The "original" Burger King. Read about it, decided I had to stop by. It's not much of a detour from the interstate. The bun is fine but nothing special, miles better than those thin, floppy McDonald's buns for sure. The patties aren't that big, similar to fast food patties, but they are somewhat crisp-looking and just feel much better. I think you can get mushrooms on the burger, I should've asked for some. I got onion rings on the side, and that was one big minus - you really don't get that many for the regular size, definitely not enough to justify $3. I also got some soft serve. Flavor of the week (?) was cotton candy. I think I kept thinking about bubble gum since they're both blue ice creams, and they are definitely not the same. I think the disappointment there was just what I was expecting. It's a huge cone for $1.29 or whatever though. read more

I had to wait 30 minutes for a fast food burger that was greasy and just thrown together. The fries are amazing but it's not worth the high price and the high wait times for an alleged "fast" food place. read more

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The establishment is clean, but I found it outdated which I was surprised considered a few recent posted stated the new owner renovated the dinning area. To me it looked like the owner grabbed tables from a Burger King from the 70's. The person taking orders was friendly and the service was rather quick. However, there was not much to the burger. I would say the dominating taste was the bun and I could barely tell the meat was there... and the famous one liner of, "wheres the beef!" came to mind. The fires were okay, nothing special. I would say you have to come here at least once so you have some bragging rights on the history of this place. As one one fellow Yelper suggested, it's nice doing a quick read on the background to the BurgerKing brand name, but other than that, you certainly will not miss anything if you never give this place a try. For me, this place is a, "been there and done that" mentality and probably will not visit again. read more

Amazing we love it so much and I love that we know the owners it's locally owned and operated not apart of the chain either but we love it and you will too yah soo yah read more

As the lady in line in front of me said, "If you've never eaten here before, you have to get the double cheeseburger!" Which we did. Awesome. It has that perfect balance of juicy diner burger with the grilled crispy-ish edges and melting cheese. I also had the mushrooms, and those were pretty darn good, too. They don't serve them with any dipping sauce, but just ask for a packet of ranch dressing, and they're quick to oblige. I'm from St. Louis, and they remind me of our Carl's Drive-In burgers. We now eat at this Burger King every time we're in Mattoon. read more

I am from Mattoon and whenever I visit or take one of my friends home, we always go to Burger King to eat. Where else can you get a Hooter that is so greasy good. (Oh never mind) The fries are really good and one of the best items is the delicious lemon ice cream. Whenever you are in Mattoon you need to stop by the original Burger King and get a Hooter. read more

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Yes, the Original Burger King is in Mattoon! The things that folks from Mattoon love about Burger King are: Vanilla Cokes, Eyeballs on your Ice Cream Cone, Crispy Edged Hamburger Patties, Vinegar for your fries, Lemon cones and for your Number to be Called that your order is ready. read more

This is the burger place that time forgot. We didn't go here a lot when I lived in Mattoon, because the wife likes to eat healthy. If you haven't read up on the story of the battle with the Burger King chain, I suggest you do. The atmosphere of this place was always awesome to me. It's that style of diner/restaurant where you here a guy barking out orders and numbers, the sizzle of the grill, and the grease-infused walls and booths bathed in dim lighting. Fast food burgers made the way they were when fast food began. Nothing seems fake or glossed over. Probably not the best burger you will eat, but it is worth 4 stars for the experience alone. read more

Well, nostalgic ridiculousness aside... This place is terrible. You want a drink that isn't 80% ice? Be prepared to pay extra. Want a glass of water? Pay up. The only reason this place has remained open is because of the tithe the corporate burger king has to pay them because they existed first every year. So now it's been "renovated" and appears that required a 25-30% increase in price. Lol, this is the kind of place that made 16 burgers purportedly, from every pound of beef so that "double" is smaller than a Quarter pounder with cheese but costs more. WAY OVERPRICED food that is the same as its been for 40-50 years. Prepare to be dissatisfied and disappointed. read more

After visiting the original Burger King there is no competition and the staff is super friendly nice place to take visitors from out of town as well!! read more

Lots of good reviews here, but I've been a couple of times and it has to be the mystique of the underdog that keeps this place afloat. The ice cream is great, but IMHO the food is poor and over priced. Service has been slow too. Long waits for food with some of it hot and some of it cold when it should all be hot. I really don't see much in remodeling. Still look like an inexpensive hamburger joint. Much better food for your dollar imho. Try Little Mexico. read more

Great chicken strips and excellent shakes and malts! Good burgers and overall a step up from everyday fast food.

