You don't need to travel across the Atlantic to find the ultimate hamburger - Gothenburg seriously delivers in this genre. Whether you're in the mood for a cheese-smoothered budget burger or a slightly posher variation, you're sure to find your favourite in the city. Follow our guide to finding a really great hamburger in Gothenburg.
Where to find Gothenburg's best burgers
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The best burgers in Gothenburg
- Tugg Burgers – Hip burger destination
- DINÉ – Substantial streetfood in the heart of town
- Happy Days – Just like in the USA
- Crave Street Food – Varied menu
- Spike Streetfood Kitchen – Popular pop-up
- Rockbaren – Rock o'clock
- The Burger – International burgers
- Två Feta Grisar – Smash burgers at the brewery
- MG5 – American with a twist
- Boutique Burger – An focus on provenance
- Nordic Sportsbar – Boston influences
- Burgersson – Organic Swedish meat
- BP Brasserie – Burgers, billiards and shuffleboard
- Holy Cow – Holy cows in good company
- Stockyard – Wild West burgers
- Beerista – Gastropub burgers
- Hard Rock Cafe – Classic steak burgers
- The Barn – Barn in the city centre
- 2112 – Rock'n'roll between two buns
- Cuckoo's Nest – International sliders
The best burgers in Gothenburg
Hip burger destination
Popular spot among Gothenburg's burger aficionados. Meat comes from selected farms and is ground on site and the decor is a trendy mix of raw concrete and cosy details. Combine your burger with a cocktail from the bar.
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Drottninggatan 21, Centrum
- Website • 031-19 97 99
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Substantial streetfood in the heart of town
At American-influenced Diné Burgers, centrally located on Drottninggatan, burgers are the order of the day. Everything is made from scratch in their kitchen and their popular dressings are made to their own recipe. Burgers are made from Swedish meat and there are vegetarian alternatives. The drinks menu includes shakes, beer and wine.
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Just like in the USA
If you want an authentic American-style dining experience, Happy Days is the place to go. Burgers are served in red and white greaseproof paper with classic accompaniments – fries, dips, and, of course, decadent milkshakes. The generous menu offers a few burger options with something for both traditionalists and burger anarchists.
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Friggagatan 9c, Centrum
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Varied menu
At Crave Street Food, people are passionate about street food in general, and burgers in general - more specifically sliders. The menu lists a wide range of sliders in both meaty and plant-based formats, as well as gluten-free options. Every week, the menu expands with a guest slider, influenced by the season, holidays and food cultures around the world.
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Magasinsgatan 17, Centrum
- Website • 076-787 80 06
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Popular pop-up
While waiting for their own place to call home, you'll find smoky BBQ favourites Mugwort's BBQ Shack at Spike Brewery. They serve up a popular street food concept with burgers and beer. Burgers are smashed and paired with tasty side dishes.
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Slakthuset
- Website • 031-711 65 65
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Rock o'clock
The menu at this rocking bar follows an American theme and, naturally, juicy hamburgers have their place. All burgers are made with 100% Swedish beef, except for the vegetarian version. Tuck into tasty grub in a relaxed atmosphere, or time your visit to enjoy entertainment such as a quiz night, live music or one of the frequent theme nights.
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Kristinelundsgatan 14, Centrum
- Website • 031-20 48 85
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International burgers
Most people know what to expect from a classic hamburger. But if you want to take a deeper dive into the streetfood favourite, head to the far end of Andra Långgatan. Burgers here are influenced by cuisines from all over the world, and the menu includes a burger with South Korean flavours, one with Italian and a French vegetarian burger. They're all organic too.
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Andra Långgatan 14, Linné
- Website • 031-16 68 38
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Smash burgers at the brewery
The Två Feta Grisar brewery has an industrial-style restaurant under the same roof named Two Fat Pigs. They serve their signature dish, a smash burger made from chuck steak. It comes in two different variations, with French fries and washed down with a beer from the brewery.
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Ringögatan 10, Hisingen
- Website • 073-509 27 31
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American with a twist
This rocking spot goes all-in on the American vibe, with awesome burgers taking centre stage on the menu. At lunchtime they serve a wide range of both smash burgers and chicken burgers. At dinner, the burger range is slightly smaller, but with equally well-thought-out and explosive flavour combinations. Combine with a cocktail, some natural wine or why not a delicious milkshake?
