If you’ve ever wished your burger came with a side of spine-chilling horror movie vibes, West Valley City, Utah has exactly what you’re looking for.
Burgertory is the horror-themed gourmet burger joint that Salt Lake Valley locals can’t stop talking about — a place where eerie movie posters line every wall, haunting metal music fills the air, and the menu reads like a love letter to every scary movie you’ve ever watched with the lights off. 🎃
How Burgertory Won West Valley City’s Hearts
When Burgertory swung open its doors on April 8th, 2023, nobody quite knew what to expect from a horror-themed burger joint tucked into a strip mall on Redwood Road in West Valley City.
What they found, however, was something genuinely original — a gourmet burger restaurant built on a simple but fearless mission: terrify and tantalize your taste buds at the same time. 🦇
Floor-to-ceiling classic horror movie posters, dim moody lighting, ropes and chains draping from the ceiling, and a soundtrack of haunting metal music created an environment that felt less like a fast-casual counter spot and more like stepping onto a movie set. 🎬
Burgertory built its reputation on a commitment to fresh, high-quality ingredients and a menu of over 20 hauntingly creative burger creations that range from the comfortingly classic to the wildly adventurous.
Every item on the menu carries a horror-inspired name — from the Pastramityville Horror to the American Werewolf & Onions — and the clever wordplay quickly became a social media sensation in its own right.
Locals began tagging friends, posting their meals, and dragging every out-of-town visitor they could to the little horror burger spot on Redwood Road, turning Burgertory into one of Utah’s most talked-about hidden gem burger joints almost overnight. 🩸
Burgertory also made sure no one was left out of the fun — with dedicated vegan and vegetarian options on the menu, the restaurant proved that a horror-themed dining experience could be as inclusive as it is terrifying. 🌱
Families, horror fans, foodies, and first-date adventurers all found their place at Burgertory — and the word spread fast across the Salt Lake City burger scene.
Food Highlights 🍔💀
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The Van Helsing: Named after the legendary monster hunter himself, this burger layers cheddar and garlic aioli with pickle, onion, lettuce, and tomato for a bold, savory punch. 🧄
- Burgertory Classic: The cornerstone of the entire menu — a no-nonsense beef patty loaded with cheddar, mayo, ketchup, pickle, onion, lettuce, and tomato on a fresh bun.🏆
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American Werewolf & Onions: A genius horror nod and a fan-favorite — Swiss cheese and slow-caramelized onions draped over a beef patty in a rich, sweet-savory combination. 🐺
- Baconstein’s Monster: The name says it all — cheddar, crispy bacon, mayo, lettuce, and tomato stacked on a beef patty for a classic bacon cheeseburger. 🥓
- The Pastramityville Horror: The most theatrical burger on the menu — Swiss cheese, thick-cut pastrami, and tangy Russian dressing with lettuce on a beef patty. 🥩
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The Exorswiss & Mushrooms: Swiss cheese and sautéed mushrooms come together in this earthy, deeply satisfying burger that gives serious steakhouse energy. 🍄
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The Hellraiser: Not for the timid 🌶️ — pepperjack cheese, sautéed jalapeños, and a fiery habanero aioli combine on this beef patty to create a legitimately spicy burger.
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Double Creature Feature: For those who believe more is always more — the same beloved classic formula as the Burgertory Classic, but with double the beef and double the cheese. 👹
- Organ Trail: A smoky, indulgent masterpiece — cheddar, crispy bacon, BBQ sauce, and Omen Rings (their signature onion rings) piled right on top of the beef patty.
Atmosphere
Walking into Burgertory is an experience from the moment you step through the door — the walls are completely blanketed in classic horror movie posters, vintage horror art, and eerie decorations that create a genuinely immersive atmosphere unlike any other burger joint in Utah. 🎞️
The space is deliberately dim and moody, with atmospheric lighting and a haunting metal music soundtrack that sets the tone without overwhelming conversation — it’s spooky in the best possible way.
You order at the counter and find your seat, giving the whole experience a casual, approachable energy that balances the theatrical horror theme perfectly.
Bottom Line
Five reasons Burgertory deserves a spot on your bucket list: an unforgettable horror-movie atmosphere you won’t find anywhere else; creative, boldly named burgers made with fresh, quality ingredients; a massive menu that includes vegan and vegetarian options; and a West Valley City location that’s criminally underrated on the Utah food scene. 🍔💀
Address:
3197 S Redwood Rd, Suite 9, West Valley City, UT 84119
📞 (385) 229-4074
🕔 Open Sun–Thu, 11 AM–9 PM | Fri–Sat, 11 AM–10 PM