Better Burgers: Berlin's best meat-free burgers

If you image veggie burgers as thin slices of soy-something, we don’t blame you. But let’s change your mind. We’ve collected the best vegan/vegetarian burgers in Berlin, so you will never have to order “just fries” again.

Burgermeister

Burgermeister is a Berlin institution, and when asking around the Exberliner office for everyone’s favourite veggie burger, this one came out on top. While it may not be a hidden gem, the hype is real. The soya patty is juicy and comes with grilled mushrooms, incredible dill pickles and all the other trimmings.

Burgermeister, 10 locations across the city, details.

Burgeramt

Sometimes, it’s not the vegan places that do the best meat-free options. That’s the case at Burgeramt, a picnic-friendly spot thanks to its location across from Boxi (though they also have a second location near Eberswalder Straße). There’s Beyond Meat or homemade veggie patties, and a ton of flavourful toppings, like a peanut sauce or the chilli-“cheeze” (it’s vegan, remember?) burger with jalapeños and guac; the maple-caramelised onions that accompany most burgers are a highlight.

Burgeramt, Krossener Str. 21-22, Friedrichshain, details.

Veg’D

Another all-vegan fast food joint which serves up the salty deep-fried goodness you crave is Veg’D, now with four locations around town. Their brioche buns are fluffy and they have homemade, Beyond Meat and seitan patties on offer.

Veg’D, 4 locations across the city, details.

Vincent Vegan

This rapidly expanding chain has to be doing something right to have opened up across four German cities. Their burgers are massive, tender, and packed with delicious relishes, jalapenos and roasted onions.

Vincent Vegan, 5 locations across the city, details.

Kreuzburger

Kreuzburger has been fulfilling Berlin’s craving for burgers since 1999. The homemade vegan burgers are probably the veggie highlight, as opposed to their more bog-standard mozzarella or halloumi burger.

Kreuzburger, 6 locations across the city, details.

Ryong

Ryong isn’t strictly a burger joint, but their signature bao bun burgers stuffed with miso tofu or a jackfruit patty are something seriously special. They’re on the pricier end of the burger scale, but if you’re looking for something a bit out of the ordinary, Ryong’s your spot.

Ryong, Torstr. 59 & Rykestr. 36, Prenzlauer Berg, details.

Goldies Smashburger

Their vegan patties are good, their homemade pickles are fab, and their fries are legendary. They claim to serve up ‘the best bad food in town’. Sometimes us veggies want to munch on something filthy too.

Goldies Smashburger, Graefestr. 93, Neukӧlln, pop-up location at POP KUDAMM, Kurfürstendamm 229, Charlottenburg, details.

Neue Republik Reger

Everything is vegan, and as far as possible organic and regional at Neue Republik Reger. They want to change the world, one full stomach at a time. They organise awesome events (drag shows, music, workshops) as well as serve up excellent burgers and delicious beer.