From classic fast food treats to award-winning gourmet feasts, burgers can satisfy any craving. Chefs all over the world strive to put their own twists on this delicious comfort food, taking the seemingly simple patty and bun combination to incredible new heights with aged cheeses, crispy-edged smash patties, and all manner of inventive toppings. Here we’ve ranked the world’s greatest burgers, counting down to the tastiest and most highly rated of all.

Click or scroll through our gallery as we reveal the best burgers on the planet.

We’ve based our ranking on genuine diner reviews, awards and accolades, and the experience of our well-traveled (and well-fed) team.

The greatest burgers on the planet ranked to the absolute best