Burgers aren’t forever.
Over the past year, we’ve lost some of our favorite burgers, with the closure of restaurants including Saint Dinette, Revival and Chip’s Clubhouse. But we’ve got plenty of strong newcomers to our annual burger guide, too, from a couple newly resurrected classic spots to neighborhood newbies and food trucks.
Here’s our ode to the humble burger, grouped into categories to help you narrow down where you’re heading tonight. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know at eat@pioneerpress.com.
And friends, don’t let the good burger pass you by.
Elevated: 17 ‘cheffy’ burgers
The burger at Forepaugh’s in St. Paul, pictured in September 2025. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press)
Neighborhood: 14 close-to-home spots.
A burger with St. Andre cheese and cognac-grilled onions is served at Altera in Highland Park on July 21. (Jared Kaufman / Pioneer Press)
Cult Faves: 9 hype-worthy burgers off the beaten path.
The 328 Burger at 328 Grill at the Legion in St. Paul Park. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press)
Cheers: 20 burgers at bars and dives to pair with a drink.
The burger at The Dive at Coastal Seafoods on Snelling Avenue in St. Paul. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press)
Destination: 11 burgers worth the drive.
The Skirt Burger from B-52 Burgers and Brew in Inver Grove Heights. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press)
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