Whether it’s the juiciness of the meat, the fresh, phenomenal toppings or the the cold beer to wash it all down, on the list of most foods you crave the most, the hamburger is pretty high on the list. And on National Hamburger Day, it would extremely wrong not to celebrate with just that.
A nice, juicy burger.
Luckily, your search doesn’t have to be too tedious. There are plenty of burgers in the Tampa Bay area, waiting to be sampled. And don’t worry, we’ve already compiled a list so you can spend less time searching and more time enjoying.
Square 1 Burgers & Bar
Prepare to have the daddy of all lunches at Square 1 Burgers & Bar with the Kobe Decadent Daddy featuring a Kobe burger with caramelized onions, curly leaf lettuce, brie and sun-dried tomato mayo on a brioche bun. Order the Nutella and Peanut Butter shake or a side of curly fries for the complete meal.
3701 Henderson Blvd
Tampa, FL 33609
Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille
At Hamburger Mary’s Bar & Grille, the Barbra-Q Bacon Cheeseburger will satisfy that craving. Topped with sweet-spicy western BBQ sauce, thick cut bacon, onion ring, jack and cheddar cheeses, lettuce, tomato, pickles and Mary’s sauce, add a side of seasoned fries or potato salad and retreat to food heaven.
1600 E 7th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605
Ybor City
Burger Culture
Head over to N Dale Mabry Hwy and stop by the Burger Culture food truck. If you’re feeling something a little different than a traditional hamburger today, the Kicker Burger is a must-try. The juicy handmade, fresh patty features pepperjack cheese, bacon, sunny side up egg and Sriracha mayo. And what’s a burger without crispy fries?
6920 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33613
BurgerFi
If you’re in SoHo for lunch, stop by BurgerFi for the delicious Breakfast All Day Burger, an Angus burger served with American cheese, crispy bacon, maple syrup, fried egg, hash brown, grilled onions and ketchup. Sounds like a great take on breakfast for lunch.
714 South Howard Avenue
Tampa, FL 33606
SoHo
Running on a no-meat diet? That doesn’t mean you can’t participate!
Burger 21
Burger 21 serves up the tastiest Black Bean Veggie Burger: featuring a Black bean veggie burger, lettuce, tomato, red onion, salsa, fresh avocado, sun-dried tomato aïoli, cilantro cream, toasted whole wheat bun. Add some cajun sauce for a little spice, or sample the thai or marshmallow ketchups for nice flavor.
9664 W Linebaugh Ave
Tampa, FL 33626
Citrus Park
J. Alexander’s
When it comes to a delicious Veggie Burger, J. Alexander’s is all the buzz. Made in-house daily with Monterey Jack cheese this is a simple, yet delicious alternative that will have your taste buds in a frenzy.
913 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33609
Where is your favorite hamburger spot? Tell us in the comments below or tweet at us @diveintampabay and share a photo of the burger you’re enjoying on National Hamburger Day.
Image via Square One Burger’s Facebook Page
Featuring a char-grilled short rib, brisket and chuck blend, our Ulele burger is our best-selling lunch item and our guests tell us it’s the best burger they’ve ever tasted. All of our beef is Fresh From Florida sourced from the Strickland Ranch in Myakka. It also includes portobello mushrooms, fire-roasted red peppers and fried leeks on brioche bun. But don’t take our word for it. Come try it for yourself. (And by this time next year, we’ll have added Goody Goody burgers to the mix at a Hyde Park location.) — Michael Kilgore, CMO, Columbia Restaurant Group (Columbia, Ulele and Goody Goody)
Thanks for sharing Michael! That does sound delicious. I think we need to come have a taste!