OUR STORY
The Story of Copper Kings Burgers
Copper Kings Burgers is named in homage to the 19th-century copper rush pioneers, Irishman Marcus Daly and American William A. Clark, who let ambition take the lead as they developed modern-day Butte, Montana, into the copper capital of the nation. Although Daly and Clark were in reality fierce competitors in their race to fame and fortune, Copper Kings Burgers honors the creative and entrepreneurial spirits of both the Irishman and American as replicated by co-owners Dermot (from Belfast, Ireland) and Jon (from Lawrence, Kansas).
WHAT SETS US APART
The details matter here.
Copper Kings was built around taking ownership of as much of the food as possible — because that’s where quality starts.
FRESH DAILY
Buns baked every morning
Their signature Japanese-style milk bun is part of what makes Copper Kings stand out — soft, rich, and built fresh to support the burger without overpowering it.
HOUSE MADE
Beef, cheese, and sauces done right
Copper Kings describes its menu around house-ground beef blends, melty house-made cheese, and unique homemade sauces and dips — all part of the founding promise to own the process where it matters.
FULL MENU STANDARD
Quality beyond the burger
Seasonal produce, sandwiches, baked goods, and pastry made in-house all support the same idea: every part of the menu should reflect the same level of care.
FROM COMMISSARY TO COPPER KINGS
It started in October 2020 with early mornings and long nights.
Copper Kings began with humble beginnings when Dermot and Jon were prepping ingredients in a shared Oceanside commissary kitchen, then taking their burgers on the road to breweries and wineries across North County San Diego.
That early grind shaped the brand: work harder, control the details, and make food good enough that people remember it.
Today, San Marcos is home base, backed by a culinary team and mobile kitchen trailers that still let Copper Kings show up for breweries, wineries, catered events, and public gatherings across Southern California and beyond.
