People in Birmingham go crazy for a big, juicy burger, especially when it’s made with fresh ingredients and piled high with extravagant toppings.
If we need two hands to hold the yummy sandwich, all the better. Add the appropriate side dish — say, a basket of crisp fries or onion rings — and we’re happy to dig in.
Burger aficionados can point to several favorite eateries in the metro area, but there’s always room for one more. And that brings us to On a Bun, a downtown restaurant that aims to serve you the best burger ever in a familiar setting.
Denise and Crystal Peterson, a mother-and-daughter team, opened On a Bun in summer 2025 at 2328 Second Ave. North. They’re beloved as the owners of Yo’ Mama’s, a lunch and brunch spot that’s famous for its chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, hot wings, fried fish plates and other home-style specialties…