Lunch-only burger counterWedgewood-Houston$$$$
Gabby's Burgers & Fries
A lunch-only burger counter in Wedgewood-Houston since 2009. Grass-fed patties, sweet potato fries and a chocolate shake.
#3 in Burgers
What to get
- The Seamus (single grass-fed patty) or the Gabby (double)
- Half regular, half sweet potato fries with the chipotle 'Kickin' Ketchup'
- Old-school chocolate milkshake
When to go
Lunch only: arrive at the 10:30 open or after 1:30 pm to miss the office lunch crowd (Infatuation: it 'feels like a lively office breakroom').
Insider tip
There's a monthly special burger (October 2026: the Congress Burger). The sign over the fryer says Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives called twice; they said no.
Heads up
Lunch hours only; closed Sundays.
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 733-3119
- Website
- gabbysburgersandfries.com
- Reservations
- walk-in only
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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