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Magasinsgatan 5, Centrum
- Website • 073-093 86 13
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An focus on provenance
Burgers of all kinds are served in a round room in Arkaden shopping centre, surrounded by velvet furniture and green plants. The watchword is "fine-dining street food" and the provenance of the ingredients they use is important; for example, they only use Swedish meat.
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Arkaden, Centrum
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Nordic Sportsbar
SponsoredBoston influences
O'Learys oozes American influences and naturally the menu includes several different hamburgers. Pair your burger with a beer and watch a match on the big screen if you fancy. At O'Learys Södra Bowling you can also combine your meal with activities such as bowling or shuffleboard.
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Mölndalsvägen 95, Centrum
- Website • 031-19 19 19
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Organic Swedish meat
At Burgersson they flip burgers made from locally-reared, grass-fed beef, and serve fries with Västerbotten cheese, from afternoon till late evening. Vegetarians have as many options as carnivores and there's a plant-based kids' burger option. They bake their burger buns daily at their Friggagatan branch, which are also delivered to their Skanstorget restaurant.
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Skanstorget 4, Linné
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BP Brasserie
SponsoredBurgers, billiards and shuffleboard
If you want to combine a tasty burger with an exciting game of billiards or shuffleboard, Biljardpalatset and BP Brasserie is the place to go. The menu includes a classic burger with brioche, cheddar and bacon flakes, as well as a vegetarian variation made of beans. If you like a cold beer with your burger there are some 20 draught beers to choose from.
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Ekelundsgatan 11, Centrum
- Website • 031-13 24 80
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Holy cows in good company
Holy Cow serves hamburgers in various varieties, seven days a week. Choose a burger with authentic bourbon dressing and cheddar, a burger with fried chicken or a veggie variation. As well as burgers with all kinds of tasty toppings, the menu also includes other classics. Why not try spicy cheese balls or skip straight to dessert and enjoy a milkshake with extra everything.
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Södra Vägen 77, Centrum/Johanneberg
- Website • 031-20 45 09
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Wild West burgers
Live the American dream - from the decor to the burgers and drink - at this popular Wild West burger joint. Decadent milkshakes, country music over the speakers, cow hides and bull horns set the tone. When the weather's fine you can enjoy your burger on their outdoor dining area.
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Storgatan 51, Centrum
- Website • 031-797 04 11
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Beerista
SponsoredGastropub burgers
Staff at Beerista serve up food and drink in leather aprons and the surroundings have a similarly rustic feel, with muted colours and leather chairs. The menu includes both classic smash burgers with traditional accompaniments and variations with global influences. Whichever kind of burger you fancy, wash it down with a beer - there's a wide selection to choose from.
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Kristinelundsgatan 13, Centrum
- Website • 031-389 05 99
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Hard Rock Cafe
SponsoredClassic steak burgers
Hard Rock Cafe in the heart of Avenyn serves different variations on the chain's well-loved steak burgers. The burgers are served with brioche bread, two slices of cheese and French fries. If you've got any space left, order one of their classic milkshakes.
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Kungsportsavenyn 10, Centrum/Avenyn
- Website • 031-10 23 30
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Barn in the city centre
Parts of an old barn from the nearby countryside form the backdrop to this hipster burger joint. 19th century America nostalgia meets locally-produced West Swedish ingredients. Meat is freshly ground on site every day and the burgers have memorable names.
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Kyrkogatan 11, Centrum
- Website • 031-352 49 49
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Rock'n'roll between two buns
Music and food go hand in hand here and the walls are adorned with pictures of countless rock legends. Burgers come in different variations and have music-related names. Add hot chicken wings to your order and round off your meal with something sweet from the dessert list.
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Magasinsgatan 5, Centrum
- Website • 031-787 58 12
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International sliders
Cuckoo's Nest at the Radisson Blu Riverside Hotel welcomes guests for post-work drinks and fun every Wednesday, with sliders from Italy, France and the USA, which can be combined with beer from these three countries. You can also enjoy views over Gothenburg harbour.
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Lindholmspiren 4, Hisingen
- Website • 031-383 40 30
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