TOP 5 GENT BURGER PLACES

Exploring Ghent, and getting hungry? A hamburger will probably sound like heaven on earth right now. To keep things as simple as possible we give you the 5 best options to eat a hamburger in Ghent. Our criteria can go from just having a good and easy to reach location to the taste itself  and to the best value for you!

The top 5 best places to eat Burgers in Ghent: 

•  Option 1: O'Leary's
•  Option 2: Johnny's Burgers
•  Option 3: NUB Smashburger
•  Option 4: Burger Boutique
•  Option 5: Ellis Burger

1. For those who want something more than just burgers - O'Learys

If you're looking for a place to have a delicious burger in a lively and entertaining atmosphere, then O'Learys is definitely worth checking out. They offer a variety of burgers, ranging from classic to more adventurous options. For example the GIANT DOUBLE BACON BBQ BURGER or the Truffle Oozing Burger.

Aside from their burgers, O'Learys has a menu that caters to all tastes, including vegetarian options, salads, and other American-style dishes such as ribs and chicken wings. They also have a good selection of drinks, including beers, cocktails, and soft drinks, which makes it a great place to hang out with friends and family.

What sets O'Learys apart from other restaurants in Ghent is their arcade area, which offers a range of activities such as pool, darts, and video games. It's a great place to relax and have some fun after a delicious meal.

One thing to note is that O'Learys can get quite busy, especially during peak hours, so it's recommended to make a reservation in advance. The staff is friendly and attentive, which adds to the overall enjoyable experience at O'Learys.

The prices at O'Learys are reasonable, with burgers costing around 17-20 euros and sides ranging from 1- 3,5 euros. They also offer a kids menu, which includes chicken nuggets, a salade, mayonnaise and fries for just 11,50 euros.

In terms of location, O'Learys is easily accessible by public transport, with tram lines 1 and 4 stopping nearby. There's also a lot of parking available in the Dok Noord parking lot. It’s just a 10-minute walk from the city center.

Overall, O'Learys is a great option for anyone looking for a fun and casual dining experience with excellent burgers and entertainment options. With its prime location and reasonable prices, it's definitely worth checking out on your next visit to Ghent.

09 310 30 10

Doknoord 7/301 - 9000 Gent

Opening Hours:

• Monday: 4 PM-12 PM
• Tuesday: 4 PM-12 PM
• Wednesday: 2 PM-12 PM
• Thursday: 4 PM-12 PM
• Friday: 4 PM-2 AM
• Saturday: 12 AM- 2 AM
• Sunday: 12 AM-12 PM

(check the website for the opening hours for the different area’s of the restaurant)

2. A hidden Gem - Johnny's Burgers

A reasonably unknown for many but a hidden gem for sure! Johnny’s Burgers doesn't just offer a great taste in its burger but also gives you ‘Curly fries’. Their menu has many options from fish to chicken burgers to a regular burger. There is an option for everyone, including some unique variants such as having an entire egg on the hamburger or Mexican jalapeños and nachos in between the buns.

They offer simple takeaway, delivery at home and of course a dine-in option. Prices are also very acceptable, providing a good value overall. For 12-13 euros you can have an entire menu meal with drinks and fries included.

Johnny’s Burgers is right around the corner from the Sint-pietersplein, just a 20 min walk from the city center. Or you can take tram line 1 from the center towards ‘Veergrep’ after which a very short walk up the hill will take you there.

09 394 99 19

Sint-Pietersplein 44 - 9000 Gent

Opening hours:

• Monday: 11:30 AM-11 PM
• Tuesday: 11:30 AM-11 PM
• Wednesday: 11:30 AM-11 PM
• Thursday: 11:30 AM-11 PM
• Friday: 11:30 AM-11 PM
• Saturday: 11:30 AM-11:30 PM
• Sunday: 11:30 AM-11 PM

(Check the website for more information)

3. Smash that burger - Nub Smashburgers

You can find hamburgers everywhere in Ghent, but for a “smashed burger” Nub is where it’s at. 

Nub is a new restaurant in Ghent, opened by 2 childhood friends Lauria Domunico and Sami Yazidi.

But why is it called smashed burgers you may ask? Well as they fry the burgers, they crush them and that creates a concentrated, caramelised flavour. The trend started in Los Angeles but the two friend added their own twist to it .

