Who Has the Best Burgers in Eastern Iowa? Iowans Weigh In [GALLERY]

We know the "official" best burger winner in the state of Iowa this year, but which restaurants here in Eastern Iowa deserve a little love?

Back in May, the 2025 winner for Iowa's Best Burger Competition was announced, and we were bummed to find out that it wasn't one of the finalists from here in Eastern Iowa. Halftime Bar & Grill in Pleasantville was the 2025 champion, beating out some awesome local places like Wilder at Graduate Iowa City, Salsa Guy Cafe in Cedar Rapids, and Big Head Burger in Waterloo.

In honor of International Burger Day on May 28th, we asked listeners to share with us their favorite burgers here on OUR side of the state. I'm sure you've heard of some of the restaurants, but there may be a few on here that are new to you! Here are some of Eastern Iowa's favorite burgers:

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• Baxa's Sutliff Store And Tavern - 5546 130th St NE, Lisbon
• Blind Pig Monticello - 126 E 1st St, Monticello
• Boondocks - 130 E Main St, Anamosa
• The Class Act Restaurant - 7725 Kirkwood Blvd, Cedar Rapids
• Earl's Chill and Grill - 955 29th Ave, Marion
• The Flying Elbow - 229 N 13th St, Marshalltown
• Foodie Garage Eatery - 1046 Central Ave, Dubuque
• Hillside Sports Bar & Grill - 21592 Business Hwy 151, Monticello
• Hwy 30 Diner - 1519 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids
• The Inn Restaurant and Bar - 175 Jacolyn Drive NW, Cedar Rapids
• Legacy Lanes - 901 N Birch St, Monticello
• Loosies - 1611 32nd St NE, Cedar Rapids
• Market at the Tap - 105 W 1st St, Monticello
• The Map Room - 416 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Mickey's Irish Pub & Grill - 11 S Dubuque St, Iowa City
• Parlor City Pub & Eatery - 1125 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Parlor on Main - 433 E Main St, Central City
• Sacred Cow Tavern - 1000 7th St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Sally's On Broadway - 263 Broadway St, Springville
• Salsa Guy Cafe - 2874 Mt Vernon Road SE, Cedar Rapids
• The Starlite Room - 3300 1st Ave NE, Cedar Rapids
• Still Four Corners - 102 1st St SW, Hopkinton
• Tootsie's Ice Cream & More - 210 North K Ave, Vinton
• Tornado's Grub & Pub - 1600 3rd St SE, Cedar Rapids
• Udders Burgers & More - 805 12th St, Belle Plaine
• The Village Tap - 1616 6th St SW, Cedar Rapids

READ MORE: Iowa Restaurant Closing Just One Year After Winning Best Burger

A few other restaurants that I think need some recognition for their burgers include Stadium Bar & Grill in Cedar Rapids, Short's Burger & Shine in Iowa City, Crosby's in Cedar Rapids, and Hamburg Inn No. 2 in Iowa City. You can see some of the best burgers I've tried in Iowa below:

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