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Best Classic Burger Joints in New Haven

No-frills griddled cheeseburgers from the kind of counters, diners and drive-ins every city needs. These are our top classic burger joints in New Haven, picked from our New Haven burger guide.

Looking for other styles? See every pick in our guide to the best burgers in New Haven.

Christopher Martins

New Haven, CT

Longtime East Rock pub and restaurant on State Street with a loyal neighborhood following and classic pub burgers.

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Eli's on Whitney

Hamden, CT

Hamden restaurant and bar on Whitney Avenue with an 80-foot horseshoe bar, plenty of TVs and a burger-friendly menu.

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Louis' Lunch

New Haven, CT

The Original

Family-run lunch spot dating to 1895, cooking its one burger on vertical cast-iron broilers and serving it on toast.

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New West Cafe

New Haven, CT

Low-key Whalley Avenue bar serving burgers and sandwiches, a budget-friendly pick west of downtown.

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