It seems that during lockdown Edinburgh has become home to more incredible new burger restaurants - but it can leave you overwhelmed when it comes to where you should order your Friday night takeaway from.
So we turned the question to you, dear Edinburgh Live readers, to find out what you all rate as the very best burger restaurant in the whole of the capital.
The answers were amazing, with little mention of big brands and instead a whole lot of shoutouts for independent businesses.
Without further ado, here’s Edinburgh Live ’s readers favourite burger restaurants in the capital - how many have you been to?
Lioness of Leith
In the shell of a derelict pub with a dark history in the heart of Leith, ‘The Lioness of Leith’ dishes out some of the city's best burgers - Burger Mama’ was born in early February 2018 out of the passion to deliver a real ‘gourmet’ burger menu to the locals of Leith.
We rate the Bohemoth - three 6oz Patties, layered with crispy bacon, cheese and topped with chilli in a brioche bun.
Find Burger Mama on Instagram here.
Butta Burger
Butta Burger was a name you guys brought up over and over again - and it's easy to see why the newcomer has made this list.
Butta create their burgers from 'the finest dry aged scotch beef', with all the their cuts aged for 35+ days which 'adds a real depth of flavour'.
Seasoned ‘Butta’ is added to the restaurant's beef mix which acts as a sort of basting technique, melting during the cooking process.
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For the chicken burgers, breast meat is left to marinate for 24h in special 'Buttamilk' , leaving the finished product juicy and flavoursome.
The viral takeaway now has its own sit-in restaurant on George Street - and there's something particularly pleasing about it being in a former GBK.
Follow Butta on Instagram here.
Bread Meats Bread
Bread Meats Bread, which has branches in Edinburgh and Glasgow, is known for its award-winning burgers - the eatery has been featured in the World's Top 50 Burgers and has been awarded Scotland’s Best Burger of 2016, Glasgow’s Best Burger of 2015 and 2016 and Glasgow Best Rebel Burger of 2015.
Need more convincing?
TripAdvisor reviewers have tipped the restaurant's 'Luther Burger' as one of the world's best - the burger has one very specific difference to your usual run-of-the-mill offering as it features two glazed doughnuts instead of buns.
Bubba Q
Bubba Q is an American-style restaurant just off the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, and it serves up true Southern-style barbecue fare like pulled pork, smoked brisket and cajun chicken.
But the true stars of the show are their huge burgers, and the Wholly Smokie (pictured) shows off Bubba Q's skills more than most.
It's a 7oz beef patty seasoned with barbecue dry rub and topped with hickory smoked beef brisket, shredded lettuce and a sweet barbecue sauce. In short, if you like barbecue flavours, you'll love this - and it seems that Edinburgh Live readers certainly do!
Book a table at Bubba Q Edinburgh Barbecue here.
Bells Diner
This Stockbridge diner was another frequent appearance on answers for Edinburgh's best burger restaurant - and we can't wait to visit ASAP.
Bells Diner has been serving burgers and steaks since 1972 in their quaint St Stephen Street restaurant - so it's safe to say that they know what they're doing after almost 40 years in the business.
Burgers at Bells require you to choose your patty, your BUTTER of choice and toppings.
Burgers and Beers Grillhouse
This Royal Mile eaterie sells a wide range of damn fine burgers made with fresh Scottish beef, but they’ve outdone themselves with this one: it’s topped with a deep-fried mac and cheese fritter which oozes out all over the bacon-topped patty when you bite into it.
If for some odd reason you don’t like mac and cheese, other options include the Elvis-inspired “King Of The Mile”: two burgers topped with American cheese, maple-cured bacon, peanut butter and a fried banana(!) .
Follow them on Instagram here.
BRGR
You all dubbed BRGR as Edinburgh's best budget burger and we'd have to agree with you.
They sell everything from BBQ smoke beef burgers to katsu chicken burgers, as well as offering vegan burgers and gluten-free options.
Classic burgers at BRGR are just FOUR, we repeat, FOUR pounds Monday - Friday - follow them on Instagram here.
Luxford Burgers
Luxford Burgers have been wowing locals since they opened last year, offering a wide selection of burgers, fries and sides.
Created by university student Alex Galpin, there are twelve different burgers on offer, each hilariously named after a popular blockbuster.
Featuring beef, chicken and vegan options, you can enjoy dishes such as 'The Shrek Burger', accompanied with caramelised red onions, mustard mayo and sweet potato crisps.
