The Roadside Hamburger Hut In Illinois That Shouldn’t Be Passed Up
By Elizabeth Crozier|Published April 12, 2019
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Elizabeth Crozier
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An Illinois transplant who grew up and went to school in Indiana for 22 years, Elizabeth holds a BFA in creative writing and has enjoyed traveling across the country and parts of Europe. She has visited half of the states, as well as parts of Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean, and regularly travels home to the Hoosier State to see friends and family. With more than five years of writing experience, Elizabeth’s articles have been featured on several websites, and her poetry and short stories have been published in multiple literary journals.
Oftentimes the best food comes out of the smallest eateries. There’s a hamburger hut in Casey, Illinois that proves the smaller the better. This tiny shack makes the juiciest patties this side of the Mississippi, and you’ve to check them out.
If you like your burgers stacked high, you’ll especially love this restaurant. Scroll on for more details.
Burger Shack is a tiny little food hut in a small Illinois town that straddles the line between the central and southern parts of the state. It is part of the community that is known for being home to many of the world's largest objects.
This tiny eatery is a stone's throw from the world's largest wind chime, the world's largest rocking chair, the world's largest mailbox, and the world's largest knitting needles and crochet hook.
There is not much seating available at this trailer-like restaurant that is only open for lunch five days each week. Located in a parking lot across from a church, it features a few covered benches, though most patrons choose to eat in their cars or take their goods to-go.
Burgers are obviously the most popular items at this hamburger hut. You can get them stacked up to four patties high in what is called the quad bypass burger. Triples, doubles, and singles with cheese and all the fixin's also delight and are known for being big and juicy.
Other menu items include BLTs, homestyle hamburgers, and chicken sandwiches. There's also something on the menu called an island burger that sounds interesting to try.
Sides include classics like fries and chips. Pop is also available. This budget-friendly hamburger hut is known for its fresh food that is always made to order.