The 7 Best Burgers In Antwerp

The 7 Best Burgers In Antwerp, How do these rankings work?

1. Black Smoke

This BBQ restaurant and rooftop bar American BBQ traditions with local influences for a fire-grilled burger that’s fantastic.

Their signature burger is an insanely tasty Aberdeen Angus bone marrow burger by The Butcher’s Store, with coleslaw, Provolone cheese, pulled beef, pickles and bold & beefy BBQ sauce.

2. Monkeys

Monkeys is a casual, laid-back eatery in Deurne, just 10 minutes from the city centre. Super popular with a trendy, young crowd, the menu is chockablock with good things to eat: thick milkshakes, juicy burgers and homemade pizzas.

Burgers come with chunky potato wedges or sweet potato fries and are seriously good.

3. Manhattn’s 

With four locations around the city, these guys serve up super tasty and simple burgers that don’t go overboard on the toppings. They also nail the crispy frites, which in a country where they’re practically religion is seriously important.

4. Ellis Gourmet Burger

The name is a reference to Ellis Island near New York which was the main place for Europeans immigrating to the US during the last century. The founders believe the best burgers are in America and want to bring that culture back to Europe, hence the name.

They have four locations in Belgium with plans to expand further in the future. If you live near one of these you’re pretty lucky. The burgers themselves have juicy patties, thick crispy fries and great dipping sauces.

5. Meat Factory

Meat Factory is a carnivore’s heaven, with juicy steaks and stews, but their homemade burgers are reason alone to visit.

They use seasonal ingredients for their burgers and mince and spice the meat themselves, so it’s of the highest quality. The toppings are simple but perfect – add cheese and a side of croquettes.

6. JACK

This great hamburger joint does 100% grass-fed beef burger, a delicious chicken burger and an organic veggie burger, all on a toasted spelt bread. JACK uses local, seasonal vegetables and home-made toppings such as caramelised stewed apple or wasabi sauce.

It’s cosy and homely and you’ll soon be a regular.

7. Beastie Burgers

These rock ‘n’ roll burgers are inspired by the rock heroes of the past and present, from Jimmy James to Hendrix and Metallica. The space itself is funky while the burgers come with crispy, hand cut fries.

Choose meat varieties from around the globe, including 100% Irish beef patties, chicken, fish and lamb burgers, as well as amazing Black Angus and Wagyu beef choices for meat lovers.