Louis' Lunch

The patty is a combination of five cuts of meat, grilled over an open flame on antique cast-iron broilers, while the toast is prepped in a contraption your great-grandmother might recognize. Read more

There's a first for everything, If you're looking for the first Hamburger , you've come to the right place! If you're looking for an excellent burger , that's a two-for-one under the same roof!

Come on it’s awesome. Not the best burger ever in terms of seasoning but it’s delicious. Tiny cramped place with crazy vibes. Loved it

You can ask them to cook your burger a little longer if medium rare is not your thing. Also, the potato salad was delicious. I'd also recommend the birch beer as it's local and delicious!

It's an institution. The meat in the burger is so fresh tasting and their potato salad is amazing (I don't even like it usually!)- make sure to get a slice of pie for dessert !

Birthplace of the hamburger and you DON'T need ketchup . Get a "cheese , works" & a Foxon Park white birch soda . Same virical gas cast iron grills they've been using for over a century give GREAT flavor

We’ve gotta give a shout-out to Louis’ Lunch , the first-ever restaurant to serve hamburgers in the U.S. (They’re still super old-school, so if you want ketchup or mustard , you’re out of luck.) Read more

Fun time while waiting for our burgers at the big table up front. Met lots of foodies with other east coast suggestions! BTW, buglers were yum and potato salad perfect

They serve the platonic ideal of what a burger should be. It's no frills with very little on the menu,potato chips instead of fries . No Coca-Cola. A small space with very little seating. Cash only .

Simple place. Only thing left from a time of long ago. That in itself is a treasure. just a burger medium rare Tomato and onion . The way they cook it in a stand up grill from 1895. First burger spot

One cheese , works–that's a burger with cheese , tomato , and onion . The sweetness of the onion is key, and the salt from the cheese and the moisture of the tomato are a good step away from condiments.

Getting a cheeseburger is obvious, but don't pass up the potato salad . It's really good!

Grab a cheeseburger with tomatoes and onion . While the restaurant needs to be experienced, I found eating outside was quite pleasant (weather permitting).

Claims to have invented the hamburger sandwich in 1895. This is still one of the best 'burgers around, over 100 years later, and a unique experience. They do not take special orders.

Est. 1895. Original building and fixtures, but was moved piece by piece in the 1970s. Claims to have invented hamburger sandwich (what we generally now just call a "hamburger ").

This great little place has been serving hamburgers since 1900, and is now a fourth-generation family business . They also serve up a local favorite, Foxon Park sodas , to wash down your burger .

Established 1895. Original building and fixtures, but it was moved piece by piece in the 1970s. Claims invention of the hamburger sandwich . Unique hamburger experience. Doesn't take special orders.

Fantastic cheeseburgers and great staff . Also loved the super authentic atmosphere

Basically burger or cheese burger , potato salad was da bomb!

I know none of you came here for the potato salad , but it is pretty good here

Cheeseburger and the homemade potato salad were great.

Such a perfect little burger , thicc and juicy

go here and eat a very tasty part of american history, delicious burgers with a great atmosphere, something this historic is worth a day trip to alone!

The meat is freshly ground every day and placed on top of white toast with some added tomato and onions to create a mouth-watering burger (if you ask). Read more

A must see New Haven spot! Homer of America's first hamburger !

Lays claim to the birthplace of the hamburger sandwich . Grab a burger with everything (onions and cheese ). Don't even think of asking for ketchup -- it ain't allowed.

Step back into history at this little tavernesque shop where the American hamburger was born. Simple and delicious broiled patties.

Check out Louis' Lunch as seen on Best Thing I Ever Ate , Burger Land , Crave , Man vs Food Nation , Food Paradise Read more

Try the Cheeseburger - With the works (onions and tomato ). This is a strange burger , but it happens to be delicious.

Don’t even think about asking for mustard or mayo : the only approved toppings are tomato , onion , and cheese . Read more

The burgers and potato salad are excellent and the service is friendly

The Daily Meal 's 101 Best Burgers in America: #55 The Original Burger

One of the best lunch joints in New Haven. Rustic and friendly . Cannot go wrong

The best potato salad around! And the cheeseburgers were banging! So simple . Soo good!

Most amazing homemade burgers ! Just follow what the owner tells you and do not add any ketchup or mayo !

Cheeseburgers cooked in funky broiler contraptions. Atmosphere is super chill .

Great historical place! Love the burgers ! Staff very welcoming!

Cheese Works is the best. Try to get the small side booth . Takes you back on time. Love!

Original Hamburger Sandwich is a must in the New Haven area

Seems to me that every year they close for the entire month of August, so keep that in mind and plan accordingly every summer before making the trip here

Cheese works ! Birch beer ! If you don't like your burger rare, tell them when you order. It was very good!!

The burgers taste like dreams and happiness.

Great burgers . Have a Pepsi - birch beer tastes like loo. Also: great burgers .

Damn good burgers ! Get one with cheese an wash it down with a local soda ! Very crowded . If you have kids order it take out .

the cheese burgers are really good you have to bring your own ketchup tho 😂

birthplace of the hamburger ; best burger in the world!

The Original Burger (prepared with a combination of chuck and sirloin beef )

Classic or traditional burger and fries is all you want at Louis' Lunch. Don't even think of asking for ketchup .

“Jeff Lessen, owner of Louis Lunch , makes expert level Cheese Works sandwiches ." --Adam Richman, Man V Food Nation

Hands down the best burger I've had!!!! EVER!