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DAN'S HAMBURGERS

FLAT-TOP SIZZLE & TEXAS TOAST

INITIALIZING ATELIER CANVAS...

SINCE 1973 · AN AUSTIN ORIGINAL

Craft Atelier

DANS BURGERS

PRECISION CAST IRON SEAR

450°F CARAMELIZED MAILLARD REACTION

PRECISION SIZZLE SEQUENCE

CRAFTED FOR PERFECTION

Fresh daily ingredients seared to order with house sauces on toasted artisanal rolls.

THE 450°F STEEL SMASH STANDARD.

01. HEAVY STEEL SMASH450°F CAST IRON
02. SQUISHY POTATO ROLLSCULTURED BUTTER
03. CRAFT MALTS & SIDESHAND-SPUN
HEAVY STEEL SMASH
Layer 1: Lacy Caramelized Crust

HEAVY STEEL SMASH

Sear Heat450°F
Maillard Crust Index98.6%
Lace Thickness1.2 mm
DAN'S DOUBLE CHEESE ON TEXAS TOAST
1973 AUSTIN ORIGINAL DINER
HOMEMADE ONION RINGS
FRESH JALAPEÑO FLAT-TOP SMASH
SOUTH AUSTIN MANCHACA PRIDE
AUTHENTIC THICK MALT SHAKES
DAN'S DOUBLE CHEESE ON TEXAS TOAST
1973 AUSTIN ORIGINAL DINER
HOMEMADE ONION RINGS
FRESH JALAPEÑO FLAT-TOP SMASH
SOUTH AUSTIN MANCHACA PRIDE
AUTHENTIC THICK MALT SHAKES
GALLERY

THE SENSORY GALLERY

OG Double Smash
Signature Beef$14
FEATURED SPECIMEN

OG Double Smash

Dual fresh beef patties smashed razor-thin on searing cast iron to develop caramelized crispy lace crusts with molten cheese.

Truffle Shroom Melt
Truffle Shroom Melt
Gourmet Atelier$16
FEATURED SPECIMEN

Truffle Shroom Melt

Sauteed wild cremini mushrooms, Swiss melt, roasted garlic black truffle aioli, and baby arugula on a buttered bun.

Nashville Hot Cluck
Nashville Hot Cluck
Buttermilk Fried$15
FEATURED SPECIMEN

Nashville Hot Cluck

24-hr buttermilk brined whole chicken thigh drenched in cayenne spiced oil, vinegar dill slaw, and house comeback sauce.

Hand-Spun Thick Shake
Hand-Spun Thick Shake
Artisan Gelato$9
FEATURED SPECIMEN

Hand-Spun Thick Shake

Slow-churned Madagascar vanilla bean gelato whipped with rich dark chocolate, Belgian malt crumble, and sweet cream.

Loaded Animal Crinkle Fries
Loaded Animal Crinkle Fries
Craft Sides$7
FEATURED SPECIMEN

Loaded Animal Crinkle Fries

Triple-cooked Idaho crinkle fries tossed in molten American cheddar sauce, grilled sweet onions, and secret sauce.

THE CRAFT

THE CULINARY CRAFT MORPHER

Dan's Special Cheeseburger
AUSTIN CLASSIC 1973

Dan's Special Cheeseburger

Fresh Texas beef on flat-top griddle with American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, and mayo on toasted sesame bun.

01 / 05
HOUSE SIGNATURE CRAVING

HAND-DIPPED
MALTED MILKSHAKES

Hand-spun gelato, pure cream infusions, and real malt crumbles.

CHILL & EMULSION SPECIFICATION

VELVET TEXTURE & BALANCE

Slow-churned to ultra-dense consistency with balanced sweetness and creamy velvet mouthfeel.

CURATED PAIRINGS

THE PAIRING SELECTOR

French Black Truffle Glaze

French Black Truffle Glaze

₹340

Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Malt

Lotus Biscoff Speculoos Malt

₹220

Double Smash & Shake

French Black Truffle Glaze

Savory Umami96%
Caramelized Crisp92%
Velvet Sweet Finish88%
ORIGIN ACT 01 · CHRONOLOGICAL TIME-SLIP

THE HERITAGE ARCHIVE

Scrub backwards through time to explore five decades of cast-iron history and unchanged recipes.

BURGERS WERE $0.45

THE ORIGINAL FLAT-TOP

Dan began grinding fresh Angus chuck every morning at 5:00 AM on South Lamar. Seasoned cast iron, hand-sliced onions, and paper wraps.

FILM GRADE: 100% SEPIA·AUTHENTIC CAST IRON
THE ORIGINAL FLAT-TOP
ARCHIVAL RECORD · 1973BURGERS WERE $0.45
TASTE 50 YEARS OF UNCHANGED TEXAS DISCIPLINEOrder The Classic→

TIME-TESTED GRIDDLE CRAFT

Sear Temperature & Pressure200 lbs / 450°F
OLD-FASHIONED TEXAS SIZZLE

MAXIMUM CARAMELIZED MAILLARD REACTION

AUSTIN KITCHENS

Manchaca Road
SOUTH AUSTIN CLASSIC

Manchaca Road

Drive-Thru & Dine-In Active
Address

5602 Manchaca Rd

Austin, TX 78745

Hours

6:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Seating

Vintage Booths & Patio

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TABLE RESERVATIONS AT DAN'S HAMBURGERS