50 Best Burger Restaurants in Kansas City

“Burgers are good, onion rings were excellent. Last time we went, they were out of onion rings. This time, we called before we went and was told they had onion rings. Twenty minutes later as we were placing our order, we were told they just ran out of onion rings. We left. How do you run out of onion rings? It’s really simple. If you consistently run out, order more. We will not be going back.“

“Had great Easter Brunch here was super awesome food service atmosphere loved it!!“

“Absolutely incredible burger and service. This team served 100 burgers to folks with Down syndrome and their families at one of our recent events. They refused to be paid. Everyone at the party LOVED the burgers and the kind staff - thank you, thank you, thank you.“

“The Town Topic Hamburgers early morning 5am crowd is truly one of the last great American dining experiences. The three egg cheese omelet with shatteringly crispy perfectly cooked hash browns was a transcendent experience, and I wasn’t even hungover. The atmosphere and professional staff lend further into the experience as one that is both memorable and delicious all around.“

“The best burger I’ve had! Absolutely amazing!“

“In August 2021, Hamburger Mary's Kansas City reported that the establishment would require proof of COVID-19 vaccination. I assumed the requirement had been lifted; however, I wanted to be sure I was prepared (I am vaccinated; my friend is not). Not to mention, I work in an academic/healthcare setting where masks & vaccination status are a daily consideration, so it's something still on my mind. Therefore, I sent Hamburger Mary's a very quick question via Facebook. Attached is a photo of the response I received. My question was in no way impolite, so I'm not sure why the business felt the need to say anything other than no. I'm not easily offended, but I also don't appreciate being spoken to in such a snarky manner for what I considered a perfectly reasonable & respectful question. I was really looking forward to visiting (and donating to a worthy cause!), but I have decided to celebrate my birthday elsewhere.“

“Burgers were sooo good, I asked for extra pickles and unlike some places that will go from 2 to 4, I swear there were close to 10! So good! Friendly staff!“

“I heard Andy Reid likes Cosmo Burgers! I'd have to agree, Delicious!! Plus they Tater Tot game is onpoint.“

“OMG,Yall have to give them a shot, We can't stop eating here and the staff is on point and VERY WELCOMING...“

“Top notch food and service!!!! Definitely recommend it.“

“I came from NC and am currently staying in KC for a while. One evening, after working late and feeling pretty hungry, I headed to a nearby burger spot called Winsted. The server was incredibly kind and welcoming. I ordered the Double Winsted and onion rings—and they were exactly what I like.

Most local American burgers tend to be a bit too heavy for me, but Winsted keeps it simple and really nails the basics. And the onion rings? Hands down the best I’ve ever had. Besides Gates, this has become my new go-to spot around here.“

“My daughter vegan and myself non vegan enjoyed this restaurant equally. Amazing food and service. I can’t wait to return 💞“

“It's more about the trains and atmosphere rather than the food. Food is meh deep fried nuggets, hot dog split into a hamburger bun etc. however the displays and trains make up for it. Perfect for kids though we enjoyed this location more than the one in Shawnee.“

“Food better than McDonald’s for sure … I love their fries … I’ll be back“

“Great chili! The burgers are awesome. Always get a triple!“

“Food was super fresh and delicious. We are on our way back again today. If they had coke products instead of Pepsi I'd be there more lol“

“All I can say is, “whoa”! I have to start with the fact that they had the BEST German Chocolate Cake I’ve ever tasted outside of Germany! Fluffy and the perfect level of sweetness!
They are very personable, as if they’ve know you your whole life. My burger and fries was delicious. I can’t wait to go back for work lunch!“

“Had a great lunch today at the bar with Kylie. She was very personable & fun to talk with. We had the French Dip & the KC Cuban. Both were amazing. They have a very expansive drink menu. Last and not least is the history of the building and the vault!“

“Some of the best burgers in KC!“

“Service was super friendly, food was made fresh on the spot. The restaurant is the cleanest I think I've ever seen compared to town topic or other burger shacks.

Food was delicious and seasoned well. We got a double cheeseburger combo with fries, and an italian sausage kahuna. Spent about 35 before the tip.

10/10 would come get more food from here.“

“The wings were yummy. Tried the Birria Ramen and honestly... it was just ok.
I wouldn't recommend it.
The hibiscus cocktail was tasty and the added floral garnish was a plus. Customer service was friendly and personable.“

“Best burgers in town and a very fun and good energy atmosphere. Got my daughter addicted to the curly fries and burger.“

“Amazing food and customer service!“

“Fast and friendly staff. Food was hot & fresh, delicious and the wait time was short. Best fries I've ever tasted. Great food!“

“Yummy juicy burgers and the best onion rings!“

“I love whataburger. I live somewhere where they don’t have any. I first had it as a child, 30 some years ago, in Texas. Found this location on our annual trip to Colorado and it brought me right back to ten years old. Exactly the same. So good. Now I go every year.“

“Top notch food and service!!!! Definitely recommend it.“

“Cannot beat the experience here. Atmosphere impeccable. Food was INCREDIBLE. Drinks, uh espresso martini? You cannot have just one. And Edgar, do not get my started. My waiter Edgar completed the experience with the upmost quality service I’ve had. Will always visit when I’m in town“

“We enjoyed our meal here. Good service. Place was empty.
Food was as expected.
Watched some TV.
Took some photos.
Lady gave our daughter some toys.
Had a nice time.

