Burger Joints in Austin

School House Pub

Burger Joint, Gastro Pub, Pub Grub • East • $10-$25

Walking the line between kitschy and nostalgic, this old house plays host with a draft list heavy on dark malts. The options in bottles, bombers, and cans make up the difference.

2207 Manor Rd., 512/469-7630

The famous New York chain offers plenty of local flavor in its Austin outposts including exclusive concretes made with local ingredients, a craft beer selection from neighboring breweries, and a burger using sausage from Lockhart’s Kreuz Market.

11228 Domain Dr.

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Shake Shack

Burger Joint • South Lamar and Barton Springs • Under $10

Free parking in back.

1100 S. Lamar #2100, 512/717-0430

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Steak 'n Shake

Burger Joint • South • Under $10

This 24-hour chain founded in 1934 is still serving those sirloin burgers and hand-dipped shakes that everyone loves. Don't forget onion rings and the little crock of beans.

9300 S. I-35, 512/291-8095

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Svante's Burgers

Burger Joint • Downtown • Under $10

All of the grass-fed beef comes directly from the ranch that once belonged to Svante Magnus Swenson. The Black and Bleu Bevo Burger sounds like a winner to us.

74 Rainey, 973/943-1264

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TerraBurger

Burger Joint • North • Under $10

The No. 1 rule here is that everything in the store has to be all-natural, and the core ingredients are all USDA-certified organic. Chicken, turkey, and veggie burgers are options, as well as sets of sliders.

10611 Research, 512/382-5864

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Texas State Capitol Grill

American Cafe, Burger Joint, Deli/Sandwich Shop, Tex-Mex • Downtown

Counter-service breakfast and lunch, plus a soup and salad bar, keeps legislators and visitors alike well fed inside the Texas State Capitol's Capitol Extension building.

Room E1.002, 1100 Congress, 512/305-8400

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The Pitch

Burger Joint • North

13000 Harris Ridge Blvd.

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Top Notch Hamburgers

Burger Joint • Midtown • Under $10 • First Plates

The Longhorn Special, onion rings, and fried chicken are still amazing after the family's sale of the shop to the Galaxy and Zocalo Cafes restaurant group.