These Are the Restaurants With the Best Burgers in Rochester Right Now According to Locals
When it comes to a true American meal, most of us immediately think about burgers. That's probably because Americans eat about 3 burgers per person per week on average. If you do the math, that adds up to about 150 to 160 burgers per person during the year.
Everyone knows that McDonalds is one of the original burger spots. They even proudly announce that they sell about 75 million burgers each day. But there are many other restaurants who have perfected the art of a tasty burger, and quite a few are right here in the Rochester area.
Next time you are wanting a Jucy Lucy, Bacon Cheeseburger, or the latest Smashburger concoction, consider checking out one of the spots below. According to Rochester locals, these are the best restaurants to grab a burger in the Med City.
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Best Burger in Rochester, Minnesota That The Locals Love
Every week, we ask Rochester locals to tell us their favorite spot. It could be pizza, French fries, coffee shops, best spot for singles...no matter the topic, every vote counts and is tallied up.
We recently asked you to vote for the best burgers in town and according to the locals, the following restaurants are the best in the Med City.
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Love Burgers? Rochester Locals Have Voted For The Best Restaurants in the Med City
The votes are in for the best burgers in Rochester. Whether you are looking for a great spot to check out during your lunch hour or need to grab a bite to eat while visiting the Med City, these are the top spots for an amazing burger according to locals. Below are all of the restaurants who have been nominated and we finish the list with the top 2 restaurants with the most votes.
Red Cow - 217 14th Ave. SW, Suite 100, Rochester
- 10 3rd Street SW, Rochester
- 2365 Commerce Dr NW, Rochester
Five Guys - 2800 41st St NW
- Whistle Binkies North - 3120 Wellner Drive NE
- Whistle Binkies South - 247 Woodlake Drive SE
Hot Chip Burger Bar - 1190 16th Street SW
Forager Brewery - 1005 6th Street NW
VFW Post 1215 Mess Hall Tavern and Grill - 2775 43rd Street NW, Rochester
Beetle's Bar and Grill - 230 20th Ave. SW
Runner Up For The Best Burger in Rochester, Minnesota
Snappy Stop - 37 9th Street SE
#1 Spot For the Best Burger in Rochester Is...
Taking home the win with the most votes from Rochester locals is:
Newt's -
- Newt's Express - downtown Rochester skyway
- Newt's South - 1201 Broadway Ave. S
- Newt's North - 5231 East Frontage Road Hwy 52 NW
Thanks to everyone who took a few seconds to vote for your favorites. Now, we need your expertise (and votes) for our next "Best In Rochester" category - margaritas.
Put Your Vote In Now For The Best Margarita in Rochester, Minnesota
Happy hour, girls night...whatever the occasion, now is the time to share your favorite spot for the best margarita in Rochester.
Voting is open until 11:59 pm on Monday, February 16th, 2026. We will announce the winner on February 17th between 5:00 and 5:30 pm on Y-105FM. Grab our free app and listen live wherever you are or just turn the dial to 105.3 FM.
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