A standing ranking · updated continuously

Best Burgers in Denmark

Ranked by Jason Donnelly

Scored across 10 criteria, 0 to 10 each. Overall is the average. The list sorts itself.

32 spots ranked PRIME GRADE

How they’re ranked

Every burger is scored from 0 to 10 on ten things. The overall is the average of all ten, and the list sorts itself by that number. No single bad bun sinks a great patty, and no amount of sauce saves a sad one.

Patty flavor

Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.

Patty texture

Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.

Cheese melt

It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.

Bun quality

Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.

Burger ratio

Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.

Sauce / condiments

Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.

Toppings

Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.

Juiciness

Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.

Construction / eatability

Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?

Overall craveability

The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?

1
Dandelion Burger
Go-to · "The Burger"
Copenhagen · map
"The Burger" is the best, with aged cheddar and 25% bone marrow. It's the richest burger in Denmark and cooked to perfection on a BUKA bun. Remove the vegetable relish and add extra cheddar for my order.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
10.0
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
9.7
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
10.0
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
10.0
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
9.5
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
9.7
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
9.7
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
9.9
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
10.0
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
10.0
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
9.9/10
2
Hungry Dane
Go-to · Royal Cheeseburger
Bellevue · map
The first burger I had from Hungry Dane was perfection with cheese melting up and down the bun, like a royal crown. They continue to push the limits of great burgers in Denmark.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
9.7
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
9.5
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
9.8
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
9.7
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
9.8
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
9.3
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
9.3
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
9.7
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
9.1
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
9.7
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
9.6/10
3
Smash Burgers
Go-to · Double Double
Nørrebro, Copenhagen · map
Perfect crusted patties, great flavor, tons of cheese. Eat it on the picnic benches after you order. Doesn't travel well.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
9.6
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
9.5
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
9.8
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
9.1
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
9.6
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
9.4
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
9.5
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
9.5
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
9.1
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
9.5
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
9.5/10
4
Bock's Burgers
The best part of this burger was it's simplicity. Bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and exactly the same every time. Never a bad burger.
Closed
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
9.4
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
9.3
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
9.3
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.9
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
9.2
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
9.2
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
9.4
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
9.4
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
9.3
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
9.5
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
9.3/10
5
CPH Smash
Copenhagen · map
Top tier smash burger. Super crispy yet somehow still juicy. Great flavor and looking forward to checking out their new permanent location.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
9.2
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
9.1
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
9.6
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
9.1
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
9.4
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
9.1
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
9.1
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
9.6
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
9.2
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
9.3
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
9.3/10
6
Cocks & Cows
Tisvilde · map
Definitely a top 10 burger with bacon. Great location by the beach too.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
9.0
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
9.3
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
9.4
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.8
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
9.0
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
9.0
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.8
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
9.0
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
9.2
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
8.8
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
9.0/10
7
Naervaer
Copenhagen · map
Super high end burger with great cheese and incredible fries. The location on the water is also a great place to enjoy it.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
9.4
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
9.1
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
9.1
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.8
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.9
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
9.0
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.9
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.9
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
9.0
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
8.7
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
9.0/10
8
Curly Burger
TBD · map
Food truck burger perfection with enough onions to sink a ship (in a good way). Good luck on finding it out in the real world, I got lucky.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
9.3
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
9.0
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
9.3
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.3
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
9.1
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
9.2
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
9.1
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
9.0
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
8.2
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
8.7
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.9/10
9
Fatty's
Go-to · Bacon cheese
Copenhagen · map
Just a classic great burger. Can't find a flaw.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
8.8
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
8.7
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
9.0
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.7
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.8
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
8.5
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.7
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.9
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
9.1
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
8.8
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.8/10
10
Gasoline Grill
Go-to · Butter burger
Copenhagen · map
This used to be a killer burger, it was ranked 4 for a long time, but after today's visit... RIP. The burger was overcooked, the flavor was fine... and it wasn't juicy like it used to be. It's still top 10, but barely.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
8.7
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
9.5
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
8.9
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
9.5
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
9.0
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
8.4
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
7.8
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.0
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
9.0
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
8.0
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.7/10
11
Bob's Streetfood
Copenhagen · map
Another classic delicious burger. Swing through.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
8.8
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
8.6
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
8.9
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.4
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.2
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
8.2
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.2
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.6
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
8.2
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
8.4
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.5/10
12
Yoburger
Go-to · Double bacon cheese
Copenhagen · map
Another classic delicious burger. Swing through.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
8.8
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
8.7
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
8.7
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.4
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.4
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
8.4
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.4
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.4
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
8.4
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
8.4
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.5/10
13
Popl
Copenhagen · map
It's great, but it's way too expensive if you stay in and eat there. If you're saving money, find somewhere else.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
9.0
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
8.5
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
7.9
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.7
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
7.5
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
8.4
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.5
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.7
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
8.9
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
8.2
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.4/10
14
Smash Burger Roskilde
Go-to · Triple burger
Roskilde · map
Big. Juicy. Smashed.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
8.2
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
8.4
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
9.1
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.3
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.7
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
7.9
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
7.9
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.6
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.6
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.9
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.3/10
15
Nordic Smash
Copenhagen · map
Just a good smash burger.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
8.4
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
8.2
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
8.7
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.2
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.8
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
8.2
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.4
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.4
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
8.0
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.8
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.3/10
16
