Alabama’s Best Burger Named Itself Famous Before Anyone Could Argue

Few burger spots have the nerve to name their sandwich famous before the reputation is built. Butch Cassidy's Cafe opened at 60 North Florida Street in Midtown Mobile in 1993 with exactly that confidence, and then backed it up.

Southern Living put it on their list of the 20 Most Beloved Burger Joints in the South. Lagniappe readers voted it Best Locally Owned Restaurant. More than 30 years in, the Butch Burger has earned every word of its nickname.

The kitchen runs on a single rule founder Roy Seewer established from the start: cook to order, every time. No patties formed in advance. No burgers sitting under a heat lamp. Every order starts from scratch the moment you place it, which means the wait is real and the result is worth it.

It's the kind of place that earns its spot on It made Only In Your State's 50 Best Burgers across America.

What to Order

Start with the Butch Burger: bacon, cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, and pickles on a hand-formed patty that isn't pressed until after you place your order. The Jesse James Burger is the other essential build, loaded with a different combination of toppings that has its own loyal following.

Fried green tomatoes are the side dish regulars swear by, arriving crispy and well-seasoned. The thick-cut fries hold up to the last bite without going limp.

Happy hour runs Monday through Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. with two-for-one wings and drink specials on domestic beers and pitchers. The Western-themed interior, decorated with photographs and memorabilia of the outlaw for whom it's named, makes it a natural place to linger.

The staff tends to know regulars by order. If you're a first-timer, that's fine too. They'll remember you by the second visit.

The root beer float, made with house-made root beer and real vanilla ice cream, is the drink locals recommend above all else on the beverage menu.

The dine-in experience adds the vintage diner atmosphere that the drive-through bypasses. If you have time, a counter seat at Main Street Burger is worth the extra few minutes.

The plant-based patty gets the same smash-and-char treatment as the beef version, which is why it holds up to the same toppings rather than being an obvious substitution.

The draft local Hawaii craft beers rotate regularly. The soft serve, made with French custard, is the dessert that rounds out the meal rather than unnecessarily extending it. For more on the nearby food scene, check out a beloved old-school burger spot in Decatur.

A Midtown Mobile Institution Since 1993

Founder Roy Seewer opened Butch Cassidy's with a straightforward philosophy: use quality ingredients, cook to order, and let the food do the talking. The restaurant has operated at the same North Florida Street address for more than 30 years without deviating from those principles.

The space is compact and lively, with a personality built on a Western theme rather than on restaurant design trends. Photographs and memorabilia cover the walls. The bar area fills up quickly during happy hour, and the kitchen stays busy through close.

What makes Butch Cassidy's unusual isn't just the food. It's that everything about it, from the menu to the decor to the way orders are taken, reflects the vision of someone who opened a restaurant because they genuinely wanted to cook great burgers for their neighborhood. That intention comes through in every visit. For more of the state's dining history, see legendary restaurants in Alabama.

Plan Your Visit

Butch Cassidy's Cafe is at 60 North Florida Street in Mobile. Hours run Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Closed Sunday.

Cash and card accepted. Plan for a wait during lunch and dinner rushes, especially on weekends. Street parking is available on surrounding blocks in the Midtown corridor. While you're planning the trip, check out bucket-list restaurants across the state.