Whether stacked with multiples or just a single patty, caramelized on the flat top or char-broiled, crowned with a tower of toppings or just a swipe of special sauce, the American hamburger, in its many variations, has remained on menus and people’s plates
through wars, revolutions, space exploration, and even pandemics. Portland, a city that is as gastronomically enamored with meaty meals as it is with its vegan fare, is absolutely stacked with burgers. They’re served in dive bars and wine bars, slung out of food carts and hotels, and smashed or stacked six inches high.
While Portlanders enjoy their burgers every which way — made with chicken, lentils, black beans, and more — listed below is a map guide featuring a list of Portland businesses slinging their versions of the classic beef burger. Those looking for meatless wonders may prefer this veggie burger map, instead.
This time around, Expatriate and Midcity Smash departed the map.
