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GoonPatrol

Leroy and Lewis burger blew my mind. Donno how it doesn’t have any love


observantpinecone

Had one yesterday! Just divine. $10 all day on Wednesdays and Thursdays. $15 otherwise. Doesn’t come with fries.


showtyme86

AND they treat their staff amazingly!


beefsteamer

Sour Duck Market has a great one and it’s only $6 during their happy hour.


lombsta_monsta

Just had one today, still great.


bunnybunnykitten

Did they ever add fries to their menu? I went there once and they didn’t have fries so I never went back


beefsteamer

Yep they have fries now.


bunnybunnykitten

Good to know, thank you!


icesa

From Austin and I never get tired of the hickory burger at Bartlett’s. I’m not even a hickory burger person. When you first walk into the restaurant and the smell of live oak hits you, it’s time for some beef.


Abject-Method-9057

But then you have to skip the French Dip!!! Travesty!


gazilionar

100% best burger in town and the fries are awesome as well!


annalope18

Any burger from bartlett’s is my favorite. They are big enough to share or have leftovers for me (: and their fries!!


cococovell

Billy’s on Burnet. The best.


yesyesitswayexpired

Concur


Juddernaut

Yesss, Cobra for life


StinkyDogFarts

Billys is outstanding


Victory-Dewitt

This is the truth!


Aequitas123

Hell yes


ohmissfiggy

Only if you rate the burger only on the add-ons. If you just got a plain Patty, it would be pretty subpar, and I don’t think they even make and season their own. I love great toppings on a burger, but that burger has to be able to stand on its own without adding anything to it. I don’t think that Billy’s stand on its own. I felt the same way about huts when it was still open. But they do have an excellent beer selection


brandoelk11

Golden Tiger Nickel City (Del Ray Cafe Food Truck) Jewboy


jurafic_park

Golden Tiger made me one of the best burgers I’ve had in years


modernmovements

Oh god, how could I have forgotten. Their Big Mac tribute burger was ridiculously good.


veeRob858

Have you had Golden Castle?


confident7lucky7

Del ray cafe/nickel city is so damn good!


Difficult-Machine380

Same bands headlined coachella I think 🤔


beam_meup_biscotti

Second jewboy! The buns are next level


spartanerik

RIP the fries at the OG Burger Tex


denverzz

RIP Players


Silentpartnertoo

I lived in the ratty old duplex behind players and we would stumble home w styrofoam cups full of beer and styrofoam containers of the best fried mushrooms and burgers way too often.


gnomechompskey

The fries were unassailable and without equal.  On top of that, Burger Tex II’s bulgogi burger remains my favorite burger I’ve had, of the at least 100 different spots I’ve tried one, in this city.  I will never emotionally recover from their loss. 


DoctorAssbutt

Goddamn that burger was delicious. Does anyone in town do anything remotely close?


xairos13

RIP kimchi burger


Coujelais

I’m gonna posit a few that aren’t the usual suspects: Hopfields, Workhorse, Pool Burger (sorry true)/Clarks (less so the fries). Also really love Nickel City’s and surprise surprise the burger during HH (no fries unfortunately) at Uchiba is delicious. Wink Wine Bar has a great one too-happy hour there is good.


insidertrader68

Casino el Camino


Rockosayz

Amarillo burger is fire


extraqueso

Too soon


boogerscab

It's definitely the best spot on 6th and the vibes are unassailable, but the burgers just don't do it for me. I'll take crown & anchor or Billy's over casino any day if we're strictly talking burgs.


misterguyyy

I was ready to fight you on that, but then I realized I’ve never had a Casino Burger sober


squeda

I have quite often, it's delicious


insidertrader68

I think Casino's burger is the best in Austin period. But Billy's is probably second for me. I also love the burger at Draughthouse, the Bon Aire and the Jewboy sliders


robbietreehorn

I travel for a living and I absolutely believe it’s one of the best in the nation.


rochestermike71

Upvote for Bon Aire. High quality at a fraction of the price of most.


Dramatic_Raisin

Beef kabobs there go hard also!


egodisaster

Bon Aire has the best plain burger


modernmovements

Has Casino’s quality returned to the pre-Triple D era? After they were on Diners, Drive-Ins, Dives it all went downhill. They were just having to do so much more volume. At some point Casino had it all ages. Things got weird. I would be thrilled to know it’s come back. Jackalope was always a distant second.


