Ah, the burger. Is there a simpler, yet more versatile and universally loved food around? It’s Burger Day and we’re celebrating by sharing our picks of some the most delicious burgers around Christchurch – get your drool bibs at the ready.

Black Burger

Where: 172 St Asaph Street

What: LA-style burgers made with premium Japanese black Wagyu beef. The Classic Burger is just what it sounds like – an absolute classic, done right.

Burgers & Beers

Where: Eats on Oxford, 32 Oxford Terrace

What: Simple, good burgers, big in size, big on flavour. And of course, cold beer to wash it down.

Burger Station

Where: 96 Riccarton Road or 3/249 Stanmore Road

What: These gourmet burgers will hit whatever spot you want, with flavours such as the Mumbai Indian or Shroom Bomb that you’re unlikely to find anywhere else.

Slick Burgers

Where: 254 Ferry Road

What: Loaded burgers stacked sky high with delicious fillings. The 420 is packed with everything you could possibly want on a bun, if you’re game.

BurgerFuel

Where: Various Christchurch locations

What: All the classics, including vegan, gluten free and low-carb options. The Bastard is the ‘the works’ and one of the most popular burgers on the menu.

Burger Joint

Where: 78 Brighton Mall

What: A flavour explosion on a sliding scale of burger preferences, from Miss Kimi Cheese to Spicy Veg.