Double Wagyu Gimme Burger - two smashed wagyu patties with American cheese, mustard, diced onions and pickles on a sesame seed bun
85Smash
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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 ·Updated April 2026

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
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.