Classic garlic burgers, great ambience, beautiful location. It doesn't get better in the summer, eating outside.

When visting the Salt Lake Valley, I've enjoyed going to the Cotton Bottom for lunch and/or dinner. The ambiance, history, and location adds to the experience. The Garlic Burger is unique not amazing, but the French Fries are the real winner. So next time you're in the Holladay area and crave burger and fries, head to the Cotton Bottom and enjoy the ambiance of an open space with family and friends. read more

The Cotton Bottom - The Garlic Burger with onion, lettuce, tomatoes, mustard, and fry sauce. - Burgers Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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I am unsure what has happened to the staffing at this place over the years as I have been here many times before. As of today, everyone working there lacked any decorum - and is constantly letting everyone know that they are soooooo busy, very rude, and extremely impatient with customer questions This is coming from someone who has experienced working high volume restaurants in NYC. this is absurd behavior and extremely disappointing, even upon asking for a manager later the manager let me know that she is dealing with a huuuggeee party and cannot do anything to help anyone. It seems like the whole staff does not know how to carry themselves in a busy environment. Every single person who works here should be fired or retrained. read more

This is a seriously overrated place. Went the other night. Waitress was brutally rude. Just after our first interaction a friend at the table said this is why we don't come here. Regarding the food. More like an elefefant scab than a burger. Their are so many great places in Salt Lake City pass on this place. The ultimate insult is you get a terrible rude waitress who auto grats herself 20 percent. read more

Rumor has had it that this place makes one of the best burgers money can buy- the notorious garlic burger. It's been on my bucket list since I was a teenager. Well...Turns out it's overrated. Nothing fancy about the beef. It had a slight garlic flavor. The French bread it's served in was soft, but there were empty bread bites left on the plate at the end because there's more bread than youd find in a typical burgers balanced bread to meat ratio. The peperoncinni on the side was a nice touch, but not enough to makeup for a sub par burger. Fries are nothing special either. Was a little disappointed after waiting all these years to venture into this bar for a burger. read more

Staff is friendly, beer is cold it's something different! If you want any meat with your bun, step up to the double. Chili fries are also good , and cool hat as well! read more

The Cotton Bottom - Burgers Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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Another great meal at the cotton bottom!! Lots of parking and great service ! Prices are a bit higher but so is everything these days! Lots the sunny patio out back - use the QR code to cruse the menu and they also have it posted on the wall! Garlic burger - great garlic flavor but wished they used fresh smashed garlic it would add the missing crunch on the burger after its grilled - burgers are dressed nicely- tomato lettuce and mayo! Side of fries - awesome fries best in town! Chips comes with the burger ! Parking wasn't a problem just a fun place for a late lunch on a beautiful spring day read more

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Really enjoyed our experience here! The food was delicious, the service was friendly and quick, and the atmosphere was great. Everything was fresh and flavorful. Definitely a nice place for a good meal--I'd happily come back again! read more

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The food at this place was very delicious which is why I am so disappointed to have to leave a less than satisfied review. The atmosphere and service was terrible! We stopped by for the first time on Friday around 6:00pm and it was packed, which I took as a good sign but it was downhill from there. The hostess greeting everyone was completely uninterested and didn't seem to care or want to be there. It took her over 5 minutes to even ask how many we had in our party. We were seated outside and had to share a table with another group because it was so busy. This was fine but the table was a bit crowded and made it difficult to hold a conversation with my party over the other people at the table who were drinking and being obnoxious. We had 3 different servers during the hour and a half it took for us to order and eat. They did not check on us except for once and made it difficult to flag them down to get a to go box and the check. The price is also a bit high considering the quality of meat and portion size. This place gives more college bar atmosphere than an actual restaurant. I would not recommend for a relaxing night out or a night out with the family. read more

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The Cotton Bottom is located at the foothills of Cottonwood Canyon on a discrete side street. Theres plenty of outdoor seating and is a nice place to enjoy a meal on days where the weather is nice. One thing I appreciate about this establishment is that the menu is simple, they offers two types of burgers: cheese burgers or garlic burgers. I went with the famous garlic double burger and boy was it huge. Served in an unorthodox hoagie style bread this behemoth comes with three patties, American cheese, fresh lettuce, tomato, and onions and of course garlic. There's was a slight concern that these burgers would be on the heavy garlic side, but in fact the garlic is somewhat subtle. Great burgers are tough to come by in Utah and this is up there with the best. read more

