When does Trill Burgers at Rice University open?

Trill Burgers at Rice University is scheduled to open on Monday, August 17, during Rice's new student orientation (O-Week), coinciding with the start of the fall semester.

Where is Trill Burgers at Rice University located?

The new Trill Burgers location is inside Rice University's Memorial Center at 6100 Main Street, Houston. Guest parking is available on campus, and the restaurant is open to the public.

Who is the founder of Trill Burgers?

Trill Burgers was co-founded by Bun B, the Houston rap icon. Bun B has a personal connection to Rice University, having previously served as a distinguished lecturer there, co-teaching the Religion and Hip-Hop Culture course in 2011, 2013, and 2015.

What is the signature dish at Trill Burgers?

The signature dish is the OG Trill Burger — a two-smashed-patty burger loaded with American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, and Trill Sauce. It was crowned the Best Burger in America by Good Morning America in 2022.

What are the hours at Trill Burgers Rice University?

The Rice University location operates Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Does Trill Burgers at Rice University have vegan options?

Yes. The Rice University location will offer vegan versions of both the OG and Triple OG burgers, in addition to the standard beef menu.

Can Rice students use dining dollars at Trill Burgers?

Yes. Rice students will be able to use campus dining dollars at the new Trill Burgers location, making it a convenient option between classes.

Houston’s Trill Burgers Heads to Rice University for Fall Semester

The beloved burger brand founded by Bun B will begin serving its famous smashburgers at Rice Memorial Center this August, offering students, faculty, and visitors a new on-campus dining option

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Published on July 30, 2026 • 2:27 PM MDT

One of Houston’s most recognizable restaurant brands is headed back to school.

Beginning Monday, August 17, Trill Burgers will open inside Rice University’s Memorial Center (6100 Main Street), giving students, faculty, staff, and visitors easy access to Bun B’s award-winning smashed burgers just as the fall semester gets underway.

Bun B joins Rice University professor Anthony Pinn during one of their Religion and Hip-Hop Culture classes, a role that makes Trill Burgers' upcoming campus opening a full-circle moment for the Houston rapper and entrepreneur. | Photo by Brandon Martin-Rice University — Bun B joins Rice University professor Anthony Pinn during one of their Religion and Hip-Hop Culture classes, a role that makes Trill Burgers’ upcoming campus opening a full-circle moment for the Houston rapper and entrepreneur. | Photo by Brandon Martin-Rice University

For co-founder Bun B, the expansion is more than another location—it’s a return to familiar ground. Long before Trill Burgers earned national acclaim, the Houston rap icon served as a distinguished lecturer at Rice, co-teaching the university’s Religion and Hip-Hop Culture course alongside Anthony Pinn in 2011, 2013 and 2015.

“This is truly full circle for me,” Bun B said in a statement. “To bring this brand to Rice University where I once taught is a major moment for Trill Burgers and for myself.”

Bun B celebrates after Trill Burgers was named the"Best Burger in America" by Good Morning America in 2022, an accolade that helped launch the Houston-born concept into the national spotlight. | Photo by Trill Burgers — Bun B celebrates after Trill Burgers was named the “Best Burger in America” by Good Morning America in 2022, an accolade that helped launch the Houston-born concept into the national spotlight. | Photo by Trill Burgers

The campus outpost will serve the concept’s signature menu, led by the OG Trill Burger—the two-smashed-patty burger that Good Morning America crowned the Best Burger in America in 2022. Diners can also order vegan versions of the OG and Triple OG burgers, the smaller Lil G burgers, seasoned fries and combo meals. Rice students will be able to use campus dining dollars, making the restaurant an easy grab between classes.

Trill Burgers joins a growing lineup of local concepts at Rice, including Local Foods and Dandelion Cafe. University officials say the addition answers a longstanding demand for a standout burger option while bringing another distinctly Houston restaurant to campus.

The OG Trill Burger—stacked with two smashed beef patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles and Trill Sauce—will headline the menu at the new Rice University location. | Photo by Trill Burger

The Rice opening is the latest milestone in a busy expansion for the homegrown brand. Since debuting as a pop-up in 2021, Trill Burgers has grown to three brick-and-mortar locations in Houston, Spring and Missouri City, with a fourth restaurant set to open soon at 7616 Westheimer Road. The company will also return to NRG Stadium this fall for its fourth consecutive season serving fans at Houston Texans games.

Trill Burgers at Rice University is scheduled to open August 17 during new student orientation, aka O-Week, and will operate Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The restaurant will be open to the public, with guest parking available on campus.

Office hours can wait—the burger line is about to become the busiest place on campus.

Trill Burgers Rice University, 6100 Main St., Houston, trill-burgers.com

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Megha McSwain is the Managing Editor of DiningOut, overseeing editorial content across Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta. Born in Mumbai, India, Megha spent most of her life in Houston and now resides in Colorado. Throughout her career, she has contributed to leading food, travel, and lifestyle publications, including Food Network, Eater, InsideHook, Resy, and Texas Monthly. A trusted voice in food and lifestyle media, Megha also makes regular appearances on local television, appearing on Great Day Houston on KHOU 11 and Texas Today on NBC 5.

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