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Best of Brooklyn: Top 5 Burgers

It's always a good time to sink your teeth into a perfectly grilled, saucy burger.
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The double smash burger from Blue Hour in Bushwick hits all the right notes.

Whether you’re craving a double cheeseburger, bite-sized sliders with truffle flair, or a stuffed patty that takes comfort food to the next level, these top five burger spots are flipping the script on what a great burger moment looks like.

Here's where to go when you're craving a burger in Brooklyn.

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Photo: Supplied/ Red Hook Tavern via Instagram.

🍔 1. Red Hook TavernThe Sophisticated Classic

Location: 329 Van Brunt St.

Nestled in the heart of Red Hook, this tavern offers a burger experience that's both refined and nostalgic. Their signature burger features a thick, dry-aged beef patty cooked to a perfect medium-rare, topped with creamy cheese and crisp onions, all sandwiched between a well-toasted bun. It's a bistro-style delight that pays homage to classic New York flavors.

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Photo: Supplied/ Nowon via Instagram.

🍔 2. NowonKorean-American Fusion Fun

Location: 436 Jefferson St.

Located in Bushwick, Nowon brings a vibrant twist to the burger scene with its Korean-American fusion creations. Their "Legendary" burger boasts two juicy beef patties, roasted kimchi, pickles, onions, and a special kimchi sauce, all encased in a fluffy, sesame-flavored bun. It's a flavorful adventure that combines the best of both culinary worlds.

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Photo: Supplied/ Gatorbk via Instagram.

🍔 3. GatorThe Umami Explosion

Location: 105 Norman Ave.

In Greenpoint, Gator serves up a burger that's a true umami bomb. Their creation features a succulent beef patty topped with a crispy miso tempura mushroom and drizzled with tangy yuzu aioli. It's a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing.

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. Photo: Supplied/Blue Hour via Instagram

🍔 4. Blue Hour - The Gas Station Delight

Location: 1525 Myrtle Ave.

Inside a Bushwick BP gas station is Blue Hour, and their double smash burger is the ticket to a satisfying your burger craving at any time of the day.

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Photo: Supplied/ Stackd Burger via Instagram.

🍔 5. Stack'd BurgerThe Hidden Gem

Location: 18 Nevins St. 

Stack'd Burger is a fast casual spot in Downtown Brooklyn delivering big flavors. Their "Stack'd Classic" features a perfectly seasoned patty, house-made pickles, and a soft, sturdy bun that holds everything together. It's a straightforward yet satisfying burger that hits all the right notes.