Short's always has great food. check out their East-side location or in Marion. Choose a burger to tame your hunger. Their fries are some of my favorite..
Chad S.
The burger was perfectly prepared and the portion size was very good for the price. The french fries were absolutely some of the best.
Maddie G.
Yummy! This place was cute, especially with the outdoor seating. The happy hour on drinks was really good too! $4 off all cocktails or half priced beer
Michael H.
Server was very nice. But the burgers were dry as I've ever had (think well done X10) and the server never even asked how we wanted ours cooked...guess that's not an option here. Most burgers, and there are a lot of em, are between $14-$16. Way too much for what you get. Just make sure to get lots of water to wash it down. Fries were ok. Better burger alternative? Wendy's!
Wendi D.
We love all the short brand locations. They have the best bean burgers and fries in town. Great staff at every location. Especially love love the manager at Hudson he is the best!!!!
Tanner M.
Not a place I'd go back to anytime soon. The service was good and the vibe was fine but the food was pretty bad if I was being honest. I got the Bacon Bbq cheeseburger and it was just bad, the bacon was burnt, the veggies were soggy and rotten and the BBQ sauce was awful, even the burger meat tasted weirds and the bun was stale and fell apart. Pretty disappointed in the food tbh.
Alison C.
I don't live in Iowa City anymore but whenever I'm back for work, Shorts is a place I make sure to stop by. They usually have one of my favorite beers on draft--Blonde Fatale. Their menu has a variety of burgers which can all be subbed out for grilled chicken or a veggie patty. Their fries are some of my favorite I've had, and I love to have a good dipping sauce with my fries so I usually ask for the garlic aioli. They also have shorts sauce on the table which is mildly spicy with good flavor. The restaurant is small and dark, so if you come during busy hours you may have to wait a bit for your table.
Reece T.
Never had a burger that wasn't good here. But there are many and I've not had them all. Great hand if your seeking a casual and tasty meal. Drinks are good but a little too sugary for my taste. Next time I'll try the Short's whiskey and see what that's all about
Krista S.
I hate to say this, but since reopening it's just not as good. We chose to get chips and cheese for an appetizer which is exactly how it sounds. Chips with a poor mans queso drizzled on top, which honestly was pretty good. They also have more appetizer options than they used to including chips and salsa and nachos. For our entrees we were forced to have burgers because they no longer serve chicken. I asked the waitress and she said as of now there are no plans of serving chicken in the future. They still have the same burger options as they used to, but the flavor is different. I got the Baxter, which I've gotten a thousand times before but the flavor just wasn't there. It's also two smaller patties now opposed to the usual one thick patty. That in itself was not a problem, it was just lacking in flavor. The fries were still the same and so were the dipping sauces. Overall it was good, but not like the old Shorts. I think you're better off going to one of the other locations such as Stella.
Jeff R.
Short's burger is in our neighborhood and every time the food is not worth the money we paid. Over cooked meat or old meat and fries are burnt to a crisp. Do not recommend this place at all.
Best burgers in Iowa City...well the best I've found thus far. What's the best burger there?...well just order one and that's probably it. I've tried 4 or 5, but my fav is the Chili burger...the chili is infused with the cheese so your chili doesn't just soggy up the bun or plop out. I go to the Capitol restaurant and am met with warm greetings and excellent customer service. This location is where I take visiting out of state family and friends. If you want a great burger at a fair price, come check this place out!
Valerie Scott Newkirk
Great staff. Friendly and very helpful.
Kelly M.
THICK, perfectly medium pink (you specify your desired doneness), juicy burgers were the craving of the day. And such inventive topping combos to choose from! Note: For anything in the 'Burger' section of the menu, you can sub the beef for chicken or black bean burger. The beef patties were HUGE - probably 1/2 pound . And no skimping on the toppings here so go there really hungry or split with a friend. They were messy, drippy, and once you pick the sucker up, you hang on for dear life so the bun or toppings don't slide off. To me, this is the way a truly great burger needs to be! So, prepare yourself - lots of napkins are your friends... Burgers come w/hand cut fries that are beautifully browned. Unfortunately, I opted for carryout so I knew the fries would not be very crispy due to steaming a bit during transit. I'd recommend eating fries there on-site as they will be MUCH better. So why 4 stars vs. 5?? The burger was begging for a better sear and was barely browned.
Joe E.
I've been coming to Short's for three years now and absolutely love it. The burger menu never ceases to surprise me and the quality has been very consistent. The service is very good and has a kind and attentive staff. I would recommend Jack for a server, handsome man that basically runs the show when he's in town. Overall very pleased and will be back for more!
David N.
What can I say other than I ordered what was supposed to be a tenderloin, but was pretty much burned black. I would personally be embarrassed to serve this sandwich to a customer. Besides the food being bad, the service was extremely slow as well. This place only serves sandwiches, which to my knowledge don't take that long to prepare.
