The burger is a dish that can allow for a lot of variation in its fillings and flavours, and as a result is usually a pretty safe choice for a meal in a restaurant.
Whether it is a meaty, vegetarian or vegan, it can be enjoyed by people with various diet choices.
But in Colchester where can you find the cream of the crop for a burger if you really in the mood for one?
Luckily, TripAdvisor has a list of all the highly-rated places for the dish if you were in doubt.
Best places in Colchester for a burger
The Red Dog
Where: Kelvedon Road, Inworth, Colchester CO5 9SP
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
The Red Dog is a pub in Kelvedon Road that has earnt a great reputation for its pub grub, but especially its burgers.
Out of its 412 reviews, 329 were rated as 'Excellent on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "I can honestly say, hand on heart, The Red Dog burgers are the stuff of fantasies, that is, you dream of the PERFECT, juicy, magnificent burger, but you’re often left a bit disappointed when you order a burger in any other pub, restaurant or burger bar.......but this is THE BEST Burger I have ever tasted in my life."
The Wooden Fender
Where: Colchester Road, Colchester CO7 7PA
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
Another homely pub restaurant that does wonderful grub all around, The Wooden Fender is a great place to grab a burger.
Out of its 988 reviews, 704 were rated as 'Excellent on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "We often come to the wooden fender and always satisfied with our experience. Lovely pub food - often order the wooden fender burger which is delicious. Will continue to come here."
The Cricketers
Where: Spring Lane Fordham Heath, Colchester CO3 9TG
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
Pub restaurants reign supreme for the best burgers to get in Colchester it seems, as The Cricketers is another one which has been highly-rated.
Out of its 453 reviews, 257 were rated as 'Excellent on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "Our family regularly visit the cricketers and have never had a bad meal. Went recently with my son in law for a boys night out. We hadn't booked so had a meal in the bar. Had a Guinness which is the best I've tasted. I had scampi and chips which was piping hot and tasty and plenty of it. My son in law had burger and chips and onion rings . The onion rings were massive. He that the burger was the best he's ever tasted."
Sip & Tuck
Where: 67 High Street, Colchester CO1 1UE
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
This cafe on the High Street is also a favourite for afternoon tea and cakes, but it doesn't let itself down on the savoury side of the food deal either.
Out of its 189 reviews, 137 were rated as 'Excellent on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "Visited this lovely little cafe after a tour of Colchester Castle on a cold December morning. This warm welcoming cafe was perfect. Great vegan options, I had vegan fish and chips which were really tasty and delicious, my companions chose the vegan burger and pronounced it excellent."
Love Thy Burger
Where: 58 High Street, Colchester CO1 1DH
TripAdvisor rating: 4.5/5
As you can tell by the name for this restaurant, the main focus is burgers and they seem to have delivered if the TripAdvisor reviews are anything to go by.
Out of its 330 reviews, 202 were rated as 'Excellent on its TripAdvisor page.
One reviewer wrote: "Have been in here a couple of times recently and the burgers have been amazing both times. The Rosemary fries are also pretty awesome. The staff have been very considerate with food allergies too :-)"
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