Canada
Ottawa/Gatineau
The Heart and Crown - I tried their sliders at a Mealshare event. Love them!
The King Eddy - They have a basic burger and you choose all toppings. I often go for a beef burger with bacon and extra pickles and usually sweet potato fries or deep fried pickles on the side.
The Waverley - The Waverley Burger with sweet potato fries. Love their Georgia Peach cocktail!
Burgers n’ Fries Forever (BFFs) - I have tried The Melt, The American, and The Donut Diet entry to Le Burger Week. They have a great (cheap) lunch special.
Bite Burger
Occo Kitchen - A major highlight in Orleans! I’ve had the Candied Bacon Burger and The Locco Burger, and their chicken taco is top notch (also has candied bacon).
The Works - I have had so many burgers here I can't remember them all. I know that for sure my first burger ever at The Works was the sk8r boi (I was blown away as a kid I could get peanut butter on my burger). I have also tried the Juicy Lucy and the Ho Hum.
Meatings - Another key spot in Orleans. I have tried their burger at a catered event AND, a burger special topped with mac and cheese… tasty!
3 Brewers - I have been here twice and ordered the same thing: the 3 Brasseurs Burger (this burger has a house-made maple amber beer sauce which won me over). I have tried their sweet potato fries and their beer sauce beer battered maxi fries which are seriously friggin' good.
The Koven - I like to keep it simple. I tried their classic cheeseburger with regular fries, but as I was leaving the owner mentioned I should try their stuffed burger next time.
The Keg - One option here: The Keg Burger. Who goes to The Keg and doesn't get a steak, right? The burger didn't let me down.
Hometown Sports - I was able to compare everything at once here. Went with a friend and split a beef burger with regular fries and a vegan burger with sweet potato fries. No complaints. Love that they are a sports bar with vegan options, and I also like that the buns are from the Rideau Bakery (local)!
Five Guys - Nice classic old-fashion style burger. Had their bacon cheeseburger with regular fries. They are popular for their cajun fries.
Le Pub du Bon Vivant - Went basic here and had their classic burger.
Golden Fries - Fam and I went to this chip truck to try their entry to Le Burger Week 2017.
Lieutenant’s Pump - Went on a super health kick many years ago. Lost a bunch of weight and had their bacon cheeseburger as one of my first cheat meals. Oh boy was it good.
Pure Kitchen - Go to Pure Kitchen is you want feel-good, comfort food. Everything here is fresh and generally a healthier option than most dine-out experiences. I have had the Royale with Cheese and the Lucky Burger. I always get the Transformation Salad/fries split as a side. Sometimes start with the Radical Cauliflower Wings or I have even split an amazing grilled peach taco. LOVE their Pink Moon cocktail. Can you tell I love it here?
Zac’s Diner - Ahhhh, Zac's. Thank you for the late night bacon cheeseburger.
The Standard - I had some of their sliders and cocktails one night out. No complaints!
Elgin Street Diner - Had the Smokey Burger with regular fries thanks to my Tinder date.
The Royal Oak - I've tried the Oak Burger!
Big Rig Brewery - I've tried a burger with sweet potato fries and a brew. It comes with a maple aioli I couldn't stop thinking about. I have been back for the sweet potato fries just for the aioli.
Fairmont Montebello - I went to the Fairmont Montebello for a weekend getaway, and ended up ordering their burger with regular fries TWICE. I couldn't leave without another.
The Third - I tried the veggie burger (one of the best in Ottawa), bacon cheeseburger with regular fries (usually sub for sweet potato fries but these were a game changer) and the patty melt from their secret menu (you need this when you are hungover).
The Clarendon Tavern - I enjoyed The Clarendon Burger on the courtyard patio!
Blue Cactus - Ordered the bacon cheeseburger with sweet potato fries. Got the sauce on the side and tried their Cactus Sauce on the side as well.
Moe’s BBQ - Tried the brisket, fries, mac and cheese, chicken, chicken wings, ribs and their brisket burger. If you're looking for Halal Southern Style BBQ this is your spot.
Headquarters - Had their Brunch Burger. It was a perfectly messy, tasty, birthday breakfast.
Mati - Tried their take on a Big Mac. It’s called The Better MAC, and I devoured it instantly. Very yummy fries! For brunch, go for their Maple Bacon Crunch. It did me dirty… it has fried chicken, packed egg, house-cured bacon and fois mayo.
Elmdale Tavern - Not a fan of their burger, but a BIG, BIG fan of their lobster roll, oysters and corn on the cob!
Riviera - Obsessed. Available during lunch hour and Sunday evenings. Go. Just go.
The Wellington Diner - Tried their cheese curd skirt burger, classic burger and their chicken burger.
Vera’s Burger Shack - The best thing about this spot is that it’s in a butchery. The meat is so fresh!
Chez Lucien - Didn’t know I needed cream cheese on a burger until I had one at Chez…
World Burger - I tried their entry to Le Burger Week 2018. It was good, but I would like to go back again for a regular cheeseburger for a true test.
Fauna - Like Riviera, this is only available Monday to Friday during lunch hour. They offer an 80 day, dry-aged burger topped with bacon, red pepper crisp, black garlic aioli, smoked cheddar with alabama sauce.
Manx Pub - Not my favourite, but definitely unique with nice flavours. I tried their Lebanese-Spiced Chickpea Burger. Pickled salsa, lemon-garlic spread and baby spinach.
