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.
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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 our editors have 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.
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JOJA Hawaii at the Kakaako Farmers Market is our editors' top pick — it's known as Hawaii's original truffle smashburger and is available every Saturday morning. Browse the full list of 33 spots to find the best fit for your taste and neighborhood.
Waikiki has several solid options, including Banzai Burger inside the Kuhio Avenue Food Hall, Barefoot Beach Cafe at Queen's Surf Beach, and JOJA Hawaii's Waikiki Makers Market pop-up every Monday afternoon. Each offers a different vibe, from casual outdoor dining to food hall eats.
This is a curated BEST guide — our editors' personally verified picks appear first (marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge), followed by the highest-rated burger spots across Honolulu based on visitor ratings collected on the site. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect new openings and updated ratings.
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