Don't shy away from the open air eating and walk up window. You will get one of the best burgers in town. I prefer mine with bacon and onion rings. You will also get to experience the friendliness of the owners, locals, and lunch crowd. Also, it's pretty quick but the line can get long. Get here early and enjoy eating on the patio. It's like being at a backyard cook out. read more

Champ Burger - Champ Burger, add bacon, onion rings and a sweet tea. - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

My first time trying the place. I asked for the one with jalapeños and added cheese. I will probably ask for one with bacon and cheese next time... Super tasty but just not enough jalapeños imho to charge extra. I will compare it to the level of Whataburger. Honestly, I would even argue that is better. The price is reasonable and they are fast. Another great item is their 99¢ apple pie is delicious!! I'm not sure if is homemade or boxed but that thing brought me back to the fried pies from McDonald's (yes, I'm that old)... They serve the pie warm so you can eat right away and not burn your tongue till next week. The customer service is very decent and it's well staffed. The place is clean! So that's always a plus in my books. I will definitely try them again! read more

Such a staple in the community, classic burgers and a little dining area wish they were open on the weekend!

The staff here is absolutely the kindest people! I visited this little gem a few weeks ago and I would recommend it to anyone who was in the mood for a huge tasty mouthwatering burger!! read more

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I love this place, though I rarely get to eat it because of the hours. I first tried the breakfast sammies, which are huge and filling. The burgers are great too, gigantic. Everyone who works here is so friendly, I love living down the street from here. read more

Ah, good ol Champ Burger. I was introduced to this little gem by a coworker of mine, who has loved this place for as long as I can remember. He loves it so much, every Friday has become Burger Friday for us, and he goes every Friday and gets his usual. I've had their bacon cheeseburger with lettuce, onion, tomato, and pickles. I usually eat later than my coworker, so I'll have everything on the side and reheat it later. The burger is so good, that it's still a 5 star rating for it and I don't even eat it fresh. Nice big size, they don't hold back on the bacon, which of course is great. I've also had their chicken salad, which is really good too. No complaints, from me. Viva Burger Friday! read more

Great burger!! Will definitely be back. If you are looking for an old school burger with lots of flavor, this is the place to visit.

Mmm... best chicken sandwich I've every had. The chicken is flavorful and the veggies are fresh! Be sure to arrive before or after lunch time to avoid a long line but the burgers are definitely worth the wait. read more

This is my updated review for Champ and this time around I tried something different than my usual order. I tried a Grilled Chicken sandwich with swiss cheese and I also bought a order of Chili Cheese fries. The Grilled Chicken sandwich was pretty good for me since I am on a chicken and fish diet but the chilli cheese fries were kind of bland its basically McDonald's style french fries with Wolf brand chilli. I think that I will order onion rings next time with my burger. Its always good customer service at this burger stand and if you are close by then give this place a visit. read more

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Great burgers. Definitely worth checking out if you never been. I've tried the bacon cheese burger and onion rings and they're A1!

It was my first time here, fast service, in & out in not even 10 minutes. Most burger places half ass the bacon, well Champs overflows your burger with bacon & it is DELICIOUS! If you haven't tried it, you should, I was struggling to finish the whole thing. I live a bit far & they close early which is the downside but it's okay..I'll make an effort because they were that good! Will be back soon read more

I figure I should come downtown to try some joints in Houston more often. This is a walk up and order burger place. You walk up, look at the menu, then sit anywhere outside. I had a basic $8 meal deal, and the simple cheeseburger. The sandwich was good, not too raw with the meat, and I enjoyed the fries that came with it. I saw that they offer some onion rings in substitute for fries, but I will certainly have to try that the next time. I also enjoy all the condiments on how it ties together with the burger. The seating has plenty, even though it's outside in the heat. Parking can be a bit of a pain, since it's close to downtown. You may have to pay to park, but I would recommend this place to anyone who's looking for a nice little drive to a burger place. I try to do that whenever I am out and about in Houston. read more

