Nashville's top burger deals, Here's where to eat right now
Nashville's top burger deals, Here's where to eat right now
Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville TennesseanFri, May 8, 2026 at 10:04 AM UTC
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Burgers are everywhere right now. Affordable ones that feel worth revisiting are much harder to find.
As Nashville restaurant prices continue to climb, the under-$10 burger has become something of a disappearing act.
What used to be standard now feels almost radical: a quality cheeseburger made with good ingredients without crossing into $15 or $20 territory.
For some restaurants, keeping a burger affordable means accepting tighter margins and relying on long-standing supplier relationships to make the numbers work. In other cases, it simply means deciding to keep food accessible.
At Redheaded Stranger, co-owner Bryan Weaver said relationships with suppliers like Bear Creek Farm and Gifford’s Bacon help make the restaurant’s $8 green chile cheeseburger possible.
"I’ve worked with both of them for over 10 years, between Butcher & Bee and Redheaded Stranger," Weaver said. "I think I get a pretty good price on the beef, which is a good starting point. There’s also very little waste."
The restaurant moves through enough bacon volume to help offset costs, too.
"So Gifford is willing to work with us," Weaver said. "Having good relationships with purveyors is a big part of being able to keep the price where it is."
Even then, he said the margins are slim.
The Green Chile Cheeseburger at Redheaded Stranger in East Nashville, Tenn., May 6, 2026.
"I wanted it to be sort of a diner, a neighborhood spot," Weaver said. "I kind of do want to keep it in the single digits."
That approach still resonates across Nashville. A great, affordable burger remains one of the fastest ways for restaurants to build loyalty and for diners to feel like they found a genuine deal in an increasingly expensive city.
Here are some of Nashville’s best burgers still holding the line at $10 or less.
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Redheaded Stranger
Redheaded Stranger’s green chile cheeseburger has quietly become one of Nashville’s most reliable burgers. The combination of Bear Creek Farm beef, Gifford’s bacon, chopped Hatch chiles, American cheese and ranch on a Martin’s potato roll hits a sweet spot between smashburger nostalgia and New Mexico-style richness. At $8, it remains one of the strongest values in town. 305 Arrington St.
The Green Chile Cheeseburger at Redheaded Stranger in East Nashville, Tenn., May 6, 2026.Charmers
Charmers, from the Peninsula team in the Neuhoff District, keeps things simple: burgers, curly fries and cocktails. The $8 double smashburger comes topped with American cheese, onions and a punchy gribiche sauce that gives the whole thing brightness and acidity without overcomplicating it. 1316 Adams St.
Fly Pelican Fly
Inside The Wash, Fly Pelican Fly serves a straightforward cheeseburger made with Bear Creek Farm beef, American cheese and secret sauce on a Martin’s potato roll. Normally $13, it drops to $9 during the restaurant’s daily “Flappy Hour” from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1101 McKennie Ave., Bay 6.
Dreamburger
Dreamburger, parked outside Vinyl Tap, specializes in classic smashburgers with deeply caramelized onions pressed directly into the patties. The signature $10 Dreamburger comes layered with American cheese, pickles and house sauce on a butter-toasted bun. Simpler burgers dip to $8, which is a downright steal. 2038 Greenwood Ave.
Bad Luck Burger Club
Bad Luck Burger Club truck in East Nashville July 30, 2023
Bad Luck Burger Club operates both from a food truck and inside Living Waters Brewing. The standard double comes stacked with two smash patties, American cheese, grilled onions, pickles and Lucky Sauce. The "Lil Guy" double cheeseburger costs $8, while the Heckin’ Jalapeño burger adds fresh jalapeños, crispy onions and chipotle mayo for a little more heat and crunch for $10. 918 Woodland St.; 4909 Indiana Ave.
Turkey and the Wolf Ice House
Turkey and the Wolf Ice House may be best known for its collard green melt, but the $9 "Mama Tried" burger deserves attention, too. The single-patty burger keeps things classic with lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion, cheese and special sauce on a sesame seed bun. It pairs especially well with a cold Coors Banquet on the patio. 800 Meridian St.
Cook Logan Day prepares a chicken fried sandwich and a cheeseburger at Dino's Restaurant Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn.Dino’s
Dino’s remains one of Nashville’s defining dive bars, and the burger is a big part of why people keep showing up. The roughly $8 cheeseburger comes topped with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles and is served late into the night without much fuss or reinvention. 411 Gallatin Ave.
Cledis
Cledis has managed to keep prices surprisingly low across all three of its locations. The signature burger, topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and Cledis sauce, still comes in under $9 despite using a hefty half-pound patty. 719 8th Ave. S.; 1011 Elm Hill Pike; 7648 U.S. 70 S.
Schulman’s
Schulman’s serves a straightforward double cheeseburger with lettuce, tomato, onion and special sauce for $9. It feels intentionally unfussy in the best possible way, especially paired with a drink at the bar. Add chili if you want extra oomph. 1201 Porter Road.
Brown’s Diner
Brown’s Diner has been serving Nashville burgers since 1927, and the formula remains refreshingly unchanged. The cheeseburger still lands under $10 and comes dressed with American cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion on a soft bun with pickles on the side. It’s the kind of burger that reminds people why classics stick around. 2102 Blair Blvd.
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