Joke was on me, because when I arrived and looked at the printed menus for Happy Hour and dinner, the onion rings I had spied online were missing. All their locations give off a warm, familiar vibe that helps whet the appetite. By the time I arrived at The Butchers Burger, they had already crossed out the lamb birria burger on their short menu. It was a natural outgrowth of owner Joey Paffels Cadenza coffee-roasting business next door, and they serve a roster of pour-overs and espresso drinks from early in the morning until 5 p.m., when they switch over to their dinner menu. I admit that I flinched a little when I saw a $25 Tavern Burger listed on the menu at Georgia James Tavern, the new downtown sibling of chef Chris Shepherds Georgia James steakhouse. Ill make sure to try the cute burger the next time I visit. With seven years experience in the restaurant industry as a cook, server, bartender, and more, he is deeply passionate about intertwining his fondness for food with his love of language. Four summers ago, I tried my first Impossible Burger, made with the plant-based meat substitute developed by Impossible Foods. Order some bacon as a topping or on the side for a delectable mouthful. I noted that the fries shown online were crinkle-cut, which I avoid as a matter of principle. Privacy Policy. This is a review for burgers in Houston, TX: "This was my first visit to Burganic Hub. Or try house favorites like the Goodnight/Good Cause, which comes with jalapeos, caffeinated BBQ sauce, and a side of good vibes via a donation to a local charity, or the Impossible, a burger so good youll forget its meat-free.How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or get delivery viaUberEats. Pair it with sidewinder fries and pastry director Victoria Dearmonds unholy milkshakes.How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order take-out via Toast. Housed behind the nicely restored brick facade of a 1938 armature works, its the kind of industrial building that used to rule this rapidly changing part of the city. Whether you are looking for a sophisticated location or a cozy hole-in-the-wall restaurant to enjoy, youll ding it in my list of the best burgers in Houston. It was nonstop from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m., she told me. I went for the double-double cheeseburger Id been eyeing on various Instagram Feeds, especially after a Twitter friend declared it an absolute unit of a sandwich, and Feges confessed to having eaten three in one week. A post shared by Catherine | Houston Food Blog (@eatingwithcatherine). What did people search for similar to impossible burger in Houston, TX? At seven bucks, the cheeseburger is a deal in this era of ever-inflating prices. It comes stacked club sandwich-style with a slice of crisp bread, special mayo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles. Backtracking, I found I was early for supper at Good Vibes, a burger-centric restaurant headed up by chef Eric Nelson. And no, I do not believe any hunk of protein inserted into a bun-and-condiments context constitutes a burger, whether said protein be tuna, tofu, fried chicken or otherwise. Nope. Brass Tacks aims to lure in its young professional and student crowd with a highflown mission statement that natters on about work/life balance and an open-plan physical plant geared toward the digital. After all, here I was in a carefully wrought Margaritaville, and it was a few minutes before five oclock. I ordered a French 75 to compensate, and damned if it wasnt the best one Ive had in ages, with a buoyant lemon lift of the sort thats too often compromised by over-sweetness. And its the second futuristic medical robot I have encountered while dining out in the past few weeks. I realize this is, nominally, a burger column. The all-day cafe near the soccer stadium sits amid the clusters of midrise condos that have sprouted up in EaDo in recent years. You can get em any which way, satisfying your cravings with a bacon- and onion ring-topped BBQ burger; the jalapeno-, avocado-, and queso fresco-adorned Mexi; the Kimchi burger layered with fried egg and cheddar; or the pulled pork-, slaw-, and mac and cheese-smothered Smoke Stack. A few years back, our resident burger expert ran around Houston eating a slew of classic cheeseburgers in order to find the best of the best. But no: Here, the punning name that plays off the British Netflix series refers to the house-ground beef patties that anchor their burgers and to their house-ground hot dogs, too. But lo, Brass Tacks was bustling with patrons who looked to be in their 20s to early 30s, max. Houston came alive with pop-up food events during the pandemic, and the form has delivered everything from ube baked goods to Japanese-style egg-salad sandos to burgers, that civic obsession of ours. ), I could feel the stress ebb from my perpetually clenched muscles. The Good in Good Burger means much more than taste to us. Back in early March, I had been about to visit Good Vibes the week that Governor Abbott lifted the states mask order for businesses. My partner in crime dined on a fabulous porcini-crusted hanger steak, served precisely medium rare on a lively tumble of romesco sauce, roasted cauliflower and deeply caramelized onion. Open daily from 11 a.m. to "close," which means around 8 p.m. when business slacks off. The genius of Feges has always resided in the proprietors unique blend of talents. The catch is that the burger pops up on chef Danny Leals menu on Mondays only making it Burger Monday, if you will. Copyright 20042022 Yelp Inc. Yelp, , and related marks are registered trademarks of Yelp. 1014 Wirt Rd #220, Houston, TX 77055Phone: 281-501-9773Visit Website, A post shared by BuffBurger (@buffburger). And the patio setup is sweet, with lots of space and Day of the Dead banners, umbrella-shaded tables and an assortment of big-screen TVs. This is not a wham-bam operation Boudreauxs burgers are clearly a careful labor of love and my paper sack was produced at 5:24 exactly. I saw that I could add fries for 99 cents, and pick a glass of red wine for 3 bucks, and I was sold. (The largest is called the Boardroom, if you please.). For a damn fine burger with a little side of nostalgia, hit this neighborhood champion of all things beef. Make sure you leave us a comment and well check it out! A tipster had clued me to The Nickels hand-cut fries, another questy obsession of mine, so I phoned in an order, because the stand is only doing takeout these days. Montys Good Burger serves up refreshing organic draft sodas made with pure cane sugar, sparkling house-made lemonade, cookies made by Roccos Sweet Shoppe, house-made sauces and delicious signature Organic Oatly Oatmilk Shakes. Lankford opened as a grocery in 1939, and its been building a dedicated army of burger enthusiasts since the 70s. I read online that Good Vibes was among the first wave of restaurants to go maskless for customers, so I decided not to go. The limit does not exist.This former burger pop-up and Underground Hall purveyor, now in its own brick-and-mortar out near George Bush Park, is slinging out some of the crustiest smash patties around. In an area where new bars and restaurants have been popping up for the past several years, Monkeys Tail was a ground-breaker. But mostly I just wanted to eat 93 Tils fried chicken sandwich again. Order the half-pound Smokehouse Burger, where flavor-forward Angus beef gets an extra shot of love courtesy of smoked cheddar, bacon, caramelized onions, and green onion aioli.How to book: Stop by for first come, first served seating or order take-out and delivery online. Embodying a hybrid Japanese-American philosophy, burger-chan lets you customize your sandwich and offers not only Asian flavors but classic options as well. The falafel burger at this location is locally-made and has a quality taste. Covering major cities and the surrounding areas across the United States, youll find your next great meal out on Restaurant Clicks. It's also a very chill vibemore, BurgersAmerican (Traditional)Hot Dogs$$Galleria/Uptown, We only had burgers and tots but every part of our experience was amazing. A burger involves beef, and Im not gonna argue about that. Well, he didnt actually run, because the thought of doing that while wolfing down nine meat sandwiches makes us physically ill, but you get the point. (Theres a regular ol classic burger, too.). Maybe a flood, too. (Yes, he does a ribeye version Mondays at Monkeys Tail, with a baked potato, elote and chimichurri.). Night Shifts version begins just before Thanksgiving, on Wednesday, Nov. 22, and it will be by reservation only, via Resy. I should have marked the restaurants tall palm trees wrapped in LED lights, but I was too busy marveling at how the stretch of highway right before Broadway turns to North Friendswood had changed since I last saw it.

