Welcome back, Polk County.
Mike here.
In this edition of The Best Food In Polk County, we’re diving into one of the most debated foods out there…
We've already covered the best pizza in Winter Haven, so it was only right we tackled:
The Best Burger Spots in Winter Haven, Florida.
(Plus, after reviewing Grievous Angel for Mike's Polk Food Quest I really wanted some more burgers 
).
And, as always, this isn’t just a list I’ve put together based on my own preferences…
This list was built from HUNDREDS of votes, from locals just like you.
Let’s go 
Special Author’s Note:
I love burgers. I grew up with All American on Long Island, but LOVE Five Guys, Shake Shack, In-N-Out, and other fast food options as well. That said, I wanted to mention that number one on the list is DEFINITELY my number one, but I would likely add Five Guys within the Top 3 as well.
First Place: Adler's
The Best Burger Spot In Winter Haven, Florida
Adler's — 543 Ave B SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880 (and Auburndale & Davenport)
Coming in at number one on our list (and it really wasn’t even close) is Adler’s.
Adler’s took the top spot by a landslide.
Out of all the polls and comments, this was the one name that kept coming up over and over again.
I'm talkin' like 10X more votes than ANY other burger spot on the list...
With voters sharing:
- “Adler’s 100%.”
- “Hands down Adler’s.”
- “Best burger and fries we’ve had in Winter Haven.”
- “Adler’s all the way.”
This isn’t just a “good burger” spot, it’s the place locals immediately think of when you say best burger in Winter Haven.
Between the smash-style burgers, crispy fries, and no-nonsense menu, it’s one of those places that just delivers every single time.
One voter summed it up perfectly: “Best burger and fries we’ve had in WH.”
Second Place: Andy's Igloo
The Second Best Burger Spot In Winter Haven, Florida
Andy's Igloo — 703 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Coming in second is a Winter Haven staple: Andy’s Igloo.
This is one of those classic spots that’s been around forever; and clearly still holds its place.
With voters sharing:
- “Andy’s Igloo!!”
- “Andy’s or Adler’s!!”
- “Andy's for sure.”
Andy’s brings that old-school burger stand feel that people grew up on.
Nothing too fancy. Just a solid burger, fries, and a spot that feels like it’s been part of the community forever.
If you know, you know.
Third Place: Dino's Drive In
The Third Best Burger Spot In Winter Haven, Florida
Dino's Drive-In — 2929 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
Coming in at third is Dino’s Drive-In.
Another classic that locals continue to ride for.
With voters sharing:
- “Dino’s.”
- “Dino’s drive-in.”
- “Adlers or Dinos.”
Dino’s is all about simple, affordable, and filling burgers that hit every time.
It’s the kind of place you go when you want something quick, no-frills, and consistently good.
And clearly, plenty of locals still swear by it.
Fourth Place: Lucille's American Cafe
The Fourth Best Burger Spot In Winter Haven, Florida
Lucille's American Cafe — 205 3rd St SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
Landing in fourth is Lucille’s, and this is where things start to shift a bit.
Lucille’s isn’t just a burger spot. It’s a full restaurant.
But their burgers showed up enough to earn a spot in the top five.
With voters sharing:
- “Lucille’s.”
- “Lucille’s has great burgers.”
This is more of a sit-down, elevated option compared to some of the other spots on this list.
So if you’re looking for a burger in a slightly nicer (less fast food/fast casual) setting, this is one of the go-to options in Winter Haven.
Fifth Place: Burger Bunker
The Fifth Best Burger Spot In Winter Haven, Florida
Burger Bunker — 1360 US-92, Auburndale, FL 33823
Rounding out the top five is Burger Bunker, and this one feels right at home on a burger-specific list.
We're about 3 minutes up the road from Burger Bunker, so this one felt good making it into the top 5.
Voters shared:
- “Burger Bunker.”
- “Burger Bunker is great.”
Unlike some of the spots on this list, Burger Bunker is all about the burgers.
And focus shows!
It’s why it edged its way into the top five.
Even though it sits just outside Winter Haven, locals clearly consider it part of the regular rotation.
Other Great Burger Options In Winter Haven, Florida
If you’re anything like me, you want to try all the best burger spots in Winter Haven, Florida so you can be the judge for yourself.
So here is the rest of the top ten burger spots in Winter Haven, Florida (in order 6-10):
- #6 — Five Guys
- #7 — Big Tom’s Diner
- #8 — Andrea’s Family Restaurant
- #9 — Tipsy Hen Wings & Beer
- #10 — Somewhere Sports Bar & Grill
Which gives us the top 10 burger spots in Winter Haven.
The moment you’ve all been waiting for…
My personal opinion (that no one asked for 
).
Here are my top three burger spots:
- Adler's (EASY)
- Five Guys
- Burger Bunker
I warned you about Five Guys. I think it's only fair that these local spots are ranked up against the fast food spot like Five Guys to give a fair review.
And, I almost always reserve the third spot, but I've had enough of the burgers on this list to feel pretty confident in my opinion here.
That said, if I do have another on this list that I feel should be in the top three, I'll make sure to come back and add it here.
THANKS!
Thanks for reading this new edition of The Polk Squeeze today.
Share this with a friend who has been searching for the best burger in town.
- Mike Romaine
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Thanks for the comment! We try to specifically promote local small biz, and this list is for Winter Haven 🙂