Hank & Artie’s Brings Crisp-Edged Smash Burgers to Portland

The public verdict

Hank & Artie’s is a Portland food truck specializing in smash burgers, with its location beside Argenta Brewing shaping much of the experience. Public feedback is notably enthusiastic: the restaurant holds a 4.7 Google rating from 53 reviews. Diners repeatedly praise the burgers’ crisp sear, flavorful beef and satisfying balance of rich cheese, onions and mustard.

This is not a conventional sit-down burger restaurant. Orders come from the truck, while the adjacent brewery provides a practical place to settle in. One reviewer who arrived in the rain reported finding Argenta Brewing clean, dry and spacious inside. Another advised diners to set expectations around seating because of the food-truck format. The setup appears best suited to guests who are comfortable pairing a casual meal with a brewery visit.

What stands out

The recurring strength is the smash-burger technique. Reviews describe properly seared patties with crisp, lacy edges rather than soft or under-browned exteriors. Even a diner who does not usually favor smash burgers called this one a possible best-in-town contender. Others used similarly emphatic language, focusing on the meat’s flavor and careful cooking.

The Argenta receives the most specific praise. Reviewers mention a soft, buttery bun, grilled onions, American cheese and spent-grain mustard that cuts through the burger’s richness. It is also described as messy in the way a loaded smash burger often is, so this is not likely to be a neat, restrained lunch.

Onions and mustard also appear in comments about the Hank. One diner initially questioned that combination but found it worked once everything came together. Across the feedback, the kitchen’s appeal seems to rest less on novelty than on getting familiar burger components into the right proportions.

Fries and alternatives

Fries receive less discussion than the burgers, but the available feedback is strong. One reviewer went so far as to suggest they might be the best fries they had eaten. That is only one account, so it carries less weight than the repeated burger praise, but fries remain a logical addition for anyone making a full meal of the visit.

A Falafel burger is also named in public feedback, indicating there is at least one alternative to beef. The supplied reviews do not provide enough recurring detail to assess it as confidently as the Argenta, though its presence may help mixed groups.

Who should try it

Hank & Artie’s looks best for smash-burger fans who prize browned edges, grilled onions and boldly seasoned toppings. The listed price level places it in the mid-range category. Its brewery-adjacent setting adds flexibility, particularly when indoor space is available, but diners should still approach it as a food-truck outing rather than a full-service restaurant visit.

Based on the rating and consistent themes in public reviews, the Argenta is the clearest starting point. The main caveat is logistical, not culinary: weather, ordering outdoors and reliance on the surrounding brewery setup may affect the experience.