In the mid-1940s, two University of Texas graduates opened a chain of burger stands named "Somewhere" in the Austin area. The name was inspired by the way to men used to decide where to eat during their college days:

"Where do you want to eat?" one would ask.

"I don't know...Somewhere." the other would reply.

Bags from Somewhere had the phrase, "I came from Somewhere full of Someburgers." Eventually, all but the word "Someburger" was dropped and Someburger was born.

At one point in the 1960s, the Someburger chain had ~40 locations in Texas. In the mid-1950s, the Johnson family purchased nine locations. Currently, only two locations remain – Baytown and the Heights. Before moving to their present Baytown location in 1965, Someburger was a samll walk-up standing located on Market Street. Though the building appearance has changed, the food has remained the same – juicy quarter pound beef patties and fresh cut fries.

Someburger was designated a Texas Treasure Business in 2022.