I was skeptical of this place at first because it isn't an actual Burger King, it's The Burger King of Mattoon. BUT the food is REALLY GOOD! The funnel cakes are a little on the small side but they are cheap and delicious. The best onion rings ever! Oh, and the special bbq sauce is very tasty! read more

Great double cheeseburger 3.09 upgrade 3.00 for ok fries and a nice small chocolate malt. Get off the highway, 3 miles.

Stumbled upon this place by mistake. Wasn't expecting what I saw when pulling up, but wasn't disappointed either. Prices are cheap, burgers are good, and service was nice. I can see where people can be confused like I was driving up to this place. Worth the stop and every penny spent! read more

Good food. Well worth a trip from surrounding counties. Burgers are good. Shakes are good. Onion rings are better than most. Fries are cheap and delicious. Will fill you up for a very fair price. read more

The current owner has really returned The Original Burger King to its former glory. Great burgers, onion rings and more. This is a "must try" if you visit Mattoon ("Matt-tune" not "Mu-tune"). read more

Why is everything different? I live in Florida I'm 40 years old and one thing I could always count on was Burger King to be the same. When I came to visit Grandma this year my first stop was my favorite place, Burger King!!! I was very surprised it was a Friday in the middle of lunch time. Lines have always been so long there and understandably so. Not this past Friday, hardly anyone there. I wondered why??? When I sat down with my food everything was different. EVERYTHING!! It was awful almost inedible right down to the fries. We had burgers, fries, fish sandwich... My heart was broken. I don't know what has happened but it's BAD!!! It's REALLY REALLY BAD!!!!! Have you tasted your tartar sauce alone??? I am in complete devastation that this place I have counted on since childhood is gone. I have a feeling it will get emptier and emptier... I wish u the best and hope you can get back to the roots of the Burger King that is so loved and adored all over this country. Thanks read more

May I ad that it finally took Covid to get them to take cleaning the tables in a promptly matter seriously. For once the tables were washed. Back in 2019 when I went there there were a million teenage employees just standing around behind the counter staring while every single table in the building was covered in crumbs and smeared with ketchup. (Maybe investing in those standard industry plastic fast food trays might have some benefit for dine in meals over just a paper bag?) The management needs to keep this up post Covid, time to haul out the old slogan to the kid employees "you've got time to lean, you've got time to clean." read more

Very enjoyable. Small town vibe. Clean. Fast. Burger was good. Fries good. Very pleasant experience except the guy calling out the numbers does it in an exaggerated bellowing style the clearly annoyed other diners as well. Overall very good and recommended. read more

Very good burger!!! I'm not from the area but will try to eat here before I leave again. The banana split was also really good. And big!

Well well, the original Burger King was not what I expected at all. The famous Hooter is just an over priced quarter pounder with lettuce and tomato. I had that and a root beer float but it was just OK. The fries, on the other hand though, are really good. I can't get enough of it! I love malt vinegar on my fries and they are strong enough to withstand the vinegar and not get soggy. Very impressive indeed. 2.5 stars overall. Besides that, there's nothing famous really. I would go to here than the fast food chain though. read more

The original BK and its nothing like the fast food joint. Although, this is fast food it is very tasty. I grew up in the area and when I come back to visit this is the first place we come. We always order the family pack its four burgers and fries, its more than enough for two. You can order pop and add cherry or vanilla syrup for not extra cost. This is a must stop in Mattoon. read more

This is actually the original Burger King. It was around before the fast food chain and apparently inspired it. They have some agreement i guess that they wont sue over the name as long as they stay out of Mattoon. Their burgers must be good because everyone talked about them while we were in town. (Yes, i am a vegetarian, so we didn't go there for a meal.) We did however break my drive-thru rule (no drive-thrus please) and got hot fudge milk shakes which were wonderful. If you are a burger and shake person, and find your self in the area for some reason, it is worth a stop. read more

