Crafting classic burgers with a twist, Konjoe blends East with West to create options like the pork belly sandwich—slow-roasted pork belly, lettuce, hoisin ketchup, sambal mayo and pickled apples. The results can be positively sublime. Located in San Pedro Square, the good people at Konjoe offer add-ons like kimchi cucumbers, pickled jalapeños and fried eggs for those looking for little extra spice or protein.

Described as a cross between a "Hof-Brau and an upscale burger shack," St. John's Bar and Grill offers a wide variety of craft beers and burgers. They also offer Philly cheesesteaks and charbroil chicken sandwiches. Join them on Saturdays from 11:30am-9pm for "Burger Bash"—all burgers are half-priced. Pineapple Teriyaki Burger1/3 lb. Burger Grilled with Teriyaki Glaze and Topped with Pineapple Rings. Can Request Gardenburger or Turkey Substitute. Beg for Mercy Cheese BurgerNuclear Hot! Have We Made Our Point Clear? 1/3 lb. Fresh Ground Chuck with Roasted Serrano Peppers, Pepper Jack Cheese, and a Chipotle Mayo. Can Request Gardenburger or Turkey Substitute.

Main St. Burgers has a creation for every palate. There's the Double Nirvana, with two quarter-pound patties, smoked cheddar, lettuce, tomato, house-made bacon, onion jam and house-made Sriracha mayo on Ciabatta; and the California, a third-pounder with pepper jack, sprouts, red onions, avocado, lettuce, tomato and pesto mayo on a nine-grain bun. All of these come with a side of tasty house-made fries. If you are feeling creative create your own burger from an endless amount of combos.

As straightforward as the original burger stand gets. Allow yourself to be transported back in time. This archetypal burger joint is no frills and no fuss. Just walk up and order a burger, hot dog or ice cream cone.

Formerly known as Steak Out. Enjoy beers, brats and burgers served on original haus rolls. Try the Bierhaus burger with tomato and bacon jam, cheddar cheese, sautéed mushrooms and garlic aioli, served with russet fries. Wash it down with any of 16 beers offered. The communal tables and comfortable atmosphere are ideal for a laid-back lunch or dinner with friends.

At Nom Burger, the patties are ground in-house daily using a blend of local, antibiotic- and hormone-free California beef. The signature brioche buns are also baked fresh throughout the day. We recommend the Buta no Kakuni all-natural beef patty, slow-braised pork belly, pickled red onions, sautéed napa cabbage and pea shoots. But arrive early. This work of art can be difficult to get your hands on since they only serve a limited quantity.

Voted the Burger of the Year in 2010 by GQ, Umami Burger introduces the fifth flavor in a series of unique burgers designed to leave you craving more. The decadent truffle burger includes truffled aioli, house truffle cheese and a rich truffle glaze or try the Ahi tuna burger with a seared ahi patty, daikon sprouts, crushed avocado, gingered carrots, wasabi flake and wasabi tartar.

If you're looking for what might be the most luxurious burger around, look no further than the bone marrow burger—slathered in bone marrow with porcini butter, charbroiled onion, mustard aioli and roasted Roma tomato. But beware! This burger is first come, first served. If you're in the market for something lighter, try the Fresno fig burger—prepared with fig marmalade, melted goat cheese, bacon, tomato, red onion, arugula and a spicy porter mustard.

This everyman's burger is ideal for no-frills munchers. Sliders offers unique options like buffalo, ostrich, elk and bison meat for those looking to expand their palates at an affordable price.

True to its name Stumpy's offers an assortment of burgers, fries and dogs with a wide variety of toppings. Try the Falafel Burger—lettuce, tomato, onions, peppers, tzatziki sauce, sinister sauce, garlic butter toasted whole grain bun or the daunting Apocolypto: a beef patty, chorizo, queso fresco, fried egg, lettuce, pickles, tomatillo salsa, tomato, onion and sinister sauce. Stumpy's offers speciatly items like gluten free buns fresh from Mariposa bakery and mahi-mahi protein option.

Located in the heart of downtown Campbell, Brown Chicken Brown Cow features an impressive menu of locally sourced 100 percent grass-fed beef and free-range chicken. For something truly indulgent, try the crispy prosciutto burger which features crispy fried Prosciutto, triple crème brie, caramelized onions, arugula tossed in house vinaigrette, chives, mayo and a side of horseradish sour cream.

With locations at Santana Row and in Palo Alto on California Avenue, The Counter specializes in helping customers create one-of-a-kind burgers with a wide variety of quality ingredients. Choose from skirt steak, crab, bison, 14 different cheeses and an whopping 22 sauces.