Zagreb’s Burger Scene Is Serving Up Surprising Hits This Summer

Long and warm days are made for going out for lunch or dinner on the terrace of your favorite bars and restaurants and enjoying the simple things. Among such pleasures, which we like to treat ourselves to from time to time, we definitely include going out for a delicious burger, whether it’s in the middle of a workday or a relaxed dinner with a loved one. Because, unlike a long dinner, a burger is a simple yet delicious meal that provides comfort in the moment, lasts a short time, but keeps us full and satisfied for hours. And that’s exactly why we decided to list our favorite places for a good burger in Zagreb, so that you too can feel just like that these days.

When asked which is the best burger in town, most foodies and smash lovers will answer the same - Burgeraj. Their burgers are delicious, juicy, a bit smaller, but just enough to, along with excellent fries, satisfy the craving for good fast food and, best of all, always the same. You go to Burgeraj when you want proven quality, and that’s been the case for 11 years now. They offer just a few burgers, from the classic Bacon Cheese to the Tamari Mushroom, each is special in its own way and whatever you choose here, it’s hard to go wrong.

Last year, the team from the super popular Regular Bar on Ilica, in collaboration with one of the biggest burger masters in our country, Ivan Zidar, opened Bold. burger, a small kiosk with smash burgers that immediately won over the public. Here, burgers are taken to go, always with super thin, crispy fries, and if there are people in your group who always like to try something different, their mortadella sandwich is a good recommendation. Everything we‘ve tried here was tasty so, if you find yourself nearby, be sure to stop by.

If you still prefer the classic the most, The Burger Bar is always a good choice. They have two locations, in Zavrtnica and near the Zagreb Fair, and how popular they are is best shown by the frequent crowds you find in their places. At Burger Bar, we love their Bacon Deluxe the most, but the classic Cheeseburger is always a good option. In addition, they also offer steak and chicken sandwiches, which are also quite popular here. If you avoid bread, at Burger Bar you can also order a tortilla, and even a salad. So, something for everyone.

If we were to conduct a survey among lovers of classic burgers, we believe that a large number of votes for the best in town would go to Submarine. This franchise is loved by both young and old, maybe because they now have more than 10 locations just in Zagreb (and others are in Rijeka, Split, Zadar, and Osijek), or maybe because they offer something already familiar and always good. In addition to classic burgers, Submarine’s sliders (three mini versions of their most famous burgers) are always a hit, as are the fries (the team especially loves the truffle ones), and an extra plus is that they also offer a vegan burger option.

Recently located in Zagreb’s Tvornica Kulture, KSS Burger by Renato Đosić is the right address for those who want a good, honest burger and want it right away. You order at a small kiosk within the Tvornica, it’s big enough to satisfy a hungry person, especially if you enjoy it with fries, it’s richly filled and after you eat it, you won’t be disappointed or hungry. You can eat the burger at KSS on the spot, standing, but also take it to go or order it to your home, all options are open.

If on Friday evenings you like to visit Place Market, the most charming gastro festival in the country, the one at Zagreb’s Dolac, then a good recommendation for you will be the burger from the Institute for Burgers by Mate Janković stand. Here, the burgers are juicy, melt in your mouth, and are one of the better options at Place Market lately. Besides there, you can also try their burgers at their place in Zagreb’s Ozaljska street, where the Institute for Burgers is located.

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Although just opened, Chubby Chuk‘s burger bar is already a big hit among smash burger lovers. So, if you like a good burger and find yourself near Vrbani, this can also be a good option for a quick lunch or dinner.