Top 10 Best Cheeseburgers in Arizona

Arizona's burger scene includes old-school mesquite-grilled icons, locally sourced beef concepts, smash burgers, desert-town favorites, and playful high-energy restaurants. This Discovery Matt ranking highlights cheeseburger destinations across Tempe, Prescott, Tucson, Cornville, Sedona, Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Flagstaff.

1. 1

   The Chuckbox

   Tempe

   The Chuckbox takes the top spot as one of Arizona's most iconic burger institutions. Its open-fire mesquite cooking and decades-long Tempe reputation make it a clear statewide leader.

   Known for: Mesquite-grilled burgers, Tempe institution

2. 2

   Sammies Burger Joint

   Prescott

   Sammies Burger Joint earns a high ranking for its smash-burger identity and strong Prescott appeal. It stands out as a focused burger destination with plenty of personality.

   Known for: Smash burgers, Prescott favorite

3. 3

   Ol' Pot Hole

   Tucson

   Ol' Pot Hole lands near the top as one of Tucson's notable cheeseburger picks. Its inclusion reflects strong local recognition and category credibility.

   Known for: Tucson burger favorite

4. 4

   G's Burgers

   Cornville

   G's Burgers gives the Verde Valley a standout representative with a distinctive small-town burger identity. It earns its place through local love and a memorable regional presence.

   Known for: Cornville burger destination

5. 5

   Divine Bovine Burgers

   Tucson

   Divine Bovine Burgers brings a creative, high-flavor approach to Tucson's burger scene. Its identity is clear, bold, and category-specific enough to justify a top-five spot.

   Known for: Creative burgers, Tucson favorite

6. 6

   Outlaw Grille

   Sedona

   Outlaw Grille gives Sedona a worthy cheeseburger representative with strong local visibility and a Western-leaning restaurant personality. It adds geographic balance to the list.

   Known for: Sedona burger stop

7. 7

   Original Hamburger Works

   Phoenix

   Original Hamburger Works is one of Phoenix's classic burger institutions and remains central to Arizona's old-school cheeseburger conversation. Its staying power keeps it firmly in the top ten.

   Known for: Phoenix burger institution

8. 8

   Happy's Hamburgers

   Scottsdale

   Happy's Hamburgers brings sliders, burgers, and a casual Scottsdale energy to the ranking. Its fun concept and approachable menu help it stand out.

   Known for: Sliders, burgers, Scottsdale favorite

9. 9

   Diablo Burger

   Flagstaff

   Diablo Burger is one of Arizona's most distinctive burger restaurants, known for its local-food ethos and a strong Flagstaff identity. Its burgers have become part of the city's food personality.

   Known for: Local-focused burgers, Flagstaff institution

10. 10

    Rehab Burger Therapy

    Scottsdale

    Rehab Burger Therapy closes the list as one of Scottsdale's more recognizable burger destinations. Its playful brand personality and devoted following make it a natural final entry.

    Known for: Scottsdale burger destination, playful atmosphere