Perfect burgers. No frills, just done right and the service is always quick and friendly.
Ciara Paddock
The folks that work there were beyond nice! Soooo professional, fun, great at explaining their product and just a joy to talk with! Gave you that warm and fuzzy feeling like you want to hang out eat and visit! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flathead Cherry Shake, The Burger
Cassandra Madsen
Burgers are delicious, staff are great. Will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick VanHorn
Holly smokes, best burger in Missoula and for only 6 dollars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Caleb Liddle
Awesome spot great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Burger
Con
It's exactly what it's called, it's local burgers! Everything comes from local producers. The staff are always nice and friendly. The burgers are always delicious and incredibly moist, those are the best chips I've ever had in my life, and I really enjoy their chocolate shake. Very different than say a 5 Guys or a McDonald's burger, fries, and shake but it's my favorite burger in town! Also I got to meet Gary the last time I was there, he's a dog!!! : )Parking: There usually tons of free parking on the street, or even the parking lot which gives you a free hour and ~1$ after that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flathead Cherry Shake, Dill Pickle Potato Chips, Ketchup and Fries Potato Chips, The Burger
Angela Medina
Best burger I’ve ever had! The prices are as crazy good as the food. Definitely recommend picking up a bag of pickle chips, too. Not a large menu but you won’t leave feeling like you’ve missed out on a thing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dill Pickle Potato Chips, The Burger
Cam Shipp
absolutely had the best experience with my friends. delicious food and the UPMOST service. Gary gave us the most fantastic service and was the sweetest ever. i HIGHLY recommend !!
Close your eyes and dream with me for a moment. It’s the first warm night of spring and you can feel the energy of life blossoming in the air. Missoula is buzzin’ and you’re ready to awake from your hibernation. You and your best friends decide to grab a beer down town and one turns to two, to three. The vibe is infectious as the whole town is joyous with anticipation for summer. After finishing off the last crisp PBR you look to your friends and exclaim, “A hunger grows inside of me, that only a greasy burger can tame!”. Your friends node their heads in agreement and you begin the process of deciding where to eat? When suddenly a Phoenix appears before you and screeches, “Go to Gary’s and fulfill the prophecy, eat the burger and transcend the hunger barrier!”. Quickly you rally your friends and rush to Gary’s knowing the fate of the world rest in your hands. Upon arrival a cool wave of tranquility washes over the friend group. Your greeted with the amorphous reflections of your peers shinning off the aluminum vessel that is the burger stand. Anticipation grows as the smells drift and then linger in your nostrils. Caramelized onions, charred meat, and a sweetness that can only come from a real shake. As you approach the window your consciousness behinds to leave your body and you’re realize you’re hovering over yourself watching as you order. “Two cheeseburgers please with sauce”. Little did you know this moment would change your life forever. Before you have a moment to think a perfectly crisp white bag sits before you on the counter with your hot burgers awaiting you inside. You take the bag and go and sit on the curb and reach inside. Out you pull the most perfectly created burger you’ve ever felt. A hot bun greets your fingers is soft and tacky later you would learn it’s potato bun made from the Butt cheeks of angels. You pull the burger from the bag to reveal the Master piece. Smushed together with hints of onions and cheese poking out from the sides, accompanied by bits of crispy burnt burger ends. In this moment your consciousness returns to your body as it to realizes it does not want to just observe this experience but feel and taste it. You open your mouth and bite down into the burger a slow doughy slide through the bun, to a moment of pressure as you break through the onions and then the burger. Meanwhile the cheese begins to melt in your mouth as the bites continue. All the wild the secret sauce a tangy and tart mix with hints of ketchup, pickles, and mayo cuts through to balance the entire mixture. Your sprit shakes with excitement as you realize you have just bitten into one of the best burgers life has to offer. Before you know it you’ve reached you last bite and a satisfaction you have never know radiates from your stomach. You have completed the prophecy. The world will continue on. Your life has forever changed. That is what it’s like to eat at Gary’s.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ketchup and Fries Potato Chips
Great stuff, thanks Gary! This is the burger I am imagining when I walk into In-N-Out every couple of years. I usually walk away from there disappointed, but be heartened! The small, cheap, flavor-packed burger does exist, right here in Missoula.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim
Friendly staff, excellent value for delicious burgers, and open late! Just to the left of Dram Shop and Brasserie Porte Rouge downtown Missoula on East Front St.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ketchup and Fries Potato Chips
Tesella T.
