Seemingly bigger than the number of burger options in Seattle: people’s opinions on them. Burger love is truly a subjective thing, but this roadmap helps sort through all the great options in the city. The list sometimes looks for basic burgers done brilliantly, but also offers exceptions for variations that are, well, exceptional (note that, for these purposes, we’re sticking to beef-based options). Some of these restaurants are easily recognizable as hamburger havens, serving only bunned cuisine. Others may come as a surprise, ranging from a butcher shop to French bistros. No matter what, these stops all have one thing in common: a damn tasty burger.

Note: These places are ordered geographically from north to south, not ranked by preference. If you think we missed a spot or want us to consider adding something for a later update, send us a tip.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.