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5 Best Hidden Burger Joints in Bangalore You Need to Try in 2025

November 17, 2025

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The spots locals whisper about, foodies obsess over, and Google Maps won’t suggest unless you know exactly where to look 🍔✨



Bangalore’s burger scene has evolved beyond the usual Truffles and Plan B. A new wave of passionate, indie, chef-led burger houses is redefining what a real burger tastes like.
Here are the top 5 must-visit, slightly underrated but insanely good burger places — curated with bestseller picks + how to find them easily.



1. Smash Guys — Indiranagar

Category: Smash Burgers, Diner-Style
Vibe: Minimal, aesthetic, USA diner energy

Why It’s Special:
Smash Guys has mastered the art of a proper smash — crispy edges, juicy centre, perfect cheese melt, soft buns.

Bestseller:

Classic Double Smash
– Double patty, double cheese, caramelized onions, their signature sauce.
– Pure smash heaven.

📍 Location:

948, Ground Floor, 12th Main Road, HAL 2nd Stage, Indiranagar, Bangalore

🔎 Find on Google Maps:

Search: “Smash Guys Indiranagar”



2. BeyondBurg Inc — Palace Road + Koramangala

Category: Premium Smash Burgers
Vibe: Clean, modern, sustainability-driven

Why It’s Special:
The brand is a global name — known for ultra-fresh ingredients, clean smash technique, and flavors that feel both gourmet and fun.

Bestseller:

Beyond Smash Double
– Thin, crispy patties + secret sauce + handcrafted buns.
– This is their hero item.

📍 Locations:

  1. Prestige Trade Tower, Palace Road

  2. Koramangala 4th Block (Cloud Kitchen)

🔎 Find on Google Maps:

Search: “BeyondBurg Inc Palace Road”
or “BeyondBurg Inc Koramangala”



3. Burger Brew Co — HSR Layout

Category: Loaded American Burgers
Vibe: Cozy, minimal, community café

Why It’s Special:
Tiny place but BIG flavours. Their BBQ sauces, habanero dressing, and patties are made in-house.

Bestseller:

Brewhouse BBQ Chicken Burger
– Smoky, tangy, juicy, crispy — everything in balance.
– An HSR hidden favourite.

📍 Location:

27th Main, Sector 2, HSR Layout, Bangalore

🔎 Find on Google Maps:

Search: “Burger Brew Co HSR”



4. Bun & Only — Koramangala

Category: Classic Burgers, Beef Options
Vibe: Quiet, ultra-underrated, clean flavours

Why It’s Special:
No over-the-top sauces, no unnecessary layering — just properly seasoned patties cooked the right way.

Bestseller:

Beef Classic Double
– Simple, juicy, clean smash-style beef burger done perfectly.

📍 Location:

1st Block Koramangala (near the residential lanes)

🔎 Find on Google Maps:

Search: “Bun & Only Koramangala”



5. Khazana Café — MG Road Side Streets

Category: Old-school Bengaluru burgers
Vibe: Vintage, cosy, nostalgia-flavoured

Why It’s Special:
It’s not fancy, not hyped — but the burgers taste like Bangalore from the early 2000s. Soft buns, simple sauce, comforting flavours.

Bestseller:

Classic Chicken Burger
– Soft, juicy, nostalgic — the kind of burger older Bangaloreans love.

📍 Location:

Near MG Road Metro, tucked inside the side lanes

🔎 Find on Google Maps:

Search: “Khazana Cafe MG Road Bangalore”



Final Bite

If you thought Bangalore’s burger scene was only Truffles, Plan B, or Burger Seigneur — think again.

These 5 hidden gems offer everything from gourmet smashes to old-school comfort burgers, all packed with flavour and personality. Whether you want crispy-edged smash patties or wholesome classic burgers, this list has something perfect for your next cheat day.

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