Mr. Bartley's Gourmet Burgers
12 expert reviews
“Classic burger joint across from the Yard.”
– Not For Tourists
Zagat
4.3
"Burger buffs "can't leave Harvard Square" without "squeezing in" "elbow-to-elbow" at this "charm"-heavy "landmark" for "amazing", "sloppy" patties." Full review
BlackBook
"Futuristic test kitchen for Legal Seafoods."
Gayot
12.0
"Burgers are the name of the game at Mr. Bartley's. Across from hallowed Harvard Yard, this famed burgermeister has been grilling burgers and whipping up thick frappes for decades." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Some sandwiches have humorous names linked to a celebrity or politician, but most importantly, the prices are right, the food is fresh, and it fills you up."
Rough Guide
Star
"A must-visit in Cambridge. Boston’s best burgers, washed down with raspberry lime rickeys."
Travel + Leisure
"A Harvard landmark since 1960, this no-frills burger joint isn’t glamorous but has been widely touted as the best burgers in the country." Full review
Time Out
"It's been around since the 1960s, and many famous faces have enjoyed the tasty patties at Mr. Bartley's—Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and Jackie Onassis numbering among past patrons." Full review
Where
"Since 1960, this Harvard Square institution has been a favorite of students, professors and anyone looking for a tasty bite." Full review
The Infatuation
"The burgers at this greasy spoon place are given jokey topical names that mock right wing political figures... or if you only eat burgers named after Brexit supporters - this is your place. " Full review
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Our current favorite is the Government Shutdown, which comes with jalapeno and hot sauce.
Frommer's
"Great burgers and incomparable onion rings make Bartley's a perennial favorite with a cross-section of Cambridge." Full review