Burger Santa Cruz
Burger Santa Cruz is not your typical burger joint. Located in Santa Cruz, CA, this beer bar offers a unique dining experience with its New American style burgers. With a menu full of creative and humorous options, this restaurant caters to a variety of tastes, including vegan and vegetarian options.
The colorful and zany environment at Burger Santa Cruz sets the stage for a memorable dining experience. From the self-serve drink/condiment section to the trendy decor with a comedic touch, every detail adds to the charm of this establishment.
One of the standout features of Burger Santa Cruz is its extensive burger menu, each named after pop culture icons. From the classic BURGER with lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles to the adventurous BLUTO BRUTUS with three patties and a fried egg, there is something for everyone.
Customer reviews rave about the fantastic burgers and sides offered at Burger Santa Cruz. Whether you're in the mood for a basic burger with cheddar cheese or a more elaborate option like the HANK WILLIAMS SR with onion rings, bacon, and cheddar cheese, you're sure to find a dish that satisfies your cravings.
In addition to the delicious food, Burger Santa Cruz also offers a range of amenities, including delivery, takeout, reservations, and a full bar. With options for outdoor seating, catering, and private dining, this restaurant caters to a diverse range of preferences.
Overall, Burger Santa Cruz is a must-visit destination for burger enthusiasts looking for a unique and flavorful dining experience. Don't miss out on the opportunity to indulge in their creative menu offerings and vibrant atmosphere.
Burger Santa Cruz Menu
Location
Address: 1520 Mission St Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 425-5300
Business info
- Offers DeliveryYes
- Offers TakeoutYes
- ReservationsNo
- Vegan OptionsYes
- Many Vegetarian OptionsYes
- Wheelchair accessibleYes
- Accepts Credit CardsYes
- Accepts Apple PayNo
- Hipster, Casual, ClassyYes
- Moderate NoiseYes
- Good for GroupsYes
- Good For KidsYes
- Good for Lunch, DinnerYes
- Street Parking, Private Lot ParkingYes
- Free Wi-FiYes
- Best nights on Monday, Friday, SundayYes
- Happy Hour SpecialsYes
- Full BarYes
- Smoking Outside OnlyYes
- TVYes
- Heated Outdoor SeatingYes
- Covered Outdoor SeatingYes
- Offers CateringNo
- Pool TableNo
- Waiter ServiceNo
- Private DiningNo
- Bike ParkingYes
Last Reviews
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Author: Jon C.
* = Incredibly creative & humorous menu * = Colorful, zany environment * = Excellent bar & brew selection * = Totally embodied the best parts of old Santa Cruz * = Fantastic burgers and sides First dates are opportunities to make unique impressions on people. I had a first date several years back (2011). At the time, I was nearing the end of my collegiate career. I had a job but wasn't making lots of money yet. Couldn't afford to blow a trip to Shadowbrook on something that might only be a 1-or-2-time affair. And yet, you don't want to just phone it in and take them to Olive Garden or Cheesecake Factory. You want to make an impression. Burger, in Santa Cruz, was unique. It had colorful murals painted outside. The menu was entirely named after pop culture icons. Your order token was a framed celebrity mugshot. The cuisine was some of the most off-the-wall, stoner-genius combinations I'd ever encountered. They served a Luthor on glazed donuts. Their take on the western burger was called the "Hank Williams" Their double-patty sandwich was called "The Dolly". Who wouldn't immediately smile upon ordering dinner here? First dates are fleeting. In the vast majority of cases, they're usually discarded and lost to the sands of time. But this particular first date turned out to be my wife. Someone that I'm still with, to this day. There isn't a single year that goes by where we don't fondly recall our first date, where I introduced my wife to Burger. Heart-broken to see that they've closed their doors. Based on the more recent Yelp reviews, it seems like they were struggling with inflation in the post-pandemic world and had either raised their prices, subtracted their portion sizes, or both. We always enjoyed our annual trips to Burger. To coin a phrase from the MCU's resident android, "A thing isn't beautiful because it lasts."
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Author: Kobe M.
While scrolling through this area's surrounding restaurants, we were hopeless on finding a good spot for dinner. Ended up at this place as recommended by a university student and it surpassed our expectations. This little corner street burger joint holds a lot of character and a whole lotta flavor. Food: There's a huge list of things on the menu to please everyone's palettes and I like how they make a lot of their sauces in-house. They have everything from donut burgers to chili dogs. The best part is they make potatoes in all different ways from tater tot's, truffle fries, and sweet potato fries. We ordered 3 different burgers that were paired perfectly with their combination of toppings. The sliders were by far the juiciest! They make a sauce similar to in-n-out and honestly, theirs might even be better... Ambience: They have a self-serve drink/condiment section and they have quite a variety of condiments + the extras you can ask for when you order. I love pepperoncinis so I'm glad they were able to give me some on the side. The decor inside is pretty trendy, yet bar casual vibes with a comedic touch (they use celebrity mugshots/profiles as their placeholders). Parking: Can get a bit tricky as they have a small lot and it's located on the corner of a busy street.
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Author: Bree G.
I think this place deserves an extra star in their rating. After four and a half years living here, I finally tried Burger. I went with a basic burger, lettuce wrapped, with cheddar cheese. I really appreciate any establishments going the extra mile to prove grass-fed beef. We are deserving of this quality and it's a shame you don't see it more frequently (especially in towns deemed healthy). I enjoyed the flavor, however, I think I'd like to try their gluten-free bun next time and see how that tastes. The lettuce wrap was satisfying and I probably could've had another patty, easily. The fries are quite basic yet satisfying. And that chocolate milkshake. What a treat! It's not often I order a milkshake but wowee, that was yummy. This will likely be one of my quick/goto burger places moving forward.
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Author: Rachel L.
Came here for a takeout dinner after an afternoon at the beach. I ordered a lettuce wrapped burger with pepper jack cheese and sweet potato fries. My boyfriend got the burger with the usual bun. I liked the detailed burger menu options and the table picture they give you to associate you with your order. The burger itself was pretty good and I liked how the lettuce wrap was cut in a way that it was easy to hold and the lettuce they use is perfectly crisp. The sweet potato fries were really soggy which could be just because I got takeout but I have a feeling they're usually pretty soggy. I took off one star because everyone else in my group who got sweet potato fries also recieved a dipping sauce but I didnt get one. Overall this is a decent burger spot and the take out orders came put pretty quickly.