Best Burgers in Joplin

Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Joplin

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Our top picks are Babe’s Drive-In, Downtown Burgers and Fred & Red’s.

These eight locally owned Joplin restaurants and bars serve burgers and have current listings or hours indicating they are operating. The descriptions below stick to what local tourism listings and reviews say each place serves or is known for.

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  1. 1

    Babe’s Drive-In

    $ · 5018 N Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801

    Babe’s is a local drive-in serving old-fashioned burgers, sandwiches, sides, and ice cream. It is known for its Chubby Cheese burger.

    Best for: old-fashioned drive-in burgers

  2. 2

    Downtown Burgers

    $ · 212 S Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801

    Downtown Burgers is a small restaurant on downtown Joplin’s Route 66, with fresh-cooked burgers and fries and carryout service. Reviews describe the food as classic, simply prepared burgers and fries.

    Best for: simple burgers and fries

  3. 3

    Fred & Red’s

    $ · 1719 S Main Street, Joplin, MO 64804

    Fred & Red’s is a historic Joplin restaurant serving comfort food, including burgers and chili burgers. Reviews mention its burgers alongside spaghetti red, another longtime local favorite.

    Best for: classic diner fare

  4. 4

    Old Broadway Club

    $$ · 702 Broadway Street, Joplin, MO 64801

    Old Broadway Club is a Route 66 neighborhood bar with pub food, pool, shuffleboard, and a jukebox. Reviews call out its homemade burger and hand-cut fries, including the specialty John Wayne burger.

    Best for: pub burgers

  5. 5

    The Undercliff Grill & Bar

    $$ · 6385 Old Highway 71, Joplin, MO 64804

    The Undercliff Grill & Bar is an American restaurant built into a rock ledge, serving burgers and other staples. A Visit Joplin account describes its double-patty Miner’s Pick Burger and black bean burger.

    Best for: dining in a distinctive setting

  6. 6

    Stogey’s Coney Island

    $ · 2629 E 7th Street, Joplin, MO 64801

    Stogey’s Coney Island is a long-running, cash-only Joplin diner serving burgers, hot dogs, and spaghetti red. Local listings and reviews highlight its cheeseburgers with chili and old-school atmosphere.

    Best for: burgers with chili

  7. 7

    Social BTB

    $$ · 1027 S Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801

    Social BTB is a local restaurant and sports bar in the historic Gryphon Building, serving made-to-order burgers. Its listing describes custom-blended fresh patties with a choice of more than 14 toppings, and customer reviews praise the burgers.

    Best for: customizable burgers

  8. 8

    Tropicana Bar and Grill

    $$ · 2402 S Main Street, Joplin, MO 64801

    Tropicana Bar and Grill is a locally owned, two-story bar and grill with outdoor seating. It serves burgers, traditional pub fare, and boozy shakes.

    Best for: burgers and pub fare

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