There is absolutely nothing like a thick, juicy burger loaded with your favorite toppings — all held together by ooey-gooey melted cheese.
Dayton has some phenomenal burgers. But which is the best? We asked the people, and the people have spoken.
Here are the reigning top three burgers, as determined by the community in Dayton.com’s Best of 2018 contest.
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🥇WINNER: Slyder’s Tavern
This isn’t the first time Slyder’s has topped the list, and it likely won’t be the last. The 65-plus-year business in Dayton’s Belmont neighborhood consistently appears on — and often tops — Dayton “best burger” lists. This burger has won best of Dayton since 2016.
The juicy burger is made with meat from Dot’s Market is packed with flavor.
ORDERING OPTIONS: Hamburger with chips, $6.05 (7 oz.) and $6.75 (10 oz.); Cheeseburger with chips, $6.45 (7 oz.) and $7.15 (10 oz.). You can also make it a bacon cheeseburger or a mushroom swiss burger. You can order any burger in the girlie size (5 oz.) and save 50 cents.
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🏆 PAST BEST OF DAYTON WINS: 2018, 2017, 2016 Best Burger winner and 2015 Best Burger runner-up
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836 Watervliet Ave., Dayton | 937-258-1222 | Website | Facebook
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🥈SECOND PLACE: Tank's Bar & Grill
The half-pound Tankburger is just part of the story. Juicy, thick and grilled just right, Tank’s burgers can be served topped with nothing or a laundry list of items at no additional cost.
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2033 Wayne Ave., Dayton | 937-252-2249 | Facebook | Website
🥉THIRD PLACE: Five Guys
These burgers are fresh off the grill and built to order. These burgers are simple, fresh and delicious. And their fresh-cut fries are pretty spectacular as well.
- 1143 Brown St., Dayton | (937) 222-2325
- 3286 Pentagon Park Blvd., Beavercreek | 937-427-6590
- 1057 Miamisburg-Centerville Road, Centerville | 937-428-4897
- 10635 Innovation Drive, Miamisburg | 937-865-9199
🏆BEST OF DAYTON 2017: Best burgers
WINNER: Slyder's Tavern
2nd Place: Five Guys
3rd Place: Watermark
🏆BEST OF DAYTON 2016: Best burgers
WINNER: Slyder's Tavern
2nd Place: Slim's Neighborhood Bar & Grille
3rd Place: Five Guys
🏆BEST OF DAYTON 2015: Best burgers
WINNER: Five Guys
2nd Place: Slyder's Tavern
3rd Place: Red Robin
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