If you’re craving a cheeseburger in Wichita, you’re in luck. Not only are these spots super wallet friendly, you’ll leave feeling full and happy. From two-pound burgers to gourmet patties dressed in shallot marmalade, Wichita serves some of the Midwest’s best burgers.
Dempsey's Burger Pub
Restaurant, American, Pub Grub, $$$
Dempsey's Burger Pub at Clifton Square | Courtesy of Dempsey’s Burger Pub, Wichita.
Few things go together as well as burgers and beer, and at Dempsey’s you can wash down some of the tastiest burgers in Wichita with great craft brews. Before you get to the burgers, do yourself a favor and order the bacon flight, which is crispy bacon served with fondue, chipotle aioli, and a candied Guinness reduction. Once you do get to the burgers, treat yourself to the Kobe burger dressed with shallot marmalade and tomato confit.
Bomber Burger is famous for it’s $20 Bus #36, which is two full pounds of ground beef covered in six slices of gooey cheese. There are several other tasty and creative burgers on the menu and bomber also has a solid selection of beers served in ‘Super Mugs.’ Bomber Burger, 4860 S Clifton Ave, Wichita, KS 67216 (316) 522-6291
Fizz Burgers & Bottles
Fizz Burgers & Bottles focuses on quality ingredients: they even grind their own meat in house. Fizz has a large selection of burgers and sandwiches but the most bountiful options are in the home-made sauce category: they have the typical spreads like dijon mustard and ranch but they also have unique sauces like smoked pepper mayo, roasted garlic, and spicy ketchup. Fizz Burgers & Bottles, 7718 E 37th St N, Wichita, KS 67226 (316) 260-2888
Broadway Burgers & BBQ serves high quality burgers and fries at fast-food prices. A double cheeseburger, fries, and a drink will run you about $7, though you’d be willing to pay more for these tasty burgers. In addition to burgers, Broadway serves appetizers such as breaded mushrooms and fried okra. Broadway Burgers & BBQ, 1659 S Broadway St, Wichita, KS 67211 (316) 262-3663
Big Larry’s Burgers are delicious and, like the namesake, big! We recommend you make your meal a combo so you can try some of Big Larry’s famous sides. There are the standards like french fries and tater tots, but there are also some unique sides at Big Larry’s you won’t find anywhere else. Try the fried cauliflower, the sweet potato tots, or the corn nuggets. Big Larry’s Burgers, 328 S Meridian Ave, Valley Center, KS 67147 (316) 755-9858
