Canyon, Texas  ·  Est. December 2017

Bear's
Burgers
& Dawgs

Never Frozen. Always Fresh. Always Bear's.

Handcrafted burgers from fresh-ground chuck, hand-cut fries, grilled dawgs, and the cherry limeade that beats any chain in Texas. Canyon's hometown favorite.

★ Best Hamburger · Reader's Choice 2018–2024
★ Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite 2023 & 2024
7+
Years Serving Canyon
7
Reader's Choice Awards
0
Frozen Patties. Ever.
Reasons to Come Back

Born & Raised in Canyon

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Larry & Janice Wesley
Owners

Larry Wesley was born and raised in Canyon, Tx. He and his wife Janice had a bbq restaurant for 30 years in Amarillo called Wesleys Bean pot & bbq. Larry and their son, Barry "bear" Tredway Jr opened bears burgers and dawgs in December 2017. Barry ran the restaurant until December 2025 when he decided he needed a job with insurance. He has since gotten a job with the city of Amarillo. We, Larry and Janice, came out of retirement to continue Bears Burgers and Dawgs.

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Never Frozen Beef

Every patty is hand-formed in-house from fresh ground chuck — never a freezer in sight.

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Fresh-Cut Daily

Fries cut from real potatoes every morning. Crispy outside, fluffy inside — no bags, no shortcuts.

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Community First

Families, WT students, and Canyon regulars all find a seat — and a friendly face — at Bear's table.

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Award-Winning

Reader's Choice "Best Hamburger" every year since we opened our doors. The people have spoken.

Fresh Out of the Kitchen

These are the dishes Canyon keeps coming back for.

Bear Bites - Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
⭐ Fan Favorite

Bear Bites

Bacon-wrapped jalapeño poppers stuffed with cream cheese — crispy, smoky, and packed with heat. A Bear's original you won't find anywhere else.

$6.19
Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich with fresh cut fries
⭐ Fan Favorite

Chicken Fried Steak Sandwich

Tender chicken fried steak smothered in creamy white gravy, served with fresh-cut fries. Pure Texas comfort food done right.

$9.79  ·  Plate $12.49
Chili Cheese Dawg
⭐ Fan Favorite

Chili Cheese Dawg

A grilled dawg loaded with house chili, melted cheese, onions, and jalapeños. Even non-hot-dog fans love it — Canyon's word, not ours.

$4.99
Loaded Frito Pie with pulled pork and cheese
⭐ Fan Favorite

Loaded Frito Pie

Fritos piled high with chili, melted cheese, and a generous heap of pulled pork. Half or full — the full size is a meal all by itself.

Half $4.99  ·  Full $9.29

Award-Winning Every Single Year

🏆2018
Best Hamburger
Reader's Choice Award
🏆2019
Best Hamburger
Reader's Choice Award
🏆2020
Best Hamburger
Reader's Choice Award
🏆2021
Best Hamburger
Reader's Choice Award
🏆2022
Best Hamburger
Reader's Choice Award
🏆2023
Neighborhood Favorite
Nextdoor Community Award
🏆2024
Neighborhood Favorite
Nextdoor Community Award

Canyon knows a good burger when it tastes one.

The Word on the Street

★★★★★

"The burgers are MONSTER — you will not leave hungry. They use ground chuck that gives them a ton of flavor. Got to speak with Bear himself and he was very friendly. Found a new spot on the map."

— Cross-Country Traveler  ·  Google
★★★★★

"My wife enjoyed her chili cheese dawg and she doesn't even like hot dogs. The cherry limeade is fantastic — surpasses the one from that big chain. Very welcoming and made us feel right at home."

— Visitor  ·  TripAdvisor
★★★★★

"Great, friendly service, appropriately casual ambiance, and ample seating. Juicy hand-formed patties with unique twists on classic dishes. Bear greets you personally — that alone makes it worth the trip."

— Canyon Local  ·  Yelp

Come On In

Right here in Canyon — easy to find, impossible to forget.

Hours of Operation
MondayClosed
Tuesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SundayClosed
Location & Contact
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Address
2001-A North 2nd Ave
Canyon, TX 79015
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