Open Since 1928, Kewpee Has Been Serving Burgers In Ohio Longer Than Any Other Restaurant
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April Dray
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Did you know that Ohio is home to one of the oldest burger joints in America? Few people do. Kewpee Hamburgers in Lima, Ohio is a little-known legend in the fast food world and a beloved treasure among locals. It’s Ohio’s oldest burger restaurant and it’s more than worthy of your dining bucket list. Complete with delicious burgers, frosted malts and a giant baby—yes, a giant baby—dining here is an experience every Ohioan needs to have at least once.
This is one Ohio classic you simply have to try.
Fun fact: It's rumored that this iconic little hamburger shop actually served as inspiration for the Wendy's franchise.
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The very first Kewpee Hamburger shop was actually located in Flint, Michigan in 1918. Today, the only Kewpee Hamburger shops that remain are all located in Lima, Ohio.
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The last Kewpee location opened in the 1980s and is the largest of the three. It can seat up to 180 customers and is located on Bellefontaine Avenue.
Just look for the iconic giant baby and you'll know you've found the best fast food in town.
A regular hamburger here is just $2.20 and many of the toppings are free of charge. A small frosted malt here is just $1.40.
You can get it by the slice for $2.10 or purchase a whole pie for $10.
Have you ever been to Kewpee Hamburgers before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!
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2111 Allentown Rd, Lima, OH 45805, USA
111 N Elizabeth St, Lima, OH 45801, USA
1350 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, OH 45804, USA