1420 Edwards St, Houston, TX 77007Phone: 713-227-4893Visit Website, A post shared by Stantons City Bites (@stantonscitybites). The InterContinental is the first hotel to have this technology, we are told. Or go for the newer, bigger patty.

I overshot Good Vibes Burgers and Brews as I whizzed along East Broadway in far southeast Pearland. 2:20PM, This Week in Houston Food Events: Treat Yourself to Bubbles and Caviar, Openings and Closings: Gatlin's F&F Opens, South Beach Returns, La Table Will Refresh, Houston's 5 Best Weekend Food Bets: Cool Off with a Frosty Cocktail During Christmas in July, Become a member to support the independent voice of Houston When I went there, The Burger Joint had these burger options on the menu: The Burger Joint crafts each burger with only the freshest ingredients. Did we leave a restaurant out of this list? And then, dear readers, I thought of it: the fried chicken sandwich I had eaten at 93 Til, the ultra-casual bistro and record lounge opened in December by co-chefs Gary Ly and Lung Ly. Heres your modern Houston mom and pop: a decorated veteran, Patrick Feges, whos also a veteran pitmaster; and a skilled chef, Erin Smith, who honed her skills and her wine knowledge in New York at Per Se and Babbo. I took it as a challenge when I spied the phrase Super Mega Cheeseburger on the menu of The Cuba Station. Required fields are marked *. Our favorite spots to grab a drink and enjoy the view. The idea was irresistible: a burger stand in a remodeled shipping container, smack in the middle of the Navigation Esplanade as the boulevard heads into Second Ward. Fans of fiery infernos should opt for the scorching Firehouse Burger, which gets its mouth-numbing heat thanks to cayenne butter, jalapeos, and habanero sauce.

And hes chosen to serve beef thats halal, the better to serve the Islamic community woven into this affluent Western suburb, where the global mix of residents has spawned nicknames like Katyzuela. The beef is cooked and cut separately. and help keep the future of the Houston Press, Use of this website constitutes acceptance of our. They were bent over said laptops, staring intently at smartphones, working on projects in groups of two or three, ensconced regally on a balcony, up where pristine white air ducts and trusswork reigned. However, this weeks scheduled burger experience came to a crashing logistical halt due to online ordering complications you really, really do not want to know about. Theres something about a pop-up that appeals to the Secret Squirrel in everyone. Youve got to stay attuned to the grapevine, know just where to look on social media for the next announcement of a date and time. A great bar should have a great burger. The restaurant has dozens of add-ons to choose from.

Well, almost the only fried-chicken sandwich Ive ever cared about, if you dont consider the chicken-on-a-biscuit situation they used to serve at the late, great Morningstar. Theres enough ferment and creativity in Houstons barbecue community right now to power a Blue Origin rocket. Here, you can order an Angus beef burger that uses only fresh natural ingredients. The name alone compelled me to set out on a pilgrimage to Jamaica Pon di Road: Insane Bolt Burger. The burger bars second location over in Montrose brought with it house favorites like loaded tots, fried pickles, and shakes, plus features like late-night only food and drink specials (which that signature FM Burger is a part of, thankfully). Come along and see what awaited me at this Sugar Land hangout. It was an interesting combination of American cheesy bacon and a Filipino-style patty in a white bun. Our reviews offer insight into the best restaurants in your area, so you can choose your next destination and find reservations all in one place. Having been restored and looking better than ever, Tookies offers four signature burgers, all tuned to have their distinct flavor profiles, ingredients, and add-ons. Tall chairs in bright red metal clustered at the counter, and the surrounding patio was arrayed with lime green tables and chairs beneath a spreading crimson market umbrella.