The Best Burger in Iowa
Looking for the best burger in Iowa? It is hard to beat a mouthwatering, melt in your mouth burger. One that has been seasoned and grilled to perfection and topped with flavorful cheese and dressed with your all time favorite fixings. Whether those are crisp lettuce and juicy tomato slices or crunchy pickles and onions, we usually each have our idea of the perfect burger.
Here, we have struggled through our differences of opinion to bring you the most regionally acclaimed burgers we could find in Iowa. To make our top burger list, these burgers had to consistently receive top marks taste test after taste test! This was research we didn’t mind doing, these burgers also were liked by the widest palette of tastes. So give our burger list for Iowa a try. If you find a better burger in Iowa let us know and we will make sure to try it out and weigh it against the competitors.
Also, we would love to hear what you think the best burger is to you, what qualities do you think are most essential? Or do you know of a burger joint that is the best kept secret in Iowa and you want to share your love with the nation? We want to hear it, what you have to say is important to us!
Mike’s Saloon
Sioux City, IA
Mike’s Saloon opened as a gas station/bar decades ago by Mike Stevens, was known early on for its chicken. The staff still does a full line of chicken (marinated and breaded on site) and steak (only U.S.D.A. choice beef), but patrons flock for the burgers. Beyond the menu, Mike’s Saloon has a unique atmosphere colored by hundreds of dollar
bills glued to the walls and ceilings. Many have been there for nearly 20 years.
Texas Roadhouse
Ames, IA
At Texas Roadhouse they like to brag about their Hand-Cut Steaks, Fall-Off-The-Bone Ribs, Made-From-Scratch Sides, and Fresh-Baked Bread. Everything they do goes into making their hearty meals stand out. They handcraft almost everything they serve.
Tastee Inn & Out
Sioux City, IA
Starlite Room
Cedar Rapids, IA
Starlite Room, is family owned, and has been serving the area with great foods for over 50 years. Home of the original Super Burger.
Smashburger
West Des Moines, IA
Smashburger is an innovative restaurant concept that is redefining its category by providing a burger experience that combines the superior product, service and atmosphere associated with sit-down casual dining and the speed and convenience associated with quick-service restaurants. With its handcrafted menu items ranging from smashed-to-order burgers, handspun Haagen-Dazs milkshakes, chicken sandwiches, salads, and sides made with fresh, premium ingredients and served in less than six minutes, Smashburger is putting the burger back at the center of the consumer dining experience.
B & B Grocery, Meat and Deli
Des Moines, IA
B & B Grocery, located in Des Moines, Iowa, is a neighborhood grocery store with an outstanding deli. B & B Grocery is also known to be selling specialty burgers that include their tripe cheeseburger and the Quadzilla.
Aunt Maudes
Ames, IA
The concept of Aunt Maude’s was created on a Sunday morning in 1975 over a few Bloody Marys. Although Aunt Maude the person is mythical, they cherish the ideals of her with their casual personal style, superb service, and excellent cuisine. Carrying on those ideals is what they are passionate about.
Black Stone
Iowa City, IA
Blackstone of Iowa City is locally owned by four longtime Iowa City Residents and is currently featuring three main dining rooms and a large bar area that is available for comfortable dining. Blackstone specializes in stylish American menu with Asian and Mediterranean influences as well.
Me & Billy
Davenport, IA
Me & Billy offers a juxtaposition of equal parts comfort and style. They have chosen each element, from the back bar to the staff, to enhance a welcoming vibe each and every time a customer walks in the door. Me & Billy strives to encompass the timeless values of friendly service and a lively atmosphere. The menu consists of food they like to eat, with a memorable burger serving as the foundation of offerings that appeal to the bar crowd and food connoisseur alike. They simplified their menu, featuring fresh and local ingredients, in homemade and seasonal offerings.
Buzzard Billy’s
Des Moines, IA
Buzzard Billy’s, specializes in incredible Cajun-Creole food, large beer selections and a funky atmosphere. It is a great place to dine and people watch while enjoying the mild summer days and evenings.
