feature photo: Tavern Burger at The Hayes by Gab Bonghi
Famous Fourth Street Delicatessen
Philadelphia’s legendary Jewish delicatessen since 1923, offers a diverse selection of burgers to satisfy any craving on National Cheeseburger Day. Choices include the classic Burger, Cheeseburger, Pastrami Cheeseburger, Cheeseburger Special, Reuben Burger, and Bacon Cheeseburger. With this wide variety, there’s a deli-inspired option for everyone, all served with a choice of one side.
Forsythia
Philly French destination Forsythia’s approachable yet sophisticated bar menu features an array of bites anchored by the Royale with Cheese, Forsythia’s iconic burger featuring a double smash patty, comeback sauce, comté, onion jam, and house pickles.
Hard Rock Cafe
With convenient locations in Philadelphia and Atlantic City, Hard Rock Cafe is a classic pick to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. Enjoy fresh, high-quality items from Hard Rock’s world-renowned menu, including a selection of mouthwatering Legendary Burgers, each featuring unique toppings, savory sauces, and rich, melted cheeses.
The Hayes
Midtown Village’s contemporary American tavern and gastropub from acclaimed Chef Townsend Wentz is a top choice for celebrating National Cheeseburger Day. Renowned for its inventive takes on classic American fare, The Hayes provides a warm, inviting pub atmosphere perfect for the occasion. Guests can savor the Tavern Burger, a standout menu item featuring a grilled beef short rib blend, Cooper sharp cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Calabrian chili mayo, all served on a seeded bun. For an extra touch, add an egg or bacon for $3.
Hi-Lo Taco
Switch it up this National Cheeseburger Day with an original twist on a classic smash burger at Hi-Lo Taco in Midtown Village. Dive into deliciousness with a ground beef patty, Chihuahua cheese, onion, special sauce, lettuce, pickles and sesame seeds piled into a handmade flour tortilla at $6.25/taco.
Loch Bar Philly
Located on Philadelphia’s vibrant Avenue of the Arts in the heart of the city, Loch Bar is a classic seafood tavern that blends the best of land and sea. While the menu highlights an impressive raw bar and fresh-caught filets, the kitchen boasts one of the best cheeseburgers in the city, the Loch Burger: two black angus patties, pickles, white cheddar, shredded lettuce, tomato and Churchill sauce. The Loch Burger is available during lunch, dinner, and happy hour.
Patchwork
The restaurant and bar nestled on the second floor of the Hyatt Centric features the Patchwork Burger, made with Swiss cheese and house-made ketchup on a brioche bun, served with French fries. This burger is available for dinner daily starting at 5 pm. For those looking to enjoy it earlier, the Patchwork Burger is also featured during happy hour, Monday through Friday from 4 pm to 6 pm, as part of the Burger Beer Vibes special, which includes the burger, a domestic beer, and fries for $24.
Puttshack
The world’s first and only tech-infused mini golf experience, offers a Bacon Jalapeño Cheeseburger from the handheld section of the menu. This satisfying burger features a unique blend of USDA chuck, brisket, and short rib, chargrilled and topped with roasted jalapeño and poblano cream cheese, Pecanwood-smoked bacon, house-made pickled jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, and onion. It’s served on a choice of a butter-toasted brioche or pretzel bun, accompanied by house-made potato chips or French fries.
Red Owl Tavern
The contemporary kitchen and bar located across from Independence Hall in Old City presents two creative handhelds perfect for indulging on National Cheeseburger Day. The first is the Boujee Ben, a stylish twist on the classic cheeseburger featuring two 4oz. patties, onion jam, smoked bacon, raclette, arugula, and “steakhouse” aioli. With its sophisticated ingredients and playful nod to the city’s heritage, this burger offers a refined take on a beloved classic. The second option is the Tavern Burger, which includes two 4oz. patties topped with new school American cheese, jalapeño jam, smoked bacon, chicken-fried onions, jalapeños, and smoked BBQ mayo.
Square 1682
The modern American restaurant and award-winning bar located at 17th and Sansom Streets is the ideal spot to celebrate with both brunch and dinner options. Start with the Brunch Burger, which features a seared double patty, hickory bacon, lettuce, tomato, and Cooper sharp cheese, served with fries. For dinner, enjoy the classic Square Burger, made with a seared double patty topped with garlic aioli, Cooper sharp cheese, house-made pickles, butter lettuce, and a Jersey-fresh tomato on a seeded bun. This unique burger, shaped like a square to match the restaurant’s name, is a special creation just for Square 1682.
Stella of New Hope
Bucks County’s modern American restaurant located in the Ghost Light Inn with 180 degree views of the Delaware River is the perfect place to enjoy a burger riverside. Offered on the brunch and bar menu from Friday to Sunday, the Wagyu Burger features a wagyu beef patty, pork belly-fig jam, arugula, creamy brie, and pickled red onions on a toasted brioche bun, served with truffle-parmesan fries.
Stir at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Enjoy a sophisticated lunch at Stir located inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art. With an emphasis on seasonality and local sourcing, Stir’s chef-driven menu features the PMA Dry Aged Smash Burger composed of sesame brioche, bacon, griddled onions, cooper sharp, lettuce, ‘mac sauce, pommes frites.
Townsend
Chef Townsend Wentz’s French restaurant and bar on East Passyunk Avenue, offers an exquisite burger that’s both visually impressive and delicious, available exclusively on their beloved happy hour menu. From Wednesdays through Sundays, 4:30 – 6:30 pm, guests can savor Le Burger at the bar, which features fresh Bibb lettuce, garlic aioli, and six-month-aged cheddar, all layered on a house-made brioche bun.
The Twisted Tail
Headhouse Square’s restaurant, bar and live music venue offers The Twisted Burger, topped with blue cheese, bacon, and bourbon BBQ sauce. It’s available for brunch on Saturdays from 11 am to 4 pm and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm. Perfect for guests to sit back, relax, and enjoy a juicy burger while listening to live blues.
Uptown Beer Garden
Philadelphia’s pioneering and premier beer garden for nearly two decades, is the quintessential spot for an outdoor National Cheeseburger Day celebration. Guests can indulge in the Smash Burger, topped with Cooper sharp cheese, special sauce, bacon, and lettuce, and served with fries, all while sipping specialty drinks at the venue’s very own Kedera Tiki Bar and savoring the final moments of warm weather.
Urban Farmer
The modern American steakhouse located in the Logan Hotel known for its locally sourced ingredients and in-house butcher shop, is the ideal spot to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. From 11 am to 2 pm, burger lovers can stop in for lunch and savor The Farm Burger, topped with white cheddar cheese and aioli on a house-made English muffin, served with a side of farm fries or a green salad. Guests can also enhance their burger with bacon or avocado for an additional cost.
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