Best Burgers in Iowa!
It’s hard to tell exactly what makes a burger so perfect. Maybe it’s the delicate ratio of meat, condiments and bun, or possibly the creativity that comes in the form of toppings. If you’re looking for those ideal ratios and delicious toppings, Iowa’s best burger joints have it. Here are the best in the state.
Chuckwagon Restaurant, Adair, IA
The Chuckwagon Restaurant in Adair has something for every meal of the day, ranging from breakfast fare to burgers and cold beer plus dessert, and whatever the food you and your family are hankering for, the Chuckwagon can cover it in their fun and friendly restaurant space. While every one of the menu and beverage options are worth the visit to the Chuckwagon, it’s their burgers that are the piece de resistance, and with all the original and classic burger varieties to choose from, there’s loads to try at the Chuckwagon in Adair.
Ankeny Diner, Ankeny, IA
Ankeny Diner on Southeast Delaware Avenue is the epitome of the classic eating establishment. Featuring all the diner menu classics including breakfast plates, turkey clubs and of course, burgers and French fries. You can decide upon original burgers at the Ankeny Diner, or you can go a little more adventurous with something like a Goober Burger with an egg cooked to your liking plus cheese and peanut butter. Whatever lunch or dinner option you opt for at the Ankeny Diner, know that you’re ordering up a meal you’re going to enjoy.
Zombie Burger, Des Moines, IA
If the undead were ever craving something other than human meat, chances are you would find them at Zombie Burger in Des Moines. With other locations in Iowa City, Coralville, Ankeny and West Des Moines as well, Zombie Burger serves up an assortment of cleverly named and flavored burgers including the Dead Moines with smoked gouda, prosciutto, ham and truffle mayo, plus a long list of alcoholic and non-alcoholic milk-shakes to really satisfy your appetite. A lot of the menu options at Zombie Burger might also include a take-home box, but when you find yourself shuffling through your home later with burger on your brain, you’ll be glad you visited Zombie Burger earlier that day.
Short’s Burgers and Shine, Iowa City, IA
Perhaps not only the coolest burger joint in Iowa, but also up for the best burgers in the state, Short’s Burgers and Shine in Iowa City is a must-visit burger joint in the nation. With a long list of exclusively gourmet burger options, the interior of Short’s is fashioned from the era of prohibition, giving each visit a stylized feel of older times when the extensive craft beer menu would have been hidden from sight. With over 20 burgers to choose from at Short’s, it will take multiple visits to try everything this established and soon-to-be long-lasting burger joint has to offer.
