Certified Smash Austin Entry Est. 2022

Gimme Burger

Double Wagyu Gimme Burger
South Austin / Near Zilker Park, Austin, Texas · 6 sources scored · Confidence: Medium-high
📍 201 Lee Barton Dr, Austin, TX 78704 (Butler Pitch & Putt) · 📞 (512) 477-4430

Austin's #2 smashburger per The Infatuation (Feb 2026) - wagyu beef, smashed hard, $12. From the team behind Michelin-starred Olamaie, served through a golf course food truck window near Zilker Park.

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Smash Score
85SMASH
SCORE
Certified Smash
6 Sources
Scored Inputs
Medium-high
Confidence
Last calculated April 2026
Algorithm v1.1

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The Story

Austin's Golf-Course Smash Hit.
Wagyu precision at food-truck speed.

Gimme Burger opened in April 2022 as a permanent food truck at Butler Pitch & Putt, a 9-hole golf course near Zilker Park in South Austin. The concept is operated by MaieB Hospitality - the group behind Olamaie, which earned a Michelin Star in 2024, and chef Michael Fojtasek, a three-time James Beard Finalist for Best Chef Southwest. The setup is intentionally simple: a golf course food truck with a minimal menu built around one great burger.

Two wagyu beef patties are smashed hard on the flat-top for edge-to-edge crispiness, then layered with American cheese, mustard, diced onions, and pickles on a sesame bun. The Infatuation ranked it #2 in Austin on their Smashburger Power Rankings (February 2026), while Tribeza called it \"one of the best burgers in town.\" At $12, it pairs premium sourcing with strong value.

Score Breakdown

How the 85 Was Calculated

Critics 35% weight
82
Crowd 45% weight
93
Community 10% weight
87
Accolades 10% weight
0
RAW WEIGHTED AVG
83.08
COMPETITION BONUS
+0
QUALITATIVE BOOST
+2.0
Final score formula: 83.08 raw weighted average + 2.0 qualitative boost + 0 competition bonus = 85.
The Burger

Double Wagyu Gimme Burger

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Build
Two wagyu patties smashed hard for edge-to-edge crispiness
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Cheese
American cheese
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Bun
Sesame seed bun
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Toppings
Mustard, diced onions, pickles
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Price
$12.00
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Neighborhood
South Austin / Near Zilker Park
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Operation
Permanent food truck
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Established
2022
The Infatuation Austin ranked this burger #2 in their Smashburger Power Rankings (February 2026). The mustard-forward build and full wagyu sourcing differentiate it from standard fast-food smash formats.
Locations

Find Gimme Burger

⭐ Original Location
Gimme Burger at Butler Pitch & Putt
201 Lee Barton Dr
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 477-4430
Monday12pm-8pm
Tuesday12pm-8pm
Wednesday12pm-8pm
Thursday12pm-8pm
Friday8am-11am, 12pm-8pm
Saturday8am-11am, 12pm-8pm
Sunday8am-11am, 12pm-8pm
What Critics & Diners Say

Review Excerpts

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#2 in Austin for smashburgers: a massive burger with a juicy, double wagyu patty smashed hard for edge-to-edge crispiness, plus American cheese and mustard.

The Infatuation Austin - Smashburger Power Rankings
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One of the best burgers in town - made with top-quality local beef, smashed into a thin crispy double patty.

Tribeza
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The burger here is massive - a juicy, double wagyu patty smashed hard for edge-to-edge crispiness, American cheese, and lots of mustard.

The Infatuation Austin
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Gimme Burger smashes huge wagyu patties nice and thin, then rests them on a picture-perfect sesame seed bun.

Austin Chronicle
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4.8 stars from 99 Google reviews, with consistent superlative feedback on the burger quality and execution.

Google Reviews
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In town for a few days, tried several places but Gimme Burger reigns supreme.

Google Reviews (representative quote)
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The burger was so juicy and the bun was perfect. Simple but absolutely nailed it.

Google Reviews (representative quote)
Accolades & List Inclusions

The Record

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Austin Smashburger Power Rankings - #2
The Infatuation Austin, 2026 - #2 of all Austin smashburgers.
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The 17 Best Burgers in Austin - #8
The Infatuation Austin, 2026 - listed with an 8.2 review score.
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Austin's Best Burgers, Broken Down by Vibe
Austin Chronicle, 2025 - featured in the Unlikely Candidates category.
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The 11 Best Restaurants Near Zilker Park
The Infatuation Austin, 2024 - featured in neighborhood destination coverage.
Our Assessment

Strengths & Caveats

✓ Strengths
#2 smashburger in Austin on The Infatuation's 2026 power rankings.
Chef pedigree from MaieB Hospitality and Michelin-starred sibling operation context.
Google 4.8/5 from 99 reviews provides strong crowd validation.
$12 price point for a double wagyu smashburger is standout value.
Distinctive mustard-forward profile and deliberate minimalist build.
⚠ Caveats
Food truck setup means weather dependence and limited seating.
No Eater Austin or Texas Monthly coverage found in the current source set.
Yelp data is thin (24 reviews) and rating is marked estimated in source notes.
Limited service window and location context can reduce accessibility.