COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – A list outlined by Yelp reveals the highest-rated burger spots in the Columbus area.
Taking the No. 1 spot as the highest-rated burger spot in Columbus is Urban Gourmet, located at 212 Kelton Ave. in the Franklin Park neighborhood. Along with burgers, the eatery serves wings, cheesesteaks, pasta and sandwiches. Reviews praise Urban Gourmet’s “flavorful” meals and "friendly" staff.
Coming in second place is Jetpack’s Burgers, located at 2634 N. High St. in Old North Columbus. The food truck serves burgers with toppings such as hot cheetos, green olives and onion rings, along with more traditional options. Reviews praise the eatery’s “delicious” burgers and “fair” prices.
The third highest-rated burger restaurant in the Columbus area is All Ur Favs, located at 6619 E. Broad St. in the Broad-McNaughten neighborhood. The restaurant’s options include burgers, wings, chopped cheese sandwiches and shawarma wraps. Reviews highlight the restaurant’s "fresh" food and “top tier” service.
In fourth place is Smash Buddies, located at 460 S. Front St. in the Brewery District. The food truck serves smashburgers, fries, tater tots and ice cream.
“The burgers were made [quickly] and the loaded tots were unique and had just as much flavor as the smash burgers,” one review reads. “The sauce really sets this place apart from other burger spots.”
The fifth highest-rated burger eatery is Star Kitchen Café, located at 1471 S. High St. in Merion Village. Along with burgers, the eatery serves a variety of sandwiches, chicken tenders and salads. Reviews praise the restaurant’s “excellent” service and “fresh” food.
Taking sixth place is Flavor 91 Bistro, located at 5186 E. Main St. in Whitehall. The restaurant serves a variety of appetizers, salads, burgers and sandwiches.
“The food was truly excellent. Some things just still taste processed at some restaurants but this truly tastes like it was whipped up to order,” one Yelp user wrote. “The burger was cooked perfectly and flavor was on point!”
Coming in seventh place is Royal Burger, located at 3823 Sullivant Ave. in the Holly Hill neighborhood. The food truck offers burgers, Philly cheesesteaks, gyros and wings. Reviews praise the eatery’s “huge” and “juicy” burgers.
The eighth highest-rated eatery is Derive Brewing, located at 2808 N. High St. in South Clintonville. The brewery serves burgers, chips and dip, salad and pizza.
“The burger was a good size but appropriately thin for a smash burger, well seasoned and not too greasy,” one Yelp-user wrote. “Their house sauce was delicious!”
In ninth place is Goood Friends, located at 171 N. 4th St. in the Uptown District. The eatery serves a variety of sandwiches, and also features a brunch menu. Multiple Yelp users named the menu item “The Juicy Jackie” as the best burger they have ever eaten.
Coming in 10th place is Hot Mess, located at 5354 Center St. in the East Columbus Gateway neighborhood. Along with burgers, the restaurant serves sandwiches, chicken tenders, salad and fries. Reviews highlight the eatery’s "fast" service and “delicious” burgers.