Hat Creek Burger Company

This place is a lifesaver for parents! Mom’s schedule that play date now 🥂 Hat Creek is the perfect restaurant for families with kids – safe play area, tons of seating, and such a welcoming vibe. Gabi (the manager) is incredible at what she does and leads her team with kindness and efficiency, even when the restaurant is packed. We come in 2–3 times a month and always feel taken care of. Rain or shine, summer or winter, it’s comfortable and fun. We LOVE Hat Creek and Mrs. Gabi!

Either I have big hands or the 'big hats' are really small for kids. Taste was about like Wendys. Not impressed, won't be back. I gave higher marks because they were courteous.

Hat Creek was great. We’ve seen them from the road but never stopped. It was the perfect option with our two small kids. I had always thought it was more of a sit down restaurant with table service but in fact it is more of a really nice fast food restaurant. Staff was excellent and playground was perfect for our kids.

I’ve only been here twice in the past 12 months, but both times the burger was extremely good and tasted very fresh. The service was solid and the atmosphere is pretty cool. The burger was actually big and thick, and the chicken nuggets were fresh and well made. The only thing that was a little under par were the French fries. They do have a great variety of sauces though, and every sauce I tried was really, really good. It’s also located very well

Burger, fries and a drink for about $9-$10? That’s better than most fast food places. Plenty of seating, mostly outside though. A huge playground for the kids so it gets LOUD! But, there’s beer for the parents. The food is served hot and fresh, there’s hardly any wait.

If you need gluten & dairy free, this is literally the only place I've found where you can get a (Good) hamburger...on an Actual hamburger BUN! A burger just isn't a burger on Lettuce (that sucks all of the heat out of the meat). I only gave it 4 stars due to how much pepper they put on the patties. I have to scrape it off before i eat it but at the end...a great Real hamburger for people with food allergies! Fries...chefs kiss.

This is a great place to take toddlers and elementary age kids. The burgers are actually really good. We got the pretzel burger and the cowboy. Both were delicious. The chicken nuggets are battered and fried in-house. Their flavor was bland to our taste, but our 20 month old loved them and enjoyed dipping them in the fry sauce. They have indoor and outdoor seating with a nice outdoor playground. The covered outdoor seating is basically a big garage with huge windows that open, several large fans, and opened garage door access to the playground. There are also 3 TVs in the outdoor seating perfectly positioned, so parents that are trying to stay screen free with their toddlers can face the children away from the TVs. The play area is fenced, so you don't have to worry about your kids running into the street. Sides/fries and drinks are extra. The kids' meal can come with a fountain drink or an Honest Kids apple juice. The kids' meal also has the option to get a Dole fruit cup in place of fries or tater tots. Hat Creek has a decent rewards program as well. This specific location opens at 10am even though the hours listed on the door say 11am. I also like that they're trying to help the environment by recycling ♻️.

The food was great! The seating inside could be a lot better. Service was also really good. If you have small kids this place is perfect!

Burgers were really good. Loved the playground for the kids. Milkshakes are good too!

I really came here because of the playground and ability to eat and see my kiddos play. You order food and then sit down. Service was very good! So kind and friendly I was pleasantly surprised by the kids meals and a small burger. The bread was very soft and the patty tasted fresh. I liked their sweet potato fries more than the regular fries. The regular fries were just shoe string fries, nothing fancy. I liked the self service sauces they had so I could dip my fries in them. I used one on my burger and enjoyed it. The playground was much smaller than I thought it would be. The other locations seem to be much larger in general.

Well I wish I could say it was a good experience but that's not the case. It is counter service which was fine but the seating was very close together and basically picnic style tables in the dining area. Not good for the elderly. They brought the food out and off he went. No "can I get y'all anything else or hope you enjoy it. You could tell he didn't want to be there. My sister opened her sandwich and it was the worst piece of lettuce you could have served. She asked for a new one and he said " what's wrong with it"? Then rolled his eyes at her she said. The food wasn't the best and some was cold. Needless to say it was not a high rated place in our book. Sorry it was just our experience and some customer service training might be a good idea.

