The Best Burger Joints in Tempe
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The best burger joints in Tempe, according to the experts: Foodist Awards, AZ Central, and Phoenix New Times have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. The Chuckbox comes out on top.
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Rank 1. The Chuckbox
Burger Joint
Somewhere between a diner and a log cabin, this cash-only Tempe burger shop has been grilling patties over a live mesquite fire since forever. You order at the counter while the smoke does its thing, then dress your own burger at the condiment table. Sizes run from a modest fifth-pounder up to a full pound of beef, which should cover most life situations. An old-school Valley institution, and the zucchini fries are not optional.
The awards
- Foodist Awards Foodist Awards: 2025 · Finalist: The Great One · Most Crave-Worthy Burger
- AZ Central AZ Central: The 100 Best Metro Phoenix Restaurants
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix
- Foodist Awards 2025 · Finalist: The Great One · Most Crave-Worthy Burger
- AZ Central The 100 Best Metro Phoenix Restaurants
- Phoenix New Times The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix
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The awards
- Foodist Awards Foodist Awards: 2025 · Winner: Double Burger · Most Crave-Worthy Burger
- Phoenix New Times Phoenix New Times: The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix
- Foodist Awards 2025 · Winner: Double Burger · Most Crave-Worthy Burger
- Phoenix New Times The top 10 burger joints in Phoenix