The Cotton Bottom - Garlic Burger - Burgers Near Me - Holladay, Utah

It's been many years since we have been over here. Burgers, fries, and actual server were great. Love the new front patio - since we were here last! It just sucks to get off on the wrong foot with the hostess setting the wrong tone. Coming in off a hike I have my Stanley with water and she barks at me - you can't bring that in here! Ok. Just a ridiculous rule when it's clearly water. So she shows us to the table and shows me they give free water - that is actually currently empty. Well if I can't bring my own in please at least make sure your is ALWAYS full. A rant, yes, and irritating, nonetheless. read more

The Cotton Bottom - Garlic Burger - Burgers Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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I love how this dive bar is at the base of BCC. It is perfect for apres after skiing in the winter or a refuel station after a long hike in the warmer months. Besides a brief burger and hot dog menu, TCB offers beer on draft, a can/bottle selection, cocktails and wine. When you get tired of talking to your family or friends, there are tvs inside to compliment a centerpiece pool table as well as a patio that provides live music when it's warm. They keep the tables moving by checking in frequently, so don't take it the wrong way when asked if you want the check. I could see TCB become my new hangout spot when coming out of the canyons! read more

The Cotton Bottom - Four beers on draft and plenty of cans / bottles - Burgers Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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Unless I'm mistaken, when I used to come to the Cotton Bottom, the patties were handmade with real chopped up cloves of garlic embedded in the meat - grilled - then put on a wonderful hoagie bun with lettuce and onions and cheese, served with potato chips. I moved out of state several years ago, and every time I come back to Utah, I crave a Cotton Bottom garlic burger. So today, I gave into my inner Garlic lover and went to the Cotton Bottom for lunch. A beautiful spring day sunny music was great. Everything was perfect. I have to admit the burger was pretty good, but in looking at the meat patty, I couldn't see any garlic. I tasted it, but I couldn't see it. So I finished my burger and the fries, which is now on the menu as an up charge from the chips, and a beer. Yeah, with tip it's a very expensive lunch. But I was satisfied with the flavor of the burger and the fries were great. When I passed by the kitchen on my way out the back exit, I asked the cook, how many cloves of garlic do you put in each burger patty? He and said "none", it's garlic powder and a garlic aïoli that they put on the bun to give the garlic flavor. Wait... What??!! That's like having strawberry shortcake and instead of strawberries, you get jam! I was totally deflated. I don't know when things changed, but it's just not the same as having pieces of raw garlic grilled into the patty that's in that bun that I love. At least like I remember. Who knows, maybe my old age has betrayed me and my memories of raw garlic are just in my fantasies. Is it wrong though to want to fulfill your fantasy? Service was fantastic, bartender great, and all were a great friendly staff. It was just missing real, natural, garlic... That's all. read more

The Cotton Bottom - Ohhhh... is that a bite of excitement in my 'garlic' cheeseburger? - Burgers Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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The garlic burger was absolutely delicious, and the fries were perfect--crispy and flavorful. They definitely didn't disappoint! Even though the place looked busy, we were seated quickly, and the customer service was great. The wait time for food was very reasonable. I also really liked the atmosphere: the garden outdoor area is super cute, while the indoor space has more of a fun dive bar vibe. read more

The Cotton Bottom - Double garlic cheese burger - Burgers Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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Great food, but the servers have a weird vibe, like almost egotistical. Cool you're working at this spot, it's trendy, it's a landmark/staple spot everyone's gotta try at least once. But from the hostess, to the waitress, and even the guy running the food, no one is overly friendly or concerned about your dining experience. Kind of like you get what you get attitude. I dunno, it's all good. Love the fries, food, salad, and burgers! I don't love sharing tables with others, especially cause the vibe can be all the things. I was brushing elbows with a guy who wouldn't stop dropping f bombs and talking about weed. While another time we shared a table with a family. I'll still go back, it's always an option for sure. read more

I've been coming here for over 40-years and have only ordered the garlic cheese burgers. Back in the day, they only came with potato chips. And I have never sat inside, only outside on the back patio. So I may not be the right person to take advice from, but if you do, come here, have a beer, or few, and order a garlic cheese burger, and enjoy some time as the rest of the world goes by. read more

I've been wanting to try Cotton Bottom for so long and am very happy I finally did. It completely fits the stereotypical dive bar vibes but what helps them stand out is the staff. Our waitress was so welcoming and sweet she sat down at the table and basically because apart do the friend group and we felt apart of the Cotton Bottom Family. The Garlic Burger was served on hogue style bread and comes with chips on the side which I thought added a nice touch and when they say basket of fries they mean BASKET!!! It's $16 but WORHT IT because the fries are the perfect balance of salty & crispy. read more

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We ate outside. It was nice outside! The Garlic Burger was awesome! Must try! Simple menu service was on point!

