Tel Aviv is a burger city. With all due respect to the other local and veteran contenders, there’s no ruler more clear-cut than the American patty between two buns, so Tel Aviv has so many good burgers it can be downright dizzying. But we’re here to help, with this constantly updated list that’s been telling you for years which are the best burgers in Tel Aviv. Yes, it costs more now – but this patty is still worth it. You no longer need to ask a chat, “What’s the best burger in Tel Aviv?” because we’ve got all the answers for you.
(Article updated on: 21.8.25).

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1. GDB

What’s black on top and colorful in the middle? The burger from GDB, of course, whose black topping has already become iconic and drawn in many curious and ravenous diners. The black layer is a topping of black garlic that adds a sweet, smoky umami twist, which lifts the whole dish, but the main star is the burger itself and its loaded toppings. The burger is strictly a local visitor and is based on meat aged for 21 days, with almost no seasoning – which highlights and intensifies the flavor of the beef. And the bun, we won’t forget that either, is soft and airy, exactly by the book.
Ibn Gvirol 22, Tel Aviv

GDB (Photo: Anatoly Michaelo)

2. M25

We weren’t surprised to find one of the best burgers in the city at the restaurant belonging to the boutique butcher shop of the Carmel Market, the Meat Market. The patty here (240 g) is ground from cuts from the butcher shop (a mix of neck, brisket and sirloin), medium-ground so it stays firm and pleasantly chewy but not dense, grilled to perfection and served in total minimalism on a sweet challah bun from the nearby market bakery with nothing more than aioli, a lettuce leaf and a slice of tomato. As simple as it gets, as excellent as it gets.
HaCarmel 30, Tel Aviv // Brodetsky 15, Tel Aviv

M25 (Photo: Anatoly Michaelo)

3. Osu

Osu in the Carmel Market is a burger with Japanese inspiration. What does that mean? First, it’s an elegant smash patty (the classic burger comes with two patties), then the mayonnaise on top of the patty is loaded with umami flavor thanks to black garlic, and finally – Japanese pickles piled on for the full-on party. The bun, which in texture and flavor recalls a milk bun, is soft and airy and creates a minimalist, gentle burger – just like in Tokyo.
Hillel HaZaken 18, Tel Aviv

One foot in the Carmel, one in Tokyo. OSU (Photo: Eyal Kiches)

4. Agadir

The place where it all began. Tel Aviv’s burger craze was born in a small, modest burger bar on Nahalat Binyamin that brought the gospel of the quality-diner-burger to the city sometime in the mid-90s, and from there grew into a burger take-away empire even before Wolt existed. Now that what feels like all of Tel Aviv is made of burgers, it’s almost easy to forget that they still serve excellent patties there in a variety of sizes, blends and toppings – and to our surprise they also hold one of the best crispy chicken sandwiches in the city and very good cocktails at very fair prices. So yes, it’s already a national chain, but we’re keeping our youthful love.
Nahalat Binyamin 2, Tel Aviv // HaTa’arucha 3, Tel Aviv

A classic that always works for everyone. Agadir’s burgers (Photo: PR)

5. America Burgers

Close your eyes and imagine a diner and you see a place packed with sizzling grills, neon lights and ravenous customers demolishing monstrous burgers. At America Burger the vision materializes right down to the aroma of charred meat plus toppings we’ll get to in a second. The meat, where it all begins, passes through the skilled hands of Tamir Levi from Mu Mu restaurant in Rehovot, one of the partners. The cuts are coarsely ground daily and go onto the flattop in four versions: classic, spicy, cheeseburger and America burger with caramelized onions and pickled red onions. The patty itself is medium-thick, with a juicy, springy texture that’s a fun contrast to the soft, fairly thin bun that soaks up the juices. So far so good, but what makes this place stand out among other burger joints is actually the sides – for example the fried pickles that are worth putting up with the smell that clings to your hair all by themselves.
Allenby 112, Tel Aviv

Cheeseburger at America Burger. Photo: Boaz Lavi

6. Benz Brothers

Benz is a neighborhood burger joint with a family vibe in Florentin (and a newer branch in the most competitive street-food zone in the city – Ibn Gvirol), but its burger is far from ordinary or innocent – it’s just wonderful. The classic burger is made from an aged beef patty properly seared on the grill, resting between soft buns generously spread with onion jam, barbecue aioli, arugula and lettuce, pickled onion, fresh tomato and a slice of cheddar whose cheesy richness is balanced by the sweetness of the jam, flattering the whole burger.
Yedidya Frenkel 4, Tel Aviv // Ibn Gvirol 37, Tel Aviv

The Benz Brothers burger (Photo: PR)

7. Greenberg

Ori Greenberg’s burger, second generation to restaurateurs who know what the crowd likes (hi, Tsviki), started out at the family Greenberg complex with a setup that produces a meticulously built burger without unnecessary gimmicks. With its recent arrival at a second branch on Sheinkin Street, central city residents also got to know the precise patty made from locally raised beef, packed into a burger that’s perfect and simple – and simply perfect.
Greenberg 25, Tel Aviv // Sheinkin 22, Tel Aviv

Greenberg burger (Photo: Dan Peretz)

8. The Little Burger Shop (TLBS)

At the small stand, which has since been duplicated into a bigger, upgraded version on the Park HaMesila, they serve only a few burgers – but every one is a champion. If it’s your first time, skip the classic and the vegetarian burger (unless you have no choice, ethically speaking) and go for the Blumenthal – a worthy homage to chef Heston Blumenthal. It’s a burger from short ribs and a mix of cuts that chef On Mashian (Urbano) keeps close to his chest. They’re processed together into a patty dripping with sex appeal. Original and intriguing toppings take it even higher: grilled pineapple, sweet-spicy chili jam, lamb bacon and Bûche goat cheese. We died, bye.
Dizengoff 125, Tel Aviv // Nahalat Binyamin 68, Tel Aviv

