Top Cheeseburgers in the Austin Area: (no particular order except Crown & Anchor currently is #1)
Some of my criteria include-must have good fries, a good shake is always a plus. And make it simple for the consumer and the atmosphere must be one you want to frequent.
This list does not include fast food. That is a separate category I am working on.
-Crown & Anchor-great atmosphere, spectacular fries, col' beer from around the world. (Mustard only for me)
-Dirty's-more history and Longhorn tradition than any other joint in town. On anyday you could see Coach Brown, Coach Barnes, Coach Auggie, Ben Crenshaw and even Quinton Tarintino eating here. Go by yourself and sit at the bar. (Mustard and Pickle only on the large cheeseburger for me)
-Mike's Pub-simple but excellent. Nice grease on top of bun and coldest beer in town. (put your own fixin's on, mustard and onion for me)
-Lee's Almost by the Lake (Spicewood, Tx)- worth the drive to cure a hangover on Saturday. (all the way minus lettuce for me)
-Diamond Inn (Taylor, Tx)-Same grill from the original Diamond Inn in the 1960's and 1970's. Only serve cheeseburgers Thursday's-Saturday (order just like it comes, don't mess with a good thing)
-PTerry's-easiest menu in town, quick convenient but darn good burgers and shakes. (I get mine without the special sauce)
-Shuggies-great hangout at the South Austin Trailer Park Eatery. Unique bun with the black pepper, large patties and beer battered fries. (mustard and pickle on for me)
-Mighty Fine Burgers-only fresh cut crinkle fries in the great state of Texas. I once ate the largest cheeseburger of my life here because I ordered wrong. It was good but quite a challenge I wasn't going to back down from. (yellow and white only for me)
-Mooyah Burgers & Fries-new in town but moving up the ranks quick. Great bun and cheese is melted into the meat to give it the real "dive" taste. Fresh cut fries daily with good shakes. (mustard and pickle only for me)
-Hut's-best variety in town. Cool place with good shakes. (Chubby Checker for me)
-Ski Shores-great place to stop by to refresh those burning ski legs or drive to after you run your dogs at Turkey Creek. (mustard only for me)
-Poodies on 71- worth the drive again. Go in the evening and you might catch Willie but you will probably catch some good live music and a good buzz. (mustard, pickle and onion for me)
-Billy's on Burnett-great little spot for lunch. Nice thick pattie with some of the nicest people in Austin waiting on you. A Green Bay Packer joint with Beer Brats on Game Day. If you are a Packer fan which I am you gotta go on game day. (if ever in Green Bay you must eat at Kroll's, and it has to be Kroll's East not West. (mustard only for me)
-Jim's-everyone knows about Jim's. Next time look past the breakfast menu and order the Frontier burger. (I get mine just like it comes minus lettuce of course)
-Nau's-old school cheeseburgers with history, enough said. (mustard, pickle and onion only)
-Casino El Camino-order like it comes or get out. No substitutions. nice greasy burger to warsh down your col' beer.
-Red Robin-typically not a fan of chains but the Royal Red Robin (with a fried egg) is worth going. Great shakes. (like it comes minus lettuce of course)
-Mo Willy Golf Course-every muny golf course has a great greasy burger or its not a really muny. This is the best muny cheeseburger in town. They even have watered fairways now. (mustard only for me)
-Arkie's-cool little spot on the east side. Sit at the counter get a burger, skip the shake and go right for the homemade pie. (mustard only for me)
-The Frisco Shop-(formerley Night Hawk for those true Austinites). Old school burger served wrapped in paper. Its gotta be good because its messy. (I get mine the way it comes minus lettuce of course)
-Gus's Grill would make the list but I heard it closed. I have yet to confirm that. If open another great east side spot.
Brock Purslow
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Billy's on Burnet - THE BEST!!! Love going for their burgers and their fries are GREAT too!!!!
Followed Brock's advise a few weeks back on Shugee's @ the South Austin Trailer Park Eatery...not impressed at all....BUT Billy's is GREAT!!!
Has Brock ever tried Phil's Ice House on Burnet Road (in Allendale)? I wonder what he thinks of it. I had a burger there on Saturday for the first time, followed by Amy's ice cream in the same building(same owner). Yum, yum! One of the most awesome burgers I've ever had! Grilled bun and everything! I think Brock would like the Allendale Burger...billed as an all American cheeseburger (minus the lettuce, or course!)
I ALWAYS wonder what Brock thinks of Phil's when I eat there!! It's MY favorite burger in town, but I get the 78704 (hold the jalepenos). He's GOT to try it, I'd love to know what he thinks. Homemade cheesy jalepeno bread, all natural beef, Monterrey jack cheese, grilled onions, chipotle mayo, avocado, yum, I want to go NOW!
Ok you are making me hungry LOL Have you ever tried Fast Fixin On the Go Cheeseburgers from the Grocery Store?
Here is a simple sugjestion to a place that I am very supprised you have not mentioned at all, Burger House on Mesa and Spicewood Springs. To me one of the best if not the best places for a double cheesburger! you gota add the jalapanos!
Gotta get Moonie's Burger House in Cedar Park on the list
Good info!!
Brock's done his research.
Obviously Brock and I have VASTLY different opinions on burgers. There is nothing worse than a burger that drips grease, or falls apart. I want a clean burger that stays put together nicely, and still tastes great. Definitely Phil's is at the top of the list!
Go to Moonies in Cedar Park! OMG...the bun makes the burger even better! Bacon-cheeseburger...all the way!
Gotta love Billy's on Burnet!!! A fantastic Veggie Burger as well...
I think the Frisco Shop closed. There's only dirt left - they tore it down! Boo Hoo! Or did they relocate? I can't imagine Austin without a NightHawk or a Holiday House....... Leslie
What does Brock think about Dan's Hamburgers?
I agree with a few others that you must make a trip to Moonies burger House in cedar park. They have the best burger and fries in Austin hands down. Flavors are great. Only downside is they pack the place and the line is often long. I guess for good food its worthit.
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