Prices are ridiculous. Food can be warm or cold. Servers are real pushy on big tips. Drink prices are as stupid as the food. If you want to get gouged by all means go here. read more

Wish I could do .5s on here. It's not a perfect place for me but i do think it was delicious. I tried the famous garlic burger. I love the creamy bite of the burger with the garlic and cheese. Not a big fan of the fries though. The staff was great and helpful though. And i can see my self coming back to just hang out and get a bit since it was a great atmosphere. Just wasn't wowed by the food like people make it seem. read more

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A few years back new investors came in and redesigned and invigorated this long-time hamburger/beer dive in Holladay. They have committed to holding on to many of the old elements. Their signature is a Garlic Burger, which is a solid tribute to the bygone profile of the 'Bottom. Times change...and prices have raced forward. Cleaner and more fully staffed than the past, but a little less friendly and familiar. Gets busy...particularly on warm summer days when eating outdoors is fun. read more

Fun times and good vibes at Cotton Bottom Inn! Very welcoming staff, homey decor and of course, delicious beers with the ever so wonderful Garlic Burger! We literally just had dinner and after a single glance of dem bums, we made room for it! It's a must try no matter what your tummy tells you...get after it! read more

You always want to love the tradition of the cotton bottom, however the service is always so so bad.

Always, and I mean "ALWAYS" get the world famous garlic burger. The great outdoor seating and fast friendly service! Smiles all around. I'm kinda partial to familiar establishment , I grew up in the neighborhood. But hey! That doesn't mean I don't know a great place when I experience one! Do yourself a favor. Grab a pitcher with your burger and friends! The best friendly setting ever! read more

Growing up in this area, Cotton Bottom was always the best for a neighborhood bar and great garlic burgers, especially after a day of skiing or hiking. Bikers were always part of the scene adding to the nuance of the place. When they added the tables out front for a family atmosphere I thought how fabulous! Ive always preferred the the back area or inside. A little something for everyone. My adult children and I met there tonight knowing that families with younger children would be out front, we prefer the back. After being told "oh, it's too hot"... and many more excuses, our only option was to sit out front looking at the intersection with all the children. The burgers were just okay and the atmosphere went way downhill. I'll always enjoy the memories, not going back. read more

Great dive bar especially after a day of skiing in the winter months. In addition to that, in the warmer weather seasons they have outdoor seating that is dog friendly. Parking can be a bit tight in the parking lot but there's some additional parking near the park. Service isn't bad but it's a dive bar. Food is great and I love the garlic burger but wow, if you decide to swap chips out for fries there's a surcharge which is a bit steep. It's a tad pricey for a lunch in my opinion or a ski apres. With that said, I'll still go back as I enjoy sitting in the summer outside with friends and my dog for a beer and a burger. read more

This won't be a completely fair review due to the fact that we only got fries so I can't speak on the quality of the food. The fries themselves were great. The service was top notch. They served us extremely fast and were very on top of it. The outside patio area has heaters galore so you don't have to be worried about being cold outside. Love the vibe in there. I want to come back to this spot next time we re in town! Cheers! read more

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I finally tried the infamous Cotton Bottom garlic burger! The burgers are not like any other burger you've had. The "bun" is French bread style, the burger is smashed and heaping, and the garlic is surprisingly subtle. This place is a dive, so don't go expecting the red carpet rollout. But if you're okay with no frills & a very simple menu, than you'll love The Cottom Bottom. The staff was a bit rough-around-the-edges but that didn't bother us. The prices seem a bit steep for such a simple menu but the burgers are very filling so ultimately you're getting the bang for your buck. As an Utah classic, I feel like everyone should try The Cotton Bottom at least once. It's a right of passage! read more

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We enjoyed eating outside. We got the garlic burger and fries. The service was incredible.

