Burgers are a versatile menu item, varying in taste based on the toppings you select. You can have anything from a standard hamburger to a burger topped with caramelized onions, bourbon sauce, bacon, and cheese. Whether you’re new to the area, a lifelong resident, or just passing through, Rochester, Minnesota, has plenty of burger options to offer. The Tom Kadlec Kia team has put together our list of top burger places in Rochester to help guide you in finding the taste you seek.
Newt’s
A staple of the Rochester burger scene since the 1980s, Newt’s has three locations in Rochester to help you find a delicious burger plus one in Apple Valley. No matter which location you select, you’re sure to get excellent food options, from amazing appetizers to sensational sandwiches and big, beautiful burgers.
Start off with some hand-dipped cheese curds, zippy poppers, boneless or traditional wings, or Italian cheese bites to prepare your taste buds. Newt’s hand pats each half-pound burger, seasons it and grills it to medium before serving it on a butter-grilled Kaiser bun made fresh and local. Burger options include a basic burger, cheeseburger, and California burger. For a more unique experience, try the fried onion blue burger topped with fried onions and blue cheese or the peanut butter burger served with two slices of hickory-smoked bacon and creamy peanut butter.
Crowd favorites include Marvin’s Burger, made with a secret blend of seasonings, topped with cheddar cheese, hardwood smoked bacon, and chipotle mayonnaise. Dave’s Burger is spicy and hot with the right mix of jalapenos and garlic to season the burger, then topped with pepper cheese and a spicy smoked barbecue sauce. Another great option is Todd’s Burger, featuring American cheese, bacon, and two fried eggs. If someone in your party isn’t in the mood for a burger, Newt’s also offers chicken strips, fish tacos, fish and chips, and sandwiches such as pulled pork, Philly beef, and a Reuben.
Forager Brewery
The Taproom menu at Forager Brewery always offers menu items made with the freshest, locally sourced ingredients. Share a plate of nachos or the Forager Board with an assortment of meats, nuts, cheese, jam, pickled veggies, and honey wheat bread to get things started. Burger options include the Forager Burger made with blue cheese, pickled onion, bacon, and basil aioli and the Fuego Burger topped with pepper jack cheese, pickled jalapeno cream cheese, bacon, habanero jelly, and ranch. The Smashed Diego has two smashed patties with American cheese, house-made pickles, onions, and remoulade served on a pretzel bun.
Forager Brewery also offers a wide selection of wood-fired pizzas, including the Piggy Pie with sausage, roasted red pepper, balsamic reduction, cream cheese, and mozzarella and the Big Cheese with gouda, mozzarella, parmesan, and tomato sauce. You can also enjoy their blackened salmon, Pine Creek curry, Cuban, Reuben, or Cannon Valley stroganoff. Top off your meal with a carrot cupcake, cheesecake, or ice cream sandwich. Check out Forager Brewery at 1005 Sixth St. NW from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily in the Taproom.
Brothers Bar & Grill
Another excellent option for burgers in Rochester is Brothers Bar & Grill, located at 812 S. Broadway, and open from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday, closing at 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. If you’re looking for a breakfast option, Brothers serves omelets, corned beef hash, biscuits and gravy, French toast, pancakes, and more.
Brothers Bar & Grill serves one-third-pound brisket burgers, served with a pickle and a choice of fries, side sadla, coleslaw, tater tots, or a cup of soup. Check out the peanut butter bacon cheeseburger, made with applewood smoked thick-cut bacon, melted American cheese, and smothered with melty, creamy peanut butter. The Spread Me “Brie” burger comes with caramelized onion, buttery and mild spreadable creamy Brie cheese, lettuce and tomato. Another crowd favorite is the Country Veggie Burger, a blend of quinoa, bulgur wheat, and brown rice with red peppers and roasted corn, served with onion, lettuce, tomato, and mayonnaise.
Appetizers include cheese curds, mozzarella sticks, wings, and hand-battered onion rings. If you’re looking for something other than burgers, Brothers also has a California barbecue chicken and chicken parmesan sandwich on the menu.
Hot Chip Burger Bar
You can visit Hot Chip Burger Bar at 1190 Sixteenth St. SW from noon to 9 p.m., seven days a week. If you’re looking for a unique appetizer to begin your meal, check out the Blem fries made with jalapeno cream cheese, fried egg, sour cream, jalapenos, pico, and bacon. Other appetizers to try are the sweet potato tots or broccoli topped with feta cheese, fried onion, and pickled lychee.
Hot Chip Burger Bar has a plethora of burger options, including the Lego, or build-your-own burger, and Say “Cheese” classic cheeseburger made with two patties. For something different, try the Call Me the Dude with smoked gouda, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, onion, and porcini mushroom aioli. How about the Eiffel? This burger is topped with Texas bacon, blue cheese, steak sauce, onion, lettuce, and tomato for a towering taste. Hot Chip also offers turkey burgers, vegan burgers, and a tuna burger for those who enjoy the taste of a burger without beef.
Top off your burger selection with a creamy milkshake in chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, Nutterbutter, Oreo, or Butterfinger for a classic American meal. If you need dessert, Hot Chip offers a chocolate torte, Mr. Pizza Cheesecake, and salted caramel cheesecake for your sweet tooth.
There it is; the top four burger places in Rochester, Minnesota, according to the team at Tom Kadlec Kia. If you have a favorite burger joint that we missed, reach out to our friendly, knowledgeable team today. We’re always happy to have an excuse to get out and sink our teeth into juicy burgers in the area. You can contact us at 507-215-8923 or use our convenient and secure online contact form to tell us about your favorite burger place in Rochester. When you’re ready for a new vehicle, we’re here and ready to serve you at every turn.
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