Kid-friendliness: They gave us daughter toys. Very kind lady. Thank you.“

“The burger was good and bigger than I expected. The spicy chicken sandwich was ok. The ice cream of course was delicious. They were super friendly and if I lived nearby I would probably eat here frequently but it's not worth a 30 min drive.“

“The most seasoned staff here are wonderful folks, the food is okay, i enjoy the Chili cheese fries and the chicken tenders, however, for the past few times I've been here, the chicken quality has gone down hill a bit and the price increased drastically, Seems counterintuitive to me.“

“Probably the best sandwiches in kansas city you have to try the cuban missile!
Awesome breakfast to go starting at 6 am, and I think they're open all the way to 1:30 AM.
All the truckers in the West bottoms go there.
And of course the locals...“

“Good clean place to eat. Staff very professional and friendly. Family oriented!!“

“very friendly staff, make you feel at home and plenty of laughs,food is excellent, servers are the best and the most gorgeous girls around, bartenders are also awesome!!!“

“Best burger is Kansas City, try the social burger!“

“My wife and I stopped in for the first time in a few years. We were seated after a bit of a wait. It is after all a Friday night in a shopping district. Our server was bright and cheery. She had a warming smile and happy persona. we placed our drink order. Shortly thereafter our food order was taken. I ordered a flat iron steak and a baker. My wife ordered soup and salad. Our dinner was served fairly quickly. Unfortunately my steak was quite a bit overcooked, so I requested one that wasn't over done. When the replacement steak was delivered, it was a bit overdone as well. I was hungry so I kept it. The manager came by to talk to us. I've spent time in a kitchen or two and I understand a dinner rush. The manager stopped at our table and wanted to assure us that this was not acceptable. She made things right, but wasn't needed or expected. I felt bad for our server because she probably feared she wasn't going to get tipped for a fairly big check. She was pretty wrong. I tipped correctly and arguably better than normal. Our return visit ended up being a great experience. We met a couple of wonderful human beings. Had some pretty good food. And, of course, my wife and I got to connect.“

“Great Food and service. Would come here again.“

“The best beef and shish kebab and Philly cheesesteak in the town“

“This place is an old friend. I run into people, I grew up in here. Same family runs this place still. That is what makes this institution click.
The Burgers still rock and hand cut fries with each order! The pizza I will try out. The beer is Ice cold the place is just! Great hometown atmosphere. Great food. I watched many a royals game here thoughout the years. Even though I don't live in Waldo anymore. I still make the drive to this place no question!“

“Worth a visit. The drinks are great, the atmosphere is dim and cozy with a retro sports vibe. They have mocktails. The Bangarang is a great choice with or without alcohol. Make sure you get your hands on some Disco Burger.

Vegetarian options: They have pretty good veggie burger.“

“Your morning team blows my mind, they are always friendly, service is always 10 out of 10, and the food is always hot. I drive from Antioch Rd in Gladstone and skip that location to come to this one. They are a great team and I hope they know how much I appreciate them!“

“The food was great but I wouldn’t come here on an evening of you want good service. My husband and I did a tasting tour near by and wanted something to eat before we headed back to the Air BnB. Immediately you could tell how the experience was going to be when we didn’t order drinks right away and didn’t see our server again for about 15 minutes. She was very obviously more interested in paying more attention to customers that ordered drinks right away. She didn’t give her name otherwise I would I mention here. We only got one water and she didn’t come back to us again. We went to go to the hostess to try to pay our bill, ended up stopping her as she was leaving the bar. I give 2 stars out of 5. That’s only because the food was really good. I don’t think I would come back here. Maybe during the day would be better but I don’t know if I’d come here again anyway.“

“Sauced offers a delightfully unique dining experience! This stationary spot, cute like a food truck and nestled perfectly between buildings, has a charm all its own. Their menu is refreshingly short and simple, which works perfectly to highlight their delicious offerings. While drink options are limited to water and Sprite, it's better than nothing and gets the job done. I highly recommend the Blackened Chicken Sandwich, and 'The Fry'—loaded with pulled pork and BBQ sauce—is an absolute must-try!

A quick note on the practicalities: Parking was quite challenging to find, especially with the ongoing construction out front. Also, due to recent rain, the outdoor seating area was soaked. However, these are clearly not the fault of the restaurant itself and don't detract from the fantastic food and concept.“

“This store has my entire line of Artisan lotions and cremes. I am thankful.“

“My grandson loves Culver’s!“

“Went on a first date here almost 28 years ago….loved the restaurant and atmosphere. Fell in love with the man that took me there and still with him to this day! ❤️“

“I had breakfast. Very good biscuits and gravy. I also had a Mimosa.“

“Ate at Burger Joint in Ameristar Casino. The food was great. I had a burger and fries. Everything tasted good and the price was realistic. The service could have been friendlier. They were too busy watching the Chiefs play to really pay attention to their customers. If you are in the mood for a good burger, go to Burger Joint!!“

“Made a delivery near by the restaurant it smell grilling good outside so I thought I stop by and get me a burger Oh man! Best burger ever with some good fries it hit the truck driver’s spot! Yum yum coming back for more if ever in town! Thanks for the good hospitality!“

“Tasty & delicious! Best chicken karhai I have had at a restaurant in the U.S. It's a bit spicy and so good! I also highly recommend the keema naan with some chutney. My mom doesn't do spicy, so she got the philly chicken roll—which she thoroughly enjoyed. My son gave his monster burger and fries 5 stars.

The seating is covered outdoors with one fan. It works for families but is super casual.

Tip: Call in your order on your way there with a 30-minute lead time. This place gets busy after 8 p.m., so make sure to call in the food order, or you might be waiting a long time.“