Best Burgers in KC

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May is National Hamburger Month. Celebrate the American classic with a trip to one of our favorite diners, drive-ins or dives.

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    8811 State Line Rd, Kansas City, Missouri
    816.731.1455
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    The newest restaurant on our list, Smitty's isn't your typical burger joint. This restaurant specializes in specialty burgers—and we're talking specialty! The Garage offers everything from bison to turkey to angus beef burgers and vegan patties. And their fries? The house cut fries served with a variety of dipping sauces and homemade chips are favorites.

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    6018 Johnson Drive, Mission, Kansas
    913.362.8830
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    Kansas City’s original greasy spoon with three locations (TownTopic.com), has been open for more than 75 years as a local landmark. In 1937, Claude Sparks opened the original location at 24th & Broadway, where he sold hamburgers for 5 cents each. At the end of his first day, he pocketed a whopping $21.00, and now the diner is a favorite for greasy home-style breakfasts, diner-style burgers, hand-dipped malts and fresh pie.

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    2021 Broadway, Kansas City, Missouri
    816.842.2298
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    One of two downtown locations.

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    1900 Baltimore, Kansas City, Missouri
    816.471.6038
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    One of two downtown locations.

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    800 SW Blue Pkwy, Lee's Summit, Missouri
    816.524.1910

    Since 1956, has been serving steakburgers with “all the fixin’s,” homemade malts and see-through-the-bag fries and rings at a drive-in that feels as though it is straight from the screen of a ’50s car classic. Celebrating the vibe, they host cruise-ins every third Saturday of the month, 3:00-10:00, all summer long. Enjoy the classic cars on display … with a side of fries.

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    401 Main Street, Belton, Missouri
    816.331.0156

    Tara's Cafe & Malt Shop is the perfect lunch spot after a day riding the rails on the Belton, Grandview and Kansas City Railroad. The café, a neighborhood hangout and local favorite, is your classic greasy spoon, serving tenderloins, burgers, chili dogs, a variety of desserts and ice cream dishes. The chocolate Coke, as found only in the finest of diners and dives, is a must!

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    1405 S. 55th St., Kansas City, Kansas
    913.287.2800

    Christy's Tasty Queen has been serving customers for more than 40 years. When you feast at this authentic drive-in, you eat in your car or at a picnic table. Christy’s is best known for their amazing tenderloin, but the juicy, thick burgers are another classic that can’t be missed. 

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