Feeling hungry, Philadelphia? Check out these top burger spots on Wednesday, May 28, to celebrate International Burger Day.
Philly’s food scene has long been known as one of the best cities to dine in, offering a rare combination of quality and diversity. Among the many dishes, the city has a near-endless abundance of quality options, including the incredibly versatile and delicious burger. This makes the city one of the top places to celebrate International Burger Day, and Metro has the dish on the top spots to visit.
Alice
Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia’s Italian Market, Alice puts an elevated spin on a classic favorite. The seasonally inspired Americana style restaurant offers a Dry-Aged Burger, served on a toasty challah bun and topped with BBQ Vidalia onions and white sauce. Like any burger, there’s nothing better to pair it with than some French fries, which Alice serves with two top-notch dips: shio koji and garlic aioli.
901 Christian St., alicephiladelphia.com
Attico Rooftop
Burger connoisseurs are invited to Attico Rooftop, perched on the 16th floor of the Cambria Hotel. The colorful, plant-studded urban getaway found in the heart of Center City’s vibrant Avenue of the Arts features its own signature dish for the holiday, available exclusively during brunch. Crafted with a double black angus patty, the Attico Burger sits on a sesame seed bun, topped with fontina cheese, shallot jam, and features a side of fries. For a small up-charge, guests can also add an egg and/or applewood smoked bacon, making this an elite brunch option.
219 S Broad St., atticorooftop.com
Fond
Switching from Americana to refined contemporary French cuisine, Fond, from celebrated chefs Lee Styer and Jesse Prawlucki-Styer, features their own elevated take, offering a Double Smash Burger on its brunch menu. This burger brings it with every bite, loaded with two beef patties, fried onions, lettuce, tomato, Russian dressing, and aged cheddar on a buttered brioche bun. Guests can also upgrade their burger experience with several optional add-ons like an egg, bacon, or avocado.
21 N. Providence Road., Wallingford, Pennsylvania, fondbyob.com
Keating’s Rope & Anchor
Just because they’re known for their seafood-forward selections doesn’t mean you can sleep on the featured burger at this American restaurant and bar at the Hilton Penn’s Landing. It’s called Keating’s Famous Burger for a reason, after all. Featuring two 4 oz. patties stacked with lettuce, tomato, and cheddar cheese, this classic-style burger fits the mood, whether you’re looking for lunch or dinner. Keating’s also provides guests with top-notch brew pairings for their burger. The suggestion in this case is Rope & Anchor’s signature brew, the Latitude 39 Pale Ale.
201 S. Christopher Columbus Blvd, ropeandanchorkitchen.com
Patchwork
The well-known star of the second floor of the Hyatt Centric offers its own signature burger, The Patchwork Burger. Made with Swiss cheese and house-made ketchup on a brioche bun with a side of French fries, Patchwork takes the simplicity that’s made the burger one of America’s favorite dishes and elevates it to an elite level. The Patchwork Burger is available for dinner beginning at 5 p.m. every day. You can also enjoy it during happy hour every Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.
1620 Chancellor St., patchworkphilly.com
Townsend
Acclaimed Chef Townsend Wentz is known in large part for his stunning French restaurant and bar on East Passyunk Avenue. Not only can Chef Wentz thrill in a fine dining setting, but he’s also created a stunning interpretation of the classic burger, known as Le Burger. An elevated take on the classic favorite, Le Burger is topped with green peppercorn aioli and six-month-aged cheddar, and is served on a soft milk bun. This burger is available exclusively on Townsend’s happy hour menu, which is offered daily from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
1623 E. Passyunk Ave. townsendepx.com
The Twisted Tail
Can’t make it to the Wednesday celebration? The Twisted Tail gives you a weekend alternative to celebrate on your own schedule.
Located in Philadelphia’s historic Society Hill, The Twisted Tail features The Twisted Burger, topped with blue cheese, bacon, and bourbon BBQ sauce. This burger, which blends flavors from sweet to sharp to savory and ever more, is available for brunch on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Twisted Tail also hosts a #TGIF Social Hour every Friday from 4 to 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. to midnight, featuring a burger, bourbon, and beer combo for just $15.
509 S. 2nd St., thetwistedtail.com