For faster food, this was quite a nice surprise. Some friends suggested a meet up here to catching up and glad we tried it. Good burgers, not greasy, tasty French fries, great enclosed play area for the kids, and attentive staff. What more could you need for a quick meal with kids?!

Amazing food and very consistent quality but I wish they would consider controlling the salt a little bit. The burgers, fries and nuggets are always very salty. By the way my family and I have been enjoying this restaurant since day one of opening. We used to live right across the street but we moved a couple of years ago. But I still go through the drive through occasionally.

Food was okay (I don't recommend the candy cane shake), service was slow, the inside area was very cold, bathrooms were like a gas station. My dad: they ran out of napkins and food was expensive. (~$70 for family of four)

We had a birthday planned at Main Event and they called us 45 minutes before and told us they had no power. We got an estimated time but never got a phone call or update. We called Hat Creek and they pulled it all together for us. The manger and host handled everything so well and we had the best time. I cannot recommend this location enough! They easily and seamlessly accommodated our entire birthday party for my 5 year old. I would easily choose them as our birthday party first choice from here on out. THANK YOU!!!

I wanted a burger but didn't want to spend an arm and a leg; I was in Katy for a Dr appt and my friend suggested we meet here. It looked promising taste and price wise, especially since fast food burger combos are now expensive too! The interior is cute but a bit small; it's definitely an outside type eatery, but it was too hot today. The cashier and server were very pleasant and polite. I got the little hat combo because she told me it would be a 1/4 pounder; a good deal at about 10$ish. My friend got the grilled chicken Cobb. My burger was good-a step above fast food. It's cooked well done, so patties must be frozen. It wasn't dry--I just like medium rare. The bun and pickles were very tasty. The fries were very mid, but they have a few sauces to dip in that were good (think Freddy's or Canes). My friend's salad looked and she said, tasted very good. If you're watching the wasteline, this is a good alternative. Overall, it's good for families with a big play area and a different atmosphere if you're sick of Mickey d's and pretty cheap! Sadly, I didn't take pics because we were just chatting and eating...oops

We came here for the first time on a weekday evening. It got fairly busy after we came in - more than what I'd expect for a weeknight. From what I've heard, it can get pretty packed on the weekends. We really enjoyed this place especially because of the outdoor playground. Our kiddo enjoyed playing there with other kids. It's clean and closed off and there's a good amount of seating for parents to sit and watch the kids. It was pretty hot out but there are a lot of fans set up in the outdoor seating area. Customer service was good. The gentleman who took our order was very nice. They were pretty quick with getting our order out. Food was good. We were all happy with what we ordered. Quality was good. Portions were good. Prices are reasonable too. It's a great place for a quick bite especially for families with little kids.

We love this place! They have a covered outdoor area with seating for eating that is open to the playground for the kids, so you can eat and watch your kids play. It's great. We have even made little play date friends here! The food is pretty good. I love the keto burger bowl to cut down on carbs. It's very filling. But I've also had their regular burgers and they're also great! They have 3 sauces, a sweet, a mustard and a pepper sauce so a good variation of sauces for dipping your fries in. We frequent this place easily once every two weeks.

Found Hat Creek Burger Company thru Yelp. Due to the volume of high ratings, I thought it would be a pretty safe bet on good food, and I wasn't disappointed. I ordered the Pretzel Jack and made it a combo adding Sweet Potato Fries and Unsweetened Iced Tea. My burger was juicy and flavorful. The pretzel bun was soft and tasty. Sweet Potato Fries - this is a challenge for most places that serve them to achieve some type of crunch instead of being limpy. Aside from that, the Fries had good flavor. The parking lot was packed on a Saturday afternoon, so I went through the drive-thru. Service was prompt, and the price was a bit steep for my combo meal (almost $16). Better than most "fast food" burgers that I have had.

A friend wanted to come visit Hat Creek for a quick bite. First thing I noticed about Hat Creek is its unique facility. Hat Creek has its indoor seating and ordering area is a lot smaller than its outdoor/playground area. Interesting! Hat Creek is modernized and is well thought out. It made for the 2020s decade with a throwback to the 90's. Great for both adults and kids of today. I got the Big Hat burger and it was quite tasty! Definitely a step up from your normal fast food burger. The quality and taste is definitely a step up from that. However there are more gourmet burger places that you can find with a better product. However for a chain restaurant, this is definitely a great place. Fast service, good food and a slew of sauce for you to entertain. Hat Creek is a hit for your modern suburban family.

