The Best Cheeseburgers In The Woodlands — From Old Favorites To New Restaurants, These Spots Do the Classic Right
Not All Burgers Are Created Equal
By Jillian Richstone //
Jimmy Buffet may be right. In the right circumstances, a cheeseburger just could be paradise. Legend has it that in 1926, a man by the name of Lionel Sterberger dropped a slice of American cheese on a burger in Pasadena, California, and that was the origin of the iconic, delicious cheeseburger. While the classic is still delicious, cheeseburgers have evolved over the past century, and The Woodlands hamburger scene has certainly changed with the times with more exciting options than ever.
But not all cheeseburgers are created equal. These are the Best Cheeseburgers in The Woodlands:
Lankford’s
24 Waterway Avenue, Suite 160
The Woodlands, TX 77380 | Map
The Lankford's classic cheeseburger still stands out as one of the best burgers in the Houston area.
Lankford’s opened a Woodlands outpost of the popular Houston restaurant back in February with several standout burgers on the menu. Among them, the Grim Burger stands out for its flavor and uniqueness.
The history of Lankford’s dates back almost as far as the creation of the cheeseburger itself, with the first Lankford Grocery & Market established in 1937. It was then transitioned into a restaurant in the 1980s. The famous burgers have been featured on the Food Network on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives, and highlighted on the Texas Bucket List as a must-try burger spot.
To see the full Lankford’s menu, go here.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar – The Woodlands
The Woodlands
2417 Research Forest Dr , Suite A
The Woodlands, TX 77381 | Map
Hopdoddy burgers are making a mark in The Woodlands.
If you’re looking for a cheeseburger that’s amped up a notch, Hopdoddy Burger Bar has you covered. With specials such as The Hangover Burger — touted as all the flavors of a bloody Mary in burger form — and the Guacapotle with chipotle aioli and guacamole, there are several unique specialties to burger tempt you.
This Pork Belly BBQ Cheeseburger from Black Walnut kicks it up a notch.
Few do a classic cheeseburger with all the fixings as well as Black Walnut. The Woodlands restaurant’s traditional American burger features a beef patty, American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, spicy mustard mayo and a brioche bun.
For those who like a twist on the classic, the pork belly BBQ burger also features a beef patty and cheddar cheese, along with roasted pork belly, cabbage slaw, crispy onion strings, barbecue sauce and smoked mayo. All on a brioche bun.
To check out everything Black Walnut has to offer, go here.
For a casual, family-friendly atmosphere, enjoy a classic cheeseburger at Fielding's Wood Grill.
Fielding’s Wood Grill offers a casual, family dining experience, perfect for the whole family. The burgers are made from 100 percent black angus natural beef sourced from local Texas suppliers. Fielding’s proudly grounds its own beef, making homemade bacon, sauces, sides and buns. It even offers a gluten-free bun made from its own in-house bakery.
Whether dining in or picking up some burgers to take home, Fielding’s is a worthy choice. Check out the full menu here.
The Stand
2000 Hughes Landing Blvd, Space F-700
The Woodlands, TX 77380 | Map
Treat yourself to a juicy cheeseburger at The Stand.
The Stand is a local restaurant that touts its “commitment to community.” It offers more than six unique burgers on the menu. But you can also just build your own.
The Strand is know for its all-natural, custom-made chuck & brisket patties and their beef cheeseburgers are definitely a contender for the Best Cheeseburger In The Woodlands.
For more information, go here.
3B’s Burgers
466 Rayford Road, Suite 107
Spring, TX 77386 | Map
Locally owned and operated 3B's Burgers offers a top burger in a friendly, intimate atmosphere.
Locally owned and operated, 3B’s Burgers is located just outside The Woodlands, down Rayford Road. For a casual, intimate and family-friendly atmosphere, 3B’s is a great place to order a cheeseburger and fries and celebrate this perfectly American food creation that dates back more than a 100 years.
3B’s juicy patties are fresh, never frozen and come in a variety of sizes with plenty of toppings and dressings to choose from. Check out the full menu here.
Every Texan loves a juicy Cowboy Burger and The Kitchen is serving them up right.
The Kitchen features several cheeseburger varieties to choose from.
The Cowboy Burger consists of a beef patty, white and yellow cheddar cheeses, avocado, bacon, mixed greens, grilled jalapeño-onion relish, tomatoes, dill pickles and a brioche bun.
Check out The Kitchen’s full menu here.
Charolais
The Woodlands
1900 Hughes Landing Blvd., Suite 350
The Woodlands, TX 77380 | Map
The Smashburger from Chef Austin Simmons is famous at Charolais.
Chef Austin Simmons much anticipated new Woodlands restaurant Charolais is a meat lover’s dream. His signature burger has been served all over the country as Simmons has fed troops at several locations throughout the United States.
Before opening his new restaurant this summer, Simmons did burger pop-ups with lines that sometimes stretched hours long. His signature burger is now on the regular menu at Charolais with kimchi sauce, cheese and a toasted bun. If you can’t get a reservation, you can always stop by the bar starting at 3 pm to order a burger.
The burger is made with meat from Simmons’ Chef and Rancher program. So you know you’re getting the very best beef available. And one of Best Cheeseburgers in The Woodlands.
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