Food & Drink

Let’s get this patty started. These are the 10 best places to grab a burger in Macon

By Chelsea Madden

April 11, 2023 7:00 AM

Let’s face it. The best meals take both hands to eat. And burgers are at the top of the heap.

Burgers — thick, juicy, beef with pickles, onions, cheese and a beautiful bun topper. It’s a delicious treat, a comfort food and an American classic.

So, what places in Macon have the best burgers? Here we go:

Piedmont Brewery

Where: 450-B 3rd St., Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4.5/5 stars on TripAdvisor

Review: “They have great burgers and fries. Make sure to try some of their homemade sauces,” said Carey.

Best menu items: Double Diner burger and patty melt

The Rookery

Among the options at the Rookery are, clockwise from bottom, James Brown bruger with battered fries and a Cherry Street shake, the Walden Greenback burger and the Rookery Burger with hand-cut fries — Among the options at the Rookery are, clockwise from bottom, James Brown bruger with battered fries and a Cherry Street shake, the Walden Greenback burger and the Rookery Burger with hand-cut fries Eaton Wright Special to The Telegraph

Where: 543 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4.5/5 stars on TripAdvisor

Review: “Phenomenal burgers,” said Ashley.

Best menu items: Rookery burger, Big “O” Burger, Jimmy Carter Burger and Allman Burger

Ocmulgee Brewpub

It’s Fair Food Frenzy in downtown Macon Friday through Sunday in which more than a dozen restaurants are offering fair-themed specials and cocktails such as the Funnel of Love Burger at Ocmulgee Brewpub at 484 Second St. — It’s Fair Food Frenzy in downtown Macon Friday through Sunday in which more than a dozen restaurants are offering fair-themed specials and cocktails such as the Funnel of Love Burger at Ocmulgee Brewpub at 484 Second St. Ocmulgee Brewpub

Where: 484 2nd St., Macon, GA 31201-2734

Rating: 4.5/5 stars on TripAdvisor

Review: “May be the best burger I’ve had,” said Kari.

Best menu items: Ocmulgee burger, Blaze of Glory burger and Eat a Peach burger

Wagers

Where: 3914 River Place Dr., Macon, GA 31210

Rating: 4/5 stars on TripAdvisor

Review: “Any time we are traveling through Macon, this will be our place for a great burger,” said Susan.

Best menu items: Any burger on the menu

Bearfoot Tavern

Where: 468 2nd St., Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4/5 stars on TripAdvisor

Review: “I love the burgers. I highly recommend this place,” said Jessica.

Best menu items: El Gringo Burger and Mercer Burger

Northside Cheers

Where: 3852 Northside Dr., Macon, GA 31210

Rating: 4.5/5 stars on TripAdvisor

Review: “Outstanding customer service and the quality of food can’t be beat. Great specials. Warm friendly environment,” said Richard.

Best menu items: Original Goose Burger and Veggie Burger

Dovetail

Where: 543 Cherry St. Suite B, Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4.5/5 stars on TripAdvisor

Review: “I had their burger and it was truly one of the BEST I’ve had,” said Tata.

Best menu items: Dovetail burger

Kudzu Seafood

Where: 512 Poplar St., Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4.5/5 stars on TripAdvisor

Review: “Fabulously tasty,” said Tony.

Best menu items: Shrimp burger, salmon burger and the Burger Burger

Parish on Cherry

Where: 580 Cherry St., Macon, GA 31201

Rating: 4/5 stars on TripAdvisor

Review: “I ordered the Vidalia onion Burger and it was just awesome,” said Patti.

Best menu items: Parish burger

Grey Goose Players Club

Where: 4524 Forsyth Road, Macon, GA 31210

Rating: 4/5 stars on TripAdvisor

Review: “Their Goose Burger is world class,” said David.

Best menu items: Gooseburger and Players Deluxe

Chelsea Madden

The Telegraph

Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.