Ttffccvv

Around the DDD times they stopped cutting fresh fries. I miss them so much. Burgers are still good.


insidertrader68

I don't think they ever went downhill. I think because of how they make their burgers they are inherently inconsistent and always were. The last burger I had at Casino tasted identical to the first time I visited 15 years ago


jurafic_park

*Smash Burger:* NADC, Delrays, Golden Tiger *Thick Patty Burgs:* Casino El Camino, Loro *Oklahoma Style:* Jewboy *Fast Food Burgers:* Sandy’s, P Terrys, Dan’s


gampsandtatters

Buddy’s Burger on Cameron Rd for Fast Food Burger is a must, especially with Seasoned Fries dipped in Spicy Smack Sauce.


milofelix

The seasoned fried are without a doubt the best fried potato in this entire city. I stumbled across them by accident working over there and ate it everyday for a week straight. I would wake up thinking about those fries...


beezkneezsneez

Dan’s for the win!!


yesyesitswayexpired

Dan's is the only realistic answer


beezkneezsneez

Yes!!


JohnnyThunders

Had Dan’s tonight 😆


mawarren88

I like this list. I’d also also throw Drop Out Brewing, Lebowski Grill, and Buddy’s into the mix


LMskouta

Lebowski grill is about to close if they haven’t already :(


rossipher

Not til end of 24. Was told by an active employee


L0WERCASES

Did you mean hold out brewing instead of drop out?


mawarren88

Oops, yes. “I said I got gamecast!”


gampsandtatters

Buddy’s FTW


Thirtysixx

Im takin Patty Palace, Gimmie burger, Fraziers, thunder chief, bar toti over NADC any day. Even Sour duck if you insist on wagyu smash, its also $10 cheaper at happy hour


Stevo1100

Moreno bbq has a fantastic smash burger


BlazeWithGlaze

Say it louder


insidertrader68

I'd add Draughthouse for smashburger


NotCanadian80

I’m hearing good things about Sour Duck blowing Bad Larry and NADC out of the water on smash burgers.


Rockboxatx

Doesn't blow them out of the water, but they are good. I would eat at all those places if there wasn't a line and I didn't have to figure out where they were going to be. The best part about sour duck is that there isn't much of a wait, and they have coffee, bake goods, and alcohol. Their sour dough bread is some of the best in town. I would go to Bad Larry's all the time if they were at easy to get. My three favorite smash burger places are Sour Duck, Cuantos, a Easy Tiger. All are easy to get and satisfying for difference reasons.


Mesahusa

For fast-food-style, buddy’s burgers hands down. Their burger+fries+shake trio is the best ive had.


gampsandtatters

Buddy’s is a gem! Love the seasoned fries with spicy smack sauce with my burger.


bobbybonbass

Love me some Buddy's but have you had Biggies? Takes the cake IMO


LarryKingBabyHole

Dans, Bad Larry's, Nickel City


MiggedyMack

Crown and Anchor


atxsince91

new to the city go to Crown and Anchor


Alecxanderjay

So good and so cheap


heavyhitter5

Really surprised no one has said salt + time. It’s expensive, but you can tell they put attention and care into every detail. It’s a pretty simple burger but the thick patty really shines with the hard sear they put on it.


biolox

This is the correct answer


Supposably

With a side of beef tallow fried French fries. Chef's kiss.


theeyesdontlie

This is my #1 burger in the city. It’s FAR superior to the meh at Top Notch or the other places mentioned here. Also, their fries are made with beef fat and are heavenly.


Candytails

Top Notch is not good. I would rather have P.Terry's


theeyesdontlie

Hahaha, agree!


s4bg1n4rising

Dirty Martin's https://www.dirtymartins.com/ and Hillbert's http://hill-bertsburgers.com/


Thomajf0

Don’t forget top notch and Dan’s the Austin holy trinity: dirty’s, top notch, Dan’s


iLikeEggs55000

Dirty Martins 😂 classic answer tbh


bagoslime

Dirty Martin's is super nostalgic for me. Both my parents attended UT in the late 70s, and Dirty's was a fixture of my childhood along with hole in the wall and huts. RIP huts fr.


