2025 Supermarket Burger Taste Test: The Winners Every BBQ Needs
The Hunt for the Best Supermarket Burger of 2025
There’s nothing like a burger sizzling on a barbecue to make it feel like summer. But with supermarket shelves crowded with new patties and old favorites, which burgers actually deserve a spot on your grill this year? We put the nation’s top supermarkets to the test—scouting for the juiciest, tastiest, and most creative burgers for the 2025 BBQ season. Price, quality, and even the buns were on the table (literally). Here’s what stood out.
Burger taste test scores are in: Tesco once again flexes its supermarket muscle, though challengers from ASDA, Sainsbury’s, and Lidl aren’t far behind. Tesco’s New York Style Deli Burgers scored a solid 75/100, wowing with a bold blend of vintage cheddar, gherkin, and jalapeño. They pack real tang—reminiscent of a classic deli sandwich, but thrown on the coals. Tesco’s Finest Wild Garlic Beef Burgers shared the podium for joint winner. People loved them for their buttery-soft bite and a punch of wild garlic that’ll remind you of a good Cumberland sausage but with more flash. They’re a little pricier, but fans say the texture justifies the cost.
Sainsbury’s Taste The Difference range is giving Tesco a real run for their money this summer. Their Dry Aged Aberdeen Angus Burgers also clinched joint winner status, impressing with reliably juicy centers and a deep, sweet caramelisation after grilling. This patty leans classic beef, hitting all the right notes for purists who don’t need extra frills.
Meanwhile, ASDA brought serious heat to the party—with their British Monterey Jack & Jalapeno Beef Steak Burgers (also 75/100). These fiery numbers pile on the jalapeño, so fans of spice are in for a treat. Monterey Jack brings a creamy counterbalance, though a few tasters felt the burn overtook the beef. If you want a burger that bites back, you’ll want these on your BBQ.
Not everyone wants beef, and ASDA’s Prawn & Cod Burger stood out as one of the few seafood options to genuinely impress. Packed with king prawns, flaky cod, and finished with a hit of garlic, they’re lighter and fit perfectly into a leafy bun or salad. At just £2.98, they’re also the cheapest on the list—plus, they’re available for the summer season starting 1 May.
Lidl’s Deluxe 2 Aberdeen Angus Burgers took praise for their big, chunky texture and decent beef flavour. They trailed the top scores a little due to seasoning and firmness issues, but value hunters could do worse if they want that pub-grub vibe at home.
Best Burger Buns—and What to Pay
Every great burger needs a killer bun. That’s where Co-op’s Irresistible Soft & Buttery Brioche Buns shine brightest. These buns get it just right—soft and sweet, but sturdy enough to hold everything together once those burger juices get going. If soft’s your thing, Tesco’s Finest Buttermilk Rolls give you a pillowy bite. Both are widely available and priced for summer crowds.
Price-wise, Tesco’s gourmet beef patties top out at £4.50, while ASDA’s prawn and cod alternative goes for £2.98. Sainsbury’s and Lidl entries sit comfortably in the middle. Not every burger will always be in stock, so plan ahead if you want to sample the full range when grilling season heats up.
The 2025 supermarket burger scene isn’t just more competitive—it’s more creative than ever. Whether you want classic British beef, something a little wild, or even a surf-and-turf twist, UK supermarkets have dialed up the flavour for every summer BBQ table.