The best burgers in Charlottesville
Riverside Lunch leads our ranking for burgers in Charlottesville. It is named most often by local critics and food writers. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint and Citizen Burger Bar come next.
- 1Riverside LunchReaders' choice
2Jack Brown's Beer & Burger JointReaders' choice, 2026- 3Citizen Burger BarReaders' top three, 2026
14 burger spots are open in and around Charlottesville. The top 6 are ranked first; the rest follow.
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Photo: jackbrownsjoint.com 2Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint
Burger restaurant · Charlottesville- Won Best of C-VILLE 2026 for burgers, voted by readers [2]
- Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE for burgers, voted by readers [1]
- #3 on charlottesville.guide's burgers list (2024) [4]
- Where
- 109 2nd St SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902-5278
- Today
- Closed today
- Phone
- (434) 244-0073
All hours
Mon Closed Tue Closed Wed Closed Thu 11 AM to 2 AM Fri 11 AM to 2 AM Sat 11 AM to 2 AM Sun Closed Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: selvedgebrewing.com 5Selvedge Brewing
Charlottesville- Finalist in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for burgers, voted by readers [2]
“We're inspired by tradition, driven by creativity, and rooted in community—and every beer we brew carries that thread.”
- Where
- 2415 Ivy Rd Ste 190, Charlottesville, VA 22903
- Has
- Takeout · Full bar
- Phone
- (434) 260-6764
Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
Photo: timberwoodtaphouse.com 6Timberwood Tap House
Charlottesville- #4 on charlottesville.guide's burgers list (2024) [4]
“We're a locally owned, casual American restaurant located in the 5th Street Station shopping center in Charlottesville, Virginia.”
- Where
- 245 Merchant Walk Ave Unit 100, Charlottesville, VA 22902
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Has
- Full bar · Dog friendly · Happy hour · Catering · Reservations · Takeout · Outdoor seating · Kids menu
- Phone
- (434) 234-3563
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 10 PM Tue 11 AM to 10 PM Wed 11 AM to 10 PM Thu 11 AM to 11 PM Fri 11 AM to 11 PM Sat 11 AM to 11 PM Sun 11 AM to 10 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
More burgers in Charlottesville
1 more · A to Z- Five Guys1119 Emmet Street, CharlottesvilleOpen now until 11 PM
Worth the drive
Within about half an hour of Charlottesville.
Photo: theriverburgerbar.com The River Burger Bar
Burger restaurant · Waynesboro- Where
- 137 N Wayne Ave, Waynesboro, VA 22980
- Today
- Closed for the day
- Phone
- (540) 943-3339
All hours
Mon 11 AM to 8 PM Tue 11 AM to 8 PM Wed 12 AM to 12 AM Thu 11 AM to 8 PM Fri 11 AM to 10 PM Sat 11 AM to 10 PM Sun 11 AM to 8 PM Checked Oct 5 · Report a change
- Five Guys831 Lew Dewitt Boulevard, WaynesboroClosed for the day
No longer open
- Zinburger Burger & Wine Bar, 973 Emmet St N has closed.
How we rank
Nobody at Guide2 scores the food. The ranking adds up what Charlottesville’s own judges have said in public: readers’ polls count most, then critics’ standing lists, then local press and food writers. Every point is numbered and listed under Sources below. The full method.
When our editor has eaten at these herself, her picks and notes appear at the top of this page.
What changed
- Zinburger Burger & Wine Bar closed
Questions
- What is the best burgers in Charlottesville?
- Riverside Lunch. Won Best of C-VILLE for burgers, voted by readers; Runner-up in Best of C-VILLE 2026 for burgers, voted by readers. Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint and Citizen Burger Bar come next.
- How many burger spots are in Charlottesville?
- 14 are open in and around Charlottesville as of October 2026, including Burger King, Citizen Burger Bar, FIREFLY Charlottesville, Five Guys, Hogwaller Brewing and 9 more. Within a half-hour drive there are 9 more, in Orange, Ruckersville, Waynesboro, Gordonsville, Crozet and Palmyra.
- Where can I order burgers online in Charlottesville?
- 4 have online ordering on their own websites: Five Guys, Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint, Selvedge Brewing and Timberwood Tap House.
- Is Zinburger Burger & Wine Bar in Charlottesville still open?
- No. Zinburger Burger & Wine Bar has closed. For burgers nearby, see the list above.
Sources
- 1Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2025: Best Burger. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Archived copy.
- 2Best of C-VILLE, Best of C-VILLE 2026: Best Burger, 2026. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Archived copy.
- 3CvilleRightNow, Why Riverside Lunch Is Still the Best Burger in Town - Cville Local Deals, October 2025. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Archived copy.
- 4charlottesville.guide, The Six Best Burgers in Charlottesville, November 2024. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Archived copy.
- 5C-VILLE Weekly, Top ten hamburgers in Charlottesville, VA, August 2012. Checked Oct 6, 2026. Archived copy.
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