Just off the Kancamagus Highway in Lincoln, New Hampshire, sits a burger joint that’s become the unofficial finish line for hikers coming down from the White Mountains. 🏔️
Black Mtn Burger Co. opened in 2011, built by husband-and-wife owners Hermann and Kellee Pfeuti just steps from Loon Mountain.
What started as a small burger counter has grown into the most talked-about restaurant in the entire town.
How Black Mtn Burger Co won Lincoln’s hearts
Hermann and Kellee Pfeuti didn’t stop at one restaurant when they opened Black Mtn Burger Co. in 2011, later going on to also open La Vista, an Italian restaurant just down the road, giving Lincoln two very different but equally beloved family-run spots.
The restaurant built its reputation on a simple formula: thick, juicy Black Angus burgers grilled over an open flame, paired with homemade soups, salads, and a menu full of playful, inventive twists.
Every burger starts with a 7-ounce, 100% Angus beef patty grilled to order, but the kitchen doesn’t stop at classic toppings, regularly experimenting with combinations like Thai chili glaze, cowboy candy jam, and even a burger stacked between two grilled cheese sandwiches.
Positioned in the Depot Marketplace right where Main Street turns into the Kancamagus Highway, the restaurant has become a natural stopping point for anyone finishing a day at Loon Mountain or the Pemigewasset Wilderness.
Word of mouth around the burger joint spread quickly among regional hikers and skiers, eventually earning it the reputation as the top-ranked restaurant in all of Lincoln.
Nearly fifteen years after opening, Black Mtn Burger Co. remains a genuine mom-and-pop success story, proof that a husband-and-wife team with a good burger recipe and a great location can build something the entire town rallies around.
Food Highlights
- Smitty Burger: A classic Angus burger layered between two entire grilled cheese sandwiches instead of a bun.
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Brie & Bacon Burger: A 7-ounce Angus patty topped with brie cheese and hickory-smoked bacon, served alongside house-made maple mayo.
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Bison Burger: A third of a pound of real western buffalo served simply with shredded lettuce, tomato, and pickles. 🦬
- Swiss Mushroom Burger: Swiss cheese, fresh sautéed mushrooms, and caramelized onions.
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Cowboy Candy Burger: Candied jalapeño jam, hickory smoked bacon, crispy fried onions, chipotle mayo, and arugula.
- Western Burger: Cheddar cheese, hickory smoked bacon, crispy onion rings, and honey BBQ sauce.
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“Not So” Pounder Cheeseburger: Two full 7-ounce Angus patties stacked with your choice of cheese.
- Thai Chili Burger: A mild yet sweet Thai chili pepper glaze tops this burger along with grilled pineapple and a crunchy house Asian peanut slaw. 🌶️
Atmosphere
Black Mtn Burger keeps things casual and lively, tucked into the Depot Marketplace shopping area just off Main Street. 🍺
The dining room fills up fast with hikers still in their trail gear and skiers just off the mountain, giving the space an easygoing, post-adventure energy.
A solid lineup of regional draft beers and bottled brews rounds out the experience for anyone settling in after a big day outdoors.
It’s unpretentious, a little loud, and exactly the kind of place you want to find after hours on the trail. 🥾
Bottom Line
Visit for thick, open-flame-grilled Angus burgers, inventive specialty combinations you won’t find anywhere else in town, a genuine mom-and-pop story behind the counter, a prime location near Loon Mountain, and a menu built for hungry hikers and skiers alike. 🍔
Address:
264 Main Street, Lincoln, NH 03251
📞 (603) 745-3444
🕔 Open Fri-Sun-Mon-Tue 11:30 AM–8:30 PM (closed Wed-Thu)