I\u2019ve spent the last few years eating the best burgers in Broward county. Like my Best Burgers in Miami<\/a><\/strong> list, I will update it throughout the year.<\/p>\n This Best Burger list was not created by a group of people but by me. Its sole purpose is to turn burger fans on to a new favorite.<\/p>\n Over the years, we\u2019ve lost some good ones. So, go out and support these mom-and-pop burger joints.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important to note that\u00a0all burgers\u00a0on this list are fresh beef; frozen patties are not allowed. I then put together a list based on what I\u2019ve eaten and started to eliminate burgers.<\/p>\n The list shrinks down to 30. Then, the most challenging part comes: deciding which to cut. From there, it\u2019s a matter of figuring out which burger I prefer to eat when comparing the two.<\/p>\n To be 100% clear, I have eaten every burger on this list and taken every picture. If you\u2019re looking for burger list shenanigans, go elsewhere.<\/em><\/p>\n The burgers are listed alphabetically; if not, we both know you\u2019d only try the Top Three.<\/em><\/p>\n The Bare Bones BBQ & Jerk<\/strong> Burger is a must. We\u2019re talkin\u2019 chargrilled magic with American cheese, grilled onions, and\u2026 yeah, lettuce and tomato tried to sneak in, but we politely showed them the door.<\/p>\n Then I took it next level \u2014 added bacon. But not just any bacon\u2026 the BBQ gods came through with smoked pork belly. Now the ball\u2019s in your court.<\/p>\n You need this burger in your life \u2014 you just didn\u2019t know it\u2026 till now.<\/p>\n Bare Bones BBQ<\/a><\/strong> I met Jay Rok when he was doing hot dog pop-ups as Frankenfurters<\/a><\/strong>. About a year later, he added smash burgers<\/a><\/strong> to his pop-up repertoire. He has now found his true calling.<\/p>\n Not to take away anything from the tasty cylindrical meats he was grilling, but the BMC Smash Burgers<\/a> <\/strong>have that perfect crust with melted and crispy grilled onions. Plus, they look beautiful.<\/p>\n BMC Smash Burgers<\/a><\/strong> I\u2019ve been in love since that fateful summer afternoon in 2009 when I first ate at\u00a0Charm City Burger Company<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n The Good Ole<\/em>\u00a0with American cheese, LTO, pickles, and special sauce is a great first-time burger. I\u2019m a giant fan of\u00a0The Cowboy<\/em>\u00a0cause that thick-cut pepper bacon, grilled onions, and grilled mushrooms hit my palate like a ton of bricks.<\/p>\n Charm City Burger Company<\/span><\/a><\/strong> It had been years since I last sank my teeth into an Emily burger\u2014my first one was at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival<\/a><\/strong>. So when I walked into Emmy Squared<\/strong>, all I had on my mind was Le Big Matt<\/em>.<\/p>\n This beauty is a double-stacked half-pound of Braveheart grass-fed Black Angus beef (chuck, brisket, short rib) topped with melty American cheese, their signature Sammy sauce, greens, and pickles, hangin\u2019 in a toasted pretzel bun.<\/p>\n How good was it? I ate it with the lettuce still on. Yeah, I can\u2019t believe it myself.<\/p>\n Emmy Squared<\/a><\/strong> No matter how tempted you are, please repeat after me: eat the Havarti Burger <\/em>at\u00a0Gilbert\u2019s 17th Street Grill<\/span><\/a><\/strong>. There are other burgers on the menu, but this is where you should start for first-timers.<\/p>\n All the burgers are half-pound and cooked to your liking, so if you\u2019re one of the medium rare types of people, they\u2019ve got it handled. Also, ask about burger of the month; it\u2019s always a winner.<\/p>\n Gilbert\u2019s 17th Street Grill<\/span><\/a><\/strong> Jack\u2019s Old Fashion Hamburger House<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0burgers are ground in-house daily; we\u2019re talking super fresh. There are three sizes to choose from: Jack Jr (1\/4 pound<\/em>), Original (1\/3 pound<\/em>), and Big Jack (1\/2 pound<\/em>) burgers.<\/p>\n My go-to is the original cheeseburger with mustard relish, a condiment that has disappeared from burger joint menus. Your first bite will transport you back to when quality was king.<\/p>\n Jack\u2019s Old Fashion Hamburger House<\/a><\/strong> Jack\u2019s Old Fashion Hamburger House<\/a><\/strong> Here\u2019s the weird part: Kenny\u2019s Smash Burger<\/strong> calls this the Birria Smash Burger\u2014except there\u2019s no actual birria on it. You do<\/em> get a consom\u00e9 (regular or spicy) for dipping, but I skipped that part.<\/p>\n What you do<\/em> get is a double semi-smashed burger with American cheese, bacon jam, and a \u201csweet, tangy secret sauce\u201d that screams honey mustard. I\u2019ve never been a honey mustard-on-burgers guy\u2014until now. At first, I was like, how dare he<\/em>. Then it grew on me. And now, look at that, it\u2019s on my Best Burgers list. Go figure.