This place is awesome for lunch. Gets kind of busy, but they're extremely prompt if you order ahead. Get the steak sandwich, you'll thank me later. The orange shake is great too and they started taking credit cards in 2016 which is nice! read more

Lord have mercy this is some tasty ass food. I had the chicken fried steak I had to have them cut it in half- that's how big it was .after eating one half I was full but that mofo was so good that I finish it......huge......tasty.....hot of the grill.........am in love........lord please watch my weight read more

Champ Burger - Chicken fried steak is off the chain.....so huge and tasty OMG......fresh to order too. - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

This place is always a good selection. If you want an old fashion hamburger, this is the place to go! They have been doing it for over 50 years. read more

A Houston institution. A great burger, good fries, friendly service and fast. What more could you want? Oh and a fried apple pie. That's what. Yum. It's like I was taken back to 1982 McDonalds fried apple pies (I mean this in a good way...not that healthier baked crap they got now, unless you go all the way to Europe for the real thing. And let's face it...going to Europe for McDonalds anything would be stupid). You also get an eclectic crowd while you wait (a short wait). So you can add people watching to the list of good things here. The bun is great the toppings are decent if regular and the burger has a nice seasoned grill top flavor like it's been there since the 1960's...because it has. If you're in the need for a hole in the wall burger stand then look no further read more

Does not disappoint. Juicy flavorful burgers. Great size. They cook the bacon perfectly. The smell of the place alone will have you salivating. Friendly staff read more

Come with an appetite because these burgers are insanely filling. Be prepared to wait 20+minutes to order. I would advise calling in before heading out. Tried their fried steak burger and it was soooo filling. Add fries and you're done for half the day. Well worth it though and can see why their lines are long. read more

This is the place cops, lawyers, truck drivers, downtowners and Cougars all come to get their burger fix at this East End oasis. It's interesting place to people watch. I definitely call this a classic hamburger stand. It's been here since the 60s. I've been eating here since the 90s and have become good friends with the owner and the staff. They even know my kids' names. They have real fried apple pies and excellent shakes (get the orange-it tastes like a Push-up Pop). My personal favorite and a Champ Burger specialty is the Steakburger. It's a like a chicken fried burger and it's delicious. I get it with their beer batter style onion rings and a large chocolate shake. This is not for the light hearted. They also do great breakfast tacos and sandwiches in the mornings which they serve with their homemade salsa. This is my favorite in town Burger joint. It doesn't take long to become a regular. Service is fast and mistake free. FYI: They're open from morning to late afternoon during the week only. And it is a burger stand -- so enjoy lunch in the great outdoors. read more

Oh good ol' Champs! Probably the best old school burger in the downtown area. Nothing fancy, just take your order at the window, sit on a bench outside, and enjoy....repeat if necessary! During lunch all walks of life stop by for some greasy goodness. Lawyers, oil tycoons, truck drivers, the quasi-homeless...you name it! When I worked downtown during college, this was my favorite place for lunch. The burgers and fries are amazing! That should go without saying from the rest of the reviews. The shakes are fantastic! But what I truly enjoyed, however, were there dinner taco's! They are soooo greasy....and the salsa so spicy....mmmm.... If you happen to get lost downtown, don't worry about getting shot or robbed...just pretend you know where you're going and hit up this place! It will be worth your time. read more

Ate here for the first time. Awesome burgers and fries! I've had all the Houston staples and this place is right up there with the rest of them (and honestly better than most). Burger was cooked perfectly and the fries were great too. And fast! Came out in less than five minutes over the lunch hour. Will definitely be back! read more

Love this place!! BEST food ever!!! Me and my boyfriend will ALWAYS come here. Number one in Second Ward.

