The guide to Uppsala's best burgers

High quality, authentic ingredients take centre stage at Tugg. The meat they use comes from selected farms and is freshly ground on site every day and the hamburger menu has something for all tastes. They also serve decadent milkshakes made from Lejonet & Björnan ice cream, along with delicious sides including fried corn and sweet-potato fries.

Bastard Burgers is a northern Swedish burger chain, but inspiration comes primarily from New York when it comes to the concept. The burgers served are made from locally sourced meat, but there are also large sections on the menu dedicated to vegetarian and vegan burgers. There's also a wide and extensive range of shakes, sides, beers and wines. This is a place you will gladly return to when the craving for good burgers strikes.

Dig into a burger in delightfully unpretentious surroundings at Interpool's restaurant Brasseriet. The menu is full of bistro classics, including a range of burgers to suit all tastes. Choose from the house smash burger, umami burger, halloumi burger and other variations that are both satisfying and delicious. If you like, you can combine your visit with a bit of shuffleboard, darts, billiards or other fun activities.

Trädgården often ends up in the shade as it is slightly off the beaten path, but the place is definitely worth a visit. The restaurant has been in Uppsala since 1990 and has been providing locals with good food ever since. The menu features several different varieties of burgers, with the signature burger known as “The Garden Burger”. In addition to that, there is a halloumi burger, a mushroom burger, and a BBQ burger. Gluten-free buns are available on request.

American Steakhouse Burgers began as a food truck outside town serving high quality burgers. They've now moved into their own premises on Bolandsgatan, but still make burgers with the same passion and top-notch ingredients as before. Their aim is to serve guests the best burger they've ever eaten. 

Terrassen serves a pub menu without frills or flounces, where burgers take centre stage. Three delicious beef burgers are accompanied by a halloumi burger, and they also serve all sorts of nibbles and snacks, such as chilli cheese, mozzarella sticks, and onion rings.

Hashtag Burger has two locations in Uppsala, so you shouldn't be too far away from one when the cravings for a good burger strikes. They believe that a good burger should be simple, so anyone who appreciates burgers without too many frills will feel right at home. They choose their meat carefully, and patties are cooked with care on the griddle. The menu satisfies most taste buds, and each month they introduce a new burger. Prices are very wallet-friendly.