<\/p>\n Follow Kenny\u2019s Smash Burgers Food Truck on Instagram<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n North South Grill<\/span><\/a><\/strong>\u00a01\/4 pound burgers come standard with North sauce, American cheese, pickles, and\u00a0lettuce-tomato-onion<\/em>. The lettuce and tomato are a no-go for me, and I switch the onions to grilled, aka next level.<\/p>\n These fellas were so good that I made the 30-minute drive the following day cause I couldn\u2019t believe it. I highly suggest that you squeeze in fresh-cut fries<\/span><\/a><\/strong> or hand-breaded chicken tenders<\/span><\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n North South Grill<\/span><\/a><\/strong> Tarpon River Brewing<\/strong>\u2019s burger lineup includes the Tarpon River Burger, Backyard BBQ Burger, and Double Smash Burger. Choosing just one felt criminal, so I skipped the BBQ and doubled up on the Tarpon River and the Double Smash.<\/p>\n The Double Smash was solid\u2014but no match for the Tarpon River Burger. This half-pound, chargrilled charmer comes stacked with white American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and Tarpon River\u2019s house aioli, all on a toasted brioche bun.<\/p>\n I yanked off the lettuce and tomato with lightning speed and was immediately transported to beefy bliss. Honestly? Strip it down to patty, cheese, and bun, and it still hits like a world champ.<\/p>\n Tarpon River Brewing<\/a><\/strong> It pains me to say this because this\u00a0Katsu Bao Burger<\/em>\u00a0goes against many of my burger beliefs.\u00a0So much so that this burger can not pass\u00a0Go<\/em>\u00a0and can not collect $200\u2026but went straight to my\u00a0Best Burgers in Broward<\/strong>\u00a0list.<\/p>\n Katsu Bao Burger<\/em>\u00a0= Japanese panko-crusted burger patty, Asian slaw, pineapple slice, tonkatsu sauce, and Kewpie mayo on a Bao burger bun.<\/p>\n Temple Street Eatery<\/strong> nailed it!<\/p>\n Temple Street Eatery<\/a><\/strong> Whenever I hit up a deli or diner, the first thing I scan the menu for is a patty melt. I came to TooJay\u2019s Deli <\/strong>for pastrami, but the patty melt pulled a fast one on me\u2014and I\u2019m glad it did.<\/p>\n This one\u2019s got a juicy grilled burger, caramelized onions, chipotle mayo, and melted Swiss, all stacked between two thick slices of griddled rye. How good was it? Let\u2019s just say it earned its way onto this Best Burgers list. You do the math.<\/p>\n TooJay\u2019s Deli<\/a><\/strong> Want more off-the-beaten-path food finds in Miami?<\/strong> Follow me on Instagram<\/strong><\/a> and sign up for the Burger Beast Newsletter<\/a><\/strong> for weekly comfort food discoveries!<\/p>\n<\/div>\nWhere to Find the TOP Broward Burger Joints<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Bare Bones BBQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1451 N Palm Avenue
Pembroke Pines, FL
(954) 322-2663<\/p>\n
\nBMC Smash Burgers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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3499 N Dixie Highway
Oakland Park FL<\/p>\n
\nCharm City Burger Company<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1136 E Hillsboro Blvd
Deerfield Beach, FL
(954) 531-0300<\/p>\n
\nEmmy Squared<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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468 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(754) 296-0076<\/p>\n
\nGilbert\u2019s 17th Street Grill<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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1821 Cordova Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(954) 768-8990<\/p>\n
\nJack\u2019s Old Fashion Hamburger House<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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4201 N Federal Hwy
Oakland Park, FL
(954) 565-9960<\/p>\n
591 S Cypress Rd
Pompano Beach, FL
(954) 942-2844<\/p>\n
\nKenny\u2019s Smash Burgers<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nNorth South Grill<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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154 S Flamingo Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL
(954) 404-8308<\/p>\n
\nTarpon River Brewing<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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280 SW 6th Street
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(954) 353-3193<\/p>\n
\nTemple Street Eatery<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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416 N Federal Hwy
Fort Lauderdale, FL
(754) 701-0976<\/p>\n
\nTooJay\u2019s Deli<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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801 S University Dr C-130
Plantation, FL
(954) 423-1875<\/p>\n
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