There’s nothing more delicious than a perfectly-grilled, tender, juicy burger on a lightly toasted bun, right? These 14 places in South Dakota should go on your list immediately!

  1. Taphouse 41, Sioux Falls

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Avery J./Yelp Taphouse 41 serves up the most delicious gourmet burgers you’ve ever eaten. 2101 W. 41st Street, Sioux Falls.

  1. JL Beers, Sioux Falls

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Karen G./Yelp JL Beers is a South Dakota favorite, and the tasty burgers are just the beginning - the Cajun fries are pretty amazing, too! 323 S. Phillips Avenue and 3623 S. Western Avenue in Sioux Falls.

  1. Sugar Shack, Deadwood

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Michael G./TripAdvisor This place isn’t very fancy on the outside, but it makes the best burgers in Deadwood, and you’ll soon be addicted. 22495 US Highway 385, Deadwood.

  1. NIck’s Hamburger Shop, Brookings

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Spencer D./Yelp Nick’s burgers are one-of-a-kind - no frills, just the basics. Add on a bag of chips, an ice-cold Coke or a frosty shake you you’ve got an unforgettable meal. 427 Main Avenue, Brookings.

  1. Cheyenne Crossing, Lead

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RamponaO./TripAdvisor You might have to wait for a table at this adorable spot, but the burgers are well worth it. 85 and 14A, Spearfish Canyon, Lead.

  1. The Knuckle Brewing Company, Sturgis

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The Knuckle Brewing Company/Facebook Get a tasty beer and a delicious bacon cheeseburger here (and the po’ boy sandwiches are pretty good, too). 918 2nd Street, Sturgis.

  1. Black Hills Burger and Bun Co., Custer

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John S./Yelp You probably didn’t know that the best burgers in South Dakota were in Custer, did you? Well, these might just qualify - and you’ve got to try the fried pickles. 441 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer.

  1. Colonial House Restaurant and Bar, Rapid City

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Business Owner/Yelp This cozy diner-type restaurant serves up excellent comfort food, and the mushroom burger is one of the best you’ll ever try. 2315 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City.

  1. Loud American Roadhouse, Sturgis

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Scott I/Yelp Great music and excellent burgers make this the perfect place to gather with friends. 1305 Main Street, Sturgis.

  1. Lewie’s Burgers and Brews, Lead

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Andi S./Yelp One of the best places to stop in the Black Hills, the burgers here are fresh and delicious. 711 S. Main Street, Lead.

  1. Bros Brasserie Americano, Sioux Falls

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amborg/TripAdvisor Everything on the menu at this hip and trendy spot is delicious, but the burgers are especially good. 334 S. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls.

  1. Murphy’s Pub & Grill, Rapid City

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Wendy W/Yelp The Murphy Burger here is to die for - brie, apple and caramelized onion. 510 9th Street, Rapid City.

  1. Dempsey’s Brewery Restaurant and Pub, Watertown

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Kris D./Yelp This fun little spot has tasty pizza and delicious burgers. The Black and Blue Burger is especially popular. 127 N. Broadway, Watertown.

  1. Pounders Pub & Grub, Aberdeen

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Business Owner/Yelp Excellent food and tasty beer are what you’ll find here. 1702 6th Avenue SE, Aberdeen.

What’s your favorite place to get a burger? If we missed it, add it in the comments for us!

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Avery J./Yelp

Taphouse 41 serves up the most delicious gourmet burgers you’ve ever eaten. 2101 W. 41st Street, Sioux Falls.

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Karen G./Yelp

JL Beers is a South Dakota favorite, and the tasty burgers are just the beginning - the Cajun fries are pretty amazing, too! 323 S. Phillips Avenue and 3623 S. Western Avenue in Sioux Falls.

Linn C./TripAdvisor

Michael G./TripAdvisor

This place isn’t very fancy on the outside, but it makes the best burgers in Deadwood, and you’ll soon be addicted. 22495 US Highway 385, Deadwood.

Erik R./Yelp

Spencer D./Yelp

Nick’s burgers are one-of-a-kind - no frills, just the basics. Add on a bag of chips, an ice-cold Coke or a frosty shake you you’ve got an unforgettable meal. 427 Main Avenue, Brookings.

Cockerdog/TripAdvisor

RamponaO./TripAdvisor

You might have to wait for a table at this adorable spot, but the burgers are well worth it. 85 and 14A, Spearfish Canyon, Lead.

The Knuckle Brewing Company/Facebook

Get a tasty beer and a delicious bacon cheeseburger here (and the po’ boy sandwiches are pretty good, too). 918 2nd Street, Sturgis.

Chris S./Yelp

John S./Yelp

You probably didn’t know that the best burgers in South Dakota were in Custer, did you? Well, these might just qualify - and you’ve got to try the fried pickles. 441 Mount Rushmore Road, Custer.

Business Owner/Yelp

This cozy diner-type restaurant serves up excellent comfort food, and the mushroom burger is one of the best you’ll ever try. 2315 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City.

Scott M./Yelp

Scott I/Yelp

Great music and excellent burgers make this the perfect place to gather with friends. 1305 Main Street, Sturgis.

Rheonna W./Yelp

Andi S./Yelp

One of the best places to stop in the Black Hills, the burgers here are fresh and delicious. 711 S. Main Street, Lead.

Bros Brasserie Americano/Facebook

amborg/TripAdvisor

Everything on the menu at this hip and trendy spot is delicious, but the burgers are especially good. 334 S. Phillips Avenue, Sioux Falls.

Nicole P./Yelp

Wendy W/Yelp

The Murphy Burger here is to die for - brie, apple and caramelized onion. 510 9th Street, Rapid City.

Robert W./Yelp

Kris D./Yelp

This fun little spot has tasty pizza and delicious burgers. The Black and Blue Burger is especially popular. 127 N. Broadway, Watertown.

Susan S./Yelp

Excellent food and tasty beer are what you’ll find here. 1702 6th Avenue SE, Aberdeen.

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