Winston‑Salem is known for Moravian cookies and craft beer, but its burger scene is just as serious. From downtown gastropubs to roadside grills, these five spots are constantly name‑checked by locals.
1. Cin Cin Burger Bar
Cin Cin is probably the most obvious answer when you ask a Winston‑Salem local for a great burger. It’s a retro‑inspired burger bar with a lively atmosphere and a menu that goes way beyond “cheeseburger or not.”
Burgers here are thick, juicy, and stacked with creative toppings: pimento cheese, fried green tomatoes, bourbon‑bacon jam, avocado, or spicy aioli. You can build your own or pick from their house creations, many of which nod to Southern comfort flavors.
Milkshakes (boozy and non‑alcoholic), loaded fries, and onion rings round it out. It’s where you go when you want a burger to feel like an event.
2. Small Batch Beer Co.
Small Batch is a craft brewery downtown that also takes its burger game very seriously…