They make the buns with potato starch, which gives them a more tender texture. For the filling, you can choose from four options: original, special, crispy chicken or vegetarian. The original is with fresh beef, mustard and ketchup, the special with fresh beef and house sauce and the vegetarian burger with falafel and hummus.

Further on the menu:

Fresh lemonades, plain fries, fries with cheese, sweet potato fries, and cake with Daim, Milka, Toblerone or cheese to finish. Sounds like music to the ears.

Nub is a very affordable with burgers ranging from 9,90 euros 11,90 euros.

Nub is located in the center of Ghent, which means that it’s easy accessable. When coming from the station Ghent Sint-Pieters, you can take the tramline 1, 4, 2. It’s 10-15 minutes walk from Zuid station.

Cataloniëstraat 3 - 9000 Gent

Opening Hours:

• Monday: 12 AM-10 PM
• Tuesday: 12 AM-10 PM
• Wednesday: 12 AM-10 PM
• Thursday: 12 AM-10 PM
• Friday: 12 AM-11 PM
• Saturday: 12 AM-11 PM
• Sunday: 12 AM-10 PM 

(Check their instagram for more information)

4. Fancy people burger - Burger Boutique

Everywhere in Ghent you can eat burgers very easily. But for a real guilt-free burger, you have to be at Burger Boutique. This cozy burger restaurant is near Overpoortstraat and Sint-Pietersplein. Thanks to their extra crunchy bun and their delicious burger, this is truly a burger you won't regret.

At Burger Boutique they have a various menu with their own boutique beef burger but you can also find  chicken or fish burgers here.

In fact, the burger of the month was the beef burger delux. This one features Black Angus beef, cheese and truffle mayo. Further on the menu you will also find fries, sweet potato fries and wedges with herbs and garlic.

As this place is very popular we recommend you make a reservation which you can book online via the website for groups up to six people. Or if you are too lazy you can order their items on UberEats or Deliveroo.

0469 19 70 87

Sint-Amandstraat 48 - 9000 Gent

• Monday 5PM - 9PM
• Tuesday 11AM - 2PM & 5PM - 9PM
• Wednesday 11AM - 2PM & 5PM - 9PM
• Thursday 11AM - 2PM & 5PM - 9PM
• Friday 11AM - 2PM & 5PM - 9PM
• Saturday 5PM - 9PM
• Sunday Closed

(Check the website for more information)

5. The all time favorite - Ellis Burger

 

 

Ellis gourmet Burger's burgers rank #1 on our list! The burgers are pimped with additional alternative ingredients or substitutes giving them a whole different taste experience. For example, during our restaurant visit, I took the new Alpine Burger that features fresh raclette cheese instead of regular cheddar, highly recommended! Afterwards, we sampled one of several house classics, the Ellis Classic Cheese & Bacon. This burger is brought with a house-made Shack sauce that is incredibly delicious. 

 

The concept is very nicely worked out within the restaurant. Ghent's restaurant has a large wall with all the information about the building you are in, this ranges from things that happen in the kitchen to the activities that happened in the building before Ellis Gourmet Burger came along. Hygiene is a minus point within this chain. For example, we found the restaurant floor to be dirty, as were the restrooms. 

 

Other dishes are also available at Ellis Gourmet Burger restaurants. It is possible to have a steak or a pan of stew. Before digesting the tasty burgers, you can also have a small appetizer first with a pint or homemade lemonade that they also offer on their tap system. In addition, there is also finger food available, we took the churos with parmesan cheese but unfortunately these did not please us, the texture was very flat and the cheese was very plastic and not melted. 

 

The burgers are highly recommended, but for other things you unfortunately should not be at Ellis Burger. Hygiene is not as it should be, and the dishes we sampled besides the burger were very bland in taste. In the end, our blog does revolve around the top 5 burger places in Ghent, and for that they definitely deserve 5th place in our ranking.

 

09 393 46 46

Korenmarkt 12 - 9000 Gent

Opening Hours : 

• Monday 11:30AM - 10PM
• Tuesday 11:30AM - 10PM
• Wednesday 11:30AM - 10PM
• Thursday 11:30AM - 10PM
• Friday 11:30AM - 11PM
• Saturday 11:30AM - 11PM
• Sunday 11:30AM - 10PM

(Check the website for more information)

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