Best Burgers in Chadds Ford, PA

Every burger lover has his favorite local restaurant, diner, drive-in or dive for getting his beef fix. In the Philadelphia suburb of Chadds Ford, several establishments stand out as delivering the best burgers along with quality service. This review will take a look at three different and unique places for getting the best burgers in Chadds Ford, Delaware County, including Jake's Hamburgers, Five Guys Burgers and Fries and Brandywine Prime.

Few foods so define the American food experience as hamburgers and cheeseburgers. Burgers seem to factor into almost every aspect of our lives. Teens snack on fast food burgers on their first dates, busy moms fry up hamburgers between soccer games and savvy business professionals take clients to lunch and discuss multi-million dollar deals over gourmet Kobe beef burger sliders.

If you're looking for a quality burger joint near the PA/DE state line, you can't go wrong with a visit to Jake's Hamburgers in Chadds Ford. Jakes is part of a small, but growing east coast burger chain with locations from Connecticut to Florida. That said, Jake's still has the feel and charm of an small, independent restaurant where quality and customer service are always front and center.

Jake's makes each burger to order and their attention to detail shows. The quality of the food at Jake's Hamburgers in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania is consistently excellent and the service, fast and friendly. Manager Carmine Courtney always greets guests with a smile and takes great pride in ensuring that every customer feels right at home. Jake's doesn't rely on marble tiled floors or antique wall decorations to impress their customers. The true ambiance at Jake's is courtesy of the hunger-inspiring aroma coming from the kitchen.

Jake's most popular menu item is the Jake's Burger with cheese. It consists of two handmade beef burgers, grilled to perfection. The buns and various burger toppings at Jake's are invariably fresh. Of course, some will choose to load up their burgers with Jake's extensive selection of free toppings. Conversely, the burger purist may opt for nothing more than those piping hot burgers, nestled on the bun-- perhaps topped with melted cheese. Either way, at well under $5, your taste buds are in for a budget-friendly, beefy treat.

Burger choices abound at Jake's, including a kids meal with a Junior Jake Burger, fries and a beverage for just $3.99. For those with a truly hearty appetite, the Big Jake cheeseburger is loaded high with three thick, juicy layers of beef and cheese. Regardless of size, you'll find that each Jake's burger is a tender, juicy and mouthwatering affair, executed in an old-fashioned, straightforward style.

No visit to Jake's Hamburgers is complete without a Jake's Shake. Their hand dipped, thick milkshakes are offered in the traditional chocolate, vanilla and strawberry with a few specialty flavors available for those seeking something a bit different. Be sure to try one of Jake's Orange Cream milkshakes. The thick, frozen confection immediately transports you back to those halcyon days of summer, sitting on the porch and enjoying orange creamsicles with friends.

Jake's Hamburgers is located on Rt. 202 at 16 Wilmington-West Chester Pike in Chadds Ford, PA. They are open Monday through Saturday from 10:30 to 8:00pm and Sundays 11:30 to 7:00pm. Call ahead to place your burger order at (610) 358-5810 or visit Jake's online at: JakesHamburgers.com.

From fast food to premium gourmet, every variety of hamburger has its place. That said, there's no substitute for a well done beefy burger that's true to the sandwich's mission. A quality burger should be juicy and tender with the all-beef patty front and center on the palate. The remaining ingredients, including the bun, cheese and other toppings, should serve to complement, rather than cover-up the flavor of the burger itself. Five Guys Burgers and Fries delivers on that goal and takes its rightful place on the Best Burgers in Chadds Ford short-list.

Five Guys opened their first store in Arlington, VA in 1986. Exceptional burger quality meant loyal burger customers and after building a near cult-like following in the south, Five Guys quickly expanded to more than 500 locations. Five Guys hamburgers are made using fresh, never frozen ground beef and their entire menu is trans-fat free.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries earns praise on the Best Burgers in Chadds Ford list, at least in part, due to their famous Bacon Cheeseburger. Five Guys' $6 bacon double burger is in an entirely different league from the lackluster offerings of the national fast food chain restaurants. Five Guys' burgers stand out as thick, juicy and flavorful. A vast array of burger toppings are offered. In fact, Five Guys touts 250,000 possible burger combinations-- an ample variety of choices by any standard.

Five Guys Burgers and Fries is open 7 days a week from 11 to 10pm. The restaurant is located at 1810 Wilmington Pike in Chadds Ford, PA. Reach Five Guys by phone at 610-358-5489 or online at FiveGuys.com.

Finally, no list of the best burger places in Chadds Ford would be complete without a nod to the high-end market. Not far from the historic Brandywine Battlefield and adjacent Brandywine River Museum is a relative newcomer to the Chadds Ford restaurant scene. Opened in 2007, Brandywine Prime is already well known in the area for their award winning steaks.

Chef Dan Butler has created a fine dining menu for Brandywine Prime that has certainly not forsaken the burger. Brandywine Prime's upscale hamburgers are made from quality beef that's freshly ground in-house. Two distinct gourmet varieties are offered for the refined burger-craving palate: the Best of Philly Burger and the Battlefield Burger. Without a doubt, Butler's exceptional all-beef creations warrant inclusion on our best burgers list.

Brandywine Prime's Best of Philly Burger starts with quality beef and develops its unique flavor with the addition of caramelized onions, local Kennett Square mushrooms and melted jack cheese. The Best of Philly, or BP Burger, is served on a freshly baked brioche bun. At $14, Brandywine Prime's signature Battlefield Burger derives its bold flavors from the combination of fresh blue cheese and crisp bacon. Lettuce, onion and tomato further complement the Battlefield's perfectly grilled, well-portioned half-pound gourmet burger.

Looking for a great deal on your next night out in Chadds Ford? Stop by Brandywine Prime for $2 sliders every Tuesday during Happy Hour from 5-7pm. Visit on Fridays and you'll find Brandywine Prime's Best of Philly Burgers and Battlefield Burgers available for half-price.

Brandywine Prime is located on Rt 1 at 1617 Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford, PA, For general information, hours and reservations, call (610) 388-8088. You can view Brandywine Prime's bar and taverrn menu online at BrandywinePrime.com.