Best Burgers in Singapore: 16 Best Spots (2026)
Singapore's burger scene has matured well beyond fast-food chains into a genuinely diverse field, spanning cult smash-burger counters, dry-aged Wagyu specialists, hawker-centre stalls and Marina Bay showstoppers. You'll find everything from S$8 charcoal-bun burgers to S$29 Wagyu cheeseburgers spread across neighbourhoods like Telok Ayer, Keong Saik, Jalan Besar and Dempsey. The venues below are drawn from established local food guides; hours, prices and availability change often, so confirm directly with the venue before heading down.
Last verified: September 2026. Hours and prices can change — we re-check our guides regularly, but do confirm before a special trip.
- Meatsmith Telok Ayer
- One Fattened Calf
- Three Buns @ Potato Head
- BurgerLabo
- WILD/FIRE Burgers
- Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beers
- Shake Shack
- Two Blur Guys
- Working Title Burger Bar
- The Market Grill
- Huber's Bistro
- NBCB (Nothing But Cheese Burger)
- AshesBurnnit
- Fatboy's The Burger Bar
- Smash Street
- Ye Olde Cow
The list
Meatsmith Telok Ayer American BBQ / burgers · $$$
A Telok Ayer BBQ smokehouse whose double-grilled brisket-blend cheeseburger is a consistent local favourite, from an affordable single up to a Wagyu version.
- Cuisine: American BBQ / burgers
- Price: $$$ · MSX single cheeseburger from ~S$16; Wagyu cheeseburger ~S$29
- Must-try: Classic/MSX Cheeseburger, Wagyu Cheeseburger
- Where: 167-169 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068620
- Area: Telok Ayer
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30pm & 5:30pm-9:30pm; Sat-Sun 12pm-9:30pm
One Fattened Calf Gourmet burgers · $$
A chef-driven burger spot known for hand-shaped grass-fed beef patties and in-house baked buns, ranked top of Eatbook's Singapore burger list.
- Cuisine: Gourmet burgers
- Price: $$
- Must-try: Cheeseburger with grass-fed beef patty
- Where: 1 Fusionopolis Place, #01-31 Galaxis, Singapore 138522 (also 46 Kim Yam Road, #01-11 New Bahru, Singapore 239351)
- Area: One-north / New Bahru
- Nearest MRT: one-north
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-3pm & 5pm-8pm
Three Buns @ Potato Head Gourmet burgers · $$$
The burger arm of Potato Head in a restored Keong Saik shophouse, known for creative premium burgers and a lively bar setting.
- Cuisine: Gourmet burgers
- Price: $$$ · Signature burgers roughly S$21-25
- Must-try: The Rambo (lamb), Smokin' B-Boy, Big Krabby Kane (crab)
- Where: 36 Keong Saik Road, Singapore 089143
- Area: Keong Saik
- Nearest MRT: Outram Park
- Hours: Daily 11am-9pm
BurgerLabo Gourmet burgers · $$$
A cult, minimalist burger counter obsessing over an Angus/Wagyu blend and house fermented beef garum for deep umami.
- Cuisine: Gourmet burgers
- Price: $$$ · Basic Burger ~S$19.80
- Must-try: Basic Burger (Aberdeen Angus/Wagyu blend with beef garum)
- Where: 213 Henderson Road, #01-10 Henderson Industrial Park, Singapore 159553
- Area: Henderson
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-3pm & 5pm-10pm
WILD/FIRE Burgers Charcoal-grilled burgers · $$
Charcoal-grilled Wagyu burgers with a smoky char, offered alongside burger-and-cocktail pairings near Fort Canning.
- Cuisine: Charcoal-grilled burgers
- Price: $$ · Classic cheeseburger around S$16++
- Must-try: Classic Cheeseburger (charcoal-grilled Wagyu), Ebi Burger
- Where: 207 River Valley Road, #01-59 UE Square, Singapore 238275
- Area: River Valley
- Nearest MRT: Fort Canning
- Hours: Tue-Sun 12pm-10pm
Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beers American burgers · $$$
A New York import at Marina Bay Sands pairing house-ground prime beef burgers with its famous over-the-top CrazyShakes.
