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!
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.
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.
White Star Ale House
Cedar Rapids, IA
Zeppelins Bar & Grill
Cedar Rapids, 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.
Barrel House
Davenport, IA
Barrel House, offers a wide array of drinks as well as a wide menu for you to select and fill in your hunger. They are a great place to dine and have a cozy time with your families and friends.
Big City Burgers and Greens
Des Moines, IA
Big City Burgers and Greens focuses on serving food that is healthy, socially responsible and fun. The restaurant is also known to be purchasing local meats and greens whenever possible to support local farmers. Big City Burgers and Greens is also proud to be one of Iowa’s first 100% compostable restaurants.
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.
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.
