23 Locations
Burger Berlin captures the city's love of a good patty, from gourmet joints to no frills grills. The burger berlin scene has exploded over the past decade, with spots serving everything from classic cheeseburgers to inventive vegan builds. This overview gathers Berlin locations for burger lovers.
Kreuzberg, Neukoelln and Friedrichshain lead the way, with dedicated burger bars, food trucks and late night windows. Smash patties, dry aged beef and plant based options all feature, often paired with craft beer and hand cut fries. Prices stay reasonable, and queues at the popular spots move fast.
Browse the addresses below to find the best of burger berlin, from classic stacks to vegan creations.
The American Western Saloon is the only American diner in Berlin with its own Jack Daniel's exhibition: Over 600 exhibits are displayed in showcases and on the walls. Located in the basement of the Fontane House in Reinickendorf, it offers 180 seats, a stage for country bands, and a 50-square-meter dance floor for line dance classes.
The Bird at Falkplatz is the American Diner in Berlin for everyone who doesn't want to eat their burger with a knife and fork. Each patty weighs 250 grams, consists of regionally sourced beef freshly ground in the morning, and comes in an English muffin. The steaks are 30-day dry-aged US Black Angus from Creekstone Farms, with salad and cucumber served alongside.
Grillhütte46 in Lankwitz offers delicious Berlin currywurst for €2.70 - an honest snack classic without any frills, but with really great taste.
Brechts Steakhouse on Schiffbauerdamm in Berlin Mitte is not named by chance – it was once Bertolt Brecht's regular haunt. Directly opposite the Berliner Ensemble, it serves world-class dry-aged steaks with views of the Spree and a menu that truly showcases the art of butchery.
In Prenzlauer Berg, three friends with London gastro experience set the standard for burgers in Berlin. At Grindhouse Burgers, grass-fed beef, sourdough buns, and uncompromising quality are paramount.
The famous 'Sixth Floor' at KaDeWe on Wittenbergplatz in Schöneberg is Berlin's culinary superlative: Spanning approximately 7,000 square meters, Europe's largest delicatessen department brings together oysters, champagne, truffles, and over 34,000 products under one roof. An excursion that connects generations and provides conversation for the entire evening.
The Route 66 Diner in Wilmersdorf is Berlin's largest American Diner: over 600 seats on two floors, plus a terrace for more than 400 guests. The dry-aged beef for the patties is freshly minced every morning at six o'clock and grilled on a lava stone grill. Jukeboxes, old gas pumps, and red benches provide the backdrop.
The Mitte location of the Sixties Diner is the most central American diner in Berlin: It's a two-minute walk from the Monbijouplatz tram stop, and four minutes from Hackescher Markt. Inside, 300 seats with red leather benches await, with an additional 90 on the outdoor terrace. The breakfast menu features ten different breakfast options, and all potato products are gluten-free.
No matter if it is a spicy Oriental burger, a hearty Krautburger or the exotic-fresh bacon guacamole - next to the alltime classic burgers, Burgeramt on Boxhagener Platz in Friedrichhain offers a host of unusual burgers on their menu!
The Hard Rock Cafe is the most famous American diner in Berlin and has been located in a landmarked Bauhaus building at Kurfürstendamm 224 since 2010. Original pieces of music history hang on the walls, and the menu features Legendary Burgers, Baby Back Ribs, and Fajitas. With a concert ticket from the same day, you get a 15 percent discount.
On Oranienstrasse in Kreuzberg, the story of Berlin's most famous gourmet snack-to-go shop began: goldies. Two ex-Michelin-starred chefs turned fries and smash burgers into a cult brand, demonstrating that street food and fine-dining standards are not a contradiction.
Korean Street Food to Go in the heart of Charlottenburg: Son Kitchen on Kantstraße combines homemade, fresh cuisine with Berlin influences and Korean tradition. Kimchi Tacos, Bibimbap, and the legendary Kim Cheesilla Fries make this small eatery a staple in Berlin's snack scene.
Korean BBQ, fermented kimchi, and an atmosphere that reflects Kreuzberg at its most vibrant: Kimchi Princess on Skalitzer Straße has been one of Berlin's most renowned Asian restaurants for over 15 years, attracting guests from all over the world to its long wooden tables.
The Greenhouse in Glienicke/Nordbahn is the American diner in Berlin for Californian cuisine amidst tropical plants. The burgers are made from Hohenloher beef from Schwäbisch Hall, complemented by spare ribs and beef brisket cooked for 24 hours. Free parking is available outside on the B96, and inside, a new fireplace lounge awaits.
The Mariendorf location of Sixties Diner is one of the largest American diners in Berlin: over 300 indoor seats, a terrace and winter garden with more than 150 additional seats, and 15 private guest parking spaces. The burgers are made from 200 grams of dry-aged beef, the jukeboxes are flashing, and Bundesliga and NFL are shown on the screens.
Lion Burger and Steak grills its patties over lava stones that reach over 350 degrees Celsius, making it one of the few American diners in Berlin with its own stone grill. The beef is sourced regionally from a butcher, and the buns are freshly delivered every morning by a baker from Kreuzberg. The restaurant has been located on Warschauer Straße in Friedrichshain since 2015.
Enjoy some game burgers in a rustic yet modern atmosphere in Penzlauer Berg.
The Cruise-In Diner in Spandau is the American diner in Berlin with the largest milkshake menu: Around 16 varieties are available, from cherry to vanilla with peanut. The freestanding pavilion on Päwesiner Weg is decorated in a 1950s style. Payments are cash only, and free parking is available right outside.
The Flame Diner in Marienfelde is the American diner in Berlin for rockabilly fans: restored motorcycles are in the dining area, plus pool billiards, darts, and a 1950s-style whisky and cigar lounge. The burgers weigh 200 grams and come from the lava stone grill; live bands regularly play for parties.
Directly under the subway rails at Schlesisches Tor in Kreuzberg you can find this small but delicious burger joint - the Burgermeister.
The Berlin Burger International - BBI for its friends - is located right in the heart of Neukölln.
Since 2013, the Tipperary Berlin Irish Pub has been bringing authentic Irish pub culture to Wedding, specifically to the up-and-coming Sprengelkiez on Triftstraße. Live music on Saturday evenings, Pub Quiz on Mondays, and a spacious sun terrace make this Irish pub a staple in the neighborhood.
If the BabyBurger size of MarienBurgerie is due to the many children at Prenzlauer Berg is yet unclear, however it offers ideal opportunities to sample your way up and down their menu.