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Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage
- Restaurants
- Cambridge, MA
About this business
Overlooking the Harvard Yard, Mr. Bartley's was established in 1960 by Joe and Joan Bartley. The third generation of the Bartley family has joined the gang to serve the locals their venerable burgers. Mr. Barteley's is an institute by itself and is always bustling with people. Decked up with political posters, quirky signs and bumper stickers, it has been churning out great burgers for decades now. Their unfrozen beef is hand-cut and ground daily to give their burgers a distinct taste. Celebs like Shaquille O’Neil, Bob... read more
Location details
1246 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
I have known this place since 1978 - it has not changed, and it still has the best burgers in the NE. Big, fat, juicy, and rare if you so desire. It is crowded and noisy, but there are no better burgers to be had. I just introduced my son to Bartley's when he started college nearby. Unfortunately, I had to order the Mitt Romney burger even though it was the wrong political affiliation - just the combo I needed. I now live on the west coast, but will go out of my way to have lunch there when I visit. Ken
Overated and overpriced – We have read wonderful reviews about the burgers at Bartley's and were very excited to finally try it. Although the burgers were OK, they were extremely overpriced. Neither the burgers, nor the experience in general was worth the money we were charged. We were rushed to place the order as soon as we got in line outside of the restaurant -- half hour before we were seated. The restaurant itself was very crowded and so drafty that the food was cold in a couple of minutes. We had a toddler with us and ... read more
Best Boston Burger – With out question the best burger in town! Don't come expecting a luxurious dining experience, that's not what this place is about. It has incredible burgers and a fun atmosphere that exemplifies the harvard square experience.
My favorite spot – This is a real fantastic place to eat. It's pretty much a hole in the wall in Harvard Square. Don't expect bathrooms or spacious interior. Do expect great burgers and charm. The burgers are great and the raspberry lime rickeys are to die for. Where else can you order a godzilla sized soda? Don't let the very rare negative reviews deter you from going. Take it from a native Bostonian and visit Bartley's. The lines also move very quickly.
Mr. Bartley's was a HUGE letdown – I went to Mr. Bartley's with two friends after hearing how great the burgers and milkshakes. We were seated at an extremely drafty table in front of the door on green plastic deck chairs. The cramped inside was made worse by waiters screeching their orders to the cook and then squeezing by our table, kicking the extra chair into the aisle multiple times. The burgers were extremely overpriced and my coffee frappe had a sickly fake sweet taste. Maybe people find this place hip and cool, but t... read more
Best Burger! – Run - don't walk to this Cambridge burger barn. Casually decorated with vintage stickers and such, be ready to sit amongst the people. Burgers are juicy and add-ons are countless. The french fries are good, but it's the 7oz beef burgers that take the cake here. Best burger in Boston? Maybe!
whoa. you aint never had it so good – i have been going to bartley's since 5th grade (i'm now in grad school in NYC) and this is still the best burger place ive been to. the ambiance is dark, dirty, and politically humorous. there are anti republican posters and elvis sighting reports and 'this is your brain on....' posters all over the walls, tables, and ceiling. there is one big community table and a bunch of 2-4 seaters crammed all together to make you feel chummy with the other meat lovers. the burgers all have names. my... read more
Best Burger in NE! – Everyone has their personal favorite burger joint, and Bartley's is mine. The hamburger juices literally explode in your mouth with the first bite. Their milkshakes are the best around also. I live in NYC now, but I still haven't found anything that compares to Bartley's.
Great Burgers – I walked by this curious place for probably 25 years before stopping in. That was a mistake. But now I eat here quite regularly. My favorites here are the Ted Kennedy Burger, the Yuppi e Burger, the Great Onion rings, and the Raspberry Lime-Rickeys. In addition to the burgers, Bartley's has entrees both chicken and vegetarian as well as great frappes. One of my favorite spots, but not recommended for the claustrophobic.
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How is Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage rated?
Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage has a 4.4 star rating with 1,429 reviews.
When is Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage open?
Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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