Cullman, Alabama · Published by Emberlight Studios
Updated October 2026 · 8 places · Cullman
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Our top picks are The Royale, 412 Public House and Busy Bee Café.
These Cullman picks include independent cafés and bars as well as Alabama-founded burger chains with local locations. The Downtown Grill is omitted because current sources conflict about whether it is open; the listings below have current operating information or official pages supporting their inclusion.
$$ · 216 1st Ave SE, Cullman, AL 35055
The Royale is a Cullman restaurant serving smash burgers and other American fare. Its site describes the smash burgers as a central offering, and customer comments featured there praise the burgers.
Best for: smash burgers
$$$ · 412 2nd Ave SE, Cullman, AL 35055
412 Public House is a downtown gastropub serving burgers, steaks and seafood. A customer review on its site singles out the smoked gouda and pimento burgers, and the restaurant’s current site lists its address and service hours.
Best for: gastropub burgers
$ · 101 5th St SE, Cullman, AL 35055
Busy Bee Café is a café and diner serving breakfast and lunch in Cullman. Restaurantji describes it as known for cheeseburgers as well as breakfast, and its burger listing highlights cheeseburgers and onion rings.
Best for: diner cheeseburger
$$$ · 700 Pine Hill Drive, Cullman, AL 35055
The Veranda is the full-service dining venue at Terri Pines Country Club. Its menu includes the Terri Pines Smash Burger and the Bump and Run Burger.
Best for: country-club dining
$ · 2001 Cherokee Ave SW, Cullman, AL 35055
Whataburger is a burger chain with a Cullman location. Its local listing highlights double-meat and bacon-and-cheese burgers among customer favorites, and reviews mention fresh food alongside occasional waits.
Best for: customizable burgers
$ · 1830 Patriots Way SW, Cullman, AL 35055
Milo’s Hamburgers is an Alabama fast-food restaurant with a Cullman location. The local listing describes the chain as known for saucy burgers, seasoned fries and sweet tea.
Best for: Alabama-style burgers
$ · 3180 Alabama 157, Cullman, AL 35055
Jack’s is an Alabama-founded fast-food chain with a currently operating Cullman location. Its location page lists burgers among its offerings and provides the Cullman address and operating information.
Best for: quick burger meal
$$ · 6092 Alabama Hwy 157 North, Cullman, AL 35058
Logan’s Roadhouse is a steakhouse and roadhouse in Cullman that serves burgers. Its current location menu lists options including the All American Cheeseburger and the ’Shroom & Swiss Burger.
Best for: roadside-style burgers