Must-Try Restaurants for a Great Burger in Appleton and the Fox Cities

From buttery charcoal-grilled classics to smashburgers loaded with toppings, the Fox Cities are home to some truly drool-worthy patties. Here are a few local spots guaranteed to satisfy your deepest cravings. Photo Credit: RYE

Our Picks

Mill City Public House The OK Burger - Voted Fox Valley's best burger! Caramelized onions, double smash patty, American cheese, pickles, and pub sauce.

Home Burger Bar Angry Badger - smashed fried cheese curds, jalapenos, buffalo ranch, on a pretzel bun.

RYE Wagyu Steakhouse Burger – lettuce, tomato, onion, candied bacon, Muenster, and steakhouse mayo.

Appleton Beer Factory Hot & Smokey Burger - 6 ounces of grilled ground angus, fresh hot cherry pepper relish, bacon, WI white cheddar, jalapenos, and chipotle mayo on a toasted Breadsmith sesame bun.

Photo Credit: Home Burger Bar

Fox River Brewing Co. Elk & Brisket Burger - New Zealand free range elk combined with flavorful beef brisket, seasoned and grilled with venison & pork bacon, cheddar cheese, lettuce & tomato on a sesame seed bun.

Batley's Bar & Grill Jerk Burger - topped with mozzarella cheese, Jamaican jerk sauce, and sauteed onion, peppers, and mushrooms.

Fratello's Waterfront Restaurant Wagyu Burger - burger patty, bacon jam, Bellavitano Merlot Cheese, on a sesame bun.

Mihm's Charcoal Grill Classic Cheeseburger - this colossally buttery burger is quite the delicious meal.

Photo Credit: Fox River Brewing Co.

Stone Arch Brewpub Venison Burger - sourced from Primal Eats of Gillett, this venison patty is topped with arugula, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun.

Milwaukee Burger Co. Cheese Curd Burger – a local favorite for a reason. Topped with classic Wisconsin cheese curds and Burger Co. sauce.

Tanners Grill and Bar West Farm Burger - thick slices of bacon and ham, tater tots, American cheese, fried egg, served on a brioche bun.

Draft Gastro Pub Wagyu Burger - truffle aioli, lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, and Swiss cheese.

Photo Credit: Stone Arch Brewpub

The Drive-Ins...

JD's Double Cheese, Double Burger - a big crowd pleaser and available as a value combo meal that includes a medium fry and medium drink.

Dick's Bacon Cheeseburger - order a shake or malt with your burger for the ultimate treat!

Charlie's Big Cheeseburger – a 1/2lb burger with two slices of cheese and signature 1000 island-style sauce.

Food Truck Option...

BC Burgers Mushroom Swiss Burger - there's a reason that the classics never go out of style! Hamburger is ground fresh daily. You'll love the french fries too. Check their FB page for up-to-date days/hours of operation.