They say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” And that old adage has definitely proven true for Pete’s Hamburger Stand. The tiny burger joint has garnered a huge reputation for its mouthwatering hamburgers, which they’ve been making the same way since opening over 100 years ago! Take a look:

Many of Wisconsin’s small towns are home to great restaurants – and in Prairie du Chien, that great restaurant is Pete’s Hamburger Stand.
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Small in size but big on flavor, Pete’s is located in a little trailer on Prairie du Chien’s main street.
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The tiny eatery has been at its present location since 1955; however, it’s been around much longer. A longtime favorite, Pete’s has been serving up its famous burgers since 1909!
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The tasty hamburgers have garnered quite the reputation…and quite the following, attracting locals as well as tourists from all over the world.
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Because of its popularity, a long line that can be seen from a distance is the norm at Pete’s.
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However, the incredible burgers are more than worth the wait.
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So, what makes the burgers so good? It’s how they’re cooked, which is with water and onions. A tried and true method, the burgers have been prepared the same since Pete’s opened all those years ago.
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As far as toppings go, you can forget about lettuce, cheese, or most other usual options. At Pete’s you’ll have a choice of "with" or "without," which refers to whether or not you want onions on your burger.
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Ketchup and mustard are the only other topping options; however, the burgers are so good, an abundance of toppings isn’t necessary.
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The buns are nearly as good as the burgers, which makes sense when you learn that they’re baked fresh daily at the nearby Huckleberry’s.
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The hamburgers are definitely the star of the show at Pete’s, so the only other items on the menu are chips, soda, and water.
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Pete’s is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from late-April to late-October. Visit Friday – Saturday 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. For more information, check out Pete’s Facebook page.

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