We’re saddened to report that the world’s best burger is no longer a gold medal that New Yorkers hold.
Look, we know the best pizza in NYC is a given, but we’re a bit flummoxed as to how our ranking slipped in the patty department.
In 2023, the famed Burgerdudes released a list of the best bites globally, and the West Village staple Pizza Loves Emily took home the top spot.
Yes, ironically, this honor went to a place that primarily specializes in pizza. Go figure!
However, things appeared to change over the past 12 months.
The 2024 best burger in the world list
Pizza Loves Emily earned a solid second place in the rankings this year, but ultimately the 2024 best burger went to Hundred Burgers in Valencia and Madrid.
Here are this year’s top 10 winners:
- Hundred Burgers: Valencia and Madrid
- Pizza Loves Emily: New York
- Au Cheval: Chicago and New York
- Holy Burger: São Paulo
- Funky Chicken Food Truck: Stockholm
- Burger & Beyond: London & Manchester
- Pastis: New York
- Bleeker: London
- AMBOY Quality Meats and Delicious Burger: Los Angeles
- Soul Coffee Beer: Valencia
The Valencia and Madrid chain is particularly game-changing thanks to the Paul Finch burger, which the Burgerdudes said is cooked from up to 120 days dry-aged beef, and “pushes the envelope of what a burger can be.”
Though we might’ve taken a step back, we are pleased to report that three of the top 10 locales on the list are all in the Big Apple. Since the best burgers in NYC are prolific, we weren’t surprised to learn this news.
Overall, the results are definitely not too shabby, but we are eager to see what 2025 has in store for burger lovers everywhere. The Burgerdudes 2024 winners are available on their website, if you need a little food inspo for your next dinner out or overseas vacation.
One thing’s for sure: there’s no shortage of great burgers to choose from. Mind passing the fries?