Fantastic dinner on the patio with great friends!!! Can't go wrong with a cold Bud Light, or two.... Had the ham and cheese sandwich, minus the cheese and fries!! Absolutely delicious!!! Service was excellent!! On a nostalgic note: this was my first time here and it's been on my "bucket list" for quite a while!! As a kid I grew up in the area, long before it was called Cottonwood Heights and long before 1-80 was built. Couldn't understand why the "Bugs Bunny" restaurant wasn't for kids back then?! So happy I got a chance to come. Enjoyed every moment and even bought souvenirs!! Thanks!! read more

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Came here post hike for lunch! I didn't realize this cute shack/bar had two different places of seating, oh and best part! It's dog friendly!! The burgers are definitely unique as I never had this type of bread with it? lol but I thought it was delicious after a hike! The fries I think were one of the BEST fresh fries I've ate! Good spot to bring your pups, have a cold beer and a quick bite to eat. read more

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Visiting from out of town, my friends said we had to go to this place and it did not disappoint! The single garlic burger was huge and shaped like a sub. We also had a basket of fries, which were cooked to perfection. The fry sauce topped it all off! The only reason for not giving it five stars is that the hostess tried to sit us out back, but we really preferred the front. We were early and it was not crowded. We eventually got our way, but not without a fight. read more

My only regret is that I didn't buy another for later. It could've been that I worked up a bit of an appetite after a day on the mountain or it could've been that I should've have shared mine. That said, it's a cool dove spot, with a tasty burger and fries and a pool table. IDs are checked and it can get a bit crowded. During my visit, tables turned over pretty quickly and there were also a few seats at the bar. I also tried the chili. If you like beans over beef, it's a home run. read more

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Food could be way better but it's a family and dog friendly bar. Patio is right on a main road with lots of traffic. Servers are nice. Prices are reasonable. read more

Great outside seating, cool historical spot, the garlic impossible burger is great! Fun drinks and fun vibes

Used to be good, but NOT anymore. Used to be real bugers, now it's those prefrozen fast food thin patties. Used to be real garlic, now it's sprinked on. Service has never been great, now it's worse...wait forever to "be seated", elbows next to the next table, wait forever to order, get bussed if you go to restroom. I won't be back on purpose. Most keep their kids in control, but makes for a weird vibe, not chill. read more

After a hard day of yard work, I was looking for a burger and fries that would satisfy my hunger. Having driven by this place I'd thought I'd give it a try. There is parking adjacent to it and it is outside seating. Today was a beautiful day out so it made for a nice meal. The menu is simple but offers everything you need from a delicious burgers to a good brew. I opted for the double garlic burger with a side order of fries, or if you choose not to have fries you get a bag of chips. I also went for an ice cold Coke. My order was promptly taken when I arrived, and my food was made fresh to order and ready in about 15 minutes. The size of my burger upon receiving it, I was amazed. It resembled what many would think is a hamburger sub. The garlic flavor, the juiciness of the burger and the crispy fries all made for a perfect meal. I look forward to coming back before the summer is over and many times thereafter I highly recommend. read more

The Cotton Bottom - Double garlic burger - Burgers Near Me - Holladay, Utah

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Came here for lunch! They have a ton of outdoor seating which is so fun! It is a tiny place but it is really good! The waitress was super nice. The burger was perfect! Also the burger is huge!! So that is nice if you are super hungry! The fries were perfect as well! I really enjoyed my experience! read more

I had forgotten how much I love this place. It's a local hideaway tavern in Holladay along Big Cottonwood Creek and has been there since 1952. The granddaughter of the original owner runs the place now. She recognized me and I had not been in for a while and I appreciate the personalized service. Locals know about the garlic burger as it has a reputation throughout the south valley. Great burger, nice hideaway hangout; meet friends old and new. Play pool or watch sports on TV or just hang out on the shaded patio. Bartender Bryan does a great job and Stacy the 30 year manager is very friendly and helpful. It was nice that she sat down to converse with me. I will be back more frequently. Love this historic Hideaway place. read more

The Cotton Bottom - Burgers Near Me - Holladay, Utah

A fun place to have dinner and a beer. I've only had the garlic burger. It's a staple. Sitting outside in the summer is my favorite. It's nestled in the trees and always seems to have a light breeze. Staff is always friendly. read more