There’s a little spot on West Main Street in Russellville, Arkansas, where the patties are hand-pressed, the fries are hand-cut, and the burger game is very much alive. 🍔
Peg Leg | Handmade Burgers & Fries is a no-frills, all-flavor neighborhood burger joint that has been quietly earning a loyal following one juicy burger at a time.
If you’ve been settling for chain food in the River Valley, this place is about to change your entire standard. 🙌
How Peg Leg Won Russellville Hearts
Peg Leg didn’t need a marketing campaign — the food did all the talking. 🏆
In a town where chain restaurants dominate every major intersection, a handmade burger spot with fresh, hand-pressed patties and hand-cut fries is basically a breath of fresh air.
What makes this place special is exactly what you’d hope for from a local Mom-and-Pop: an owner who actually cooks, a staff that genuinely cares, and a kitchen that takes pride in every single plate that leaves the pass.
One loyal reviewer from Virginia Beach — who keeps coming back time and again — described it perfectly: “The owner keeps a spotless old-time diner-type vibe. It is wonderful to see this family take pride in what they do!” 🥰
That old-time diner energy is no accident.
The menu also has a fun, personality-packed theme — some burgers carry pirate-inspired names like the Captain Burger and the Kraken Burger, giving this small-town spot a character all its own. 🏴☠️
It’s the kind of quirky detail that makes people smile before they even take a bite.
A Yelp reviewer who stopped in craving a burger and fries said they got “that plus more” — noting they weren’t expecting a freshly made burger and hand-cut French fries to be that spot-on from what looked like a modest little spot.
First-time visitors consistently leave as regulars — that’s the Peg Leg effect. 🤤
One family of four who ate for $65 had a kid declare it “one of the best burgers that I’ve ever had” — and honestly, reactions like that from a child are the most honest food review you’ll ever get. 😄
Food Highlights 🍽️
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Captain Burger Combo: The crown jewel of the menu at $14.79 — bacon, grilled jalapeño strips, mango sauce, pepper Jack cheese, onion straws, mayo, lettuce, and tomato all stacked on a handmade 5 oz patty. Sweet, smoky, and spicy all at once. This is the burger you drive to Russellville for. 🌶️🥭
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Bacon BBQ Burger: BBQ sauce, two onion rings, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a 5 oz hand-pressed patty — the crowd-pleasing classic that hits every comfort food note. Served with fries and a drink, it’s a full meal in one order. 🧅
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Mushroom Swiss Burger: Grilled mushrooms, grilled onion, Swiss cheese, mayo, lettuce, and tomato — earthy, savory, and deeply satisfying. This one is the go-to for anyone who wants something a little more sophisticated than a standard cheeseburger. 🍄
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Breakfast Burger: Egg, hash browns, bacon, cheddar cheese, mayo, and ketchup loaded onto a fresh 5 oz patty. Breakfast and a burger combined into one beautiful, messy masterpiece. If you’re the kind of person who can never decide between breakfast and lunch — problem solved. 🍳🍔
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Pineapple Burger: A bold flavor move — pineapple slice, Monterey cheese, mayo, lettuce, tomato, and sweet red chili sauce on a handmade patty. Sweet meets savory in a way that sounds wild but absolutely works. First-timers are consistently surprised by how good this combo is. 🍍
Atmosphere
Peg Leg has the warm, no-pretense vibe of a true neighborhood diner — clean, casual, and completely comfortable from the moment you walk in. ☀️
The partially open kitchen adds an engaging, honest energy to the dining room — you can watch your food being made, which in itself is a kind of guarantee that what you’re getting is the real deal.
Reviewers describe it as welcoming to strangers and regulars alike — a no-fuss local favorite that feels like it belongs to the whole community. 🤝
It’s the kind of place where a solo visitor, a family, or a group of college students from Arkansas Tech all feel equally at home.
Bottom Line
Why Peg Leg deserves your next lunch stop:
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Every patty is hand-pressed and made fresh — no frozen shortcuts here 🍔
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A creative, pirate-themed menu with personality to match the food 🏴☠️
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Family-owned with an owner who cooks and a staff that genuinely cares ❤️
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Hand-cut fries that go perfectly with every burger on the menu 🍟
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The best non-chain burger in the River Valley, according to locals ⭐
Address: 2621 W Main St, Ste 10, Russellville, AR 72801
📞 (479) 692-1869
🕔 Mon–Sat: 10:30 AM–8:30 PM | Sun: 10:30 AM–4:00 PM