Centro Launches First Kosher Branch Offering Indulgent Cheeseburgers in Hadera

Centro, known for its decadent and cheese-heavy burgers, has opened its first fully kosher branch in Hadera, Israel. Following previous locations in Dubai, Kafr Qara, and eastern Hadera, the new kosher outlet is situated at Hadera’s main junction near the police station on Highway 4. The kosher menu maintains the brand’s signature indulgent style, featuring burgers served in creamy cheese or mushroom sauce pools, with specially baked brioche buns glazed with flavors like garlic, chili, and truffle.

The kosher burgers use Angus beef, similar to the non-kosher branches, but the buns are now kosher-certified, produced in a new bakery established by owner Hamada Atmana. The menu is slightly smaller, offering a 150-gram burger meal for 67 shekels, a 200-gram burger for 77 shekels, a 300-gram burger for 74 shekels, and a crispy chicken burger for 54 shekels. The meat is praised for its excellent seasoning, juiciness, and flavor balance despite the rich toppings.

To keep the dishes kosher, Centro uses vegan cheddar cheese and vegan cream sauces in some versions. While the vegan cheddar’s texture is noticeably different, the mushroom cream sauce closely resembles the original. The crispy burger is a thin chicken slice coated in rice crisps, fried briefly to maintain crunchiness, and served with pesto aioli.

The standout item was the smashburger, featuring two 100-gram patties with cheddar, fried onions, and mushroom cream sauce priced at 71 shekels. The reviewer, who prefers minimalist burgers, found this version addictive and surprisingly authentic despite its kosher adaptation. The new branch operates more like a fast-casual eatery with mostly outdoor seating and biodegradable packaging. Although prices are on the higher side for smashburgers, the kosher indulgent burger experience is unique and worth trying for those observing kashrut.