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!
Saucy Focaccia
Cedar Rapids, IA
At Saucy Focaccia, they are a family owned and operated business that started as a food truck in 2013. Pairing that fresh baked focaccia bread with some traditional sandwiches made it really something special. They put so much love and attention into the food and service they provide.
B-Bop’s Burgers, Fries, and Cola
Des Moines, IA
B-Bop’s is a drive-thru restaurant that features burgers, sandwiches, fries, and shakes. All of B-Bop’s offered hamburgers are known to be made from 100% pure ground beef and include catsup, mustard, onion, pickle, lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise on a toasted bun.
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.
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.
Sippis American Grill & Craft Beer
Davenport, IA
Great downtown Davenport restaurant serving lunch, dinner, one of the largest selection of craft beers in the area, and cocktails. Daily specials with homemade soups, salad dressings and sauces. Banquet room available for parties with view of the Mississippi River, fire place and cozy private rooms.
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.
Front Street Brewery
Davenport, 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.
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.
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.