14 best veggie burgers, tried and tested (2024)

Score: 78/100

Packed with fragrant herbs — including cumin, coriander and mint — these vegetarian burgers aren’t trying to replicate real meat. Instead, they use potato, aubergine, lentils and chickpeas to create a falafel-esque texture.

Feta adds a tasty salty note, and we suggest serving it in a burger bun or pitta with a dollop of hummus.

Score: 76/100

Another burger featuring salty, tangy feta, this time paired with full-flavoured harissa. This is a great vegetarian option for those who want to add a little more panache from their patty.

Testers loved the savoury flavours with hints of sweetness from the red pepper and tomato. They also enjoyed the soft texture, with beans and cheese adding a pleasing bit of variation.

Score: 74/100

For those who are looking for a convincing meat replacement, these vegan burgers are perfectly smokey and charred, with notes of caramelised red onion.

The plant-based patties are a little greasy, creating an extra juicy texture, and are thin enough for double stacking.

Score: 74/100

‘Shroom fans will adore these vegan-friendly burgers, made with meaty soy protein and shiitake mushrooms for a soft and chewy texture. The recipe contains a plethora of herbs and spices, including fennel, chilli and cardamon, but it was the paprika, onion and garlic that stood out.

Fun fact: these plant-based burgers are served at Forest Green Rovers, which is affectionally known as the world's ‘greenest football club.’

Score: 74/100

It’s always handy to have a frozen burger on hand, and this one — made with a comforting veggie base of carrot, sweetcorn, green beans, red pepper and potato — is coated in a crisp golden crumb for textural contrast. A versatile choice, it’s ideal in a burger bun or alongside a garden salad.

Score: 74/100

Although not technically a burger, we felt this innovative product was just too exciting to pass by. Entirely plant-based, these convincing steaks have a stand-out texture that will have you double checking its vegan credentials. Tender and nicely chewy, testers described the flavour as similar to maple-smoked bacon.

Score: 73/100

If you’re craving a chicken burger, just minus the chicken, testers felt Quorn offered a tasty alternative. The fillets are flavoured with onion, garlic and a hint of paprika, and the breadcrumb coating will help them stay intact on the barbecue.

They also cook from frozen, so are a good one to have on standby in the freezer for when the sun makes an unexpected appearance.

Score: 73/100

Similarly, these supermarket chicken tenders came in joint place with Quorn’s branded buy. They were juicy and tender, with black pepper and herbs that really emulate the real deal.

Just add lashings of vegan mayo, crisp lettuce and a brioche bun for a satisfying meat-free meal.

Score: 72/100

For those who enjoy a little heat, the lingering spicy sriracha element in these plant-based burgers will go down a treat. The texture was a touch dry, so you may want to add a condiment or two, but the large chickpea pieces were a welcome addition.

Score: 72/100

Lidl’s Moroccan-influenced burgers taste just like falafel, with a sweet note reminiscent of mango chutney. The grated carrot creates a soft texture, so we think they’d be great stuffed in a pitta bread, with a dollop of minty yoghurt. And they’re a total bargain to boot!

Score: 72/100

A bean-based burger is a great vegan alternative if fake meat isn’t for you. This one is flavoured with Mexican spices, such as jalapenos, coriander and garlic and would pair well with a melted slice of American cheese.

Score: 70/100

ASDA’s breaded ‘chicken’ burger is surprisingly spicy, with a lingering heat and juicy texture. It’s well-seasoned too, so you won’t need to resort to extra toppings here unless you want to — simply serve in a burger, or slice and add to a wrap.

Score: 70/100

Beyond Meat topped our meat-free burger round-up last year, but it seems plant-based development has caught up, proving tough competition for the brand.

However, these vegan patties are still a top choice, proving an authentic replacement for a traditional meat burger, achieving a tell-tale BBQ char and smoky aroma. The flavour is equally convincing, with rich, umami notes, ‘spot on’ seasoning and a juicy ‘bleeding’ middle.

Score: 70/100

Halloumi is always a failsafe choice when catering for vegetarians, and these convenient breaded burgers mean they won’t melt into the grill like a single slice of cheese tends to.

The mild flavour lends itself well to extra toppings and condiments too, so you can really make these your own.