Best Burger on the Cape and Islands

We always get asked where the best spots to grab a burger on Cape Cod and the Islands are, so we decided to put together a list of some of our favorites! Did we miss any? Leave a comment below!

• Kkatie's Burger Bar (Hyannis & Plymouth) - pronounced "Kuh-Katie's", they have proudly been voted one of the best burgers on Cape Cod. All burgers are 100% Angus beef, made daily in their kitchen. From a bacon cheeseburger to a smash burger, to a veggie or impossible burger, you can not go wrong at Kkatie's. With 19 different burgers to pick from, there is a burger for everyone!

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• Trading Post Lounge (Bourne) -  from the people who brought you the Lobster Trap, Trading Post Lounge is located right up the street! Try their delicious double cheeseburger; a special smash burger made with two patties, topped with cheese, house pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, and dirty Gert's sauce. 

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• Off the Grid (Sandwich) - Off the Grid originated as a small food truck in St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. Sadly, tragedy struck in 2017 when Hurricane Irma struck the USVI, so a new adventure began on Cape Cod. Their signature Mac Daddy burger is a 5 oz juicy burger patty with American cheese, bacon, grilled mac & cheese, truffle aioli, and scallions on a brioche bun served with fries. You simply can't go wrong at Off the Grid!

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• Red Nun Bar & Grill (Chatham & Dennis Port) - the Red Nun Bar & Grill serves award-winning burgers and is a great casual place to stop in with friends and family or before a Chatham Anglers game. With over 20 burgers to pick from including 8oz patties, veggie, and turkey burgers, the options are limitless! Each burger is served on an English muffin or Brioche bun, served with french fries. Stop by for Burger Wednesdays, where every burger is half price all day at both locations!

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• The Knack (Orleans & Hyannis) - owned by two Cape Cod locals, Van and Michael, they have perfected the food that defines summers on Cape Cod. Their food hits the spot after a day at the beach. They even partner with local businesses to provide the freshest, most delicious food, including a local butcher to serve their delicious burger blend that is ground in-house daily. Choose from one of six mouthwatering burgers, such as the butcher's burger, classic cheeseburger, ring burger (with hand-made onion rings), avocado burger, pickle & spice burger, or their veggie burger!

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• JD's Burger Co & Sushi (Sandwich) - since 2014, JD's Burger Co has been serving delectable burgers and sushi. Their certified Angus beef burgers are always fresh, never frozen. Try one of their 10 specialty burgers, like the Mac Daddy. This double Angus beef is topped with American cheese, bacon, lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion, beer-battered onion rings, and a mozzarella stick drizzled with sweet chili sauce. You're going to need two hands for this burger!

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• Cape Cod Coffee (Mashpee) - stop by Cape Cod Coffee off Route 130 to enjoy one of their delicious burger options, such as the Bacon Blues Burger, Piggy Back Burger, Southwest Burger, and even a Build-A-Burger option! A must try is their Beer Cheeseburger, made with house-made beer cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and onion, all served on a perfectly grilled brioche roll. It’s a flavorful, laid-back, family-friendly spot to grab a burger on the Upper Cape. Make sure to stop by on Thursdays for their $9 burger specials, only at the Route 130 location! 

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• Pelham House Resort (Dennis Port) - if you’re craving a burger, head to The Rooftop at Pelham House Resort! Overlooking Nantucket Sound with panoramic views, this elevated dining spot blends coastal charm with an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere — making it one of the most scenic places on Cape Cod to enjoy a burger. A must-try is their signature Rooftop Burger; an 8oz patty, on a Pelham brioche bun, topped with fried tobacco onions, barbecue ranch aioli, lettuce, tomato, and pepper jack cheese. Additionally, make sure to join them for their $25 Burger & Pint Night every Thursday, a special where a new burger is served each week! 

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• Tugboats at Hyannis Marina (Hyannis) - overlooking all of Hyannis Harbor, stop by Tugboats to experience their newly-renovated decks, dining areas, and bars! The Tugboat Burger is topped with aged cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, caramelized onions, lettuce, and tomato.

Photo by @tugboats_hyannis

• Fat Ronnies (Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard) - from the young age of 6, owner Ronnie worked at his grandmother's restaurant and butcher shop perfecting the craft of burger making. Continued to use his grandmother's signature recipe mixed with a modern-day 'create your own' concept. In 2013 Fat Ronnie's Burger Bar was opened in Oak Bluffs and has become a local favorite and tourist destination. Choose from 6 signature Black Angus beef burgers, a turkey burger, or 5 different house-made veggie burgers to pair with 32 different toppings, to customize your own Fat Ronnie's burger. 

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• The Brotherhood of Thieves (Nantucket) -  the name of this legendary local hangout is a nod to the title of an 1844 pamphlet written on Nantucket. Brotherhood of Thieves serves 4 different mouthwatering burgers. The Brotherhood, Reverend Foster, Cisco, or BBQ burger are cooked to perfection and served with curly fries or mixed greens, on a seeded brioche. 

Photo by @brotherhoodnantucket