Crow’s Burger Shop

Let me start by saying I love this place, it’s one of my favorite spots to get a burger and fries. I don’t live in belton anymore but anytime I come to visit my family I bring them crows. The belton one always beats the temple on I’m my opinion! I ordered on the phone on the way to belton so I didn’t have to wait. It was ready right when I pulled up. The experience was going great until an older lady with blonde hair and glasses that seemed new, treeted us rudly. She told me 4 burgers with no drinks were going to be 49 $… I asked her how that added up and she said that she knew what she was doing and to pay. I added it up out loud in front of her and told her it should be about half that. This lady would not accept that she was wrong, so I told her that I am not going to pay for it unless she tells me why it’s double… eventually the manager came by and fixed it all. It ended up being 24 $ and when we were leaving we asked for a receipt and the older lady told us that things add up quick when you order extra stuff…
I am writing this review without even eating my food yet, I have a bad taste in my mouth.
This was my only bad experience with crows, sorry for the 2 stars. I had my intelligence insulted and just very bad customer service.

This place isn’t horrible, but it’s not spectacular, either. My mother-​in-​law surprised us with a burger & fries for lunch. The burger was greasy & a little overcooked, but it tasted good. The fries were a little too greasy, too. It’s okay food & depending on how you prefer your burgers & fries will determine if this place is for you or not.

For lunch Friday, June 5, I went to Crow’s in Belton on Waco Rd. a nice quaint little shack reminiscent of Sparkles in Houston. This place is quieter since it isn’t surrounded by HTown’s hustle & bustle. There’s plenty of parking space surrounding the shack & even a fairly busy drive thru. About 12:30 the locals come a-​runnin’ while others like yours truly sit on comfy green benches underneath a covered porch after placing orders. Since room is limited most folks just prefer to return to their vehicles until they’re called to fetch their orders.
Small town charm exists here at Crow’s as evidenced by the elderly couple who sauntered to the picnic tables located in the well maintained lot behind the shack. As a matter of fact, the property was clean with no paper or litter of any kind to be seen! A rare pleasure, indeed. Anyway, this nice Ms. Olé Lady unpacked & spread out a checkered table cloth as Mr. Olé Man made his way to the shack for the lunch to follow. It wasn’t long before the other tables were occupied underneath tall trees for a nice care-​free small town lunch.
It’s easy to see & feel how one can get caught up in the laid back lifestyle of the area. It’s not about ‘having’ lunch here. It’s about ‘enjoying’ your lunch here. Not a bad way to spend a few dollars on ANY afternoon!
So, let’s get to the lunch. From Burnet to Belton I’m beginning to notice a small town Central TX theme: very thin patties! WTH is the deal? I ordered the #3 (Classic burger, fries & drink) at a cost of about $ 8.50. With order in hand, off to the car I went. Comparison time and the fries, while plentiful, were of average taste at best — nothing spectacular; won’t scare McDonald’s or put them out of business. Now to the burger. Honestly, when I first saw the bun it looked like someone stepped on it. The bun looked flat, like it needed some air in that tire. That’s another CenTX theme — flat buns! What gives? It’s like a chick with no booty. Well, no turning back now so hopefully it tastes better than it looks. I was crossing my fingers at that point. Now I had arrived to at least one positive — lots of veggies. Crisp lettuce, onions, lots of pickles & mustard which was great but it overwhelmed «flat patty»! Swear to goodness, I almost went Sarah Peller by asking «where’s the beef». The thing was thin! Was I at Storm’s? No way, man! Suffice it to say I’m not a fan of the presentation of CenTX burgers. Be that as it may, it was a nicely seasoned ‘tasty’ one. Looks, in this case, were deceiving however, the burger just looked «bad». Something wasn’t right here because the burger seemed like it was slapped together. I snapped pics for evidence. Halfway through my burger, it started to take on the appearance of a panini. But it was a good panini, I guess. But the taste was not spectacular. It’s not something that will standout for me.
No doubt about it, I must add other categories to my «Burger Run List» — Presentation and Overall Verdict. I guess my meal was okay. Of course, had I known about how mundane was the food there’s nothing that would indicate I would go out of my way for something this average as per a recent online burger article/​blog. The person/​people who wrote that article probably can’t tell the difference between a cow chip and a potato chip.
After Crow’s, I made a day of it in Belton since I was enthralled with the gorgeous County Courthouse bldg. I needed to salvage the day. With camera in tow, I was a typical tourist and loved it. To escape the heat, I wandered into a local shop and struck up a chat with some of the locals. Burger was one of the topics and most of the folks agreed Crow’s was top notch — sort of. I had to know more. Why the ‘so-​so’ verdict if Crow’s is supposed to be all that? Well, basically, it’s a lack of options in the region. The big franchises rule but a local place like Crow’s can go flat patty & no booty and still do well. Why? Like one shop owner told me rather bluntly «it’s all there is around here». Their complaints would have been surprising had it not been for the meal being fresh on my mind, eyes & tummy. Everyone tires of the predictable. It’s another choice, so to speak. Like any other place, people get used to what’s around them. Complaints would fall on deaf ears so why say anything at all. Armed with this new information I reassessed my views. It also helped to again inspect the photos of my meal.
Okay, 1 thumb’s up is Good/​Average; 2 thumbs up equals Very Good and 3 thumbs up equals You Gotta Try This!
One thumb’s down is Bad; 2 thumbs down is Terrible; 3 thumb’s down equals F**K this place, I’ve wasted my time and money!
So now my new and improved verdict is in: for taste 1 thumb’s up; value = 2 thumbs up
The ambiance gets a 2^nd thumbs up for value; Presentation of Food — 3 thumbs down; Overall Verdict — Pass this joint up! You can find small town country charm elsewhere. Personally, I won’t be back.

