6 Places to Get Burgers in Rhode Island
Find some local creative twists on the American comfort food classic.
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Note: This has been updated from a previous version which was first published in February 2021.
From the familiar to the strange, these restaurants push the boundaries of what a burger is. Bite into a classes cheeseburger or try an inventive patty…pick your favorite in the battle of a delicious burger.
Crazy Burger
True to its name, Crazy Burger offers some wild twists on the classic burger along with options for every dietary need. Choose from options such as the Whassuppy burger, where the beef patty is rubbed in fennel, sesame and wasabi and topped with brie cheese, onion rings and a wasabi-chipotle mayo, or the Quirky Cajun burger featuring a Cajun-coated grilled beef patty topped with caramelized onions and served on a bolo with Creole catsup. Sample one of their vegan options, like the Poco Loco burger which blends soy-based roasted tempeh with, wild black rice, peppers, onions and black beans griddled into a crispy tomato tortilla. Another favorite is the Luna-Sea burger, a freshly ground salmon-mixed-with-pistachio-pesto burger wrapped in phyllo dough and served with a side of orange-chipotle mayo (fun fact: this was one of the menu items featured in a 2012 episode of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.”)
Hours: Open Mondays through Thursdays, 12–8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.–8.p.m.; and Sundays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. You can also order online for pickup.
The details: 144 Boon St., Narragansett, 401-783-1810, crazyburger.com
Harry’s Bar and Burger
Note: On National Cheeseburger day (Friday, September 18), Harry’s will offer dining-in guests a free cheeseburger slider with the purchase of any burger!
With two locations in Providence, Harry’s delicious, award-winning burgers are never far out of reach in the Creative Capital. Try the M.O.A.B, a.k.a. the Mother of All Burgers, which tops the Hereford beef patty with hickory-smoked bacon, hearty Portobello mushroom and fried onion rings for an additional crunch. Meanwhile, the Sloppy Harry Chili Burger combines a few American classics: hamburger, chili and sloppy Joe all in one. Grab a few extra napkins with this one! Wash it all down with one of their adults-only milkshakes.
Hours: Vary by location. You can also order online for take-out or delivery.
The details: Harry’s on Main, 121 North Main St., Providence, 401-228-7437; Harry’s on the Hill, 301 Atwells Ave., Providence, 401-228-3336, harrysbarburger.com
Chomp Kitchen and Drinks
Chomp burger. Photo by Jamie Coelho
Come to any Chomp location with an appetite because these burgers do not mess around. Forget everything you ever knew about burgers. Less surely is not more when you order the Smash burger, made with smoked gouda, bacon, Chomp sauce, lettuce, tomato, house pickles. Chomp also offers an array of fried chicken sandwiches, equally as decadent as their burger menu.
Hours: Vary by location. Pickup and delivery are also available.
The details: 117 Ives St., Providence, 401-537-7556; 279 Water St., Warren, 401-289-2324; 111 Broadway, Newport, 401-246-4667, chompri.com
Stanley’s Famous Hamburgers
Stanley’s burger. Photo by Jamie Coelho
Return to the classic burger at Stanley’s historic Central Falls eatery. This restaurant has been bringing Rhode Islanders comfort in burger form since 1932. Stanley’s offers all the tried-and-true favorites, from a double bacon cheeseburger to a simple burger with lettuce and tomato, all for under $9. It’s truly a timeless classic.
Hours: Open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m.–8 p.m. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Online ordering is also available.
The details: 535 Dexter St., Central Falls, 401-726-9689, stanleyshamburgers.com
Mission
Note: If you stop by on Friday, September 18, which coincidentally coincides with National Cheeseburger Day, you will also be treated to the opening of Mission’s brand new bar.
Serving up mouthwatering burgers in the City by the Sea, Mission’s mission is to make you feel like family. Sample one of their house-ground beef burgers, like the Micky D Burger, an upscale version of the guilty pleasure fast-food sandwich, topped with diced onions, sweet pickles, mustard and ketchup. The Bacon Cheeseburger has all the classic burger fixings and features the homemade Mission sauce.Pick up one of their hot dogs, too, like the Sauer Dog which has yellow mustard and sauerkraut. Pair your burgers and dogs with crispy, hand cut fries.
Hours: Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Thursdays and Fridays, 8 a.m.–9 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Closed Mondays. Order online for take-out.
The details: 58 Aquidneck Ave., #2, Middletown, 401-324-5811, missionnpt.com
There, There
There, There’s comfort food menu diverts slightly from owner Teachout’s original business plan with his popup mobile eatery Dips Dips, which was named after his spectacular French dip sandwich. There, There’s West End address is just a quick walk down the road from its original location at Moniker Brewery, while its newest branch has taken up residence in the brand new Track15 food hall. Regardless of which spot you hit up, we recommend the Dream Burger with two patties, cheese, patty sauce, onion jam and shredduce [shredded lettuce] on a griddled sesame bun. In addition to stacked burgers, There, There also dishes up delicious fried chicken sandwiches, sausages and vegetarian fare.
Hours: Varies by location.
The details: 471 West Fountain St., Providence; Inside Track 15 Food Hall, One Union Station, Providence, theretherepvd.com
