The Battle is On to Find the Best Burger in All of New York State

Who Makes New York's Best Burger?

Each year, the New York Beef Council holds its annual "Best Burger in New York State" contest and while it's quite an honor to be recognized, it can be a real game-changer for the restaurant that wins.

"Whether you’re a restaurant owner ready to showcase your best burger or a consumer eager to cast your vote for this year’s winner, learn how to get involved in this milestone celebration below."  NY Beef Council

Burger bragging rights and notoriety are on the line here.

With so many delicious hand-crafted burgers made with love throughout New York, it seems nearly impossible to crown a winner, but the process is underway.

Nominate Your Favorite Burger

According to the National Beef Council website, nominations will be accepted until March 14th, 2025.

You may click here to submit your nomination.

• Once this period ends, the Beef Council will select burgers that garnered the most nominations.
• Voting will commence on March 19th - April 11th.
• Ten (10) burgers will be selected as finalists from throughout the state based on the number of nominations each restaurant receives.
• Finalists will receive a certificate and be eligible for the secret taste test by contest judges.
• The 2025 Best NY Burger will be announced shortly after the April 11th voting, helping to kick off May Beef Month in New York State.

The Top 10 Burgers from Last Year's Competition:

1. 317 @ Montgomery, Syracuse, NY
2. Ale & Angus, Syracuse, NY
3. Bear Creek, Brewerton, NY
4. Ben's Fresh, Port Jervis, NY
5. Brewer Union Cafe, Brewerton, NY
6. Butchers & Sons, Corning, NY
7. Chatham Brewery, Chatham, NY 
8. Danny D's Burgers, Port Jervis, NY
9. Rock Burger, Niagara Falls, NY
10. Tap It, Bar & Grill, Rochester, NY

The winning burger last year came from the Capital Region.

In 2024, at the eighth annual competition, Chatham Brewing was crowned the winner for its “Loaded Brewery Burger.” The burger is a locally raised beef patty with white cheddar mac-and-cheese, Applewood bacon, and molasses barbecue on a sweet roll.