The Little Burger Shop. Photo: Anatoly Michaelo

9. Dixie

It’s true that Dixie is better known for its wings and home fries, but their Beefburger is no pushover. Two hundred and fifty grams (remember when burgers were big?) with no unnecessary gimmicks, made from quality meat with an old-school flavor. The juicy meat drips fat that stains the plate, coarsely chopped in a blend that keeps the beef flavor front and center. No unnecessary toppings, no show-off tricks or buns with little caps. Here you eat like in a classic American diner, and everything radiates a straight-to-the-point attitude. Don’t be children, get the home fries on the side.
Yigal Alon 120, Tel Aviv

Dixie’s burger (Photo: Yaron Brener)

10. Hudson Brasserie / Hudson Lilienblum

In the meat temple in Ramat HaHayal they naturally give respect to every kind of meat. That’s why the burger they serve here is all about fresh meat – Israeli beef from prime heifers. A soft, airy bun with reduced sweetness, developed by chef Matan Abramovitz, envelops one of the finest burgers in Tel Aviv: a thick, bronzed, juicy 200 g patty seasoned only with salt and pepper so nothing dares to interfere with the main ingredient. Lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion are served on the side. Those who need their decadence at a higher level can add Dutch gouda, a fried egg, bacon and English cheddar. True, what you’ll pay here could buy you a steak elsewhere, but quality has its price. On the other hand, if you’re less into paying that much, you can always get it for a (slightly) lower price at the little sister, Hudson Lilienblum.
HaBarzel 27, Tel Aviv // Lilienblum 41, Tel Aviv

Hudson’s “Law & Cheddar” burger – owner of the best patty (Photo: Dan Peretz)

11. Holstein

The burger stand of veteran meat man Bashara Hinnawi has settled in well enough in the Butchers’ Alley in the Carmel Market to open another branch in the thick of things on Ibn Gvirol. From both branches come juicy, wonderful burgers that let the meat do the talking – after all, it’s Hinnawi. The veteran butcher makes the patty according to a recipe that has followed him for decades, puts it into a machine that grills the meat precisely and optimally, and serves it in a soft bun. You’ll find a classic version, one with different kinds of cheeses, and one particularly decadent with corned beef, chipotle aioli and quality cheddar that comes from Yom Tov delicatessen, owned by partner Yomi Levy.
Yom Tov 17, Tel Aviv // Ibn Gvirol 21, Tel Aviv

Open wide. Holstein (Photo: Asaf Karela)

12. HaMosad

There were days when the now-longstanding place by Rabin Square was called “The Institute for Special Sandwiches,” and it really did offer several pretty special sandwiches – but apparently in Tel Aviv it pays more to be like everyone else, give up on “special” and specialize in burgers. Even so, it’s hard to call HaMosad’s burgers generic – the uniqueness remains in the form of interesting chef-burgers that, despite the grand title, manage to be simple and excellent. “The Musad Burger,” the house flagship, pulls it off with 200 grams of juicy beef patty, full-flavored Dutch gouda and, above all, onion and tomato seared on the flattop, creating a juicy dish with great grill flavors. So yes, technically, it’s still a special sandwich.
Ibn Gvirol 67, Tel Aviv

The burger from “HaMosad LeSandwichim Meyuchadim” (The Institute for Special Sandwiches) (Photo: PR)

13. HaSimta

A burger that came to us from Metula because of the war, and has definitely already worked its way into the upper tier of city burgers – to the point that it’s already opened a second branch in Ramat Aviv. Dor Yaakov makes a juicy, wonderful burger from excellent meat, and also nails the sliders – mini burgers that are fun to munch on and hope for the best. The thick fries are cheeky and fun, the soft bun is an ideal base for the great patty, there are the sauces, and the pickles (which he makes and cures himself), and there’s no doubt this is one of the only good things that happened during the war. 53 NIS for a classic burger,
Yehuda HaLevi 109, Tel Aviv // Aba Ahimeir 17, Tel Aviv

HaSimta burger. Photo: Yaakov Blumenthal

14. Vitrina

The long line that used to constantly stretch in front of the Vitrina doors on Ibn Gvirol and Lilienblum has calmed down a bit, but the burger is as tasty as ever. Once upon a time “The Butler” was the holy grail – one of several sophisticated burgers served here. A perfectly grilled patty is the base, and now you can turn to examining the combinations. Among the options: Cheese Butler with onion jam, gouda and blue cheese, or Republic with plum jam, brie and hazelnuts. Not only that, the fries at Vitrina are insane and have become a city icon – half potato and half sweet potato (50:50), with lemon zest and parsley. Classic Butler 45 NIS.
Ibn Gvirol 36, Tel Aviv // Lilienblum 40, Tel Aviv

Vitrina. Photo: Ran Biran

15. Local Burger

Local Burger, located in the burger-saturated area between Nahalat Binyamin and Allenby, became an instant hit among the city’s burger lovers. Alon Peled and Aviv Cohen serve an American-style smashburger done strictly by the book, plus a crispy chicken that gained fame back in the corona days when Peled made dishes from his home. But we’re here to talk about burgers, and that’s what matters to us right now: a thin patty with loads of crust where all the flavor lives, a slice of cheddar and the basic toppings. You really don’t need more than that. 60 NIS for a double smash.
Echad Ha’Am 30, Tel Aviv

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