5 Best Burger Places in Philadelphia

January 19, 2017 · 3 min read

Craving a thick juicy hamburger? Philadelphia is home to a variety of restaurants that serve up some of the most mouth-watering burgers in the entire state. From a foie gras-topped burger to hamburgers topped with homemade condiments at Philly's best gastropubs to burgers made without wheat or meat, Philadelphia's bar and restaurant scene will more than satisfy all cravings while fitting in all budgets. So where should you go grab that hamburger? Read on to learn all about our favorite burger joints in the city.

Village Whiskey

Featuring well-crafted cocktails and decadent hamburgers, Village Whiskey is a must-try restaurant. While this popular restaurant can have a long wait time, once you try their burgers you'll know it was all worth it. Village Whiskey features monthly burger and cocktail specials that you should check out, but it's their hamburgers that should definitely be on your bucket list. Who can resist a slice of seared foie, Rouge blue cheese, and a burger on a sesame bun?

Rouge

Overlooking Rittenhouse Square, this American Bistro is home to a killer bar scene and delicious hamburgers that never disappoint. With burgers that are cooked to perfection, we're sure you'll always be happy with the food at Rouge. The must-try hamburger on this menu is the Rouge Burger which is topped with caramelized onions and a slice of gruyere all cooked on a challah bun. Plus, this burger comes with a side of pommes frites. Stopping by late at night? Try the Brunch Burger that's stuffed with fontina, bacon onion jam, and a sunny-side-up egg.

Pub and Kitchen

Just like the name suggests, this popular and well-loved spot is both a neighborhood pub and comfortable restaurant, open from brunch time until way late into the evening. The specialty burger here is actually quite simple. The stack of beef patties is topped with English cheddar cheese and house-cured bacon all on an onion roll. Perfectly executed, this tall hamburger arrives with skewers to help it stand up. If you're in the mood for a regular ol' hamburger, Pub and Kitchen is your best bet.

Spot Gourmet Burgers

A bit unconventional, Spot Gourmet Burgers is a full-blown restaurant on wheels. Waving down this school bus yellow mobile operation brings you a full menu of towering and mouth-watering sirloin hamburgers, all featuring your choice of over-the-top topping combinations. One of the most notable choices is the namesake Spot Burger which is loaded with cheddar cheese, bacon, pickles, slaw, and secret Spot sauce.

Rex 1516

Messy and unique burgers are this restaurant's specialty! Collaborating with different chefs and friends, Rex 1516 features one-of-a-kind burgers such as an eight-oz. patty with bacon, Bibb lettuce, red onions, and pimento cheese. Also be on the lookout for their funnily-named weekly burger specials including the "Netflix and Chili". It's here where you'll definitely want to grab some extra napkins. While each feature different burger experiences, all of the above will more than satisfy your carnivore craving. So tell us, what is your favorite burger joint in Philadelphia? Image by Free-Photos, used under CCO 1.0

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Nov 23, 2021 in Community Events

Serving Our Community by Providing Families in Need with a Thanksgiving Meal

The team here at Central City Toyota comes to work every day to help people throughout the community find the vehicles they need, or repair and maintain the vehicles they love. While this is what we happily do for a living, we’re also proud to serve the community in a variety of other ways. On November 22 nd, 2021, we joined together with The Enterprise Center, Walnut Hill Neighbors, and our partner dealership, Ardmore Toyota, to help feed those in need this holiday season. In preparation for the Thanksgiving holiday, we wanted to make sure that families throughout the area had a meal to enjoy. With this in mind, turkeys and everything else needed for a Thanksgiving meal were collected and given out to over 300 families at Max Paul Park this past November. Giving Back to Our Community Everyone on the Central City Toyota team recognizes that everyone needs help at different points in their life, and we want to help in every way we can. That means we help our customers to find and care for the right cars based on their specific needs every day. During special holidays like Thanksgiving, that means providing a meal to families in need. By working together with other local businesses and dozens of volunteers, we hope we were able to make this holiday a little brighter for everyone. We know that having the opportunity to serve the community is deeply meaningful to the whole team here at Central City Toyota. As we look forward to continuing the holiday season and entering the new year, we hope to be able to continue to work with the overall community to make sure that everyone has what they need, whether that concerns a new Toyota or otherwise. Find Out More About Central City Toyota If you’d like to learn more about how our Philadelphia Toyota dealership gives back to our community, browse our new Toyotas and used cars for sale in Philadelphia, PA, or contact us to schedule a test drive or ask any questions you may have, feel entirely welcome to at your convenience. We look forward to continuing to serve our community, and hope to see you soon.

Central City Toyota GM Jamie Haberle accepts community service award

Sep 30, 2019 in Community Events

General Manager Jamie Haberle Earns Community Service Recognition

We’re pleased to announce that our General Manager, Jamie Haberle, has accepted a community service award from the Philadelphia Police Department on behalf of our dealership. Returning customers and followers are familiar with how much emphasis we place on serving our community at Central City Toyota, so you know how proud we are of this recognition. As part of the Bigger Than Me Bookbag Giveaway on Friday, August 23, the Philadelphia 18th Police District distributed more than 400 bags to students on their way back to school. As part of the event, kids were also offered free school supplies, haircuts, and eye exams. The bigger Than me bookbag Giveaway with Nv my eyewear! A special Thank you to all the sponsors. A little under 400 bags was given to the community. @NBCPhiladelphia @FOX29philly @6abc @Dj_Neeeknyce @PPDMGillespie @PPDDerrickWood @PhillyPolice @ppu215 @phillypolice @StaplesStores pic.twitter.com/OILe7ZnWxs — PPD 18th District (@PPD18Dist) August 24, 2019 Central City Toyota and our sister dealership Ardmore Toyota are proud to sponsor a life-changing event like this one. Central City Toyota Continues a Tradition of Outreach Our dealership is part of a family business dating back to the early 1900s, and community involvement has always been at the heart of what we do. The Paul Family has previously been recognized in People Magazine for its community service, and we follow Max and Brad’s belief that even the smallest accomplishments are born from humility and grow through charity. We’re partnered with organizations throughout our community, including the DMAX Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Philadelphia, and Children’s Hospital Philadelphia. For a full list of organizations, events, and groups we sponsor, visit our Community Involvement page. If you would like to discuss getting involved with an event, we encourage you to reach out to us by phone or via our website.

May 24, 2019 in Community Events

Central City Toyota Partners With Ronald McDonald House

At Central City Toyota, we pride ourselves on being more than a car dealership — we’re an active member of our local community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. That’s why we have formed a philanthropic partnership with the Ronald McDonald House. The Ronald McDonald House and How Central City Gives Back The Ronald McDonald House is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to support families of critically ill children. The Philadelphia location provides everything from lodging to transportation and meals to families whose kids are being treated at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children. In addition to this program, the nonprofit hosts the Ronald McDonald camp for children with cancer and their siblings. It also provides oral health care services to children in the North Philadelphia area via the Ronald McDonald Care Mobile unit. This service is part of a partnership with St. Christopher’s Foundation for Children. Every three years, Central City Toyota gives back to this great cause with the donation of two Toyota Sienna minivans. This tradition began in 1985, initiated by Central City Toyota owner Max Paul. Since taxicabs are often expensive, the Ronald McDonald House needed a more affordable mode of transportation so they could transport families to and from the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In addition to this donation, Central City Toyota ensures technology experts train volunteers on how to operate the Sienna minivans and take advantage of its cutting-edge technologies. If you’re in the market for a reliable vehicle, don’t just choose any car dealership — choose a local business that truly cares about the community. Contact us for more information.