Went there today and ordered the #2 w/​bacon. The burger was nice and hot as were the fries. A little better than Five Guys but not by much.
Not bad but nothing special. I’ve had much better.

I love there burgers Frys and my favorite is there shakes… food is always hot and delicious… I highly recommend this place…
We always call our order in also and the food is ready when we get there…

I wanted to go here based on the reviews. But there is no schedule posted, and when I tried calling, phone rang & rang. No answering machine (with hours stated). Not good business practice. Guess we’ll have to go elsewhere since we have NO idea if your open or not! :-(

Just moved from Austin to Belton and yes I am a burger snob. :) I have been looking for a great burger and I found it. Crows has the best burgers in town. The lady at the counter was super nice and the burger was amazing. It is a wait but thats is only cause they cook to order and I’m fine with that. Will be my new go to burger joint.

Some of the best burgers in town. It’s family owned and run. They have 2 locations. The one in Temple is newer but just as good. If your a burger fan you need to try them. Neither place has indoor dinning though.

Well, the burgers are okay the fries not so good. The meat is way too thin and their hours of operation suck. Then add to the whole mix that you have to eat in your car and that they don’t even have a garbage can for your convenience.

This was a great, fresh, handmade burger. Produce and bun perfect! Outdoor, dog friendly dining. The fries detracted from the meal, minus one star.

Excellent burgers. Took a while to get my order — should have called it in — but I wasn’t disappointed. I will return

This place was delicious! The burger was fantastic. The shake was amazing!!! Just plan on eating either outside or take it to go because there is no inside eating. It didn’t take long to get our food. Fast, delicious, couldn’t be better!

As far as I am concerned this is the best burger in Bell Co., maybe Texas :) The meat is more than bun size, hand pressed. Not real thick but very tasty. Just right!

Get your greasy cheeseburger fix at Crow’s! No indoor seating but that’s part of the charm. Only subtracting one star because after I eat here I feel like I need a nap.

I placed a to go order 30 minutes before close (didn’t know they close early!!) & the girl taking my order was very rude, like she didn’t want to work. I didn’t go pick up my order because I was very disappointed with her attitude. Make sure you dont place your order last minute!

Et tu, Crow’s? The modest little Crow’s burger shack has been a great Belton tradition for many years, and a well earned reputation for having a quality burger, the best in Bell County. I don’t eat burgers that often these days so it had been a while since my last visit. But on my most recent trip the fries were very blah, most definitely the result of a frozen product. I was really disappointed. The burger was still decent, but just doesn’t have the same luster without fresh fries. And the price was pretty high for a local burger joint. I’d gladly pay the price for the REAL Crow’s, but that wasn’t quite it. They seem to be living on past reputation. C’mon Crows, get some fresh taters and reclaim your past glory!
I guess I’m going to have to give the new Storm’s a try next time.

One of the best hamburgers I’ve had. They’re fresh, homemade, drippy goodness. Sometimes the wait for one is ridiculous so always call in your order ahead of time.

I was told this was THE place for a great burger. Hence, one night on the way home, I was craving red meat, and why-​the-​hells-​not take a detour into Belton and find the original Crow’s?
Welp — it’s a really small shack, and I missed it the first time and drove right by it. No inside seating, a picnic table outside, it’s mostly drive thru. The girl was real friendly and nice, some of that small town southern hospitality. The menu has combos #1 and #2, or you can get ala carte. I got the #1 combo: Cheeseburger w/​fries and a drink for $ 7, I think the burger has 2 patties of beef. Oh gee whiz…
She let me substitute a drink for a shake and also let me mix the shakes. They have vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, and — — banana! I got banana + strawberry — — it was great! The only drawback — — I got a large, and it’s HUGE! 32oz. That’s alotta ice cream for someone who’s lactose intolerant… uh oh… someone’s gonna be in big trouble. Next time a small will do.
She upcharged me an extra $ 2 for the large shake, so my total came to $ 9. There was some confusion with my order and what I wanted — — I first asked if I could substitute a shake for a drink, she said yes, but she didn’t mention and upcharge until I paid. No biggie — — just make sure you clearly communicate your requests and expectations — — that’s all.
The burger was exceptionally good, I was impressed. I’m sorry, but I gotta say it’s a notch better than Jody’s because the meat patty is bigger. So if you like more meat, then Crow’s is the burger for you. The fries were really tasty too, and overall I think I got an economical deal. Personally — — I think the Crow’s Burger in Temple tastes slightly better — — from what I could recall it was the seasoning that did it for me, but I would still go back to the Belton location for sure.
I’d support Crow’s over Five Guys any day of the week since it’s a local business that’s family owned. I would have to say they have one of the best burgers in the area — by far, and they have banana shakes too!

Best in Central Texas. Hand and Shoulders above all others.

Hallelujah! Homemade greasy cheeseburger heaven is hidden in this tiny green and white shack. Don’t blink, because you might miss this mini hole in the wall eatery hidden behind the Shell gas station set back from the road. Crow’s burgers is keeping it real by remaining in the original one room shack instead of upgrading to the cool fancy airstream trailer. The concept is the same. Walk up to window to order, sit and wait on the deck for your order, or creep through the drive thru. There are also little tables set up in a small grassy patch in the parking lot to eat at.
Excuse me while I rave passionately about the juicy heavily seasoned meat patti sandwiched between a butter bun and all the toppings. Wait, what’s that sound? Do I hear angels singing? The closest burger place I can compare Crow’s to is Dan’s hamburgers in Austin. Mmm… Golden salty fries and a thick pineapple milk shake round off any perfect combo.
Only negative is that they are closed on Sunday’s, but most places are in Belton.
Put this down on your treasure map when your hunting for a golden burger.