The World’s 25 Best Burgers 2026

Burgerdudes presents The World’s 25 Best Burgers 2026.

Since last year’s update, we have travelled all over the world searching for the best burgers.

Hundred Burgers in Madrid and Valencia celebrate a hat trick, as we now crown them as The World’s Best Burger for the third year running. Brazil’s Holy Burger claim the coveted silver trophy, and Au Cheval in Chicago and New York currently serve the best burger in the U.S. When it comes to smashed patties with a deep crust, the sensational Funky Chicken Food Truck in Sweden serve the world’s best smash burger. Newcomers on the list incude MeatCastles, Black Cactus & Dove (England), Will’s & Goldieboy (Australia), BDP Burger (Spain) and Gui’s Burger (Japan). The list includes everything from intense smash burgers served from food trucks to juicy thick patties at restaurants dedicated to the craft.

Click on each restaurant name in the list below for our full review, with more details about each burger place (plus 1300+ other reviews).

The World’s Best Burgers is a list created by Burgerdudes.com – The Michelin Guide for Burgers* and the world’s largest review website. Since 2014, we have visited over 1,000 restaurants in 65 countries. We publish up to 5 reviews a week, and write every single evaluation ourselves – no guest judges, secret ambassadors or local bias. Just a deep love and respect for burgers, with the sole purpose of improving the global hamburger scene.

Ongoing travel and continuous reviewing remain central to our work, and we are constantly exploring new locations. If we’ve missed a standout, let us know. We love hearing about new places to visit!

*The Telegraph, 240911

Harlem Shake

Harlem Shake opened in New York back in 2013 and quickly built a reputation for serving some of the city’s best milkshakes and smash burgers. They’ve since expanded from Harlem to Brooklyn, but there’s something special about the original location, leaning fully into that retro American diner vibe, with a nostalgic atmosphere that just adds to the whole experience. Every time we come back, there’s one order that feels almost mandatory: the Hot Mess. It’s one of those burgers that sticks with you long after you’ve left, mainly thanks to its standout cherry pepper and bacon relish. The combination of heat, smokiness and sweetness is incredibly well balanced, creating a flavour profile that feels bold but never overwhelming. Paired with their perfectly smashed patties, with that deep crust and juicy centre, it’s a burger that delivers every single time.

When it comes to sides, the jerk fries are impossible to skip. Coated in jerk seasoning and served with a spicy jerk mayo, they bring an extra kick that’s both addictive and packed with flavour, definitely not an afterthought. And then, of course, you finish it all off the right way: with one of their famously thick, creamy milkshakes. This is the kind of meal where everything just clicks, making Harlem Shake one of those restaurants we keep returning to whenever we’re in New York.

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