Where to find burgers in Columbus, Ohio

Cravings hit fast. Maybe you need a quick burger between meetings near Capitol Square, a late-night bite after a show, or a classic drive-in style stop on a weekend loop outside the city. This hub pulls together every place currently filed under Burgers in our Restaurants & Food directory so you can scan once and click through to the details that matter to you, whether that’s a sit-down spot, a counter-service diner, a delivery-only concept, or a familiar fast-food name.

You’ll see a mix here. Downtown options cover a lunch run or pre-game snack near the Statehouse. A pair of long-running regional names sit just beyond the city line for those willing to make a short drive. There’s also a virtual-brand entry for folks browsing delivery platforms. If you came searching “cheeseburger,” “smashburger,” or simply “burger joint,” start here, then hop into the individual listing pages for menus, hours, and updates.

• Alley Burger: downtown address at 26 N High St.
• Burger Theory Columbus: located inside the Holiday Inn Columbus Downtown Capitol Square at 175 E Town St.
• Hamburger Inn Diner: classic diner setting at 16 N Sandusky St in Delaware.
• Sumburger: Chillicothe location at 20 Executive Center Dr.
• The Burger Experience: delivery-only burger brand developed by Smokey Bones.
• Wendy's: founded here on November 15, 1969.

Staying downtown, start with the High Street and East Town Street entries; planning a short drive, check the Delaware and Chillicothe spots listed above.

Published: September 9, 2026 · Reviewed by the Whats Up Columbus editorial team