- Cuisine: American burgers
- Price: $$$ · Burgers roughly S$24-26++
- Must-try: All American Burger, The Texan Burger, The Pizza Burger
- Where: 10 Bayfront Avenue, #01-80 The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore 018956
- Area: Marina Bay
- Nearest MRT: Bayfront
- Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-11pm; Sat-Sun 11am-11pm
Shake Shack American burgers / fast-casual · $$
The reliable, widely accessible option: Angus smash-style patties on potato buns, with outlets across the island.
- Cuisine: American burgers / fast-casual
- Price: $$ · ShackBurger single ~S$10.40; double ~S$14.60
- Must-try: ShackBurger, Shack Stack
- Where: Multiple outlets islandwide (first opened at Jewel Changi Airport)
- Area: Islandwide
Two Blur Guys Gourmet burgers · $$
A Jalan Besar mainstay serving hefty prime-beef patties on whole-wheat buns in a casual neighbourhood setting.
- Cuisine: Gourmet burgers
- Price: $$ · Signature burger ~S$18.90+
- Must-try: TBG's Signature Burger (150g prime beef, whole wheat bun)
- Where: 387 Jalan Besar, Singapore 209002
- Area: Jalan Besar
- Nearest MRT: Jalan Besar
- Hours: Daily 12pm-10pm
Working Title Burger Bar Gourmet burgers · $$
A Muslim-owned, all-halal gourmet burger bar making generous beef and chicken burgers accessible to Muslim diners.
- Cuisine: Gourmet burgers
- Price: $$ · Burgers roughly S$14-17
- Must-try: Beef Baconator, I Am Go Rang
- Where: 48 Haji Lane, Singapore 189244 (also a Kallang Riverside outlet)
- Area: Haji Lane / Kallang
- Nearest MRT: Bugis
- Halal: Halal
The Market Grill Grill / burgers · $$$
A Telok Ayer grill house whose premium cheeseburger and fish burger are perennial picks for a sit-down lunch.
- Cuisine: Grill / burgers
- Price: $$$ · Signature cheeseburger ~S$26; fish burger ~S$30
- Must-try: Signature Cheeseburger, Fish Burger
- Where: 208 Telok Ayer Street, Singapore 068642
- Area: Telok Ayer
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Mon-Sat 11:30am-2:30pm & 6pm-10pm; closed Sun
Huber's Bistro Steakhouse / burgers · $$$
Attached to a butchery at Dempsey, serving a beefy 21-day dry-aged Angus burger in a leafy, family-friendly setting.
- Cuisine: Steakhouse / burgers
- Price: $$$ · Dry-aged Angus burger ~S$24
- Must-try: 21-day dry-aged Angus beef burger
- Where: 22 Dempsey Road, Singapore 249679
- Area: Dempsey
- Hours: Tue-Fri 11am-10pm; Sat-Sun 9:30am-10pm; closed Mon
NBCB (Nothing But Cheese Burger) Smash burgers · $
An affordable, cheese-forward smash-burger chain that's easy to reach in Katong and Orchard.
- Cuisine: Smash burgers
- Price: $ · Burgers from ~S$8.90; DCB (double cheeseburger) ~S$19.90
- Must-try: DCB (double cheeseburger)
- Where: 112 East Coast Road, #01, i12 Katong; also 181 Orchard Road, Orchard Central
- Area: Katong / Orchard
- Hours: Daily 11:30am-9:30pm
AshesBurnnit Charcoal-bun burgers · $
A wallet-friendly hawker-style chain recognisable for its black charcoal buns and value smash and brisket burgers.
- Cuisine: Charcoal-bun burgers
- Price: $ · Burgers roughly S$7.90-13
- Must-try: Classic Cheeseburger, Short Ribs Brisket Burger, Smoked Honey Chicken Burger
- Where: Multiple outlets islandwide (incl. Golden Mile Food Centre, Alexandra Village)
- Area: Islandwide
Fatboy's The Burger Bar American burgers · $$
A long-running local burger bar known for build-your-own options and playful specials like the Elvis Presley.
