Locals ADORE This Family Owned Burger Spot in Fort Smith, AR

In Fort Smith’s Green Pointe Shopping Center, a family burger joint is keeping a grandfather’s butcher secrets alive—and serving up some of the juiciest, freshest burgers in Arkansas. 🍔

Owner Micah Bubbus named this spot after his grandfather Patrick, who was a butcher and passed down the secrets of creating the perfect burger using Grade-A chuck beef that’s never been frozen and fresh-ground daily right on the spot.

What started as a burger truck turned into a brick-and-mortar destination where families can relax and enjoy burgers that carry on a proud legacy—Micah’s cousins and uncles run CJ’s Butcher Boy Burgers in Russellville and the famous David’s Burgers in Little Rock, making this a true burger dynasty across the state. 💪

How Patrick’s won Fort Smith hearts

Patrick’s Butcher Boy Burgers captured Fort Smith by honoring old man Patrick’s butcher wisdom: use top-quality meat, never freeze it, and grind it fresh for every single order.

When Micah opened this spot, he made the bold decision to showcase the beef in an old-fashioned meat market cooler right up front, letting customers see exactly what goes into their burgers before patties are formed fresh to order.

That transparency and dedication to craft immediately set Patrick’s apart from every chain and fast-food joint in town. 🔥

The family pedigree didn’t hurt either—being connected to the Bubbus burger dynasty that includes David’s Burgers and CJ’s meant locals knew this wasn’t just another burger spot trying to make a quick buck.

People understood that generations of burger knowledge were being poured into every patty, and that heritage showed in the consistently juicy, well-seasoned burgers that customers described as the “best hamburger ever” with all-fresh ingredients.

Word spread quickly about those fresh-cut fries cooked in beef tallow, which taste miles better than anything fried in vegetable oil.

Customers discovered that Patrick’s serves burgers and fries the way they tasted decades ago—rich, flavorful, and made from real ingredients—and that nostalgia combined with genuine quality created instant loyalty. ✨

The “Patrick sauce” became legendary in its own right, with diners calling it “the bomb” and insisting it elevated every burger to another level.

That signature sauce, combined with the ability to customize burgers with grilled onions, grilled mushrooms, grilled pineapple, various cheeses, and even a fried egg, meant every guest could build their perfect burger without feeling like they were stuck with a generic menu.

Perhaps what sealed the deal was Patrick’s commitment to inclusivity: offering gluten-free buns and using a dedicated fryer for fries made people with celiac disease nearly “burst into tears” at finally being able to enjoy a delicious burger with real fries again.

The homemade chili cheese fries available in fall and winter became such a hit that customers plan visits around them, and the reasonable prices comparable to Five Guys but with better flavor and crispier fries made Patrick’s the smart choice for burger lovers.

Food Highlights

🍔 The Coach Burger: A customer favorite featuring a juicy, well-seasoned patty that guests order in the Coach Combo with added grilled onions—reviewers call it the “best burger I’ve had in a long time” and one of the highlights of Fort Smith dining

🥓 Double Bacon Cheeseburger: Two fresh-ground patties stacked with American cheese and excellent thick-cut bacon that’s actually crispy and meaty—the bun holds up beautifully, and the generous portion size means you’ll struggle to finish but won’t want to stop eating

🔥 The Butcher Boy: The signature burger made with 100% Angus beef, lettuce, tomato, onion, and that legendary Patrick sauce that customers describe as absolutely essential to the experience—this is the burger that showcases old man Patrick’s beef secrets

🍍 Grilled Chicken Sandwich with Grilled Pineapple: A customizable favorite where staff suggests adding BBQ sauce, Swiss cheese, crispy bacon, and grilled pineapple to the perfectly grilled chicken—customers say “oh and is it good!” and it’s become a refreshing alternative to beef burgers

🧀 Homemade Chili Cheese Fries: Available during fall and winter, these hand-cut fries are smothered in homemade chili and melted cheese, turning a side into a meal—locals plan visits specifically around chili season because these fries are that addictive

🥔 Fresh-Cut Fries Cooked in Beef Tallow: Hand-cut daily and fried in beef tallow (beef fat) instead of seed oils, these fries arrive hot with a crispy exterior and soft interior—they’re so good that customers say they could easily split one order between two people, just like at Five Guys, and they’re prepared in a dedicated fryer making them gluten-free safe

Atmosphere

The space is clean, casual, and comfortable with a surprisingly cool vibe for a shopping center burger joint—customers mention eclectic artwork decorating the walls and an amazing fish tank that creates a talking point for families. 🐠

The open kitchen takes up the back portion of the restaurant, letting you watch your burger being made fresh with that impressive meat cooler display right up front.

It’s unpretentious and welcoming, the kind of place where you feel comfortable bringing kids or stopping by solo for a quick lunch.

The friendly staff and personable owner create an environment where regulars are greeted by name and newcomers are made to feel like family immediately. 🏡

Bottom Line

Visit for the fresh-ground Grade-A chuck beef from a family butcher legacy, those hand-cut fries cooked in beef tallow, the legendary Patrick sauce, the customization options including grilled pineapple and mushrooms, and the rare ability to enjoy gluten-free burgers and fries that actually taste incredible. 🎯

Address: 4300 Rogers Ave #10, Fort Smith, AR 72903

📞 (479) 763-7287

🕔 Tue–Sat 11:00 AM–8:00 PM | Sun 11:00 AM–6:00 PM (Closed Mon)