National Cheeseburger Day is the perfect excuse to skip the salad and order the burger. On Friday, September 18, restaurants across the region are celebrating the American classic in every direction — from dry-aged beef and Wagyu to smash burgers piled with pork roll and melted cheese, to veggie options that hold their own alongside the beef, plus a few burger-and-beer deals worth building a night around. These Philadelphia favorites are serving some of the city’s most crave-worthy cheeseburgers – Alice, Front Street Café, Patchwork, Red Owl Tavern, Sassafras, Seaview Hotel and Golf Club, Square 1682, Stella of New Hope, The Twisted Tail, and Urban Farmer
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Alice, the seasonal American restaurant in the heart of Philadelphia’s Italian Market, takes a minimalist approach to the cheeseburger with its Dry-Aged Burger ($26), letting premium ingredients do the talking. Rich dry-aged beef is layered with sharp cheddar, BBQ Vidalia onions, and house white sauce, all served on challah bread. Every component is thoughtfully selected, showcasing Alice’s ingredient-driven approach to a timeless classic.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Tuesday through Saturday 5pm—10pm and Sunday 5pm—9pm 901 Christian St., Philadelphia, PA | 215.798.6766 | Website | Instagram
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Front Street Café, the all-day café, restaurant, and bar known for its fresh, farm-to-table approach, serves a selection of burgers that balance quality ingredients with comforting flavors. The Short Rib Blend Burger ($19) features a house-ground short rib patty topped with smoked Gouda, garlic-thyme aioli, Bibb lettuce, and pickles on a toasted brioche bun for a satisfying yet balanced bite. Guests can also opt for the Chipotle Turkey Burger ($16) layered with jalapeño-tomato jam, garlic aioli, avocado, and Bibb lettuce on brioche, or the FSC Veggie Burger ($16) made with a proprietary blend of vegetables and grains and topped with chipotle aioli, Bibb lettuce, and coleslaw on a brioche bun.
Turkey and veggie burgers can be customized with additions like a fried egg or tofu scramble, while all burgers are available with a choice of smoked Gouda, Cooper Sharp, cheddar, fresh mozzarella, vegan mozzarella, or Swiss cheese.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Breakfast/Brunch from 8am—4pm; Dinner served on Sunday and Tuesday through Thursday from 5pm—9pm, Friday and Saturday from 5pm—10pm; Happy hour Tuesday through Sunday from 4pm—7pm.
1253 N Front St, Philadelphia, PA | 215.515.3073 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Patchwork, a lively restaurant and bar focused on New American cuisine nestled on the second floor of Hyatt Centric Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, serves up the Patchwork Burger ($26), topped with Gruyère cheese on a brioche bun, served with a side of crispy French fries or a side salad, along with house-made ketchup. Available during Happy Hour, offered Monday through Friday from 4pm to 6pm, the Burger Beer Vibes offers the Patchwork Burger, a domestic beer, and a side of fries for $24.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Hours of operation: Monday – Friday 6:30 am – 10:30 am; 5 pm – 9 pm; Friday – Saturday 5 pm – 10 pm; Saturday – Sunday 7 am – 12 pm
1620 Chancellor Street, Philadelphia, PA | 215.985.1234 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
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Red Owl Tavern, the contemporary American tavern located across from Independence Hall in Old City, serves its award-winning Tavern Burger, named Pennsylvania’s Best Cheeseburger by Yahoo Travel. Two four-ounce beef patties are layered with smoky bacon, New School American cheese, jalapeño jam, chicken-fried onions, jalapeños, and smoked BBQ mayo, creating a bold, flavor-packed take on the classic cheeseburger.
In celebration of National Cheeseburger Day on Friday, September 18, guests can enjoy a Tavern Burger paired with a Bitburger Premium Pilsner draft for $20 all day long.
Reservations are encouraged and can be made here.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 7:30am – 11am, Saturday & Sunday 8am – 10am (breakfast), Saturday 10am – 4pm, Sunday 8am – 10am (brunch), Monday through Friday 11am – 3:30pm (lunch), Monday through Friday 3:30 – 4:40pm, Saturday 4pm-5pm (midday), Monday through Friday 4:30pm – 10pm, Saturday 5pm – 10pm (dinner)
433 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA | 215.923.2267 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Sassafras, Old City’s “Grand Dame” of neighborhood bars, offers a can’t-miss cheeseburger worthy of year-round celebration. A mainstay of the Second St. institution, the locally renowned Sassafras Burger ($18) boasts a generous beef patty blanketed in melty sharp cheddar, complemented by two smoky strips of bacon, homemade tomato jam, lettuce, onion, and zesty Worcestershire aioli, all wedged within a savory onion poppy brioche bun. Guests can opt to accompany the burger with crispy hand-cut fries or a fresh side salad. The Sassafras Burger perfectly pairs with any of Sassafras’s iconic signature cocktails, offering guests crave-worthy concoctions this National Cheeseburger Day and beyond.
