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“Oldest hamburger restaurant in America”
Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut, advertises itself as the first restaurant to serve hamburgers and as being the oldest hamburger restaurant still operating in the U.S. Opened as a small lunch wagon in 1895, Louis' Lunch was also one of the first places in the U.S. to serve steak sandwiches. A great hidden gem in New Haven. Featured on Season 4 of Man vs. Food!
Louis' Lunch is a hamburger restaurant that opened in New Haven, Connecticut in 1895. It was founded by Danish immigrant Louis Lassen. He was a blacksmith by trade and a preacher by vocation. In... Read more
The burger didn't live up to its hype. Yes the burger not bad and cooked well but there was no WOW factor for me. This was a good stop, quick bite, onto the next stop kind of spot. Pro tip: eat... Read more
Burgers definitely one thing I've had soo many variations of at soo many different places with soo many different combinations that it would be impossible to list them all. How are all those... Read more
Louis' Lunch
Hours
- Fri, Sat: 12:00 pm - 1:00 am
- Thu: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am
- Tue, Wed: 11:00 am - 3:45 pm
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Parking
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Pets Allowed
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Restrooms
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Wifi
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Credit Cards Accepted
- Reservations
- Does not take
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Breakfast
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Brunch
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Dine In
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Dinner
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Drinks
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Drive Through
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Lunch
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Outdoor Seating
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Takeout
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