Cousin's Burger | Our Story

Poplar Street, One Burger at a Time

Shahezad Contractor opened the first Cousin's on Poplar Street with a simple idea — a real halal smashburger, no shortcuts, served with the warmth of a family kitchen. Brewerytown showed up. Then the rest of Philly did too.

The Halal Smash Burger Philly Needed

Lacy, crispy edges. A juicy center that holds. Martin's potato bun, Cooper Sharp cheese, and 100% zabiha halal beef — every time, no exceptions. The Infatuation put it in their Top 8 Smashburgers in Philadelphia. Regulars already knew.

Philly Partners, Philly Proud

Hank's soda. Hershey's ice cream. Liscio's rolls. Joe's Tea. We built the menu around suppliers who take their craft as seriously as we take ours. Buying local isn't a marketing line — it's just how we do things.

3 States, 7 Locations, Still Counting

From Brewerytown to South Street, West Chester to Allentown, Cinnaminson to Newark — each new location opened the same way: with a line out the door and a community ready to claim it as their own. PA, NJ, DE. We're not done.

This Place Feels Like Family

Chef Jacob walks plates to your table personally. The owner has been known to hand out milkshakes when the wait runs long. People don't just come back for the burgers — they come back because this place genuinely feels like theirs.