25 Epic Burgers You Need to Make This Summer

Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or meat lover, we’ve got 25 epic burgers that need to be on your summer grilling agenda.

Summer is here, and we honestly can’t think of any food that screams “backyard cookout bliss” better than a big juicy burger. Because this is the one food item we crave most often once warm weather hits, (and since that’s already happened), we’re getting an early start.

Whether you’re a vegetarian, vegan, or meat lover, we’ve got 25 epic burgers that need to be on your summer grilling agenda.

Check them out below, and just see if you can get through this roundup without craving one!

Remember, burgers are best enjoyed outdoors, with good beer, a fresh side salads and among the best people.

Beef Burgers

For all of you crazy carnivores out there who consider a burger with anything other than beef a thing of sacrilege, this is for you. These burgers are big and totally beef-alicious.

Drunken Aussie Beef Burgers from Cafe Delites

Classic Bacon Cheeseburger by Simply Delicious

The Brunch Crunch Burger from Real Food by Dad

Blue Cheese Burgers on Light Brioche Rolls with Crispy Pancetta and Onion Chutney from Supergolden Bakes

The Best Garlic Burgers EVER from FoodieCrush

Spicy Guacamole Burger with Jalapeño Mayo from Sprig and Flours

Non-Beef Burgers

Where’s the beef? Frankly, who cares when you have awesome burgers like these. You don’t need beef to make a killer burger, and these recipes are proof.

Ahi Tuna Burgers with Spicy Sriracha Mayo from Scaling Back

Roast Chicken and Creamy Garlic Mushroom Burger from Kitchen Sanctuary

Queso Turkey Burgers from Bev Cooks

Bacon Cheddar Chicken Burger with Guacamole and BBQ Mayo from FoodieCrush

Lamb, Harissa & Halloumi Burger from Daisy and the Fox

Chicken Katsu Sushi Burger from The Flavor Bender

Mexican Turkey Burgers with Cilantro-Lime Pesto from Host the Toast

BIG Burgers

Grab the extra napkins, because you’re going to need them with these big boys. Enough to feed an army, these burgers stand tall and proud, and they boast all the fixins, and then some…

Chorizo Beef Burger with Crispy Onion Straws from Nutmeg Nanny

Totchos Supreme Burgers from Half Baked Harvest

Big Burger with Bacon Jam from Food Well Said

The Punch-It Burger with Harissa Tomato Sauce and Cream Cheese from Lady and Pups

Jamie Oliver’s Insanity Burger from Cookbooks365

Pastrami, Smoked Mac and Cheese Burger from Bakers Royale

Veggie Burgers

Veggie burgers have come a long way since the Boca Burger. Nowadays, folks have gotten extremely resourceful and creative with meat-free patties, using ingredients like sweet potato, chickpeas, and quinoa. To anyone who may snicker and sneer over the concept of a veggie burger, these creative (and filling) sammies are enough to convert even the staunchest skeptic.

Smoky Black Bean Beet Burgers from Minimalist Baker

Carrot Tahini Quinoa Burgers with Tzatziki from Rhubarbarians

Grilled Veggie Sliders with Goat Cheese Spread and Roasted Red Pepper Vinaigrette from How Sweet It Is

In-n-Out Copycat: Double Double NO Animal Style from Fettle Vegan

Portobello Mushroom Burger with Avocado Chimichurri from FoodieCrush

Falafel Burgers with Tzatziki from Feasting at Home

This recipe round-up was curated by FoodieCrush contributor Hayley Putnam of Tip Toes in the Kitchen. Follow her foodie tastes and other flights of fancy on Pinterest and Instagram.

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