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I've eaten almost every burger on the board and think that Grace Tavern has the tastiest burgers of them all. Substitute the fries with the blackened green beans. They're sensational.

Oh man, I'm so embarrassed that I haven't been here yet. Angelo is a sweetheart and a seriously talented chef. Great photos, Robyn!

I had the Vietnamese BBQ Beef and added a Vietnamese BBQ Beef salad, because the meat was sooo good and I was still hungry. You can have all the sandwich recipes in salad format, a nice touch that doubles the list.

My friend had the Fish Cha Ca La Vong: good, weird, definitely worth a try, but my vote goes to BBQ Beef. I will try the other sandwich on the list, I am in the neighborough. But definitely worth a visit and you have to spend some minutes at the soda fridge (you cannot believe what weird sodas and beers they stock... just pass the Pear cider, too sweet in my opinion).

About the name: I have been in Shanghai and they definitely say it like "shyey shyey" with the second "y" very shortened and the "e" accented.

The place in Wynnewood is Elevation Burger, not Evolution Burger.

"The Burger" @ Serrano's on 2nd is pretty tasty as well. And I have to also agree with Jessward about the Johnny Brenda burger. That is quite tasty also. I have yet to try the Evolution or the Sketch burger. This is a great post. I can't wait to do some Philly burgering again.

I love Philly burgers but being a Jerzee girl my favorite burger is actually in Atlantic City. Gallagher's pub is an offshoot of Gallagher's Steakhouse located in Resort's casino on the dining level. The Gallagher burger is juicy, cooked to order and you can choose from an array of toppings. My husband laughs at me when I eat one because all I say after my burger arrives and I bite into it is ummm, ummm, ummm. You cannot talk to me til I am done. It is worth the ride,although we are usually already downa shore anyway.

Best burgers I've had in Philly, no contest, are at a super cheesy looking place called Copabanana. Great fries too. I always go to the location at 40th and Spruce, but there are 2 other locations. I've tried the burgers at Parc, Butcher & Singer, Good Dog and other famous and popular burger spots, and as far as I'm concerned, none compare to Copabanana.

How has no one said the burger at Noble American Cookery yet?

Grass-fed, topped with a big slice of beet, sauce gribiche, some lovely cheese and for one single dollar extra, a twice-fried, chopped BACON WAFER.

The beet ketchup that comes with the fries is also worth the visit. Truly magical.

South Philly Taproom has a good grass-fed burger..

Diner style I go for Little Pete's (17th & Locust, 24 hours) all the way. Snow White Diner (19th & Chestnut) also has a decent burger, on Craig Laban's list a few years ago, not sure if it still holds up.

Also check out Nick's Charcoal Pit on Snyder for a Char-Grilled burger on a kaiser roll covered in bacon and cheese whiz.

Mitch Prensky's burger at Supper was an unexpectedly awesome discovery at brunch one Sunday. One of the best burgers I've tasted in a while. Also fond of the burger at McCrossen's Tavern. It's unfancy, unfussy, well-constructed, plus good fries.

I'm a purist - just burger and bun - so many of the city's 'best burgers' don't stand up under that scrutiny (Monks, this means you - I've never had a good burger there, and I found the Good Dog one pretty disappointing). But nothing has topped the Varga Bar's burger for me - I like Pub & Kitchen too, but the Varga offering is in another class. I heartily second Jess's suggestion about Evolution for California-style burgers - they even outdo In n Out.

In the burbs, TJ's in Paoli has the best, with Teresa's Next Door in Wayne very close.

@orchidgirl: If you love Monk's, the wait at The Belgian Cafe (21st and Green in Fairmount) is much shorter--same yummy mussels, burgers and fries!

I also love the burgers at The Belgian. Though last time I went, I ordered medium-well takeout for a picky friend and it came back more medium-rare. Picky friend was not happy.

I like tommy's adult milkshakes a little more than the burgers...