Where to get burgers in Asheville: downtown, Haywood Road and more

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. Refreshed every three months.

Asheville’s burger places are spread across the city. Downtown has Baby Bull near the River Arts District and Pack’s Tavern on Pack Square; Haywood Road has Universal Joint; and Hendersonville Road in South Asheville has Juicy Lucy’s and Five Guys, with Hickory Tavern nearby in Biltmore Park. The Madness is on Merrimon Avenue and The Social on Tunnel Road.

How we made this list. The places come from OpenStreetMap records inside Asheville’s city limits, the same data behind our local directory, checked against each place’s own website on Oct. 12, 2026. We added Hickory Tavern and Pack’s Tavern because their own menus list burgers at an Asheville address. We left out chains whose location pages would not load for us (McDonald’s, Burger King, Hardee’s and Farm Burger), Sonic and Dairy Queen, whose own pages give Candler and Arden addresses, and listings with no website. The list is alphabetical. It is not a ranking or a recommendation, and nobody paid to be on it. Run one of these places? Write to us to correct your entry.

The list

The places

Baby Bull on Roberts Street, near the River Arts District, is a cheeseburger counter that lists beer and other drinks. It has no phone and asks customers not to order by email.

Five Guys on Hendersonville Road in South Asheville serves burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes; its location page lists dine-in, takeout, delivery and outdoor seating.

Hickory Tavern in Biltmore Park lists burgers on a menu that also carries wings, ribs and salads.

Juicy Lucy’s Burger Bar and Grill on Hendersonville Road says it was born in Asheville. Its site shows its Juicy Lucy burger, an All American burger and a fried chicken sandwich, and it caters events.

Pack’s Tavern on South Spruce Street, beside Pack Square Park, lists burgers, flame-grilled steaks and wood-fired pizza.

The Madness on Merrimon Avenue serves burgers alongside sushi and other Asian dishes, its site says. It has other restaurants in Candler, Morganton and Marion.

The Social in East Asheville is a sports bar and music venue whose menu is built around burgers, with a weekly burger special and karaoke nights.

Universal Joint on Haywood Road in West Asheville serves smash burgers in a converted garage with 16 taps and a covered, dog-friendly patio, its site says.

Wendy’s on Smokey Park Highway in West Asheville is open past midnight every night, with a drive-thru.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I get a burger in Asheville?

This list has nine places inside the city limits, including Baby Bull on Roberts Street, Pack’s Tavern downtown, Universal Joint on Haywood Road, The Madness on Merrimon Avenue, The Social on Tunnel Road, Juicy Lucy’s and Five Guys on Hendersonville Road and Hickory Tavern in Biltmore Park.

Which Asheville burger places are open late?

The Social on Tunnel Road lists hours to 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and Wendy’s on Smokey Park Highway lists the same closing times. Universal Joint is open until midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Where is there a burger place with a patio in Asheville?

Universal Joint at 784 Haywood Road says it has a covered, dog-friendly patio in a converted garage.

Where can I get a burger in West Asheville?

Universal Joint is at 784 Haywood Road, and Wendy’s is at 265 Smokey Park Hwy.