A favorite burger joint for its veggie burger, made from black beans and quinoa. Served with cheddar cheese and tomatoes with pretzel bun. You can opt to serve with lettuce instead of its bun. Service was quick, friendly, delivered to your table. A great place for families with an outside playground and still quiet enough for adults to enjoy their meal.

Food was delicious and all the waitstaff was super friendly. They keep the dining area as clean as they could with a bunch of kids running around. I suggest checking it out in between typical meal times bc it is crazy busy for dinner at least. My 2 year old and 11 year old absolutely loved it!

Pretty standard burgers but good taste. Selection of beers. Very pleasant, casual, service- helped me. Nice play area outside that would suit children 5 through to 10 with seating that would enable parental viewing.

This was nice and clean. Made me think of an upgraded Whataburger kind of. Had a nice playground for kids and nice indoor/outdoor eating area. They also had a hand wash and recycling station on the outer eating area which I thought was really thoughtful. I'd come again. They did have these three different sauces you could try and I must say all three were good. I got some in small containers to dip my fries in. Not bad but also not anything too out the box. It's solid go to burger spot and clean.

Food: Amazing. The cowboy burger is awesome, the burgers are awesome, shakes are awesome, everything is very good. Service: Very kind and nice workers. Ambiance: Cool decorations, but not much. Ups: good everything. Downs: men's restroom needs a little work. No towels, and the soap dispenser was out.

Your little kids will have fun in the playhouse and the atmosphere is great, with a friendly staff. My burger was dry and crumbly, but a small notch above fast food and the prices are reasonable. What really killed this review was the fried pickles, which were explosive salt bombs. It tasted like the pickles were dredged in salt, fried and served with a side of ranch. Bottom line: It's a nice place and your kids will have fun, but stay away from the fried pickles.

Pretzel Jack burger with a Dragonfruit slushee was A+++++ Condiment selection was A+++++ too!

AMAZING FOOD EVERYTIME-- But the place just smells like restroom!!!! Off-putting!! I hope they don't use the same cleaning materials and chemical for the restroom and tables, and kitchen :(. Yall should use separate please because it smells like a huge restroom

This place was perfect for a dad to bring the kids to play while you can watch the game on the TVs! The seasoned fries were seasoned well and had great taste. The kids loved the strawberry passion fruit slushy.

I really liked the burger and kids loved the play area. The seats without backs were not the most comfortable though. They have a patio area and inside area, I was expecting a larger outside area. It's similar to a fast food restaurant but with better burgers. My kids had the hot dogs and fruit and ate everything. We will definitely go back!

Dudes and Dudets........ I so thought I've already finished this months ago. Oh well, I have time now. Super cool place if you want a fast food atmosphere without the fast food taste. UUUUg! Cool people also. Super nice. It's a little pricey for the wallet. Your are getting a nice size burger with fries. So you can order beer and a bottle of wine. They have craft beer also. The wine is not the best. But for 10bucks what can you expect. Bring the kiddos. They get lost in the large playground of tunnels and slides. They do have an outside place to sit with large screen tv's on almost every wall. Well that's a quick rundown of what I thought! This is your good budddy Bobby J saying, "Yep, I'll go back". Peace out!

We took our kids here on a Sunday and the weather was perfect! Sat outside and let them play on the playground. Food was delicious- it's Nolan Ryan beef so it's great quality. The only knock from a five star was the fact they were running out of items at 11:30 (no tater tots, apple juice, etc). Will definitely be back!

Service was great at the register, playground area is nice, and there are fans for patio so you don't melt. If you have a kid, it beats McDonald's by 5x. Go, run, hurry.

I was visiting the grandkids and found this place on yelp. The food was delicious and the play area was great for the grandkids to run around. They have an inside area and a covered outside area to eat. Service was excellent.

