A classic street food item, the burger has come a long way since its inception. From iconic fast-food chains to restaurants dedicated to this pillar of American gastronomy(which, according to the internets, is apparently better than ours), and addresses that revisit the burger in their own way, the hamburger has lost none of its former popularity. And in Paris, we’re lucky enough to have some of the best burgers we’ve had the opportunity to try – yes, some even better than in the States. Today, we’re taking you on a fatty food tour, with plenty of smoked steaks and runny cheddar.
Dumbo
We no longer present Dumbo the unrivalled Parisian chain that helped popularize the smash burger in the capital. The recipe for success couldn’t be simpler: take the American burger tradition and add the quality, care and attention characteristic of French cuisine. Good ingredients, homemade potato buns, and above all Huguenin beef cooked to perfection: the smash burgers dumbo’s smash burgers are some of the best burgers in Paris.
🍔64 Rue Jean-Baptiste Pigalle, 75009 Paris
Specimen Burger
Close to the lively Rue Princesse, an establishment called Specimen Burger opened its doors a few months ago. With a minimalist yet incredibly effective concept, their menu offers the saint smash burger in two variations: double cheese or veggie. Between two airy potato buns, we discover an excellent combination of two smashed steaks, both crispy and tasty, as well as deliciously melting slices of cheddar. Enhanced with onions, salad and a revisited mayonnaise, this mixture is so delicious that it would make any gourmet succumb from the first bite.
🍔3 RUE GUISARDE 75006 PARIS
Manhattn’s Burgers
From New York to Brussels, and now Paris! Manhattn’s Burgers is the story of two Belgian brothers who move to New York to run a waffle food truck. Back in Belgium, the two men decided to bring New York back with them, and opened Manhattn’s Burgers. It’s a cardboard box. After 7 Belgian outlets, the brand recently landed in Paris, in the heart of the capital’s culinary epicenter: rue Montorgueil. When you bite into one of their burgers, it’s easy to see why our Belgian friends were so taken with the idea: generous burgers with quality ingredients, in a New York decor that almost makes you forget, for a moment, what city you’re in.
🍔 59 Rue Montorgueil, 75002 Paris
Meatpacking
The Meatpacking restaurant, named after a New York neighborhood, features the smash burger on its menu. Whether with a ground steak or a veggie patty, all burgers go through the restaurant’s press to release their delicious flavors. With three locations in Paris, this all-American establishment focuses primarily on delivery and takeaway, allowing you to enjoy delicious burgers from the comfort of your sofa!
🍔 72 Rue Falguière, 75015 Paris
Blend
Whenever there’s a debate about the best burger joint in Paris, Blend is a must. Those who place it in first place praise the quality of their meat, their deliciously moist buns, their juicy sauces, and their melting cheddar. We couldn’t agree more! Effective and comforting burger recipes, a cool atmosphere and a good mix of deserved hype : Blend has it all.
🍔 18 Rue Duphot, 75001 Paris
Naked Burger
Clearly the best smash burger… vegan! If Naked Burger has taken a well-deserved place of mastery in the smash burger game, it’s above all a perfect alternative for those who don’t eat meat but who don’t want to say goodbye to the pleasure of enjoying acheesy burger. In a pink and neon Miami Vice-style atmosphere, California-style healthy burgers are no match for their meat-based counterparts. A must-see!
🍔 1 Rue de l’Ancienne Comédie, 75006 Paris
Round
If you like smash burgers, you’ve come to the right place! At Round, you can enjoy fabulous veggie or fish burgers to suit your taste. Our pref? The cheesy salmon, with melted cheddar, smoked salmon and scrambled egg. Delicious!
🍔 25 Rue Louis Blanc, 75010 Paris
<a data-tl href=”https://www.instagram.com/babyloveburger/?hl=fr””>Baby Love Burger
Baby Love Burger is the definition of simple and effective. A reduced menu, with a cheeseburger as the star of the menu, available in versions of one, two or three matured steaks cooked just right, a chicken cheeseburger version, and a choice of toppings such as bacon or pickles. Golden-crisp home fries and a selection of American desserts (cookies, sundaes, etc.) round out the menu at this address, which easily ranks among the benchmark burger joints in Paris.
🍔 63 Rue Saint-Maur, 75011 Paris
Breakfast in America
Eating a burger in a real diner still adds something to the taste. Because all the senses are important for a quality tasting experience, we recommend a visit to the benchmark American address in Paris. Comfortably seated in retro red banquettes, with American music playing in the background, you’ll find excellent burgers amid a menu also known for serving all-day breakfast. And there aren’t many places in Paris where you can accompany your burger with a milkshake or a real ice float (scoop of ice in a soda). Seen in Emily in Paris (season 2).
🍔 17 Rue des Écoles, 75005 Paris
PNY
It’s hard not to mention another not-to-be-missed Parisian chain: PNY. 3 initials, hiding behind them 3 words that very simply define the DNA of the brand’s burgers: Paris New York. There’s no blah, blah, blah here, just one of the best burgers in Paris, with no frills. A nice soft bun, a good grass-fed Le Ponclet beef steak, melted American cheddar, pickles, and ketchup. This is the real traditional cheeseburger, just like in New York. Since then, the menu has expanded to include more creative and imaginative recipes, but always with a clear Respect for the burger, which is felt in every bite.
🍔 15 Rue de la Gaité, 75014 Paris