Capitol Burger - Okay, okay, okay. Another favourite to add to Ottawa. Their inspiration is Shake Shack and I think they nailed it.
The Umbrella Bar - Tried their hot chicken burger (a little too spicy for me) and their crispy bacon cheeseburger. Not the best tunes (important), but I would go back for that burger and drinks on the patio!
Mulligan’s Golf Bar - I was a judge for their annual Capital Caesar Showdown Competition and was treated to brunch afterwards. Naturally, I tried their ‘Rise and Shine’ Brunch Burger. Potatoes on the side were my fav.
Feast & Fevel (Andaz)
le Nordik
Corner Peach
Gitanes
Shelby Burger
Burgers & Shakes
Parlour Place
Absinthe - ”The Burger! Always big. Always medium.” This was a JUICY, thick patty. Fries came with delicious horseradish aioli. I would recommend drinks, an appetizer or two, and sharing the burger. Full review here!
Montreal
Uni Burger
Toronto
Gangster Burger - This is where the Burger Tour all started. Pretty sure the burger was good but I burnt my tongue on the first bite (too eager).
A&W - A huge chain I know, but arguably one of the best chains. Tried the Beyond Meat burger on a road trip to Toronto. Grabbed one before heading into the city. Quite tasty. This patty could fool some!
Rudy - Officially my FAV in Toronto.
Resto Boemo - Their fries are off the charts.
Museum Tavern
Calgary
Clive Burger - Kind of like Shake Shack. Very good! Their fries remind me of the Five Guys cajun fries, but with a McDonald’s cut.
Peter’s Drive-In - Not my favourite, but a Calgary classic! Simple burgers here.
Boogie’s Burgers - Inhaled the Boog-Mak burger with an Oreo milkshake. The burg was juicy af, with two patties, thousand island dressing, cheddar, pickles, onions, tomatoes and added bacon.
Australia
Gold Coast
Loose Moose - Canadian theme'd bar on the Gold Coast! Had their bbq and bacon burger with a dark beer.
Betty’s Burgers - Oh Betty how I love you. It's dangerous living in a high rise with Betty's below! I tried a bacon cheeseburger, a classic burger with extra pickles, onion rings, regular fries and a salted caramel ‘concrete’. Can't go wrong here.
Longboards Laidback Eatery and Bar - Had the Beach Burger after a long hike. Nobody at the table talked until we were done and couldn't stop talking about how good it was.
Burger Urge - Campus burger at Griffith University!
Grill’d - Ask me about my time in Australia and I will tell you I spent most of it at Grill'd. I had so many burgers, but usually always with their low-carb bun. Love that each month each one of their location has three different charities they donate to.
Easy Street Diner - Very cool spot. I had their cheeseburger. One of my favs on the Gold Coast.
Brooklyn Depot - Lined up for a free classic burger on their birthday in 2016.
Ze Pickle - One of the first burgers I had on the Gold Coast. Went for Chee-ze and shared ze chips!
Obsessions on Chevron - Cheat Day with regular fries! My friend had a crazy waffle bun burger.
Aprés Surf - Their take on a Canadian après ski. Went here for their $5 cheeseburger night on my last night out/birthday celebration before leaving Australia!
House of Brews - Good beer and good sliders!
Brisbane
Embassy Bar - Went up to Brisbane to skydive. Couldn't go because of the weather it turned out nicely as I got to have some cheeseburger and fried chicken sliders!
Byron Bay
Beloporto
Bayger - After the Surf
Sydney
Bar Luca - When people ask about the best burger I've ever had I often say it was the Blame the Canadian burger from Bar Luca. Maple bacon, maple syrup and poutine. The place was PACKED which says a lot on it's own.
Macelleria - The Classico! Cool that it was in a butchery. Very fresh!
Melbourne
Burger Love (Café 51?) - Enjoyed The Canuck after a long bike ride around Melbs!
United States
California
In-N-Out - Obviously.
Hawaii
Teddy’s Bigger Burgers - (Baconado?) avocado burger
Mahaloha - BBQ Banzaii
Bubba Burger - Double Bubba with regular fries
Street Burger
New York City
Johnny Rockets - My god, why does NYC have to be so expensive? Tasty though.
Philadelphia
Village Whiskey - Burgers around here are thick AF. Tried their regular burger and their veggie burger. Loved the flavours in the veg one.
White Castle - Philly has this cool app called Go Puff. Ordered some late night White Castle Cheeseburger sliders. Good drunk snack.
Seattle
8oz Burger Co. - Within an hour of landing in Seattle I was devouring a burger. A really good one. I had the ‘8oz’ - their signature burger. Arugula, balsamic onions, hills bacon, Beechers flagship cheddar and truffle aioli. Get their broccolini on the side!
Lesotho
Hotel in Leribe
Semonkong Lodge
No.7 Restaurant (at Kick4Life) - Tried The Blything with a bottle of wine!
Motherland Guest House - Styrofoam takeout container room service burger in bed. Classy.
South Africa
Cape Town
Royale Eatery
Tiger’s Milk - The Big Cheese
Clarens
JoBurger - Tried from a little truck at Lush Festival
Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport
Dubai
Shake Shack (Dubai Airport) - Ordered the classic cheeseburger with pickles. Mom got a milkshake not meant to share with me... but I claimed it most of it! So good. First time trying Shake Shack.
Indonesia
Five Monkey’s (Bali) - Had their cheeseburger.
The One Legian (Hotel)