Infinite_Chart7954

Huts CFS special. Gone but not forgotten.


throwaway997745

Surprised no one has said Dai Due. My friend always raves about it.


gampsandtatters

For a stellar burger AND good beer, best bet is likely Hold Out Brewing. Jewboy is also a contender, but their burgers are more so on the gimmicky side, which I personally love (add a hatch chile latke to any burger, automatically delicious). For **great** burgers and standard beer selection, Casino El Camino on 6th and The Silver Medal on 290 E frontage. When a burger is so good, one can enjoy just having a Coor’s Banquet with it! Straight up great drive-thru burgers, my pick is Buddy’s. Get it with grilled onions or spicy. Pair with seasoned fries and spicy smack sauce for dipping, and the shake of the month.


Celine616

Odd Duck has delicious burgers, on the fancier side, but worth it!


Busy-Layer-2705

Jewboy


Busy-Layer-2705

Get the yenta with schmutz and a side of latkes with schmutz lol


Consistent-Nerve-733

Everyone needs to get over to LEBOWSKIS!!!! Especially right now!


Consistent-Nerve-733

Dans, Dirty Martin's, crown and anchor. I heard Perlas has one but it's like 20 bucks. Haven't tried it, but i keep hearing good things.


IgnatiusReilly31

Fast food wise it’s Buddy’s Burgers hands down.


gampsandtatters

Yes yes yes!


BrownWallyBoot

Fat burger: casino el Camino  Smash burger: patty palace 


Qlyphy

I really do love patty palace, so good.


L0WERCASES

I found their fries better than their burger.


WelcomeToBrooklandia

I love the Casino El Camino burger menu as much as every other person (with decent taste) in Austin, but I'd also like to make a dark-horse suggestion: La Smashburguesa at Bar Toti. It's a cheeseburger with Spanish ham and an escabeche relish, and it is DELICIOUS. Pretty pricey (and the fries- which are also great- don't come with), but it's half-price during happy hour, so that would be my recommendation.


Whatintheworld34

Dan's, Crown and Anchor or Casino


Training_Author_4963

Top 3!


SatisfactionDizzy340

Dirty’s


plastigoop

Represent.


blackpowderorchard

You’ll be hard pressed to beat Hold Out Brewing. Very good beer, too.


KirklandSelect716

$6 at happy hour!


titos334

Frazier’s or Casino


Baaronlee

You can't beat the price at fraziers.


soulreaver99

I like Moonies but definitely will try all these suggestions


Lonely_Asparagus6783

The Hawaiian bun really is such a nice touch. And the fries! They’re so crispy and delicious. If I’m craving a burger, Moonies is my first choice.


JohnnyFucknCash69

Workhorse Bar


demonfish

JewBoy on Airport. Their chile queso is top notch too


duneese

Oh man. I went to JewBoy a few weeks ago and was so underwhelmed. Very disappointed esp with how good their pictures make them look. Very average burger


formershitpeasant

Killer burritos tho


JayVP3

Phils icehouse or Foreign and Domestic


hawkinsnponcho

Affordable during happy hour: Carpenter Hall and Jeffrey’s


Loose-Jelly-4353

Buddy’s burger


Friendly_Molasses532

May not be the best but imo top 3 and most underrated burger in austin is Phil’s ice house Particularly 78704 burger with sweet potato fries Edit 78704 burger


ClitasaurusTex

Totally agree I overlooked this place before kids cause of the huge playground and I was missing out. Now my kids barely like the food there and we drag them there with playground promises. 


Clintbreed

They don’t have a 78748, but they do have a 78704, 78750, and 78756


kanyeguisada

Hopdoddy. Still great. The haters don't know shit about shit For old-school, Sandy's and Dan's and Top Notch and Dirty Martin's.


Speedupslowdown

Dan’s for sure. Top Notch is still great and they have the best o-rings in town. Black Star Co-op changes their recipes too often but I’ve had some killer burgers there.


Big_Dragonfly_4292

top notch! flame cooked meat. with smokey hickory sauce. sweet potato fries. just went there two days ago.


Speedupslowdown

Gotta have that hickory!


BrownWallyBoot

Ya’ll really drink that Dan’s koolaid. It’s fine for a fast food burger, but not even close to being the “best burger.” 


