Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage

Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage is a long-running burger restaurant at 1246 Massachusetts Avenue in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, just across the Charles River from Boston. It has been a Harvard Square institution for decades and is known for its large, hand-formed gourmet burgers named for politicians, celebrities and local figures, with names that change with the news. The menu also includes onion rings, fries, sandwiches, salads and thick milkshakes. The signature burgers arrive on a toasted bun with a wide range of toppings, and onion rings are a classic side. The restaurant is a small, casual, wood-panelled space with a nostalgic, student-friendly feel and a high noise level at peak times. Dress is casual. Prices are moderate, with burgers commonly costing in the mid-teens of dollars. There are no reservations, so diners queue at the door, and lines can be long at lunch and on weekends. The restaurant has historically been cash-focused, and visitors should confirm accepted payment methods, as well as current hours, which have historically been Monday to Saturday with Sunday closed. Harvard Square is directly served by the Red Line at Harvard station, and the restaurant is close to Harvard Yard and the area's bookshops. It suits travellers looking for a classic American meal in a university-town setting, and the menu is built around meat but offers some vegetarian choices.