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    Home » Austin

    Where To Find the Best Burgers in Austin

    Updated: Jan 20, 2025 · Published: Jun 29, 2022 by Dave Lee

    A fantastic burger is the quintessential American comfort food. The best burgers in Austin, Texas, reflect various approaches to this hallmark of backyard barbecues. Austin's butcher shops and neighborhood restaurants offer some of the highest-quality beef burgers you'll find anywhere. Premium ingredients like Wagyu, brisket, and special sauces are all involved.

    And then there are the food trucks, diners, and fast-casual spots, all valued parts of the burger landscape in my hometown. This article doesn't cover fast-food chains.

    Regarding my personal preferences, I usually order a standard cheeseburger cooked medium. I don't like pickles, so I don't ask for them, but I pay attention to the French fries. Are you getting hungry? Good! Let's celebrate the best burgers in Austin.

    Table of Contents

    • Austin's Best Burgers
      • 1. Leroy and Lewis Barbecue
      • 2. Dai Due
      • 3. Loro
      • 4. Jewboy Burgers
      • 5. Launderette
      • 6. Hopdoddy Burger Bar
      • 8. Pool Burger

    Austin's Best Burgers

    1. Leroy and Lewis Barbecue

    L&L Burger

    The half-pound L&L Burger at Leroy and Lewis Barbecue is perfect for Austin's BBQ lovers. They mix 50% Akaushi brisket with 50% ground beef (supplied by HeartBrand Beef) and top it with cheese, grilled onions, pickles, and burger sauce. The result is a next-level burger that tastes like a barbecue on a bun. It's yours for $14. Sides are extra, but you may not need them. Some options include kale Caesar salad, refried beans, and Texas Red Chili Frito Pie. 5621 Emerald Forest Dr, Austin, TX, leroyandlewisbbq.com

    Related: Restaurants in Waco

    2. Dai Due

    Dry-aged wagyu double cheeseburger at Dai Due restaurant
    Wagyu double cheeseburger

    Dai Due is another East Austin butcher shop and restaurant serving outstanding burgers. In 2015, Bon Appetit named it one of America's Best New Restaurants, and in November 2024, the Michelin Guide awarded Dai Due one of only two Green Stars in Texas for sustainability.

    Owner Jesse Griffiths has committed to sourcing the freshest seasonal ingredients from local providers, most of which are within 200 miles of the Texas capital. The dry-aged Wagyu double cheeseburger is a must for any burger fan. It's topped with Stryk cheddar cheese, sauce especial, dill pickles, and onions and served on a sesame cemita bun.

    The menu notes that the burger patties incorporate Dai Due bacon, which may explain the saltiness, which I found overwhelming. Dai Due's cheeseburger comes with French fries and beet ketchup. I like the color of beet sauces but not the taste; I prefer ketchup or mayo. 2406 Manor Rd, Austin, TX, daidue.com

    3. Loro

    The Loro cheeseburger
    Loro cheeseburger

    In 2018, two of Austin's top chefs, Tyson Cole and Aaron Franklin, partnered to launch Loro, an Asian smokehouse and bar on South Lamar Boulevard. I'm enamored with the Thai-inspired oak-smoked beef brisket sandwich with papaya salad and peanuts.

    More recently, I've become a fan of the mouthwatering Loro cheeseburger, which is topped with red onion-brisket jam, muenster cheese, lettuce, and chili aioli. The brisket jam is mainly brisket, with a bit of red onion jam to dress it up. This great burger is available daily, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., for $14. Loro's success in Austin led this culinary duo to open additional restaurants in Houston and Dallas.

    2115 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, loroeats.com
    11601 Domain Dr., Ste 200, Austin, TX

    4. Jewboy Burgers

    The Jewboy cheeseburger, one of the best burgers in Austin
    The Jewboy cheeseburger

    I'd seen Jewboy Burgers all over Instagram and finally checked them out in 2021. It's safe to say they're the only burger joint in Austin offering potato latkes, something my Mom used to make for me.

    I got the signature Jewboy, one-third of a pound of freshly ground beef smashed over onions on a flat-top grill. It's flipped once, topped with two cheese slices, and steamed to perfection. The Jewboy is served on a Martin's Potato Roll with chopped lettuce, pickles, and mustard. For $9, it's not a bad deal.

    Other clever burger offerings include the Sloppy Jose with bacon and chile con queso, the Yenta with a potato latke, and the Goyim with grilled pastrami and Swiss. Potato latkes, tater tots, white cheddar queso, and fries are available as sides. 5111 Airport Blvd, Central Austin, TX, jewboyburgers.com

    5. Launderette

    Plancha burger with roasted carrots from Launderette
    Plancha burger with roasted carrots

    Launderette is one of the best restaurants in Austin, whether for lunch, brunch, or dinner. They also serve excellent burgers at all times of the day. The Plancha burger is served with American cheese, special sauce, and pickles on a challah bun. It's pricey at $17, considering the sides are extra, but it has a distinct flavor profile I've come to crave. As you can see in the photo above, I tried to be healthy while they were doing home delivery, ordering roasted carrots instead of fries. 2115 Holly St, Austin, TX, launderetteaustin.com

    6. Hopdoddy Burger Bar

    Hopdoddy's classic cheeseburger with caramelized onions on a gluten-free bun
    Classic burger with cheese on a gluten-free bun

    My first experience with Hopdoddy was soon after moving to Austin in 2016. I waited 30 minutes in line to get a cheeseburger, fries, and a thick milkshake at their South Congres Avenue location. Everything was excellent, though I learned I could do their burger and fries or shake, but not all of the above in one sitting. Since then, Hopdoddy has expanded quite a bit, with five locations in Austin, 25 more around Texas, and outposts in Arizona, California, Colorado, and Tennessee.

    Burger options include:

    • Buffalo Bill with free-range bison, blue cheese, and steakhouse bacon.
    • Bacon Jam Double with white & yellow American cheeses and house-made tomato bacon jam.
    • Primetime with an 8-ounce HD Signature prime blend beef patty topped with fondue cheese, caramelized onions, arugula, tomato, truffle aioli, and HD1 steak sauces.

    They also offer chicken burgers, plant-based veggie burgers, and a sushi-grade ahi-tuna burger. You can also choose your preferred burger on a bed of salad. After some experimentation, I still return to the classic beef burger, which costs $8.25 and includes Tillamook cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and Doddy Mayo. Multiple locations in Austin, TX, hopdoddy.com

    8. Pool Burger

    Pool cheeseburger with avocado
    Pool cheeseburger with avocado

    In a nod to Austin's food truck culture, which has birthed such standout restaurants as Odd Duck and La Barbecue, I'm highlighting Pool Burger. Natural, hormone- and antibiotic-free Wagyu beef patties are served in over a half-dozen ways from an Airstream trailer one block north of Deep Eddy Pool.

    They also serve veggie burgers, a fried egg BLT, and loco moco ("crazy burger" in Hawaiian). Diners can enjoy tiki drinks with their meal on a small shaded patio. Happy hour is from 3 to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. I got the quarter-pound Pool Cheeseburger with avocado for $12.50. Next time, I'd make it a double. 2315 Lake Austin Blvd, Austin, TX, poolburger.com

    The search for the best burgers in Austin is ongoing, and I'll be beefing up this list with more delicious options in the future.

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