Hugo's
A basement burger tavern beside Fayetteville's historic square, open since 1977 and a longtime gathering spot for University of Arkansas students.
Founded in 1977 by Lamar Anderson, the restaurant is located in a basement on Block Avenue beside Fayetteville's historic square. Longtime employee Jason Piazza took over in 2004, and the burgers have stayed the same for decades. Signature items include the Mexican chile cheeseburger, the “Bleu Moon” blue cheese burger, house-made fries, beer cheese soup, and the “Grasshopper” mint chocolate crêpe for dessert. It's a full-service bar with craft draft beers and an extensive whiskey selection. It has been featured in Bon Appétit magazine and appeared in season 3 of True Detective. Reservations are not taken, there is often a wait at peak meal times, and prices are moderate.
Opening hours
Monday–Saturday 11 a.m.–10 p.m.; closed Sunday
Nearby sights
- Fayetteville Historic Square & Farmers' Market
- Dickson Street & Walton Arts Center
- University of Arkansas & Old Main
- Clinton House Museum
- Mount Sequoyah
- Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium
- Arkansas Air & Military Museum
- Kessler Mountain Regional Park