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When you really need that red meat, you’re not going to settle. You want the best of the best, and the top cheeseburgers in the Valley can be found in a few places. We’ll point you in the right direction, of course — all to get you closer to some low-key or well-known staples for the best cheeseburgers in the Valley.
5th Street Burger & Fries
1158 W Washington St #106, Tempe, AZ 85281
In Tempe, burgers are a big deal — and 5th Street is one place where that’s been proven time and again. In fact, they take great pride in their burger game, like with their mouthwatering experiment, the PB & PJ burger — featuring peanut butter, pepper jack, and pepper jelly. Then, there are classics like a Western burger and a chili cheeseburger; you can even get hold of something called the Flaming Devil Burger, topped with cheese sauce, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and a brioche bun. No matter what you’re looking for in a burger, there’s something worth trying here at 5th Street.
Harvey’s Wineburger
4812 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85016
With a Wineburger, you’re always getting the freshest beef prepared with a splash of red wine — and a scrumptious taste you can’t just read about. Then, there are specialty burgers like the Buffalo Bleu Burger or the Garlic Patty Melt, made to get your attention with extra flavors. Don’t shy away from the apps and sides, either. Take your pick of Sweet Chile Sriracha Wings, Southwest Egg Rolls, or a mixed basket of fries and onion rings to complete the whole ensemble. Whatever burger you get, though, just know you’re in for a really good time.
Burger Theory
4401 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85008
With custom cocktails like the Blueberry Patron Margarita or the Peachberry Punch, you can expect to get nice and buzzed while waiting for a damn good burger at Burger Theory. While they have a few go-tos like the Ultimate Sriracha or the Breakfast Burger, the biggest success at Burger Theory is the build-your-own option, which lets you choose the protein, the size, the toppings, and the sauces — all leading up to a favorite menu item you can be truly proud of! Enjoy with copious cocktails or beer.
The Stand Arcadia Burger Shoppe
3538 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85018
If you want a place that takes their time to offer a classic product from scratch, you’ve come to the right place. The Stand is a drive-thru only establishment that offers a few spins on their standard burger, rightly called The Standard. The one with bacon, grilled onions, and ranch is called Grande Royale, while the one sporting homemade guacamole is called The Arcadia. Of course, there’s Big Kahuna, featuring pineapple, bacon, and honey lava sauce — and then there’s Evil Standard, which has roasted jalapeño and “evil” stand sauce. Everything you eat, from their fries to their shakes, are hand-made, and you can even ask for some flavored lemonade — hand-squeezed to perfection.
