May is In National Hamburger Month and in honor of the holiday I’ve put together a list of my favorite places for burgers. In no particular order:
Stadium Grill
Two locations: 570 Simpson Dr, Chester Springs (610) 321-2595 104 Turner Ln, West Chester (610) 344-7860
Why I love em?
- - Voted Best in Chester County
- -Awesome fixin’s bar including fry seasonings and any condiment you could ever want.
- - Beef is from Esposito Meats in Philly
- - Bison, Turkey, Veggie and Ostrich burgers are also available
- - W.C. location has a Goshen Beverages literally next door to provide insta-byo cases. Goshen Beverages owner Jim says, “Local burgers deserve local beer.
Prices: $5.25-$6.80. All burgers come with fries.
Buddy’s Burgers, Breasts and Fries
11 West Gay Street in West Chester 484-631-1006Why I love em?
- - Unlimited toppings including AVOCADO. Oh Momma.
- - Open late Thursday, Friday and Saturday for your post-bar burger fix.
- - Daily deals including Sunday’s $2.00 for a Jr. Buddy Burger.
- Warning: For those of you who hate American cheese like I do, they come with it standard unless you specify otherwise.
- Make it a classic burger experience with fries and milkshakes.
Prices: $2.90-$5.30
Pietros Prime
125 W. Market Street, West Chester (484) 760-6100
Why I love em?
- - Home of the classiest burger you’ll ever have. Their Kobe Beef Burger is simply the finest available.
- -Comes with the side of your choice.
- -Atmosphere and staff are A+
- - Killer wine list and martinis
Prices: $17.00 served with cheese and choice of side including onion rings (the biggest you’ll EVER have), sweet potato fries, salad, mashed potatoes, veggies, creamed spinach or my favorite; creamed corn.
Cheeburger, Cheeburger
235 Lancaster Ave Frazer 610-296-8858Why I love em?
- - Their motto: “Build your own flavor” so take your choice of unlimited toppings and make it what you want.
- - Available in sizes to fit any appetite from 5.5 oz to 20 oz.
- - Patty melts are available on special rye bread with sauteed onions and swiss.
- - Veggie burgers available.
- - Lots of specialty dipping sauces to choose for your burgers, fries or whatever you wanna sauce up!
Prices: $5.29-$10.79
Half Moon Saloon
108 West State Street, Kennett Square 610-444-7232Why I love em?
- - Incredible wild game burger selection including Kangaroo, Elk, Antelope, Buffalo, Ostrich, Emu, Caribou, Alligator, Wild Boar and Venison
- - Spiced veggie and wild rice burger available.
- - Equally impressive beer selection
- - Rooftop dining
- - All raised naturally, wild game doesn’t have near the fattiness of beef.
- - Locally Raised Buffalo raised on a farm a few miles away from the restaurant.
Prices: $8.00-$10.00. Wild Game prices vary.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
1810 Wilmington Pike, Glen Mills 610-358-5489Why I love em?
- - ZAGAT survey rated every year since 2001
- - Free toppings bar and yummy condiments.
- - Great fries and lots of burger sizes.
- - Quick family dining.
The Square Bar
250 E Chestnut St West Chester 610-696-9825
Why I love em?
- - Hidden gem for burgers; a great burger every time
- - Fresh toppings
- - Awesome curly fries
- - No frills, just good food
- - Jukebox
Price: $4.75- $5.75
Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers
700 E. Gay Sreet West Chester 153 East Swedsford Rd. Exton 881 East Baltimore Pike Kennett Square 314 Lancaster Ave Paoli 3480 Lincoln Highway Thorndale
Why I love em?
- - Go on, laugh, but I think they have great fast food burgers.
- - 99 cent value menu can’t be beat for a burger with all the fixin’s like the Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe.
- - Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe has all the cheeseburger taste you need without a lot of fat from a huge burger.
Prices: 99 cents- $3.45
Red Robin
600 West Uwchlan Exton 610-363-5995Why I love em?
- - Specialty burgers every six weeks.
- - 28 varieties of burgers always on the menu with toppings to please anyone’s tastes. All burgers are 6 oz.
- - Garden and Bocca Burgers available.
- - Any burger can be modified to your liking.
- - Bottomless fries. Free with every burger or sandwich. Even with a salad you still are offered free bottomless fries.
- - Mini burgers will be available with Sirloin Steak.
Prices: $8.49-$9.99.
Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant
3 West Gay Street West Chester 610-738-9600 130 East Bridge Street Phoenixville 610-983-9333Why I love em?
- - Awesome selection of burger types including Turkey Burgers, Portabella Burgers, Salmon BLT Burgers
- - Eight gourmet beef burger varieties to choose from in 8oz.
- - Incredible customer service and summer outdoor eating.
- - My personal favorites are the Salmon Burger (perfect) and the Bistro Burger with mushrooms, Boursin cheese and the barbecue onions (you have to ask to add them.)
- - Wide variety of house-brewed beers to pair with any of the burgers you choose.
Prices: $ 9.95- $11.95 comes with fries, pickle, slaw or a sala
I'll agree with 5 guys, my faves that I can only handle once a month. At 17.00 for a burger(?) Pietros will have to wait. And how do you eat a proper CB if you refuse to eat American Cheese?
That's easy… I get it w/ cheddar (my fav on a burger) and if that's not an option I get prov. The only one I will eat the American on is the Wendy's 99 cent CB deluxe. Weird I know.
Never knew Square Bar had a burger ..will stop in and check it out
"Buns" (laughing childishly) I get it.
Where's the love for Peppermill?
http://www.peppermillwc.com/
352 & Paoli Pike, as far from west chester as you can get.
Lets not forget the Note. They have quality prime beef burgers that can be ordered with any topping you see on the menu. I ordered the "kennet" last time I was in and the mushroom, onion, swiss combination was fantastic.