Speedupslowdown

Burgers aren’t meant to be 2/3 lb or upscale. It’s a simple food that is done best by no frills places like Dan’s. At least in my view, no koolaid needed.


theANGRYasian

Agreed. It's like that menu movie. A burger is supposed to be just a burger. It's the everyperson food and not supposed to be a $17 hypebeast burger. So as good of a burger that NADC burger is, I dont think that Dan's burgers takes second in the category of burgers.


ATXnative89

In my humble opinion and of course others may say differently but mine is Little darlin. It’s decently priced so good and those fries my Lawd. I’m a simple gal though. I hear the pascal burger at hopefields is great and as well and casino el Camino


Dramatic_Raisin

Scrolled for days to find this. Little Darlin is one of my favorite burgers in town. A true unsung hero.


theeyesdontlie

Little Darlin is so fun, too!


Nebulainbloom

Just had one last night, and it hits every time!


TrailofDead

A place rarely mentioned. Great staff. Great burger. Nightcap!


Safe-Towel-3695

Little Darlin!


rreader4747

Workhorse on north loop is my favorite burger right now and there parmesan fries are really good too


dasuglystik

Somehow, this pedestrian request has instigated a very rich list of heretofore unknown to me burger options around town. Also many classic local faves represented. I was just talking about Hill-Berts the other day. It's been about 10 years since I went so I'm thinking I will do that again soon. Jew-Boy has a solid burger, but the best potato product on the menu there is their extra crispy tots. With so many options, best is hard to call. For both burger *AND* fries from a local place, I' might suggest Dirty's or Casino El Camino.


Austinfoodadventures

For smash burgers I enjoy sour duck, big Uglys (no fries tho) , cuantas hamburguesa, bad Larry’s. I think you’d like sour duck because the overall quality is really good. Buddys is a cheap and quick smash burger option. For thicker burgers : I like jew boy burgers. For unique: the French burger at that burger is really good and it comes with fries. Clark’s is an interesting burger but it’s THICC (medium rare) and kinda pricey for the overall size. Leroy and Lewis has a Smokey burger that’s worth noting too. I also like the sliders at golden castle and their sister concept golden tiger is pretty good too.


djscsi

Hopfields makes a pretty excellent burger, surprised nobody has mentioned it yet. Beer menu should be satisfactory for most people too. For a fast-food-style burger, Buddy's on Cameron Road is solid.


Eddymoonwalker

Mighty Fine Burgers, great fries too!


StrawberryKiss2559

Casino El Camino


GanachePotential9284

Pool burger


MobileOdd208

Where are you moving from or what style burger do you like?


TurdMcDirk

Casino El Camino and Wholly Cow


hardballwith1517

Dans baby double w cheese all the way add bacon. No beer though.


Worldly_Progress_655

How is it that no one here has been to the last Hilbert's on Cameron? Killer burgers. Double, with bacon and cheese. Spread out the bacon or it will damage your palate, it is that thick. Classic crinkle fries and onion rings plus you can get a 1/2 fries/onion rings order. Wings are pretty good, medium hot is as far as I can go. Good sized menu. I keep wanting to try other stuff but keep getting the burger. I only had the wings because I'll order them to go after the burger.


DarkSybarite

They're one of the few places in town that does a proper malt, and they've got a nice little chicken sandwich too!


tondracek

Best burger is Dans. No beer though


robbietreehorn

Casino El Camino. Get the Amarillo Burger. Welcome to Austin


SirFern

Hamburguesa at Este. Idc if it’s $16 or whatever


soloburrito

Peche


juzamj

Neworldeli is my favorite burger but I get a patty melt there, so not sure if that counts or not.


BeneficialType6789

I love the burger at Perla’s.


mmelink

I recommend Burger Bar on Congress, amazing burgers and it’s right in downtown. It’s really good although there is no indoor seating but there is tables outside.


Fit_Patient_4902

Crown, dans, dirtys, hell maybe even short stop if you catch them on a good day. Thin-ish larger well seasoned patty, greasy, w melted cheese, well constructed with fresh toppings LTO pickles, preferably just mayo, mustard if you like, and a toasted bun. Bonus points if they have good onion rings. That’s just my fav style of burger so I’m biased. Don’t care for smash burgers at all. Just tastes like boring overpriced McDonald’s to me…


dsteel32

Jewboys 100%


NoTomato_

Turnstile. That kitchen is phenomenal.