Champ Burger ROCKS!!! One of the very best burgers I've ever eaten. Cheap prices and nice location. Off by itself and nicely kept. My favorite is the cheeseburger basket (with mushrooms). The burgers are big and made right. French fries and nice and thick. Great patio to eat your lunch on with friends or by yourself. The birds love for you to leave a few fries for them. If you haven't tried this place yet it is a must. read more

This is the kind of place that I like for my burgers - a walk up window, with some picnic tables. Only open until 4:30 PM, M-F, they do a pretty good medium-thin griddled burger with solid fries. Ooze factor was very high the first time I went, but on one subsequent visit during the lunch rush my burger was a bit dry, so it's clear there is some variability in how you'll get your burger. They use a 1/3 lb. patty, so if you get extras like bacon you're almost certainly looking at a two handed burger. All the seating is outside, but they have a covered area, and most of the tables not in the covered area have large umbrellas. Honestly, the seating area is well presented and maintained, and adds a lot of charm. It's sort of a little oasis in the middle of the warehouse/industrial district on the east end of downtown. read more

Outside dining only or call ahead for to go orders. Decent variety of the usual choices. They do get very busy as the lunch rush gathers to feed the need. If they know you by name now....... does it mean I eat out toooo much? read more

Great, no nonsense burger. Decent sized patty (1/3 pound of ground chuck), fresh tomatoes, pickles, lettuce, mayo and mustard on the basic cheese burger. The bun was fluffy and solid. This is not a greasy, run down your arm burger. It's got great flavor though. Lunch special with burger, fries and a drink about $8. Good price. I subbed the o-rings for the fries. Wow! They were terrific! Not greasy, super crispy. Yummy. You can get bacon, double meat, jalapeno, chili, Swiss cheese and even ham as an add on to your regular ol' burger. We went with the basic on our first visit. They are open for breakfast at 7am (breakfast tacos and egg sammies) and close before dinner time. So this is a lunch place. Oh and they are closed Sat and Sun. Seems like everyone who works in the East End was there to pick up their call in order. But service went fast and we ordered and got our bag of burgers in less than 10 minutes. Chicken sammies, hot dogs, basic salads and shakes too. Parking all on the street. Nice patio to eat your grub if you don't take it with you. It's a bit of a drive for me from West Houston. But if I lived here I would eat here often. And it looks like most people who work in the area eat here for lunch a lot. What a terrific Houston food institution. read more

I have been coming here for over 30 years. Grew up in the area and have just been enjoying the burgers and shakes. I don't live nearby anymore, but come over every chance I get and has become a favorite of my grown children. Best burgers in East End. read more

I once got an A on an 8:30 am Poli Sci presentation because I took the whole class breakfast tacos from this place. I am not saying that the tacos were the ONLY reason for my A, but they sure helped. At least all 30 members and the professor of my Women in Politics class had something extremely positive to say about the food. Their burgers speak for themselves. The bread is lightly toasted, the vegetables are fresh, the meat is good quality meat, and their fries are like the home made fries my grandma used to make me on the Saturdays when I visited as a child. The burgers are so good, that they have kept this place in business for at least 20 years. The service is still the same, and the prices haven't sky rocketed because of its popularity. It's interesting to see the mix of ppl eating here- from college students, to truck drivers to downtown execs, all bound by their fascination for good burgers... The shakes are really good, but have at your own risk. They can be addictive. Also... they close by 5 pm, so make it there for lunch or try to beat rush hour to pick up dinner. read more

Had my first visit here yesterday. I got a bacon and cheese Champ burger with fries and a Hershey's chocolate shake for $10 and some change. The burger was massive and delicious. If i hadn't have been ravenous i could have saved half of it for dinner. The bacon was actual thick cut bacon that I would love to eat for breakfast and there was plenty of it on the burger. The fries were fresh and lightly salted. There was extra salt in my bag which is very thoughtful and convenient. The Hershey's chocolate shake was divine! It tasted like it's namesake and was a godsend on a hot Houston summer day. Nothing disappointed. At 1:45pm and even with a line the wait for my food was not a long one. The people behind the window were friendly and informative. I will definitely be going back and I recommend this place to anyone looking for a damn good burger on the cheap. read more

