THE EARLY YEARS • AUSTIN, TEXAS
Dan Junk was born in Shawnee, Oklahoma.
He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
Dan moved to Austin, Texas, looking for opportunity and a place to build a better life.
Dan married Frances, and together they began dreaming of a business that could provide for their family and serve their community.
After years of hard work and a shared vision, Dan and Fran Junk opened the first Dan’s Hamburgers on South Congress. From day one, Dan worked the grill while Fran ran the dressing board. They became the original and iconic cook-and-dressing-board team, that built the restaurant one customer at a time. Joining them were their son, Ed Terrazas, who had previously worked alongside them at King Burger in the 60s, and their daughter, Katie Congdon, making Dan’s a true family business from its very first day.
Growing the Family: Second Dan’s opens at South Lamar and Barton Skyway.
Airport Opens: The menu expands, breakfast is introduced, and Dan’s reputation grows.
North Lamar Opens: Dan’s Hamburgers opens its North Lamar location, expanding the family restaurant’s presence in North Austin.
A Future Leader Joins: Shannon McMillin joins the Dan’s family.
Another Legacy Begins: Marcos Alcantara joins the Dan’s family.
A New Home: Property is purchased at Ben White and Manchaca.
Next Generation of Leadership: Greg Adams joins the Dan’s family.
A Year of Transition: Dan Junk passes away. Katie Congdon assumes leadership and carries the vision forward. Daniel Martinez and Silvia Sanchez join the Dan’s family.
Leadership Continues Growing: Mary Bialaszewski reunites with the Dan’s work family, joining Katie Congdon as her administrative assistant. Johnny Junk returns and begins his 21 years of service.
Building the Future: John Garcia rejoins the Dan’s family.
Buda Opens: The family brings the newest Dan’s location to life.
The Legacy Continues: Louis Guerra, Chayanne Hinojosa, Lakisha Keller and Jesse Longoria join the Dan’s family. Bruce Jones rejoins the Dan’s family.
New Leaders Step Forward: Yvonne Wilson and Jennifer Tello join the Dan’s family, while Jesse Longoria and Krystal Longoria rejoin the Dan’s family.
More Than 50 Years Later: Four restaurants. Generations of guests and employees. A leadership team dedicated to protecting the standards established by Dan and Fran.
Lonestar Meats certified Angus beef, Congdon Farms fresh eggs, and Farmer Bros. Coffee
When choosing a local burger spot in Austin, experience and ingredient quality matter. Here is why generations of Central Texas families continue to visit Dan’s Hamburgers:
Every Dan’s Hamburgers location serves our full menu daily, starting with hot breakfast in the early morning and transitioning to our classic burger fare.
We prepare full-service Texas breakfasts that rival dedicated morning diners:
Scratch-made buttermilk biscuits topped with house-prepared sausage gravy.
Custom breakfast tacos made with scratch-blended hot sauce.
Farm-fresh egg platters, golden pancakes, and custom omelets.
Freshly ground coffee brewed continuously every morning.
Our afternoon menu centers around simple, high-quality classics:
Custom Angus burgers made to order with fresh-cut tomatoes, lettuce, and onions.
Daily hand-breaded onion rings and golden French fries.
Hand-breaded chicken fried steak sandwiches and grilled ham & cheese.
Thick, hand-spun milkshakes and malts.
Craving a real Austin original? Stop by for dine-in, visit a location with drive-thru service, or call ahead for takeout. For large group orders, contact your preferred Dan’s location directly in advance.
Drive-thru service is currently available at our Buda and Manchaca locations. Not all Dan’s Hamburgers locations have a drive-thru.
Annual Holiday Hours:
We are closed Thanksgiving Day.
We close at 3:00pm on Christmas Eve.
Closed Christmas Day. Closed New Years Day.
We are closed on Easter.
Annual Holiday Hours:
We are closed Thanksgiving Day.
We close at 3:00pm on Christmas Eve.
Closed Christmas Day. Closed New Years Day.
We are closed on Easter.
Annual Holiday Hours:
We are closed Thanksgiving Day.
We close at 3:00pm on Christmas Eve.
Closed Christmas Day. Closed New Years Day.
We are closed on Easter.
Annual Holiday Hours:
We are closed Thanksgiving Day.
We close at 3:00pm on Christmas Eve.
Closed Christmas Day. Closed New Years Day.
We are closed on Easter.
