There are plenty of foods that Wisconsin is famous for, but perhaps our best is the butter burger. The perfect butter burger has a slightly toasted bun, great meat, and a generous smear of butter. If you don't need a napkin, it's not a true butter burger! Here are the nine places where you can find the best butter burgers in Wisconsin:
1. Solly's Grille
Solly's Grille is a Wisconsin institution and hailed as the birthplace of the beloved butter burger. Solly’s Grille first opened its doors in 1936, and they craft their behemoth burgers using real, Wisconsin butter.
2. Kopp's Frozen Custard
While known primarily for its frozen custard, the butter burgers at Kopp's are some of the very best in the state: big, juicy, and finger-licking good.
3. Kroll's East
The burgers from Kroll's are lauded as the best in the state. Located in Green Bay, the eatery has been serving up great grub since 1945! While the spot has been renovated over the years, one thing that's remained the same are their butter burgers. They’re still made the same way they were when Kroll’s East initially opened! Much more than a local tradition, Kroll’s East has topped countless lists throughout the years and was even included on Food Network’s list of the "100 Best Burgers in America!" Try it, and you'll agree.
4. Mihm's Charcoal Grill
Mihm's Charcoal Grill doesn't mess around when it comes to butter burgers: prime-quality hamburger, served on hard rolls, which are drenched in butter.
5. Village Inn Pizza Family Restaurant
Village Inn is known for its pizza and subs, but their burgers are next level. We're talking toppings spilling out on the plate in a big, buttery mess of deliciousness.
6. The Drift Inn
About as unassuming as it gets, The Drift Inn is the classic, hole-in-the-wall joint with incredible fare -- butter burger included.
7. Gosse's at the Northwestern House
Gosse's at the Northwestern House is a delightful little diner dishing up some seriously crave-worthy fare. *All* of their burgers and sandwiches are served with a generous spread of butter, making for a totally decadent, delicious dining experience.
8. Chester's Drive-In
Chester's Drive-In is your standard hole-in-the-wall joint, dishing up some seriously spectacular grub. Do yourself a favor and order a milkshake with your butter burger, for the ultimate eating experience.
9. Cinder's Charcoal Grill
Cinder's Charcoal Grill is known far and wide for its epic butter burgers. They're hand-formed daily using the finest ground beef; the butter is applied liberally; and the french fries on the side are all-you-can-eat. This is one place where you'll leave in a happy food coma.
Everything's better with butter -- burgers included! Do you agree with our picks for the best butter burgers in Wisconsin? Are there any restaurants you'd add to the list? Share your favorite place to grab a butter burger in the comments below!
And for some more only-in-Wisconsin fare, be sure to check out these 18 iconic Badger State restaurants!
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