Burgers, hot chicken, and a casket basket on Highway 89 between Zion and Bryce Canyon.
Archie's sits right on Highway 89 in Orderville, which puts it squarely on the route most people drive between Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon. That's not an accident. It's exactly the kind of stop you want after a morning on the Overlook Trail or a slot canyon tour, when you're hungry and still have miles to go.
The menu leans into the name. The Fab Rat Burger, the 89 Sandwich, the Casket Basket. It's fun without being gimmicky, and the food backs it up. The hot chicken sandwich gets mentioned constantly in reviews, and the burgers are the real deal: fresh buns, cooked right, not dried out. The Philly cheesesteak fries are worth ordering if you're splitting things with the table.
One thing that stands out is the gluten-free situation. They've got actual options, burgers, sandwiches, chicken tenders, fries, and the staff knows what can be modified. For travelers with dietary restrictions, that's a big deal in a small town.
Portions run generous. A family of five left stuffed after working through the casket basket, a Philly, a chicken sandwich, onion rings, mini corn dogs, and mini tacos. Prices stay reasonable, which makes it easy to over-order in the best possible way. If you're driving Scenic Byway 12 or Highway 89 on a Utah national parks road trip, Archie's is worth building a stop around.
627 reviews
3 months ago
Considering it's kinda in the middle of nowhere (no offense). The food is quality and the prices are cheaper than some restaurant chains. I've had their Utah Philly burger and now their Utah Philly fires and the portion size is better than good and the food is delicious. Even their Chicken Tenders were amazing! The batter they used had plenty of flavor!
4 months ago
My wife did not get sick from gluten. Other than that, not real impressed. First visit we got a Philly a wrap. $15 was pretty high for such a small wrap on a not good tortilla. The second visit we ordered the large chicken strips. We had heard they were large and really tasty. However, the portion we got had 5 of the smallest pieces of chicken i have ever seen. Not much larger than a chicken nugget. Flavor was good. Fries were good but nothing special. Overall, over priced and not the best.
2 months ago
Great spot. This was the only place I knew I wanted to eat when we were planning our trip to Utah. I had seen it on YouTube and being a foodtruck owner myself it was a must. The menu is simple but ample the staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the ticket times are quick. There is shaded outdoor seating nearby. I had a buffalo chicken sandwich and the wife had a loaded fry, great iced tea. We also found our eldest daughter's souvenir tshirt here haha. Great experience would totally recommend
6 months ago
Ate there after a slot canyon tour with ROAM next door. The hot chicken sandwich might be the best I've had. Cool eclectic signs and quickly made. Don't miss!
a year ago
2024: Delicious cheeseburger, fries and chicken Philly fries. The bun was really soft and fresh. The burger was cooked perfectly, not too thin or too thick. Not dry at all. Just perfect, one of the better burgers I've had in a while. The fries were awesome. I tried In and Out burger because we don't have these in my state and I've always heard how great they are. Honestly that was flavorless garbage compared to Archie's burger. I love supporting good food and small businesses over chain restaurants. Soooo good.