The oldest burger restaurant in the United States can be found in downtown New Haven. In fact, this joint in Connecticut is recognized as the birthplace of the hamburger. It’s not your ordinary run-of-the-mill burger, these are world famous hamburger sandwiches that have been pleasing customers since 1895. Even after all these years, you can expect a line at lunchtime at this landmark eatery.

Louis Lunch was established in 1895. It's a 4th generation family-run restaurant that is famous throughout the United States for it's classic burgers.
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The menu is limited. Order either a hamburger or a cheeseburger with a side of chips or coleslaw. For dessert choose coffee or pie or both. That's it, that's all they serve.
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Your options for toppings on the burgers are tomatoes and onions only. There is no ketchup or mustard to be found. Burgers are all cooked medium rare if you want it well done let the chef know.
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Being the oldest burger restaurant in the nation allows Louis Lunch to tell you how their burger sandwich tastes best. And if you don't like it? There's a Burger King just a mile away.
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It's worth sacrificing your personal preferences for this burger. Enjoy each flavorful and juicy bite. The burger is served on white toast so you can really taste the star of the show.
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You'll fall in love with the lunch counter and old-timey feel to this restaurant. So pull up a stool and get ready for a burger like you've never tasted before.
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Louis Lunch keeps the burgers cooking Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. and Fridays - Sundays from 12 p.m. - 2 a.m. The restaurant is closed Sundays and Mondays. Visit Louis Lunch at 261 Crown St., New Haven, CT 06511. For more information on this iconic burger joint, visit their website.

Have you ever dined at the oldest burger restaurant? What did you think about the hamburger sandwich? For more eateries in the Nutmeg State that are packed with personality and great food, check out these wacky restaurants where dining is a blast.

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