Best Burger Iowa, Best Cheeseburger, Best Hamburger

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!

Tastee Inn & Out

Sioux City, IA

The Great American drive-in is alive and well in Sioux City at Tastee Inn & Out. For over 60 years, they have been serving the same classic “Good Food to Go”, including favorites like their Tastee Sandwich made with fresh, seasoned ground beef, Tastee Pups, homemade Onion Chips & Dip, and more. Get a meal for a great value with their individual and family specials, but make sure you save room for ice cream.

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.

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.

Zeppelins Bar & Grill

Cedar Rapids, IA

Zeppelins Bar & Grill is a high end casual restaurant with phenomenal food, great service, an exceptional beer selection and dynamite cocktails.

Sally’s Hamburgers

Des Moines, IA

Celebrating 20 years in business this year. A staple for downtown workers for a quick breakfast before work or a lunch to go.

Front Street Brewery

Davenport, IA

Front Street Brewery, the oldest brew pub in the state of Iowa, is nestled beautifully along the bank of the Mighty Mississippi. It has served the fine community of Davenport since 1992.

Boozie’s Bar & Grille

Davenport, IA

Boozie’s Bar & Grille, is a basic, old-school watering hole and restaurant offering burgers and other hearty American food.

Bricks Bar & Grill

Cedar Rapids, IA

With a rotating selection of 60 hand-picked beers on tap, Bricks Bar & Grill is an acclaimed craft beer bar in the heart of downtown Cedar Rapids. In addition to an elite beer experience, Bricks offers a full menu featuring quality smoked meats. They round out the beer experience with delectable foods, a friendly, knowledgeable staff and a cozy atmosphere, so that everyone who stops in will have a time to remember.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Cedar Rapids, IA

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers strives to serve fresh food, provide warm hospitality and become a vital part of the communities they serve by hosting events, fundraisers and providing great career opportunities.

Tyler and Downings Eatery

Anamosa, IA

Tyler & Downings Eatery claims to have had a tradition of being the best for more than 100 years. The restaurant is also known to be offering a variety of meats, such as Half Pound Fire Grilled Burgers, Slow Roasted Babyback Ribs, and USDA Choice Ribeyes & Filets.