Fishers has grown from a quiet suburb into a legit dining area, and the burger game has come along with it.
These are the spots locals keep naming when someone says, “Where’s the best burger around here?”
1. Bubs Burgers and Ice Cream (Fishers)
Technically a small local chain, but the Fishers location is a go‑to. Bub’s is all about big, juicy, hand‑pattied burgers grilled over an open flame.
You can go from a simple quarter‑pounder up to the famous one‑pound “Big Ugly” that regulars try to conquer (and get their photo on the wall if they finish it).
Toppings are straightforward—cheese, bacon, mushrooms, grilled onions, jalapeños—but the star is that char‑grilled flavor and soft, toasted bun. Grab waffle fries or onion rings and finish with house‑made ice cream or a shake.
2. Ale Emporium (Fishers)
Sports‑bar atmosphere, serious burger respect. Big TVs, a long beer list, and burgers that are way better than they have to be for a game‑day spot.
Patties are thick and juicy, cooked on the grill with a real sear. You’ll see classic cheeseburgers alongside builds with bacon, pepper jack, jalapeños, BBQ sauce, or mushrooms and Swiss.
Locals often pair a burger with their famous Hermanaki wings and a draft beer—it’s a full comfort‑food experience.
3. Parks Place Pub
Right off the Nickel Plate District, Parks Place Pub feels like a neighborhood hangout—busy bar, patio seating, and a compact menu where the burgers stand out.
Burgers are well‑seasoned, cooked to order, and usually come on a brioche‑style bun.
The Pub Burger with cheese, bacon, and special sauce gets a lot of love, and you’ll often find a rotating specialty burger on the chalkboard.
House chips or hand‑cut fries round it out, and the location makes it a natural pre‑ or post‑event stop.
4. 101 Beer Kitchen
More gastropub than bar, 101 Beer Kitchen does a cheffy burger that still eats like comfort food.
Expect a thick patty, cooked pink in the middle if you want, topped with quality cheese, house pickles, maybe bacon jam or a special aioli depending on the current menu.
It’s the kind of burger where every component has been thought about—the bun, the toppings, the sauce—not just slapped together.
Pair it with a craft beer and one of their seasonal sides and you’ll see why locals recommend it.
5. LouVino (for the LouVino Burger)
LouVino is technically a small‑plates and wine bar spot, but their burger is a sleeper hit.
It’s a tall, juicy, chef‑style burger, often with smoked bacon, sharp cheese, caramelized onions, and a house sauce on a toasted bun.
The patty is well‑seasoned and cooked to temp, and the fries are crisp and generously portioned. If you want a burger in a slightly nicer setting—think date night, not just bar night—locals will point you here.
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