Hours of Operation: Monday–Tuesday 4pm–2am; Wednesday–Sunday 12pm–2am
48 S 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 | 215.925.2317 | Instagram
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Seaview Hotel and Golf Club, South Jersey’s historic resort destination in Galloway, New Jersey, boasts three standout burgers perfect for satisfying red meat cravings on National Cheeseburger Day. Guests can visit the Grill Room and dig into the 1914 Smash ($24), featuring two patties, beer cheese made with Seaview’s signature 1914 IPA, caramelized onions, bacon, lettuce, and tomato, served on a potato roll. In addition, the hotel offers the classic Resort Burger ($18), with lettuce, tomato, onion, and cheddar, served on a potato roll, as well as the Jersey Devil Smash ($24), stacked with two patties, pork roll, roasted long hots, pepper jack, Seaview sauce, lettuce, and tomato, served on a potato roll.
For more information on Seaview Hotel and Golf Club, visit here.
401 S New York Rd., Galloway, NJ | 609.652.1800 | Website | Instagra
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Square 1682,the modern American upbeat kitchen located on the ground level of the Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia, proves that a great cheeseburger doesn’t need to overcomplicate things. The Square Burger ($22) pairs Cooper Sharp, caramelized onions, bread-and-butter pickles, and signature 1682 sauce with two four-ounce beef patties before serving it alongside French fries or a house salad. A fried egg or an extra patty is available for those looking to make it their own.
Reservations are highly encouraged and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Monday through Friday 8 – 11 am (breakfast); Monday through Thursday 11:30 am – 2 pm, Friday 11:30 am – 3 pm (lunch); Tuesday through Thursday 5 – 10 pm, Friday and Saturday 5 – 11 pm (dinner); Friday and Saturday 3 – 5 pm (mid-day menu); Saturday 9 am – 3 pm, Sunday 9 am – 2 pm (brunch).
121 S 17th St., Philadelphia, PA | 215.563.5008 | Website | Instagram
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Stella of New Hope, Bucks County’s modern American restaurant located in the Ghost Light Inn with 180-degree views of the Delaware River, is the perfect spot to enjoy a burger riverside. Available during brunch Friday through Sunday from 11am to 2pm, the Wagyu Burger ($24) is topped with pork belly-fig jam, arugula, creamy Brie, and pickled red onion on a toasted brioche bun, served with crispy French fries. Guests can also enjoy the Wagyu Burger from the Bar Menu Tuesday through Sunday beginning at 4pm.
Reservations for Stella of New Hope are always encouraged and can be made on OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Tuesday–Thursday, 4–9 pm; Friday–Sunday, brunch 11 am–2 pm; Friday–Saturday, 4–10 pm; Sunday, 4–9 pm
50 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA | 267.740.2691 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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The Twisted Tail, the Southern-inspired restaurant, bar, and live juke joint on Headhouse Square known for its extensive array of brown spirits, serves up a classic Southern BBQ burger perfect for National Cheeseburger Day. The Twisted Burger ($16), topped with bacon, blue cheese, and bourbon BBQ sauce, is featured as the Friday Social Hour #TGIF special, which includes the burger, a beer, and a pour of bourbon for just $16. Guests can also enjoy The Twisted Burger during weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Reservations for The Twisted Tail are encouraged and can be made on OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Monday–Thursday, 4–10 pm; Friday, 4 pm–12 am; Saturday, 11 am–12 am; Sunday, 10 am–10 pm
509 S. 2nd St., Philadelphia, PA | 215.558.2471 | Website | Instagram | Facebook
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Urban Farmer, the modern American steakhouse located in the Logan Hotel and known for its locally sourced ingredients and in-house butcher shop, is the ideal spot to celebrate National Cheeseburger Day. From 11am to 2pm, burger lovers can stop by for lunch and enjoy The Farm Burger ($24), topped with white cheddar cheese and aioli on a house-made English muffin, served with a choice of farm fries or a green salad. Guests can also enhance their burger with bacon or avocado for an additional charge.
Reservations are highly recommended and can be made via OpenTable.
Hours of operation: Monday through Sunday, 7am – 2pm, and 4pm – 11:30pm
1850 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA | 215.963.2788 | Website | Instagram | Facebook