From old-school diners, craft breweries, or upscale bars, mouthwatering, all-beef patties and buns are hard to beat. Celebrate this year’s National Burger Day on May 28 with three of NoVa’s best.
Hangry Burger
6699 Frontier Dr Suite G, Springfield, VA 22150
Don’t let the strip mall façade fool you, this Springfield favorite dishes up serious flavor. Its namesake burger boasts a local-sourced, house-ground, all-beef patty topped with onions, lettuce, tomato, house-made pickles and a ketchup and mustard vinaigrette in a toasted brioche bun. Hangry-Burger.com
Jon’s Joint
250 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22203
The fast-casual eatery’s succulent, house-ground halal smash burgers have made it a legendary destination. Pick from five premade options or a build-your-own menu. The “Juicy Lucy” comes stuffed with cheddar and topped with grilled onions, pickles, and spicy cheese sauce. JonsJoint.com
Burger Billy’s Joint
3800C Langston Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22207
The brainchild of former Four Seasons chef Keshaun Winston boasts colossal stacks of meat tucked between house-baked buns and rolls. The Cherrydale Brisket Burger features a smash-grilled, all-beef patty crowned with smoked brisket, grilled onions, gouda cheese, and candied rosemary bacon. BurgerBillysJoint.com
Feature image courtesy of Burger Billy’s Joint. This article originally appeared in the Best of Virginia 2026 issue.
