The End: My Blog in Review

Since I started this blog in January, I have enjoyed every step of my little Austin burger journey. In the past four months, I have been able to try and fall in love with new restaurants and I have been able to finally experience what it's like to be a blog writer. Being a journalist,...

My Favorite Burger Places Ranked

Throughout my hunt for the best burger joint in Austin, here are the six total places I tried ranked in order from my most favorite to least. And the winner goes to... GOURDOUGH'S PUBLIC HOUSE! Thanks for reading! -Alyssa

Sixth (and final) Stop: Dan’s Hamburgers

Another timeless icon of Austin, Dan's Hamburgers has served Austinites since 1973. Family owned and operated, Dan's has four locations throughout Austin and is known for their delicious and inexpensive burgers. Before trying Dan's, I didn't have high expectations because the one location I knew of that's on Manchaca looked kinda dinky and worn-out. However...

Gourdoughs Public House Interview

Check out my  interview in which I interview Shiloh Barker, a regular customer of Gourdoughs, and talk about what she loves about the unique donut establishment. https://youtu.be/pvWUGwSD_Ro

Fifth Stop: P. Terry’s Burger Stand

My first fast food burger of my Austin burger journey, P. Terry's Burger Stand is a favorite to Austinites. With 14 total locations in Austin,  saying it has gained popularity in Austin would be an understatement. Beginning in 2005, the chain has grown and remained in our city of Austin ever since. Despite P. Terry's being...

Fourth Stop: Hut’s Hamburgers

Another Austin classic, Hut's Hamburgers is one of the oldest hamburger joints in Austin beginning their business in 1939. Throughout the decades, Hut's has endured different names and changes - but today, it lives-on in the heart of downtown Austin. The Austin icon still thrives for many reasons including it's high-quality delicious burgers, classic style...

Review of Authentic Asheville

In the process of doing this blog and conducting this hunt to find the best burger in Austin, it's inspiring to think that I'm not the only one in the foodie community doing a hamburger hunt as well. Authentic Asheville, a blog that is doing their own burger hunt, is going around the country to...

Third Stop: Top Notch

An Austin icon since 1971, Top Notch has survived in the rapidly changing city as one of the most famous burger joints in Austin. With its vintage style and curbside service, when you walk in, it seems like you took a time machine back into the 70s. My mother grew up in Austin and as...

Second Stop: Hopdoddy

If you ever drive by Hopdoddy, the first thing that'll catch your eye is the unbelievably long line that  wraps around the building of eager Austinites waiting patiently for a Hopdoddy burger. When I first saw Hopdoddy and the insane line, I thought to myself, "Can it really be that good?". The answer is yes,...

First Stop: Gourdough’s Public House

I would've NEVER thought that hamburgers with donuts in them would be one of the best meals I've ever had, and better yet, may very well be the best burger I've ever had. Gourdough's Public House located on South Lamar has a one-of-a-kind menu where each dish incorporates donuts, yes that's right, DONUTS. The unique and creative...