Champ Burger - Massive bacon and cheese Champ burger. - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great crisp on the outside of the burger while still being juicy on the inside. The patty was well salted, but the bun didn't taste the freshest. This is my lunch go-to for burgers; I tend to skip the fries. Hashbrowns, however, are pretty good, if you don't mind grease. Warning: cash only. read more

1st time coming, omg this was the best burger I've eaten in a long time, and I love my burgers. The hamburger was massive, could only eat 1/2 and ate other 1/2 for dinner. My husband and I will be back. read more

It was so good and I'm very picky about burgers. But I love this mom & pop burger joint. The burger was huge. Took a while to eat it actually. But it was delicious & not greasy. It was dressed & prepared like I would do myself. It's really a good home style burger. The staff was also very friendly and sweet. My food came out pretty fast. I definitely will become a frequent customer. read more

I had the privilege of enjoying one of Champ Burgers Bacon & Cheese Burgers on 10/17/2014. We were able to call ahead and place our order, which was good since there was 5 of us and we had to travel about 15 minutes to get to their restaurant. They say their normal burgers are 1/3 of a lb. I believe this to be the weight of the burger after cooking it, because they are HUGE homemade burgers. The beef tastes like a good grade and very tasty. The bacon was thick and not over cooked. I like my bacon a little rubbery and that is what they served. I ordered my burger with no tomatoes or onions, but the rest of the toppings were loaded on, (cheese, bacon, lettuce and pickles). There was also healthy portions of ketchup, mustard and mayo. I ordered a basket/combo. They only have one size for combos, which includes a big bag of fries and about a 32oz drink. The fries were slightly seasoned and thick cut. The overall meal was very filling and good. The price for my combo was $10.47, which is a few dollars more than your normal fast food place but definitely more than $3.00 better than something you would get at a fast food place. I will definitely be back since I rarely stay faithful to my diet. FYI...there is no indoor seating so get it to go or go on a nice day. There is ample outdoor seating. read more

Burgers! Meaty tasty burgers! This place is awesome . Went for my lunch break with a coworker and man were they fast with taking our meal and delivery. The taste of the meat was to die for. French fries were great , oh !, and the onion rings man where those good. Lol okay on a serious note. This mom and pops restaurant is great for a quick reasonable price lunch. Service was prompt and friendly, outdoor seating was clean spacious. I got a bacon cheeseburger and will highly recommend it to any one else. Do wish they where opened in the weekend. read more

Did anyone else get sick from eating here on 05/18? I got major food poisoning from a burger and fry meal that day. The one time I had it before (about 3 weeks ago) it was fire though so I still give 5 stars. I won't be going back (decided to change my eating habits after feeling like sh*t for two days straight lol) but don't let that deter you, the food is good af. but I just wanted to know if anybody else has been on their death bed after that day... read more

Been going there since 1974 as a kid. And now as an adult I'm still hooked on them Great Homemade Burgers !! If you've never had them , your missing out on a Good Burger and Good Serve. Must try read more

304 Sampson, Second Ward, Houston,Tx. Fast food slowed down with a hometown taste. A local favorite for 50+ years. This gem is tucked away just south of downtown Houston. Great for lunch serving mouthwatering Burgers, Sandwiches, Hotdogs and sides. Not jus for lunch though, try some delicious breakfast sandwiches & breakfast. My favorite are the onion rings and shakes! read more

Champ Burger - 304 Sampson, south of Downtown in Houston's Second Ward - Burgers Near Me - Houston, Texas

Champ burger is still wonderful. great burger decently priced and different from most burger places. Dint get to go often, but when near by we make a special trip here for the shakes and the burgers. Try it. read more

Always a winner! The patties are always juicy, and the bacon is never scarce. Here's a hint : Brave the weather and get treated with the freshest burger and crisp fries straight out of the fryer. read more

Is there a 6 star option? Place was awesome. Super delicious burgers and the staff was on top of it during the lunch rush. While waiting I noticed a bunch of old timer regulars ordering and catching up with the staff. Always a good sign of a good neighborhood spot! read more