#jacobys

Ah, the hamburger. A classic American staple. There’s no wrong day to eat a hamburger but National Burger Day gives us all a great excuse to indulge a little bit. Whether you like yours classic or with a contemporary twist, there are great options in just about every city. Here are just a few of our favorites!

Baptiste & Bottle in Chicago, IL

Chef Lintelmann serves up an old fashioned burger stacked with bread and butter pickles, American cheese and remoulade. Though it might seem simple, the combination of ingredients is just right.

Ledlow in Los Angeles, CA

Ledlow's straightforward classic is topped with cheese, red, pickle, and Dijon & garlic aioli. “It’s inspired by my trips across the country eating at different short-order burger joints,” says chef Centeno. “But in the case of the Ledlow burger, it’s my meat blend and poppy seed bun that make it.”

Emily Loves Pizza in New York City, NY

Their mainstay might be pizza, but chef Matt Hyland serves up a mean burger over in Brooklyn. It’s so popular, you have to get there early to eat it. It regularly sells out! They make the 7 oz patties in-house and top them with Grafton Cheddar and caramelized onions. Drool. 

Jacoby’s Just Casual in Austin, TX

Brite Bites: Country Brunch at Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile in Austin, TX

On my first morning in Austin, my friend who is an Austin native, had us meet her for brunch at Jacoby’s in East Austin.  With puppy in tow, we joined a group of in-the-know Austinites for a relaxing brunch on the back patio which felt more like a friends backyard.  The patio itself had a great rustic feel with upgrades like refreshing fans to keep away the summer heat.  The grassy private yard of the restaurant overlooked the Colorado River, something we had been following since our drive from Arizona.

Owner, Adam Jacoby, serves family raised meats from his family’s ranch in Melvin, Texas with locally sourced vegetables for a ranch-to-table experience full of country favorites.  While creating the space, interior designer Kris Swift, included reclaimed wood from the barns on the ranch as well as bricks from a former bank in downtown Melvin.  These accents, paired with custom neon signs, make for an updated feel.

TO EAT (for brunch) Biscuits & gravy Chicken Fried Steak & Waffles (somehow it was even better with syrup on top) Strawberry Pancakes Steak & Eggs

SHOP Jacoby’s Mercantile is connected to the restaurant and offers a unique assortment of vintage and local handmade goods including jewelry, pet accessories, housewares, and gifts.  My friend picked up a set of blue mason jar glasses which we had on our table during lunch.  

ABOUT Jacoby’s Restaurant & Mercantile 3235 East Cesar Chavez St Austin ,TX  78702 Phone {512} 366-5808

Tuesday- Saturday: Happy Hour 5:00-6:00 Supper  5:00-10:00 Lunch (newly introduced) 11:00-2:00