The burgers are mini and the vibe is pretentious all under the guise of "humble dude grillin' burgers."
Junior Outdoorsman
Amazing burgers, great staff, very friendly, and love to help out those in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salt Lake Plain Potato Chips
Brian S.
"Have you ever had Gary's? They have six dollar burgers." She said... Hearing that was a lot of information for me to process at once. At first my thoughts went to the price. How could a business in Missoula, Montana only charge 6 bucks for a burger? Then I pictured the burger itself. No way it could be a gourmet, trendy, designer take with arugula and goat cheese and pesto. Then I wondered "who's Gary?" When I think of the name Gary, I think of a mechanic walking out of a garage as he wipes grease off of his hands with a rag as he tells you "we got her back up and runnin again." Evidence of his work stained on his shirt, accented by his name embroidered above the left chest pocket. A man so married to his work I can't imagine he ever has clean hands; I don't believe he owns any clothes besides his work shirt with his name stitched on it. Tonight, I had a costco bag of Caesar salad for dinner. But I was still hungry. When I drove past the food truck looking for a parking spot I was immediately hit by the smell. I've been eating burgers for decades. And there is just a certain pitch to the scent of a good burger place. This place had it right off the bat. Then as I walked up to the window in the dark, the bright lights on the awning revealed a nostalgic simplicity of classic American fare. The window slid open and there was a guy in a blue apron asking what he could get me. Above his apron, on his white button-up shirt, was the name "Gary" embroidered on the left side. He was the only person in the truck, beef and onions sizzling on the flat top. "Just a burger please, however you guys do it." "Well they only come one way, with cheese and onions, unless you want to hold those..." Now, a lot of people who write food reviews will go on bloviating about their preferences. My preferences aren't important here. I like to oblige the cook's preferences. The cook was good enough to go into business, so why not honor that? So I had a burger with onions and cheese. That's it. Beef, Kraft American, grilled onions, bun. And it was so damn good that I was inspired enough to sit here and write out this review when I could have been doing anything else with my time. Next time I'll get two. At least.
Perfect burgers. No frills, just done right and the service is always quick and friendly.
The folks that work there were beyond nice! Soooo professional, fun, great at explaining their product and just a joy to talk with! Gave you that warm and fuzzy feeling like you want to hang out eat and visit! ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flathead Cherry Shake, The Burger
Burgers are delicious, staff are great. Will definitely be going back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Holly smokes, best burger in Missoula and for only 6 dollars.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Awesome spot great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: The Burger
It's exactly what it's called, it's local burgers! Everything comes from local producers. The staff are always nice and friendly. The burgers are always delicious and incredibly moist, those are the best chips I've ever had in my life, and I really enjoy their chocolate shake. Very different than say a 5 Guys or a McDonald's burger, fries, and shake but it's my favorite burger in town! Also I got to meet Gary the last time I was there, he's a dog!!! : )Parking: There usually tons of free parking on the street, or even the parking lot which gives you a free hour and ~1$ after that.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Flathead Cherry Shake, Dill Pickle Potato Chips, Ketchup and Fries Potato Chips, The Burger
Best burger I’ve ever had! The prices are as crazy good as the food. Definitely recommend picking up a bag of pickle chips, too. Not a large menu but you won’t leave feeling like you’ve missed out on a thing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dill Pickle Potato Chips, The Burger
absolutely had the best experience with my friends. delicious food and the UPMOST service. Gary gave us the most fantastic service and was the sweetest ever. i HIGHLY recommend !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dill Pickle Potato Chips, Ketchup and Fries Potato Chips
