Best Burgers in Markham

Searching for a burger in Markham gets weird fast. The results are heavy on directories, delivery apps, and list pages that throw every chain, pub, and food-court option into the same pile.

This guide is tighter. It is for the person who wants a real decision: smash burger, halal burger, crispy Chinese burger, old-school counter burger, pub burger, or the mall-safe move after shopping. For more city-wide browsing, start with Markham on RankIt, then compare the broader Markham best overall ranking.

Super Smash Burgs - Markham

Markham, ON

Go here when the craving is specifically for a smash burger, not just anything on a bun. The official menu keeps the lane narrow: classic smash, Super Smash, Oklahoma Smash, chopped cheese, crinkle fries, poutine, and shakes.

This is the move for a focused burger run on Main Street Markham. The patties are the point, the sides make sense, and the menu does not ask you to solve a spreadsheet before ordering.

6ix Burgers

Markham, ON

6ix Burgers is the better pick when the group needs options: beef, lamb, chicken, vegan burgers, poutine, shakes, and a halal-friendly setup. Its official site puts the Markham location at 6001 14th Avenue and leans into loaded Toronto-themed burgers.

Choose this for a bigger, messier burger night. It is less minimalist than a smash counter and better for someone who wants stuffed patties, extra toppings, or plant-based choices without making the non-burger people suffer.

Hong Bo Burger & Poutine

Markham, ON

Hong Bo is for the person who wants the burger idea bent a little. Live menu listings show crispy chicken, teriyaki beef, kimchi, shrimp, pork, and poutine options, so this is not a standard cheeseburger stop pretending to be different.

It works best when you want a quick Hwy 7 bite with more texture than a normal burger chain. The poutine side of the menu also makes it a useful compromise order.

Bingz Crispy Burger

Markham, ON

Bingz is the outlier in the best way: a Chinese crispy burger shop with a Markham store on Hwy 7. Its official Canadian site lists crispy burgers, matching sides, drinks, and multiple GTA locations, including the Markham unit.

Go here if you are burger-curious but bored of beef patty plus bun. It is still handheld, still built around a filling, but the crisp shell and Chinese street-food angle make it feel like a different category.

Baba's Burgers, Sandwiches

Thornhill, ON

Baba's sits on the Thornhill side of Markham's dining orbit and is useful when halal burgers are the assignment. Its own site and live ordering menus show house burgers, cheeseburgers, mushroom Swiss, crispy chicken, Persian sandwiches, and fries.

This is the move for a bigger handmade burger rather than a fast-food-style one. It also gives the table a way out if someone pivots to a shawarma sub or Persian sandwich at the last second, which happens more often than anyone admits.

John Anderson Hamburgers

Markham, ON

John Anderson is the old-school counter pick. Live menus list a 7.5 oz home burger made fresh daily, a double homeburger, classic hamburgers, hot dogs, souvlaki, fries, onion rings, and diner-style plates.

Go here when you want lunch that feels direct: burger, fries, maybe something Greek from the same grill. It is not trying to win a branding exercise, which is part of the appeal.

SMSHBRGR - Main St Markham

Markham, ON

SMSHBRGR gives Main Street Markham another smash-style option, but with a more loaded menu personality. Live ordering menus show names like Big Bite, Sweet Sting, Chili Cheese, crispy chicken, seasoned fries, chili cheese fries, and SMSHBRGR fries.

Pick it when you want a louder burger than the simple classic. Jalapeno heat, chili, sauce, and loaded fries are the reason to be here.

Smash Kitchen and Bar

Unionville, ON

Smash Kitchen is the sit-down choice for people who want a burger but also want a full restaurant around it. Its official site frames the place around elevated comfort food, while live menus show a Smash Burger with double patties, cheddar, Smash sauce, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and caramelized onions.

This is the move for a table that is not fully committed to burgers. Someone can get the burger, someone can get fried chicken or pasta, and nobody has to pretend a counter-service run was the plan.

The Duchess Of Markham

Markham, ON

The Duchess is the pub burger pick. Its official menu lists an 8 oz burger lineup with the Classic, Black Peppercorn, Mushroom Swiss, Black Bean Veggie, Publican, and Jalapeno Cheddar, all served with fries.

Go here when the burger is part of a pub night, not a surgical food mission. Wings, nachos, poutine, beer, and Main Street patio energy are all in play.

JOEY Markville

Markham, ON

JOEY Markville is the mall-adjacent safety pick. The official menu lists a JOEY Cheeseburger with double patties, cheddar, pickles, lettuce, and roasted onion aioli, plus the usual full-service restaurant spread.

It is not the scrappy burger-counter answer, and that is fine. This is where to go when the group wants reservations, drinks, a polished room, and one person still insists the burger is the correct order.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best burger in Markham for a quick smash burger?

Start with Super Smash Burgs - Markham if you want the cleanest smash-burger-specific order. SMSHBRGR is the better fit if you want loaded fries, chili, heat, and a louder build.

Where should I go for halal burgers in Markham?

6ix Burgers and Baba's Burgers, Sandwiches are the first two to check. Always confirm current prep details with the restaurant if strict halal handling matters to your group.

Are there non-traditional burger options in Markham?

Yes. Bingz Crispy Burger is the clearest non-traditional pick, while Hong Bo Burger & Poutine works for crispy chicken, shrimp, pork, teriyaki, kimchi, and poutine-style detours.