The burger lane is a real strength, led by The Mudtown Burger with Canadian Prime beef, Old Cheddar, in-house pickles, and Mudtown Dressing. The Sizzle Burger backs it up with bacon, aged cheddar, and ancho-cheddar beer sauce.

The burger section has a house identity of its own, from the Cowboy Burger to Ma Kettles, Pa Kettles, and the 24 oz Big Papa Burger. This is a comfort-food restaurant where ordering a burger still feels specific.

The burger choices give Shorty's a clear house lane. Anne & Steve Burger, Rocky Burger, California Burger, and Cracked Peppercorn Burger make burgers feel like a reason to choose the place, not just a fallback.

The Park Burger gives the kitchen a credible burger center: made from scratch with Canadian beef, then finished with cheddar and bacon. The Mile Drive Double Burger gives bigger appetites a second route through the same house style.