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2 burgers places in Austin we have eaten in, sorted by editor score. All cuisines in Austin | Burgers across every city.

The Austin burger is a counter-order, fresh-ground affair, and two local chains set the template from their original storefronts. Hopdoddy Burger Bar grinds chuck daily at its South Congress flagship, while P. Terry's Burger Stand has served fresh-ground beef burgers cheap from its South Lamar original.

Hopdoddy Burger Bar (South Congress) ★ 4.2

$$American BurgersSouth Congress

Hopdoddy Burger Bar in Austin is the South Congress flagship since 2010, a counter-order burger room that grinds chuck daily and built a national chain.

OrderThe Llano Poblano with house-ground chuck and truffle fries on the side.

TipThe line moves; queue at 5pm or 10pm. The Sack of Sliders is a four-burger flight worth ordering once.

P. Terry's Burger Stand (South Lamar) ★ 4.2

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P. Terry's Burger Stand in Austin is the South Lamar original since 2005, the local burger chain serving fresh-ground beef burgers on the cheap.

OrderCheeseburger and fries

TipThe double cheeseburger combo runs around $9 with drink and fries; the soft-serve cone is the dessert.

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