Short's always has great food. check out their East-side location or in Marion. Choose a burger to tame your hunger. Their fries are some of my favorite..
The burger was perfectly prepared and the portion size was very good for the price. The french fries were absolutely some of the best.
Yummy! This place was cute, especially with the outdoor seating. The happy hour on drinks was really good too! $4 off all cocktails or half priced beer
Server was very nice. But the burgers were dry as I've ever had (think well done X10) and the server never even asked how we wanted ours cooked...guess that's not an option here. Most burgers, and there are a lot of em, are between $14-$16. Way too much for what you get. Just make sure to get lots of water to wash it down. Fries were ok. Better burger alternative? Wendy's!
We love all the short brand locations. They have the best bean burgers and fries in town. Great staff at every location. Especially love love the manager at Hudson he is the best!!!!
Not a place I'd go back to anytime soon. The service was good and the vibe was fine but the food was pretty bad if I was being honest. I got the Bacon Bbq cheeseburger and it was just bad, the bacon was burnt, the veggies were soggy and rotten and the BBQ sauce was awful, even the burger meat tasted weirds and the bun was stale and fell apart. Pretty disappointed in the food tbh.
I don't live in Iowa City anymore but whenever I'm back for work, Shorts is a place I make sure to stop by. They usually have one of my favorite beers on draft--Blonde Fatale. Their menu has a variety of burgers which can all be subbed out for grilled chicken or a veggie patty. Their fries are some of my favorite I've had, and I love to have a good dipping sauce with my fries so I usually ask for the garlic aioli. They also have shorts sauce on the table which is mildly spicy with good flavor. The restaurant is small and dark, so if you come during busy hours you may have to wait a bit for your table.
Never had a burger that wasn't good here. But there are many and I've not had them all. Great hand if your seeking a casual and tasty meal. Drinks are good but a little too sugary for my taste. Next time I'll try the Short's whiskey and see what that's all about
I hate to say this, but since reopening it's just not as good. We chose to get chips and cheese for an appetizer which is exactly how it sounds. Chips with a poor mans queso drizzled on top, which honestly was pretty good. They also have more appetizer options than they used to including chips and salsa and nachos. For our entrees we were forced to have burgers because they no longer serve chicken. I asked the waitress and she said as of now there are no plans of serving chicken in the future. They still have the same burger options as they used to, but the flavor is different. I got the Baxter, which I've gotten a thousand times before but the flavor just wasn't there. It's also two smaller patties now opposed to the usual one thick patty. That in itself was not a problem, it was just lacking in flavor. The fries were still the same and so were the dipping sauces. Overall it was good, but not like the old Shorts. I think you're better off going to one of the other locations such as Stella.
Short's burger is in our neighborhood and every time the food is not worth the money we paid. Over cooked meat or old meat and fries are burnt to a crisp. Do not recommend this place at all.
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Best burgers in Iowa City...well the best I've found thus far. What's the best burger there?...well just order one and that's probably it. I've tried 4 or 5, but my fav is the Chili burger...the chili is infused with the cheese so your chili doesn't just soggy up the bun or plop out. I go to the Capitol restaurant and am met with warm greetings and excellent customer service. This location is where I take visiting out of state family and friends. If you want a great burger at a fair price, come check this place out!
Great staff. Friendly and very helpful.
THICK, perfectly medium pink (you specify your desired doneness), juicy burgers were the craving of the day. And such inventive topping combos to choose from! Note: For anything in the 'Burger' section of the menu, you can sub the beef for chicken or black bean burger. The beef patties were HUGE - probably 1/2 pound . And no skimping on the toppings here so go there really hungry or split with a friend. They were messy, drippy, and once you pick the sucker up, you hang on for dear life so the bun or toppings don't slide off. To me, this is the way a truly great burger needs to be! So, prepare yourself - lots of napkins are your friends... Burgers come w/hand cut fries that are beautifully browned. Unfortunately, I opted for carryout so I knew the fries would not be very crispy due to steaming a bit during transit. I'd recommend eating fries there on-site as they will be MUCH better. So why 4 stars vs. 5?? The burger was begging for a better sear and was barely browned.
I've been coming to Short's for three years now and absolutely love it. The burger menu never ceases to surprise me and the quality has been very consistent. The service is very good and has a kind and attentive staff. I would recommend Jack for a server, handsome man that basically runs the show when he's in town. Overall very pleased and will be back for more!
What can I say other than I ordered what was supposed to be a tenderloin, but was pretty much burned black. I would personally be embarrassed to serve this sandwich to a customer. Besides the food being bad, the service was extremely slow as well. This place only serves sandwiches, which to my knowledge don't take that long to prepare.