Honolulu punches well above its weight when it comes to burgers — from smashburger pop-ups at farmers markets to beachside patties with a Hawaiian twist. I pulled together this guide from all 33 qualifying burger spots across the city, leading with my verified picks and rounding it out with the area's best-rated options.
Top of the list is JOJA Hawaii at the Kakaako Farmers Market — my personal recommendation and the holder of the NateEatsHawaii badge. Hawaii's original truffle smashburger, available every Saturday from 7:30 AM to noon, it's the kind of burger worth setting an alarm for. JOJA also pops up at the Waikiki Makers Market on Mondays. Beyond JOJA, spots like Banzai Burger in the Kuhio Avenue Food Hall and Barefoot Beach Cafe at Queen's Surf Beach are well-regarded by visitors for their own takes on the burger game.
Spots that Nate has personally visited carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — keep an eye out for that marker as you browse the full list of 33 Honolulu burger destinations.