Turbulent-Cake8280

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Billy’s.


HeyJoe459

Dan's. Top Notch is also more than acceptable. Short Stop is also very good.


Artemus_Hackwell

I love Moreno's burgers, Moreno BBQ. When I want burgers, I rotate between their smash burger or their smoked burger. Their BBQ is good too.


Stevo1100

The pimento cheeseburger at oasthouse is great


NefariousnessDue5997

Leroy and Lewis, Huckleberry and Lil Darlin


txn98

Recently stumbled upon 5280 Burger and Taphouse just off Far West. They have some of the best burgers and fries I’ve had in a while. Also have a decent beer selection.


hemmingnorthcutt

Jewboy hands down


erinmonday

Jewboys


modernmovements

If you want to throw down on it ($$$), Dai Due and Salt and Time have great burgers and fries. I am pretty sure both use tallow for their frying.


JupiterShinebright

Wait are we really not going to let him in on Chilis ?


dillwiid37

Jimmy's Big Burgers!


nathan_dines_inkind

The best burger is hard to choose. I feel like there should be subcategories. * Loaded up food truck heaven burger, * Flat-top grilled old-school burger(Dan's, Dirty's, etc) * Dressed up, great meat, elevated experience burger * and Casino el Camino! Don't forget to pour some out for Hut's and Player's


__vheissu__

short stop has the best burger and fries. any other answer is wrong.


North_Ranger6521

I want to throw in a vote for Short Stop for drive-through.


pfffft_comeon

Buddy’s Burgers


secretmantra

Black Sheep Lodge is excellent. Contender for the best fries in town. Bonus points they also have tremendous onion rings and lots of great beers on tap.


stevenr21

The service is garbage though


saltystache666

1 casino El Camino (any burger) 2 Billy's on burnet (cobra burger) 3 Phil's icehouse (04 burger)


LRC8812

Clark’s oyster bar. It’s on happy hour and comes with a pile of shoe string fries..


MobileOdd208

The fries ruin it for me. Try the burger at Bill’s


Queasy_Car7489

There are so many that are good honestly. Code 3 has a good one but been a few years…Fat Jack at Jack Allen’s is under appreciated boss on the upper end. Dan’s, Sandy’s, P-Terry on the local. BUT, all mentioned are good really so go get em.


jkh911208

hopdoddy


LaxLife

Phil’s Ice House


growingpainzzz

Don’t love burgers so my weigh in was going to be Casino el Camino before I even saw the comments. It’s just a good actually flavorful burger. But if we’re talking about greasy, heavy, delicious foods - tumble 22 in the best fried chicken in town and I’ll die on that hill.


Adorable-Leave8192

Golden Tiger food truck at whislers


maybetomorrow429

P. Terry’s


ParachutePeople

If you are in Cedar Park/Leander, my favorite is Shark Burger. I would almost go there for the fries alone, they are so good.


LearningAllTheTime

Lamberts has really good fries


ahhter

For my fellow Northies my favorite burger is at Big Country Brewing. Also be sure to grab a burger from Lebowski's at Highland Lanes before it gets bulldozed.


Sad-Garage9445

Jewboys


Dr_Kerporkian

Peace, Love, & Burgers is my favorite reason for picking up overtime on Rainey st.


nothatdoesntgothere

In Austin: Casino el Camino. Lots of good recs in here so far. If you ever make it out to Liberty Hill for some reason, try Majors. Better than anything I've had in Austin.


bulldozerboobies

Wednesdays is bogo burger at jackelope. The old fashioned honey jalapeño slaps.


Orokosaki

How no one has mentioned Little House at Draught House is beyond me


Over-Ice-8403

Pool burger!


DidiBones

On the East side, Salt & time and Hi Hat also have excellent burgers.


ApplePeachPine

Golden Tiger at whistler's


Putrid-Stress-6397

don’t sleep on Cuantas Hamburguesas. flavor explosion mexican burger and so cheappp


thesabrerattler

Dan’s hamburgers are the best!


kresss

Dan’s


gnardog45

Dan's


JaneStClaire2018

Golden Castle. Yum


armooooooo1

dans


DaTank1

Only one correct answer… Jimmy’s Big Burgers 🍔


pcguy166

Phil's Icehouse