A trip to Top Notch, opened by Ray and Frances Stanish in 1971, is a trip back in time when burgers were still charcoal-grilled. It might look familiar as the joint from Dazed And Confused. Orders can be placed online for pickups, in-person, or over the phone for to-go orders through its carhop. The restaurant has reopened for dine-in service.

The burgers at the 48-year-old local chain Dan's are quick and solid and are paired with great curly fries. To-go orders can be placed over the phone or in-person. The locations have reopened for dine-in service.

A perfect crispy burger can be found at the North Loop fast-casual restaurant, served on challah buns. There’s an array of options from cheese to sauces to vegetables, as well as variations with salmon and a vegetarian-friendly sweet potato and navy bean patty. Pickup orders can be placed online; the patio has reopened for dine-in service.

For a burger slathered in camembert cheese and mustard, look no further than Hopfields’s all-day Pascal burger. There’s also a solid vegan-friendly veggie burger made with a black bean patty. Takeout orders can be placed online or over the phone. The restaurant has reopened for dine-in service.

The cheeseburger at Crown & Anchor is a reader favorite, and who can disagree? There is a real greatness in burger simplicity. Takeout orders can be placed in-person or over the phone. The bar reopened its patio for dine-in service.

Previously only available on Tuesdays, Dai Due’s cheeseburger is now available daily. It comes with two dry-aged wagyu patties topped with cheese, pickles, and tangy sauce. Pickup orders can be placed online. The patio has reopened for dine-in service.

The West Austin burger spot offers a variety of burgers, including the refreshing Blue Hawaiian which comes with a thick griddled slice of pineapple. Pickup and curbside pickup orders can be placed over the phone or through its website. The restaurant reopened for dine-in service.

It’s in the name: the truck with two locations — this one parked at Southern Heights Brewing and the other at Central East Austin food truck spot Arbor Food Park — offers reliable burgers, from the Lit with pepper jack cheese and grilled jalapenos to the Harold loaded with onion rings and cheddar cheese. The loaded fries are just an added bonus. Pickup orders can be placed online. The brewery has reopened for on-site service; the food truck park has outdoor tables available for on-site services.

The Detroit-style food trailer parked at favorite bar Nickel City is slinging those classic sliders (don’t let the name mislead you: the sliders aren’t small) are available, plus a double-patty version, and for those who want more, a three-pack order. Pickup orders must be placed online. The bar has reopened for on-site services.

Salt & Time's Butcher's Burger is an essential: a massive hunk of house-ground beef, plus beef-fat fries. Add on the house-made bacon for maximum meat. Pickup orders can be placed online. The patio is now open for dine-in service. The butcher shop/restaurant also debuted a delivery-only service dedicated to the burger through third-party app Caviar.

No discussion of Austin burgers is complete without touching on this beloved home-grown chain. With 20 locations around town, Austinites have easy access to an affordable and quality fast-food burger. Takeout orders are available through all drive-thrus and respective online stores. The restaurants have reopened their dining rooms for dine-in service.

The South Lamar food truck whips up a stellar griddled-burger, topped with bacon and cheese. Takeout orders can be placed over the phone or in person. The truck is offering seating at next-door neighbors the Gibson Street Bar and coffee shop Merit, both of which are open for dine-in service.

The New Texan restaurant’s wagyu burger often changes its accompaniments, which are currently goat chili and pimento cheese. Curbside pickup orders can be placed online. The restaurant has reopened for dine-in service too.