The best burger in Essex County? We are spoiled for choice. Whether you’re looking for a family outing, a late-night tavern stop or a destination-worthy smash burger, there’s a place for every craving. Read on and plan your ultimate Essex County burger adventure.
When you like your burgers legendary…
The great tavern burger is an American art form, and Tierney’s Tavern has been perfecting its version for decades. Step inside this beloved Montclair tavern, make like an insider and order the off-menu “Buddy Burger” (it comes smothered in beer-soaked onions). Pair it with a cold one and soak up the great atmosphere.
Sometimes you stumble onto a burger that blows you away. That was the case at The Landmark. This former 1882 stagecoach stop in Livingston is a tiny red tavern (also known as Livingston’s “Cheers”) that turns out incredibly juicy burgers. The Landmark Burger (pictured above) is a 10-ounce burger topped with cheese fondue, bacon, frizzled onion, lettuce and tomato on a brioche roll. There’s a toothpick to hold all the goodness together until you’re ready for that first bite…