Pretty much your average small town drive-in style fast food. I haven't had much off their menu, but their double cheeseburgers are really good. Not a fan of their french fries. Everything else I've had is standard greasy fare from a mass distributor. read more

This place has been around for a very long time. And it is awesome. They have made some cosmetic changes inside. So think rock and roll diner. They play music. Very loudly. Hard to have a conversation with others but let me say this- you're so busy eating you won't think much about the music. The food. Delicious. Old fashioned burgers and fries and onion rings. A bit greasy but served the way you like it. Made to order. So served hot!! Love the burgers. The fries are crinkly and if you want them hot - please make sure to ask. The onion rings are ok. They are mostly breading. And the mushrooms. Same way but great for a once in a while treat. Now. The ice cream. Oh my goodness. Inexpensive, all of the food is very reasonably priced and creamy and delicious. They often have lemon. If you like lemon ice cream go here. They also have a variety of treats likes shakes. Sundaes, cones, splits and such. You can't go wrong. If you're in the area stop in and grab some food and ice cream. And notice the way they call the order numbers. This will, for locals, will take you on a trip down memory lane. read more

Yelp has the menu for the National Burger King not the original local Burger king attached in 2 places on this site.

Best Milk Shake I have ever had. The burger was very good. The meat patties are thin so double is more like a regular patty. Great fries as well. read more

Phenomenal burger spot. A perfect example of Midwest smash burger goodness. Burgers w/ crispy edges, crispy fries, ice cream, and a "feel good" atmosphere. If you don't like this place, it's not their fault, it's your fault. read more

I'd give Burger King five stars but I'm not a fan of the new fries. Burgers and ice cream rock! read more

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Been coming here since as long as i can remember. Its my favorite lunch spot, double cheeseburger fries and the best ice cream in town!

I have always liked this place growing up. I make a pilgrimage at least once a year. It is a bit pricey for how much food you get, but the food is decent. They have recently remodeled, and it looks 10x better than it used to. They have great shakes, and the burgers are good. The patties are very thin, but I'm sure the calories are still present. If you are in the area, it would be a crime not to visit the original Burger King. read more

Went through the drive thru a few weeks ago and ordered a medium lemon cone and a large order of fries. The cone was huge, no complaints there, but the fries were awful! It tasted like they had been over cooked, set out for a few hours, then thrown back in the fryer. I couldn't eat them because they hurt my teeth! My husband wouldn't even eat them. read more

I'm glad to have them so close to home. This is not your typical Burger King at all. There is no creepy "King" at all at this one. Instead, you'll find the definition of what a Burger joint should be. Great food fast for not a lot of money. Great job to the new owners. They've kept the quality and have earned my business for years to come. read more

Burger King in Mattoon is excellent. Try the "Hooter"it is scrumtrulessent!!! Their French fries are the best. Reasonably priced.

Thought I was going to a franchise and low and behold, it is the original location... Sandwiches were excellent!

paper thin overpriced burgers. They used to have really good crinkle cut fries but now they have the nasty coated fries that too many other places are using these days. If you want a paper thin burger for a better deal hit up Culvers OR if you're desperate go to Steak n Shake or Freddys but that place is more expensive than steak n Shake and you have to do all the work yourself. read more

Their burgers are great and I love their onion rings. This is a good old fashioned 'Hamburger Joint', don't expect fine dining here, it's all about the burgers. read more

Me and my two boys were traveling through Mattoon as I showed them some of the places from my youth. I was born in Mattoon and moved to California when I was 7 years old. We stopped at this restaurant to eat lunch before heading home to VA. The novelty of this place is what interested me. I vaguely remember this place when I was a kid. The food was surprisingly good. Very much like Steak N Shake of which I am a fan. The facilities were clean and the prices was very affordable. I also liked the pictures they had hanging on the wall from times past showing the restaurants history. Pretty cool. I've eaten at many restaurants from CA to VA and this place ranks pretty high now on my list. A definite must stop place my next time through Mattoon. read more

Their food is fantastic! Thin burgers, crispy fries with light batter, and they add grenadine to their cherry coke to give it a unique flavor. read more