Have come here twice with my family and everything, both times have been delicious, fresh and exceed my expectations. The pretzel burger is so good! And their 3 unique sauces to dip ur fries and burgers in are all great! The service is super friendly and the place is so clean! The kids burger is the size of an oversized slider & comes with a full sized side of fries, tatter tots or sweet potato fries. And I'll tell you the sweet potato fries are hands down the best I've ever had! The outdoor patio usually has a breeze and we have sat outside in the middle of a hot August/September heat wave and been very comfortable! The kids play ground is huge!!

We really enjoyed ordering from Udoaku. She is warm and friendly and instantly makes you want to stay for a happy meal. She also offered to scan our rewards for the app. Great staff!

Food was delicious and well priced for what you get. The average person will probably have left overs with the burger and fries alone. Service is great, I even saw an employee go above and beyond helping a child who was struggling to fill their drink. With seating you have the option to sit indoors or outdoors, and outdoors is shaded. Will say the indoors gets very loud, while outdoors gets hot due to being in Houston. Some of the best burgers I've had in Houston, each time I was working in the area, this place was my go-to.

The burgers are really good here. Kind of greasy, but I'd prefer that over dry. The tots and fries are both great, but I love tots. The service is great! All of their staff was super friendly and helpful. There are only a few options for restaurants with outdoor play areas in Katy. I'm glad there is a good burger spot with one. The restaurant is very clean as well as the bathrooms.

The food is absolutely delicious. Everything I have tried here has exceeded my expectations.

Amazing taste & lovely playground. My kids enjoy spends some time playing there after a big meal.

First time here.. I was craving a burger and looked to see what was near and found this place through Yelp!! Omg it was good...the service is great and the food as well. I will definitely love to come back when I'm in the area.. we tried the different sauce dips and it was good.. I put some on my burger. They have a cute play area for the kids which is nice. Definitely recommend!!

Aghhhh! I don't know. This one was hard to call. Honestly the concept is cool! Bring the kids. Grab a burger and let the kids play! That's cool! Burgers are alright and beers are alright! Yeah...it's just alright!

My family stopped at Hat Creek one Saturday morning after visiting a park in Katy. My kids are 2 and 3 years old and very active, so we love a restaurant with a good patio and playground. This has to be one of the better restaurant playgrounds we've been to. The astroturf, keeps the kids cleaner before eating and the playground is really geared towards several age groups. The food was good. Nothing that I would rave about but also nothing that I can talk negatively about either. The burger was a bit too much on the greasy side but the fry sauce was addicting. Even my 2 year old loved the fry sauce.

Finally trying this spot. I did a drive-through. I was shocked that I didn't have to wait more than about 60 seconds for my food. The GM was working the drive-through and implied she wasn't wasting any time today. The turkey burgers moist, and tasty. One of the things that sets this burger apart from competitors, is that the vegetables are so fresh and crispy. I didn't get a chance to really survey the menu completely. But it did look like there's some other options I'd be interested in trying next time. The fries are comparable in size to McDonald's, but definitely have more of a homemade feel and taste. The regular size shake is a good portion, but slightly smaller than comparably priced or sized shakes at other locations such as Grub or Smashburger. Definitely want to try dining next time.

I finally stopped and tried this place cuz my hubby was craving burgers. I'm not a huge burger person but I love burger on a salad. They have a Paleo Burger Bowl that is super good!!! I order it and bring it home and add goat cheese and balsamic vinaigrette . Sooo good!!! Their salad comes with burger patty, sweet potato, avocado and spinach. The sweet potato fries are so good too. I'm so happy there is a place nearby that has them. My husband got the Cowboy burger and raved about it. We've tried the shakes, which are small but delish!

I've only ever eaten from Hat Creek once before and loved it. This time around, the service was exemplary. I didn't catch the drive-thru employees name, but he was a young brunette guy wearing glasses. So friendly and polite!! It's ChickFilA quality service here (speedy, "My Pleasure", the whole 9 yards. I ordered a grilled chicken burger bowl combo. Very reasonably priced and very tasty! Edit to add: THE FRIES! How could I forget their fries? They're those super long, thin, crispy pencil fries and with the best cajun-y/Old Bay style seasoning on them. Fantastic!!

