic-tasting burger that you won’t be able to get enough of. With unique twists on their burgers, you won’t find anywhere else that elevates the simple burger to such heights as the Smoke Haus.
7. Smokin Griddle
It’s not just the burgers that are the star of the show here– it’s the atmosphere, carefully and passionately crafted menu and the variation of edible and thirst-quenching goods. Fancy a thickshakes, fries or a chicken burger instead of the traditional beef burger? Smokin Griddle has you covered. What’s more, you can get a burger delivered directly to your door, meaning you can enjoy a premium-tasting burger and a number of accompaniments from the comfort of your own home.
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