Burger Factory
Go-to · Truffle burger
Kokkedal · map
Is there anything better than truffle on burgers? Super good burger, really moist.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
8.3
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
8.1
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
8.6
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.2
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.7
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
8.3
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.1
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.5
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
8.0
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.7
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.3/10
17
Burger Bomben
Smørum · map
BIG BOY BURGER. It's huge and that's part of the charm. Highly recommend.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
8.2
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
8.4
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
7.8
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.5
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
9.1
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
7.8
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
7.8
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.6
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.8
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.9
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.2/10
18
Halifax
Go-to · Biarritz
Hillerød · map
Delicious burger chain, find it all throughout Denmark. BIG burgers. Great options.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
7.9
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
7.7
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
8.5
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
7.8
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.5
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
7.9
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.8
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.2
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.1
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.7
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.0/10
19
Tommi's Burger Joint
Copenhagen · map
Nothing to complain about here. Great burger. Super fun location.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
8.2
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
7.7
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
8.4
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
7.9
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.2
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
7.7
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.0
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.4
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.9
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.4
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
8.0/10
20
Square Burger
Copenhagen · map
Super good burger. Quality ingredients. Awesome location in Christiania.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
7.6
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
8.2
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
7.7
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
7.6
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.3
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
7.7
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
7.7
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.3
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.6
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
8.0
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
7.9/10
21
Kristinedal Burgers
Copenhagen · map
Tiny burger but lots of flavor. Also super fun design and location.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
7.7
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
7.9
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
8.3
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
7.8
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
7.0
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
8.0
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.0
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
7.7
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.3
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.8
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
7.8/10
22
Bøff Burgerbar
Allerød · map
Just quality.
Closed
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
7.5
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
7.5
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
7.6
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.2
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.4
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
7.6
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.2
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
7.0
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.5
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.9
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
7.7/10
23
Kentucky Double Smash
Great burger spot, used to be right next to CPH Smash, but looks like it closed.
Closed
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
8.3
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
8.0
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
8.3
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
7.2
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
7.7
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
7.7
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
7.2
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
8.0
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.2
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.7
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
7.7/10
24
Burger 161
Go-to · Hot Mexican
Copenhagen · map
Great burger. Super big.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
8.2
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
7.9
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
7.7
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
8.2
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.5
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
7.2
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
8.0
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
7.5
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
6.7
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.5
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
7.7/10
25
Louis
Go-to · Bacon cheese
map
They're not the worst.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
7.5
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
7.3
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
6.5
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
7.6
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.0
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
7.4
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
7.5
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
7.7
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.4
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.1
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
7.4/10
26
Skovgrillen
map
They have a massive burger eating competition. Not made as the best burger ever, but super fun, and the challenge looks insane.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
7.4
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
7.1
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
6.3
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
7.3
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
8.0
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
6.5
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
7.3
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
7.5
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
6.9
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
6.5
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
7.1/10
27
Smash N Eat
map
It wasn't very crispy, but they're doing their best. I was told that the guy who made mine was in training... will try again.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
7.3
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
6.3
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
6.7
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
6.4
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
7.4
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
7.3
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
6.6
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
7.4
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.4
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
7.0
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
7.0/10
28
The Burger
Go-to · Hot & spicy
Farum · map
It's a mall burger, but one of the best you'll find in a mall...
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
6.1
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
6.0
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
6.1
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
6.7
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
7.2
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
6.9
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
7.3
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
7.0
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.5
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
6.7
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
6.8/10
29
Café Kaiser
Farum · map
Just a good cafe burger. Nothing to write home about.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
7.2
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
6.8
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
6.3
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
6.1
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
7.4
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
6.9
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
7.6
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
7.1
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
5.9
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
5.7
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
6.7/10
30
Sliders
map
Was really looking forward to this one, but they weren't anything special.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
7.0
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
6.7
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
5.3
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
6.0
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
5.1
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
7.1
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
7.2
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
6.8
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.6
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
6.5
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
6.5/10
31
Østgrillen Pølsevogn
map
It's a burger... if you're hungry for a burger...
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
5.9
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
5.9
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
5.9
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
6.2
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
7.4
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
6.1
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
5.7
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
7.0
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
7.2
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
6.6
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
6.4/10
32
Jagger
Valby · map
Fast food burger. Nothing special. Their chicken burgers are better than their beef.
Score breakdown
Patty flavor
4.6
Beefy, seasoned, juicy. Not a sad brown disk of obligation.
Patty texture
3.5
Good crust, tender middle. Smash-crisp or thick-sear, never a rubber puck.
Cheese melt
5.3
It should melt into the patty. Cold cheese slapped on top is a crime scene.
Bun quality
5.6
Soft but strong enough to survive. Toasted helps. A bun that disintegrates is edible packaging failure.
Burger ratio
4.1
Meat, cheese, bun, sauce, toppings all balanced. No lettuce sandwich wearing a beef hat.
Sauce / condiments
5.9
Moisture and flavor without turning it into soup. Bonus for a distinct house sauce.
Toppings
5.9
Fresh, crisp, purposeful. Pickles cut richness. Onions add bite. Tomato is not a wet apology.
Juiciness
3.9
Moist but not leaking like it has unresolved personal issues. Juicy, not structurally unstable.
Construction / eatability
5.0
Can you eat it without a shower, a fork, and legal representation?
Overall craveability
5.0
The real test: would you want another one later, or did you merely survive it?
4.9/10

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