- Cuisine: American burgers
- Price: $$ · Burgers around S$13
- Must-try: Elvis Presley (peanut butter, bacon, caramelised banana)
- Where: Upper Thomson Road (multiple branches across Singapore)
- Area: Upper Thomson
- Nearest MRT: Upper Thomson
Smash Street Smash burgers · $$
A tight CBD smash-burger specialist doing crispy-edged double patties for the lunch and after-work crowd.
- Cuisine: Smash burgers
- Price: $$ · Classic from ~S$14+
- Must-try: Classic smash burger with jalapeno sauce
- Where: 50 Amoy Street, Singapore 069876
- Area: Amoy Street
- Nearest MRT: Telok Ayer
- Hours: Tue-Sat 11:30am-2pm & 6pm-10pm
Ye Olde Cow Smash burgers · $$$
A Portsdown Road spot smashing dry-aged Australian Black Angus for extra-beefy, craggy-edged patties; check hours before going.
- Cuisine: Smash burgers
- Price: $$$ · The Traditional ~S$20
- Must-try: The Traditional (dry-aged Australian Black Angus smash patties)
- Where: 11 Portsdown Road, Singapore 139301
- Area: Portsdown
- Nearest MRT: one-north
At a glance: compare every spot
| Spot | Cuisine | Price | Area | Halal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meatsmith Telok Ayer | American BBQ / burgers | $$$ | Telok Ayer | — |
| One Fattened Calf | Gourmet burgers | $$ | One-north / New Bahru | — |
| Three Buns @ Potato Head | Gourmet burgers | $$$ | Keong Saik | — |
| BurgerLabo | Gourmet burgers | $$$ | Henderson | — |
| WILD/FIRE Burgers | Charcoal-grilled burgers | $$ | River Valley | — |
| Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beers | American burgers | $$$ | Marina Bay | — |
| Shake Shack | American burgers / fast-casual | $$ | Islandwide | — |
| Two Blur Guys | Gourmet burgers | $$ | Jalan Besar | — |
| Working Title Burger Bar | Gourmet burgers | $$ | Haji Lane / Kallang | Halal |
| The Market Grill | Grill / burgers | $$$ | Telok Ayer | — |
| Huber's Bistro | Steakhouse / burgers | $$$ | Dempsey | — |
| NBCB (Nothing But Cheese Burger) | Smash burgers | $ | Katong / Orchard | — |
| AshesBurnnit | Charcoal-bun burgers | $ | Islandwide | — |
| Fatboy's The Burger Bar | American burgers | $$ | Upper Thomson | — |
| Smash Street | Smash burgers | $$ | Amoy Street | — |
| Ye Olde Cow | Smash burgers | $$$ | Portsdown | — |
Your questions answered
What makes a great burger in Singapore worth seeking out?
Look for a well-seasoned, freshly ground patty (smash-style for crispy edges or thicker grass-fed/dry-aged for beefiness), a soft toasted bun that holds together, and balanced toppings. Spots like BurgerLabo and Meatsmith focus on the beef blend itself, while smash specialists like Smash Street and Ye Olde Cow prize that lacy, caramelised crust.
How much do burgers cost in Singapore?
Roughly S$8-13 at value and hawker-style spots (NBCB, AshesBurnnit), around S$14-20 at gourmet burger bars (WILD/FIRE, Two Blur Guys, Working Title), and about S$24-30 at premium restaurants like Black Tap, The Market Grill and OverEasy. Many quote prices with ++ (service charge and GST added).
Are there halal or Muslim-friendly burger options?
Yes. Working Title Burger Bar is a Muslim-owned, all-halal gourmet burger bar. Beyond that, always verify current halal status directly with each venue before dining, as certification and ownership can change and not all spots on this list are halal.
Which areas are best for a burger crawl?
The CBD around Telok Ayer and Amoy Street (Meatsmith, The Market Grill, Smash Street) is dense with options, as is the River Valley/Keong Saik stretch (WILD/FIRE, Three Buns). For a more relaxed setting head to Dempsey (Huber's) or the one-north/Portsdown area (One Fattened Calf, Ye Olde Cow).
Do I need to book, and should I expect queues?
Casual counters and smash-burger spots are mostly walk-in and can see lunch and weekend queues, while sit-down restaurants like Black Tap, The Market Grill and Huber's are better reserved for peak times. Some smaller kitchens keep limited or split hours, so check opening times before you go.