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    Handy Andy

    4.5 (114 reviews)
    InexpensiveBarbeque, Burgers
    Closed 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Mike M.

    A couple of friends recommended for me to come to Handy Andy for lunch and try their burgers and last week I did. It's located on North Lamar just past the Beacon and is a real hole in the wall type of restaurant. The restaurant shows on its outdoor sign that they serve burgers and bbq. Parking is alongside the building and good luck if they are busy which they usually are. I arrived on Friday at about 11:30 a.m. and it got really busy shortly after that. When you walk inside you realize the owners must be all about the food because they surely aren't into interior decorating! That's okay because Handy Andy's has become somewhat of a famous eatery for locals and students who are in the know. I ordered a double burger dressed and with no cheese and added a side dish of bqq beans. With a soft drink and tax my bill was $13.48. Very reasonable. The cashier told me that their fries were frozen out of the bag type but their beans were homemade. My food arrived about 10 minutes after ordering. I started with a couple of spoonfuls of the beans and oh my, my were they good. They had a rich and robust flavor to them. My double burger (2 quarter-pound hand formed patties) was delicious. Plenty of nice tasting beef on a good bun. It was a solid burger. I'm not sure how much bbq this restaurant serves or its quality but I can tell you the their hamburgers and beans are well worth the trip here. I can see why this place has become so popular. I want to return.

    Double cheeseburger and tots
    Hallie H.

    This was our first time to Handy Andy's and it was excellent! They make a great smash burger. I can understand why people wait to eat at Handy Andy. The building is nothing to look at, but I'm much more concerned about great food and that's what they offer.

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    As an Oxford local this is not the first time dining at this establishment and is a must try for anyone passing though. Came here with my buddy Harrison,great guy, we both decided double cheeseburgers with an order of fries.Even with the lunch time rush (about 11:30) the burgers came out in about 10 minutes. The price was 12 dollars which for me is absolutely reasonable and worth the price as the burgers were delicious and were seasoned to perfection. Classic diner vibes with a phenomenal atmosphere will be back.

    Double cheese burger, tater tots, Cole slaw, grilled cheese

    This is a lovely little spot in Oxford. The burgers are excellent as is their coleslaw. It a nice atmosphere and is definitely a hole in the wall I would visit again. A must-go if you love burgers.

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    Hamburger is the best perfect as always!! Everything on it!! The baked beans are the best in town!! Price is great too!!

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    1 year ago

    One of the best burgers I've ever had! Next time I'm trying the Andy Dog. I wish we had one in Utah.

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    Excellent little burger spot in Oxford! Great grilled hot dogs and tater tots! We tried many different menus items and they were all yummy!

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    Amazing barbecue! Service was great, and the vibe was that of an old American diner. Not the most upscale place, but it is the tastiest.

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    Real burgers with real ingredients. You order then sit down with a number. When your number is called, you go get it. The tots are perfect!

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    This is one of those local places that "you have to try." It doesn't look like much from the outside but the burgers are delish!

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    4 years ago

    Best burger in town by far. A landmark location in Oxford. The BBQ is also quite good

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    Definitely of old school diner vibe burger. Super affordable and local favorite. Packed during lunch hours

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