Close your eyes and dream with me for a moment. It’s the first warm night of spring and you can feel the energy of life blossoming in the air. Missoula is buzzin’ and you’re ready to awake from your hibernation. You and your best friends decide to grab a beer down town and one turns to two, to three. The vibe is infectious as the whole town is joyous with anticipation for summer. After finishing off the last crisp PBR you look to your friends and exclaim, “A hunger grows inside of me, that only a greasy burger can tame!”. Your friends node their heads in agreement and you begin the process of deciding where to eat? When suddenly a Phoenix appears before you and screeches, “Go to Gary’s and fulfill the prophecy, eat the burger and transcend the hunger barrier!”. Quickly you rally your friends and rush to Gary’s knowing the fate of the world rest in your hands. Upon arrival a cool wave of tranquility washes over the friend group. Your greeted with the amorphous reflections of your peers shinning off the aluminum vessel that is the burger stand. Anticipation grows as the smells drift and then linger in your nostrils. Caramelized onions, charred meat, and a sweetness that can only come from a real shake. As you approach the window your consciousness behinds to leave your body and you’re realize you’re hovering over yourself watching as you order. “Two cheeseburgers please with sauce”. Little did you know this moment would change your life forever. Before you have a moment to think a perfectly crisp white bag sits before you on the counter with your hot burgers awaiting you inside. You take the bag and go and sit on the curb and reach inside. Out you pull the most perfectly created burger you’ve ever felt. A hot bun greets your fingers is soft and tacky later you would learn it’s potato bun made from the Butt cheeks of angels. You pull the burger from the bag to reveal the Master piece. Smushed together with hints of onions and cheese poking out from the sides, accompanied by bits of crispy burnt burger ends. In this moment your consciousness returns to your body as it to realizes it does not want to just observe this experience but feel and taste it. You open your mouth and bite down into the burger a slow doughy slide through the bun, to a moment of pressure as you break through the onions and then the burger. Meanwhile the cheese begins to melt in your mouth as the bites continue. All the wild the secret sauce a tangy and tart mix with hints of ketchup, pickles, and mayo cuts through to balance the entire mixture. Your sprit shakes with excitement as you realize you have just bitten into one of the best burgers life has to offer. Before you know it you’ve reached you last bite and a satisfaction you have never know radiates from your stomach. You have completed the prophecy. The world will continue on. Your life has forever changed. That is what it’s like to eat at Gary’s.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ketchup and Fries Potato Chips
Fantastic burgers. Definitely will be
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Great stuff, thanks Gary! This is the burger I am imagining when I walk into In-N-Out every couple of years. I usually walk away from there disappointed, but be heartened! The small, cheap, flavor-packed burger does exist, right here in Missoula.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Friendly staff, excellent value for delicious burgers, and open late! Just to the left of Dram Shop and Brasserie Porte Rouge downtown Missoula on East Front St.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ketchup and Fries Potato Chips
The burgers are mini and the vibe is pretentious all under the guise of "humble dude grillin' burgers."
Amazing burgers, great staff, very friendly, and love to help out those in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salt Lake Plain Potato Chips
"Have you ever had Gary's? They have six dollar burgers." She said... Hearing that was a lot of information for me to process at once. At first my thoughts went to the price. How could a business in Missoula, Montana only charge 6 bucks for a burger? Then I pictured the burger itself. No way it could be a gourmet, trendy, designer take with arugula and goat cheese and pesto. Then I wondered "who's Gary?" When I think of the name Gary, I think of a mechanic walking out of a garage as he wipes grease off of his hands with a rag as he tells you "we got her back up and runnin again." Evidence of his work stained on his shirt, accented by his name embroidered above the left chest pocket. A man so married to his work I can't imagine he ever has clean hands; I don't believe he owns any clothes besides his work shirt with his name stitched on it. Tonight, I had a costco bag of Caesar salad for dinner. But I was still hungry. When I drove past the food truck looking for a parking spot I was immediately hit by the smell. I've been eating burgers for decades. And there is just a certain pitch to the scent of a good burger place. This place had it right off the bat. Then as I walked up to the window in the dark, the bright lights on the awning revealed a nostalgic simplicity of classic American fare. The window slid open and there was a guy in a blue apron asking what he could get me. Above his apron, on his white button-up shirt, was the name "Gary" embroidered on the left side. He was the only person in the truck, beef and onions sizzling on the flat top. "Just a burger please, however you guys do it." "Well they only come one way, with cheese and onions, unless you want to hold those..." Now, a lot of people who write food reviews will go on bloviating about their preferences. My preferences aren't important here. I like to oblige the cook's preferences. The cook was good enough to go into business, so why not honor that? So I had a burger with onions and cheese. That's it. Beef, Kraft American, grilled onions, bun. And it was so damn good that I was inspired enough to sit here and write out this review when I could have been doing anything else with my time. Next time I'll get two. At least.