Edinburgh food: Readers reveal their 12 favourite places to get a burger in Edinburgh

Lots of great recommendations for places to pick up a burger in Edinburgh

Published 17th Jun 2023, 14:04 BST

Updated 17th Jun 2023, 14:04 BST

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We asked our readers for their recommendations for the best places in Edinburgh to grab a burger, and they didn’t disappoint.

There are so many great restaurants, cafes and burger vans in the city offering tasty burgers to residents. Among our readers’ recommendations were JT’s Cafe at Saltire Motorcycles in Gorgie, the Artisan Van parked up at an industrial estate in Musselburgh, Bell’s Diner in Stockbridge and Bubba Q on the High Street.

Evening News reader Katey Duck was among those who recommended Byron on the High Street as the best place to grab a burger in Edinburgh. She said: "Byron on the Royal Mile - they are very food allergy conscious. The Halloumi Fries are the best."

1. Byron

Evening News reader Katey Duck was among those who recommended Byron on the High Street as the best place to grab a burger in Edinburgh. She said: "Byron on the Royal Mile - they are very food allergy conscious. The Halloumi Fries are the best." Photo: Ian Georgeson

Without doubt the most popular place with our readers to get a burger was the Artisan Van, based at Newhailes Industrial Estate, Musselburgh.
Laura Jo Stewart said: "It has THE best burgers. Super tasty and super generous portions." Amanda Knox added: It has the most amazing burgers and such a big choice ,very reasonable too." Nigel Harper said: "Definitely The Artisan Van Musselburgh, burgers could never be beaten!" Paulie Brass Brogan added: "My mum always swore by them and took my girls there when they were growing up." Karen Mair said: "The Artisan Van, Musselburgh super-tasty burgers, generous portions & beautiful service with a smile!"

2. The Artisan Van

Without doubt the most popular place with our readers to get a burger was the Artisan Van, based at Newhailes Industrial Estate, Musselburgh. Laura Jo Stewart said: "It has THE best burgers. Super tasty and super generous portions." Amanda Knox added: It has the most amazing burgers and such a big choice ,very reasonable too." Nigel Harper said: "Definitely The Artisan Van Musselburgh, burgers could never be beaten!" Paulie Brass Brogan added: "My mum always swore by them and took my girls there when they were growing up." Karen Mair said: "The Artisan Van, Musselburgh super-tasty burgers, generous portions & beautiful service with a smile!" Photo: Submitted

This West End European-style restaurant was recommended by Nathalie Goupil as the best place to grab a burger in Edinburgh. She said: "Gluten-free burgers Brasserie West End. Amazing when you're Coeliac."

3. West End Brasserie

This West End European-style restaurant was recommended by Nathalie Goupil as the best place to grab a burger in Edinburgh. She said: "Gluten-free burgers Brasserie West End. Amazing when you're Coeliac." Photo: Submitted

Evening News reader Matt Blair suggested this cafe based inside Saltire Motorcycles in Gorgie. He said: "JT’s Cafe does some spectacular burgers (and awesome pies). Chilli burgers, wallace burger, Cheeseburger, and many more. John Taylor has spoiled me for burgers ftom other places."
And Nigel Harper added: "JT's cafe inside Saltire fantastic burgers and great banter as well."

4. JT's Cafe

Evening News reader Matt Blair suggested this cafe based inside Saltire Motorcycles in Gorgie. He said: "JT’s Cafe does some spectacular burgers (and awesome pies). Chilli burgers, wallace burger, Cheeseburger, and many more. John Taylor has spoiled me for burgers ftom other places." And Nigel Harper added: "JT's cafe inside Saltire fantastic burgers and great banter as well." Photo: Submitted

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