I just found out about this place recently and I've already been here twice in a week lol. The burgers & fries are fire and the chicken Cobb salad was fresh flavorful and filling. The prices are very reasonable for amazing food! I'll definitely be a regular

We went tonight for the very first time. I must say, the food is really good and the quality is as well. We got our food to-go, hence the pictures. After arriving home I will say that the food tasted good and made me want more. My wife ordered the #5-6piece chicken meal and I order the Cowboy Hat (I totally recommend grilled onions versus the red onions)! #personalpreference Both the burger and the chicken were totally worth it in my opinion! I didn't even finish my burger and tots. Which is always a surprise. For being an 8oz little burger, it packs a POWERFUL PUNCH of taste and fill. THE END.

I really enjoyed this place. Halved with a coworker. Really good. Liked the different sauce choices.

The gentleman's name that greeted my family was Thomas. It was my family's first time eating here and he was very helpful with recommendations. The other staff members were friendly as well. The food was fresh, hot, and delicious. We are definitely planning on coming back again soon!

Tasted like childhood. I didnt get it until the nostalgia hit my mouth. Such a beautiful experience

This is a great kid friendly place to bring kids to play and eat, BUT, food service is so so slow! Don't recommend if you're hungry, but looks great if you have kids. Our food was so slow coming out and cold when we got it, I'm disappointed!

Great burgers. I loce their beef burgers and it is so fresh. Bread is soft and smelled so good. Their drinks are cheap too.

Incredible food and customer service! Our family loves this place! Great place for kids and adults! Food is always made to order with the freshest ingredients! We go there a few times a month and never had a bad meal or experience!

The food was great! Reasonable prices for the serving sizes. The cashier was very kind and was trying to help us. He thanked us for coming after our meal, and he smiled while bussing tables. 5 stars for him, and the food! The only issue was the manager on the night of 8/11/24. We came in around 8pm, and the manager refused to great us. He rolled his eyes when we began to order, deep sighed, then went back to the kitchen. When we ordered chips and queso, the manager told the cashier that he wasn't making any more, and to tell us he was out. Again, it was an hour before closing time. The manager was clearly trying to close early (he was cleaning the kitchen), and hey, I get it, but you also have to serve people with kindness. For a restaurant that prides itself on fellowship, this manager is an absolute liability to the brand. He served out food, as well. The loaded fries had about 15 (not being funny, that's a real estimate) pieces of shredded cheese on it, and about 5 bacon pieces. I get that you don't want to do your job I guess, but at least don't make it the customer's problem, ya know? When he walked outside, he noticed the dirty tables all around (I cleaned our table myself) and put our food down without a word and with a scowl on his face. Didn't stick around to pick up the tables, just made the cashier go out and do it. Maybe he was just having an off night, but they should switch jobs, because only one of the two employees could muster up an ounce of customer service/fellowship, and it wasn't the manager on duty This is more so a brag on the young man that helped us, because he was carrying out a work-culture that his manager was not attempting to uphold. I didn't get his name, but his kindness and willingness to do his job is commendable, and we'll be back for more good food and more good people like him! TLDR; management is questionable at times, but the food is good! Try the fried pickles and the Bacon Royal burger.

The food concept is similar to Five Guys, SmashBurger, etc. where they've dressed up the hamburger fast casual experience, but what really sets them apart, is that they then included a large playground area for your kids making it very family friendly. It's genius, especially placing them in the suburbs near a dense population of young families dying to get out of the house, but unwilling to unleash their brood on a more formal sit down dining restaurant. The burgers are great, they have hot dogs, and chicken tenders to boot. There's even beer on tap to treat the parents and ice cream to treat the kids. The playground and dining area was clean, the staff was very friendly, and the food came out with little wait. If you're craving a burger or similar bites and have kids in tow, Hat Creek is a great option. If you absolutely hate children, avoid at all costs, or use their drive thru option.

We had a big online order, I was hesitant because there were so many items in the order. When we got to Hat Creek 77450, our large order was ready...Best of all, no errors every item ordered was included. I really appreciate it. The worst is to returning home and realizing someone won't get to eat. Thank you Katy Crew!!!