Högwaller Brewing

by Charlottesville29

1518 E. High Street . Charlottesville, VA. (434) 235-5043
https://www.hogwallerbrewing.com/

Why Högwaller Brewing?

Charlottesville’s Rivanna River corridor may be the smashburger capital of the world. It boasts masterpieces old and new. As for the old, while smashburgers are everywhere these days, there was a time when experts would scoff at cooks who press on their burgers. Nevermind. Riverside Lunch has been doing it that way for nearly a century, since long before chefs embraced the Maillard reaction of smashing burgers.

In 2023, Högwaller Brewing opened across the street, and while both joints make burgers worthy of The Charlottesville 29, what sets Högwaller apart are its modern enhancements of the smashburger experience. The grass-fed beef is from a farm just miles away, the rolls are baked locally, and the cooking method was perfected over time by chef and co-owner Tres Pittard and the late Wilson Richey. On top of that is beer brewed onsite by one of the world’s best, Mark Fulton. Put that all together and you have one of the most habit-forming places in town.

What to Order

While it would be unfair to call Högwaller Brewing a one-trick pony, the burgers and beers are clear standouts. Below are our picks as well as appearances in Five Finds on Friday, where a local chef or personality has named a Högwaller Brewing dish as one of the best in town.

Our Picks 

  • Junk Burger
  • Beer

Five Finds on Friday Picks