Ten burger places that Kraków locals and guides mention most, from smash spots to classic burger bars. They are ordered by a blend of Google rating, number of reviews and reputation. The author's own scores will be added after personal visits.
1Old Town · Tram: Plac Wszystkich Świętych
The take. Go for the Umami Smash with Parmigiano sauce and mushroom jam, or the classic double smash if it is your first visit. It is a small room a minute from the Rynek, so expect a queue at peak dinner time.
2Old Town · Tram: Teatr Słowackiego
The take. Order one of the smash burgers or the Koneser, and only try the Maczeta if you really like heat, the house calls it the hottest burger in Poland. Book ahead on Friday and Saturday evenings.
3Kazimierz · Tram: Miodowa
The take. The late opening is the point here: it serves until midnight on weekdays and until 3:00 on Friday and Saturday, so it is the obvious stop after a night in Kazimierz. The room is tiny, grab a seat outside when the weather allows.
Olsza · Tram: Cmentarz Rakowicki
The take. Worth the trip out of the centre for the smash burgers, which regulars mention more than anything else, or try the Philly cheesesteak. Note it closes at 21:00 every day.
6Kazimierz · Tram: Św. Wawrzyńca
The take. Start with the classic cheeseburger on the house bun and keep it simple. Check the hours before you go: Google lists it closed on Mondays and Fridays and it shuts at 21:00.
Wesoła · Tram: Dworzec Główny Wschód
The take. Order a smash burger and share a rack of ribs if there are two of you. It sits close to the station and stays open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.
9Zabłocie · Tram: Zabłocie
The take. Patties are made fresh each day and sold until they run out, so do not leave it too late. Try the Krowa Mać with black bun and mimolette, or bring a friend for the 700 g Luj Vuitton.
Old Town · Tram: Filharmonia
The take. Come for the combination: order a burger and a poutine to share, or the Quebec burger that puts both together. Reviews are more mixed on the poutine than on the burgers.