Details for Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

Website:	Visit Website	Year Opened:	1961
Meals:	Dinner, Lunch	Alcohol Served:	No Booze
Payment Options:	Gift Certificate, Cash	Price Range:	$
Menu:	View Menu

Tips for Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

Where to Sit

If you're in the Square and flying solo, grab a seat at the long, communal table in the center of the restaurant.

When to Go

Avoid the restaurant during lunch hours, when every seat is taken and there's usually a wait to get in.

Know Before You Go

Looking to have a beer with your burger? Head elsewhere--no alcohol is served here.

Special Features

Local Favorite

Family-Friendly Dining

Outdoor Dining

Historic Setting

Family Style Dining

Lunch Spot

Group Dining

Cheap Eats

This Harvard Square landmark has been synonymous with burgers for more than 40 years.

By: Eric Grossman

The Scene
For one of the Boston area's most unique--and beloved--dining experiences, visitors must cross the Charles and head toward the edge of Harvard Square, where Mr. Bartley has lured people to his "cottage" for more than four decades. Mr. B can still be found seating students and area workers in his hectic single-room restaurant that's jam-packed with young, eclectic waiters and humorous posters from bygone eras.

The Food
Bartley's has satisfied cravings of many a hippie, yuppie and celebrity by taking seven ounces of freshly ground sirloin, grilling it to perfection, slathering on any number of toppings and giving it a humorous, politically tinged billing (the "Dick Cheney's only a heartbeat away"). Every once in a blue moon, someone passes on a burger to nosh on a gigantic, fresh salad or comfort dish like franks with Boston baked beans. Almost as popular as burgers are tangy raspberry-lime rickeys and extra-thick frappes.