Burger Queen
Tiny burger stand on Water Street with a few tables; most people take their order to go or have it brought to a nearby bar.
By Greg Peters, editor · Updated October 2026
Tiny burger stand on Water Street with a few tables; most people take their order to go or have it brought to a nearby bar.
On the menu
- Burgers, fish burgers and hand-cut fish and chips
- Milkshakes
- Only three or four tables
- Delivers to the Asylum bar across the street
- Locals often phone orders ahead; waits can run long
Facts checked October 18, 2026 with alaska.org, wanderlog.com, cdn.fodors.com. Hours and prices change, so confirm before you go.
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