One thing is true about Hawkeyes — we really love a good burger. Iowa is home to some of the coolest hole-in-the-wall restaurants around, and this roadside burger bar is no exception. Stop by to try some of the best hamburgers in Iowa at Short’s Burger and Shine.

Short's Burger and Shine is a tiny hamburger hut located in the heart of Iowa City, smushed between buildings on a busy main drag.
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For those in the know, Short's is the best bar and grill for an amazing burger and brew in a city full of tasty restaurants.
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There are more than a dozen burgers on the menu, and you can pick something extravagant...
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...or something a little more simple.
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Whether you choose a new burger each time you dine or stick with a classic, you'll fall in love at first bite.
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So come on in and join the fun — you'll be sure to come back again and again.
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You’ll find Short’s Burger and Shine at 18 S Clinton St., Iowa City, IA 52240. While you’re in Iowa City, take some time to enjoy This Quiet Iowa Town That Has More Books Than People.

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