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Helvetia Tavern is Ready for the Next Generation of Burger Lovers

Great burger places come and go, but only the best have the staying power to gain a loyal following across multiple generations. Helvetia Tavern in Hillsboro can boast this claim, and its current owners have made just the right updates to keep that fan base growing into the next century.

Helvetia Tavern
The Helvetia Tavern, photo by Dena Weigel Bell

Once a local biker bar, motorcycles now share their parking spaces with bicycles thanks to the active Helvetia Bike Loop that brings cyclists of all kinds right to the tavern’s doors. Families are also finding their place at the table with several menu choices for the tricycle set.

Helvetia Tavern Burger
Helvetia Tavern Burger, photo by Dena Weigel Bell

Helvetia Tavern’s famous burgers continue to be the most requested item on their expanded menu, with the double-decker “Jumbo” cheeseburger being the star.

Served up on a plate-sized bun, its two all beef patties are sandwiched between toasted buns on a bed of lettuce, tomato, and onion and a generous slathering of their special secret sauce. Pickles and chips come with it, but you may want to try the their delicious fries or onion rings for a side. Order the “Half and Half” plate if you can’t decide which you love most and plan to share.

If you’re in the mood for something a little lighter deli sandwiches and several different salad combinations have been added to the menu. The Country Cobb is a great choice to enjoy as you watch the sun set over the beautiful Helvetia farmland from their two-tiered patio seating area.

Helvetia Tavern View
Helvetia Tavern View, photo by Dena Weigel Bell

Next time you’re heading to the Coast plan to stop at Helvetia Tavern, where the staying power of a great burger has anchored this restaurant for over ninety years—and counting.

*Helvetia Tavern accepts cash only.

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