Few People Know That This Little Diner In Kentucky Is The Home Of The Original Cheeseburger
By Sarah McCosham|Published February 22, 2022
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Sometimes, you’re just in the mood for a perfect, juicy cheeseburger. Nothing more, nothing less. And in these times, it’s best to satisfy your craving with the very best cheeseburger. The iconic cheeseburger. The original cheeseburger. And luckily, you’ll find this most perfect burger at Kaelin’s Restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky. Home to the original cheeseburger, this little diner in Kentucky is the only place to go when a burger craving strikes!
Because while you can pick up a plain, mediocre old cheeseburger just about anywhere, there's only place where you can order a Cheeseburger. The Original Cheeseburger.
This is 80/20 at Kaelin's, a little diner in Louisville, Kentucky, that's home to the original cheeseburger. In 1934, the restaurant became known as the “birthplace of the cheeseburger” when owner Carl Kaelin put together this cheese-topped creation.
Kaelin's is a classic, All-American restaurant serving up classic, All-American dishes for nearly a century. And what is more iconic than a cheeseburger? Nothing.
The restaurant bills itself as the "birthplace of the original cheeseburger," and whether or not history supports this claim (Wikipedia includes Kaelin's in a list of "first cheeseburger" creators), really doesn't matter. The cheeseburgers here are big, beefy, blessedly simple... and oh-so-delicious.
The Kaelin's Original Cheeseburger is an absolute must-try for any foodie's bucket list, featuring Dusseldorf mustard, American cheese, onions, pickles, and a four-ounce patty on a potato bun. Feeling extra hungry? Order a double!
Of course, there are *other* things on the menu at this popular little diner. The fried green tomatoes are a fan favorite, and are pretty darn perfect!
There are many, many places where you can grab a burger here in the Bluegrass. But 80/20 Kaelin's Restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky, is, the original, and quite frankly, the best.
Have you tried the original cheeseburger from Kaelin’s before? Do you agree it’s the best burger in the Bluegrass State? Visit the Kaelin’s Restaurant website to plan your trip to this adorable little diner in Louisville, Kentucky.
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