The Awful Awful: A Reno Legend Back Where It Belongs, at Baldini’s!

It’s More Than Just a Burger

It’s a piece of Reno history.

First sizzling onto the scene in March 1954 at The Little Nugget on North Virginia Street, the “World-famous Awful Awful Burger” has been winning over locals and travelers alike for generations. And now, this juicy, iconic bite of nostalgia is back and exclusive to Baldini’s!

What’s an Awful Awful?

This isn’t your ordinary burger.

We’re talking a half-pound of seasoned beef grilled to perfection, blanketed in melted American cheese, and topped with crispy iceberg lettuce, thick tomato slices, and red onion—all on a locally baked onion bun that’s as flavorful as it is fresh.

And the cherry on top? Our secret Awful Awful sauce, crafted to perfection over decades.

A Bite of Fame

With over 50 food awards under its belt and a winning feature on the hit TV show Food Wars, the Awful Awful isn’t just a burger you eat—it’s one you experience. Fans from all corners of the world have declared it a “must-eat” Reno staple, a burger with the kind of legacy that fills not only stomachs but hearts.

Rediscover the Awful Awful at Baldini’s!

Whether you’re a longtime fan or about to discover it for the first time, the Awful Awful at Baldini’s is ready for you. Pull up a chair, grab a basket, and taste a Reno legend that’s been loved for nearly 70 years—now served right here, at the Home of the Original Awful Awful.