Located inside Heber Hatchets on University Avenue, Backdoor BRGR brings adventurous gourmet burgers in Provo to life with unexpected flavor combinations. 🍔
This family-owned business evolved from the beloved Joe’s Gourmet Grill, returning bigger and better with creative additions to their burger lineup that push beyond traditional toppings.
Each 7-ounce burger features high-quality beef paired with bold ingredients like peanut butter, raspberry pepper jelly, and signature old-world sauce that customers describe as flavor explosions worth every bite.
How Backdoor BGRG won Provo’s hearts
The transformation from Joe’s Gourmet Grill to Backdoor BRGR represents a family’s commitment to evolving while honoring their roots.
When the family-owned establishment reopened under its new name, they brought back everything customers loved about the original while introducing daring new creations that redefined what a burger could be. 🌟
Opening during the challenging COVID-19 pandemic showed remarkable courage—while restaurants nationwide closed their indoor dining, Backdoor BRGR opened its doors and relied on takeout orders and strong community support to survive.
That resilience and determination won over locals who appreciated the family’s dedication to bringing creative burgers in Provo, Utah, to the community despite extraordinary circumstances.
What truly captured hearts was the restaurant’s willingness to experiment with unconventional flavor combinations that sound bizarre on paper but deliver incredible taste in reality.
The signature Dan Kelly burger, featuring peanut butter, bacon, and strawberry pepper jelly on a beef patty, became legendary among customers who couldn’t believe how perfectly these random flavors worked together.
The combination of creative toppings, quality ingredients, generous portions, and genuine hospitality transformed Backdoor BRGR from a reopened restaurant into a Provo dining destination that locals proudly share with visitors. 💫
Food Highlights
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The Dan Kelly (aka The Prince): A 7-ounce burger topped with cheese, bacon, strawberry pepper jelly, peanut butter, and fried jalapeño creates an unforgettable flavor combination that customers call a must-have despite its unusual ingredients.
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The Tokyo: Grilled onion, peppers, and mushrooms join provolone cheese, cream cheese, and shaved beef on this creative burger that brings unexpected richness and savory depth to every bite.
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The Classic: A straightforward 7-ounce burger with cheese, bacon, onion, tomato, and lettuce proves that sometimes perfection lies in executing the fundamentals with high-quality meat and fresh ingredients.
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The Stoneman: Featuring Dubliner cheese, grilled onion, tomato, mustard, and Backdoor BRGR’s signature old-world sauce, this burger delivers classic flavors elevated by the restaurant’s special sauce.
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The Gaucho: This burger features bacon, grilled onions, garlic aioli, old-world sauce, and mustard, delivering bold garlic-forward flavors with smoky bacon undertones that satisfy adventurous eaters.
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The Brooklyn: Sharp cheddar cheese, bacon, grilled onion, tomato, mustard, and old-world sauce combine on a 7-ounce patty for a New York-inspired flavor profile with tangy, rich notes throughout.
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The Colorado: A 7-ounce burger with Backdoor BRGR’s signature BBQ sauce, grilled mushrooms and onions, bacon, guacamole, old-world sauce, mustard, and sharp cheddar creates a fully-loaded masterpiece packed with complementary flavors.
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The Frenchman: Grilled ham, provolone cheese, raspberry pepper jelly, and garlic aioli create a sophisticated sweet-and-savory combination that showcases the restaurant’s creative approach to burger toppings.
Atmosphere
The hidden location inside Heber Hatchets creates a sense of discovery, with the restaurant tucked on the top floor accessible through the axe-throwing venue below. 🎯
The cozy yet vibrant setting encourages diners to relax and enjoy adventurous meals in a fun, laid-back environment perfect for dates, family dinners, or hanging out with friends.
Large drinks mean fewer refill requests, while the casual atmosphere balances sophistication with approachability, allowing the creative food to shine without pretension.
Bottom Line
Experience adventurous gourmet burgers with unexpected flavor combinations like peanut butter and pepper jelly; enjoy high-quality 7-ounce beef patties cooked to order; savor unique fry seasonings with house-made fry sauce; discover a hidden gem location inside Heber Hatchets; support a resilient family-owned Provo restaurant that opened during the pandemic. 🔥
Address:
261 N University Ave, Provo, UT 84601
📞 (385) 384-0343
🕔 Mon-Thu 11:30 AM–9 PM, Fri-Sat 12 PM–9:30 PM (closed Sun)