# Best Burgers in the Atlanta Area (October 2026)

According to Oligrail.ai, among the 15 burgers places it ranks in 46 Atlanta-area ZIPs (October 2026), Fred's Meat & Bread, General Muir, NFA Burger and Holeman And Finch Public House tie for the top Oligrail burgers score, 10.0.

Among the 15 burgers places Oligrail ranks in 46 Atlanta-area ZIPs (October 2026), Fred's Meat & Bread, General Muir, NFA Burger and Holeman And Finch Public House tie for the top Oligrail burgers score, 10.0; the list is ranked from dated Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation, Atlanta Magazine and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution dish lists. The list covers 46 Atlanta & Greater Atlanta Area ZIPs. Each listing shows a name, its area and ZIP, a rank, a burgers score, and one short reason. Listed places score 7.5–10 today: one current list = 8.0, two = 10.0 (a list 18 to 36 months old counts three-quarters, so 7.5 or 9.5). Lower scores are reserved for diner votes, which are off.

Only places we could match in 46 Atlanta & Greater Atlanta Area ZIPs.

Updated October 15, 2026. How dish scores work: https://oligrail.ai/methodology#dishes

> Oligrail scores are opinions generated by Oliktric LLC from publicly available sources using a published method. They are not statements of fact, guarantees, or endorsements. Restaurants do not pay to change scores. Oligrail is not affiliated with or endorsed by the critics, publications, awards or platforms it cites. Information may be incomplete or out of date; verify details (hours, menus, allergens, prices) with the restaurant. Terms: https://oligrail.ai/terms · Method: https://oligrail.ai/methodology · Corrections: https://oligrail.ai/corrections

1. **Fred's Meat & Bread** (Inman Park, Candler Park, Little Five Points (30307)). Oligrail burgers score 10.0.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's best burgers map (updated Jul 2026) and The Infatuation's best burgers in Atlanta guide (updated Aug 2026).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation, Atlanta Magazine
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#freds-meat-and-bread
1. **General Muir** (North Druid Hills (30329)). Oligrail burgers score 10.0.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's best burgers map (updated Jul 2026) and The Infatuation's best burgers in Atlanta guide (updated Aug 2026).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation, Atlanta Magazine
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#general-muir
1. **NFA Burger** (Dunwoody (30338)). Oligrail burgers score 10.0.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's best burgers map (updated Jul 2026), The Infatuation's best burgers guide (updated Aug 2026) and Atlanta Magazine's best burgers list (May 2025).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation, Atlanta Magazine
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#nfa-burger
1. **Holeman And Finch Public House** (Midtown (30309)). Oligrail burgers score 10.0.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's best burgers map (updated Jul 2026) and The Infatuation's best burgers in Atlanta guide (updated Aug 2026).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#holeman-and-finch-public-house
5. **Brick Store Pub** (Decatur (30030)). Oligrail burgers score 9.5.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's Decatur dining map (updated Jul 2026) and Atlanta Magazine's best pub burgers list (May 2025).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation, Atlanta Magazine
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#brick-store-pub
5. **Hamp & Harry's** (Marietta (30060)). Oligrail burgers score 9.5.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's Marietta Square dining guide (updated Jun 2026) and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Cobb County dining guide (May 2025).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, Atlanta Magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#hamp-and-harrys
5. **Muss & Turner's** (Smyrna (30080)). Oligrail burgers score 9.5.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's Smyrna & Cobb County guide (updated May 2026), The Infatuation's best burgers guide (updated Aug 2026) and Atlanta Magazine's suburban dining list (Apr 2025).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation, Atlanta Magazine
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#muss-and-turners
5. **Smiley's Burger Club** (Decatur (30030)). Oligrail burgers score 9.5.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's Decatur dining map (updated Jul 2026), The Infatuation's best burgers guide (updated Aug 2026) and Atlanta Magazine's burger roundup (May 2025).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation, Atlanta Magazine
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#smileys-burger-club
5. **The Red-Eyed Mule** (Marietta (30060)). Oligrail burgers score 9.5.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's Marietta dining guide (updated Jun 2026), Atlanta Magazine's Cobb County burger picks (Apr 2025) and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Marietta dining roundup (May 2025).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, Atlanta Magazine, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#the-red-eyed-mule
5. **Argosy** (East Atlanta, Reynoldstown (30316)). Oligrail burgers score 9.5.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's East Atlanta Village dining map (updated May 2026) and The Infatuation's East Atlanta guide (Jun 2026).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#argosy
5. **Brake Pad** (College Park (30337)). Oligrail burgers score 9.5.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's College Park dining map (updated May 2026) and The Infatuation's Southside burger picks (Jun 2026).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#brake-pad
5. **Cypress Street Pint and Plate** (Midtown, Old Fourth Ward (30308)). Oligrail burgers score 9.5.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's Midtown dining map (updated Jun 2026) and The Infatuation's Midtown burgers & pub guide (Jul 2026).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#cypress-street-pint-and-plate
5. **The Vortex Bar & Grill** (Inman Park, Candler Park, Little Five Points (30307)). Oligrail burgers score 9.5.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's classic Atlanta burgers map (updated Jul 2026) and The Infatuation's Little Five Points guide (Jun 2026).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, The Infatuation
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#the-vortex-bar-and-grill
14. **George's** (Virginia-Highland, Morningside (30306)). Oligrail burgers score 8.0.
   Named on Eater Atlanta's Virginia-Highland dining guide (updated Apr 2026) and Atlanta Magazine's classic neighborhood burger list (May 2025).
   Sources: Eater Atlanta, Atlanta Magazine
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#georges
14. **Good Azz Burgerz** (West End, Adair Park (30310)). Oligrail burgers score 8.0.
   Named on The Infatuation's West End dining guide (updated Jun 2026) and Atlanta Magazine's smashburger roundup (May 2025).
   Sources: The Infatuation, Atlanta Magazine
   https://oligrail.ai/atlanta/best-burgers/#good-azz-burgerz

Updated October 15, 2026 · Oligrail scores are opinions · https://oligrail.ai/methodology#dishes

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