Celebrate National Burger Month with Miami’s juiciest options for every day of the week
It’s an understatement to say we’re living in strange and uncertain times. With quarantine life becoming more de rigueur and less of a novelty, it’s understandable to crave comfort, preferably in the form of something we can hold and quickly devour. Enter the burger, the iconic American food. Everyone has got a happy memory married with a burger, whether it’s the one you shared with your sweetheart on that first date, the countless patties your dad grilled up in the backyard or a perfectly charred masterpiece from your favorite restaurant. As May is National Burger Month, we thought we’d share some of our local favorites, all of which are just a phone call away.
800 Degrees Woodfired Kitchen
DWade’s Woodfired Burger
Dry-aged beef, bacon jam, caramelized onions, aged white cheddar and roasted garlic aioli make this burger (served in Miami Heat territory) a slam dunk. Through the month of May, those doing direct pickup can add a half-dozen of UD Woodfired Wings for a $1 more.
2956 NE 199th St, Aventura; 305-902-4363.
online, Uber Eats, Postmates, Doordash and Grubhub
Takeout and delivery daily from noon to 9 p.m.
Ariete
Chug Burger
A double-patty, American cheese, b&b pickles and a secret sauce that brings it all together is the reason many locals claim this to be the best burger in town.
3540 Main Hwy., Coconut Grove; 786-615-3747 or online.
Takeout and delivery daily from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Blue Collar
Dry-Aged Cheeseburger
The vintage lunchboxes that line the wall reinforce this eatery’s ethos as a restaurant dedicated to authentic, comfort food workers love. The burger, made with prime dry-aged ground beef and served on a Portuguese muffin, does not disappoint.
6730 Biscayne Blvd., Miami; 305-756-0366.
online, UberEats or Postmates.
Takeout daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Kush
The Classic Burger
Johnny Utah
Traditionalists and those seeking a bit of a twist will be thrilled with these two burger choices. The first comes with fixings like sliced white onions, pickles, sharp cheddar, yellow mustard and mayonnaise, while the latter adds hot pastrami, sliced tomato and the fan favorite LoKal sauce.
2003 N. Miami Ave, Miami; 305-576-4500.
online, DoorDash, Postmates and Toast Tab.
Takeout and delivery daily from noon to 9 p.m.
LoKal
LoKal Burger
Does it get any better than a grass-fed meat patty topped with homemade honey mustard, melted jack cheese, tomatoes, sliced red onions, arugula and avocados? We think not.
3190 Commodore Plaza, Miami; 305-442-3377.
online, DoorDash, Postmates and Toast Tab.
Takeout and delivery daily from noon to 9 p.m.
Taurus Beer & Whiskey House
Proof Burger
Burger aficionados swear by the powers of bliss a Proof burger bestows. The double patty comes with white cheddar aioli, caramelized onions and a homemade potato bun. There’s a limited availability so be sure to follow @taurusbeerandwhiskeyhouse on Instagram so you know when to snag one.
3540 Main Hwy c103, Miami; 786-615-3747.
Pickup only.
Planta South Beach
Planta Burger
No meat? No problem! This plant-based eatery serves a vegan patty made with beans, oats and vegetables and topped with homemade queso, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, mustard and chipotle aioli. Pack on more flavor with additional shaved truffle and homemade cashew truffle nut cheese.
850 Commerce St., Miami Beach; 786.236.0876.
online, Uber Eats, Door Dash and Postmates
Takeout and delivery Wednesday to Sunday, 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
This story was originally published May 1, 2020 at 12:40 PM.