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    Duke's Grill

    3.8 (112 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    On going to walk about today when I strolled up to this place. Tasting a burger here has been on my to-do list for a minute.
    Eric G.

    I have died and gone to Hamburger Heaven! The rest of this review will be written by my ghost. Thanks for reading! e [Taken from snippets of a FB Messenger just prior to the OP's peaceful passing] "This cheeseburger weighs 15 lb, and I'm loving it." "It's like a Roman orgy but with coleslaw and pickles." "I'm two-thirds the way through this cheeseburger. If It hadn't come wrapped in thick butcher paper, I would need a FULL IMMERSION BATH!) [To the 911 operator] "Please ask my charming and attentive waitress to bury me out back and just pour a little bit of that hamburger juice on my grave, okay?" Legendary. Epic. Herculean! Stick a fork in me! Ded & lovin' it!

    Onion rings (10/10) and fries (5/10)
    Gracie M.

    It's a cute little hole in the wall joint with exactly what you'd hope for out of a place like this. The burgers are made to order and are a thick patty that taste fresh from the grill. The meat is still juicy, and putting mayo on it will make you need a napkin or two! It's probably the best burger in Monroe if I had to choose. I also loved the onion rings! They maintain their shape when you bite into them and have a sweetness to them. I wasn't impressed with the fries though, they seemed a bit soggy and had no flavor or seasoning, not even salt. Skip the fries and get an extra order of onion rings, and you'll wanna stop here again.

    Cheeseburger and onion rings
    Jenn D.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch while in the area. I really enjoy local mom and pop type places and Duke's is just that. My burger was delicious and the onion rings were a huge portion. I ate a few and then asked the sweet older couple seated nearby if they would like to have the rest. They gladly accepted. I will definitely be back for another burger. One of the best I have had in a long time. And the service was top notch. Sweet ladies working super hard to make sure every table in a very busy, small place was completely taken care of.

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    Sandy B.

    It's an older building with an updated exterior. The inside still has the original flooring and walls but kept very clean. Bathrooms are outside. And they have some rules. If you're parked here, you better be eating here. They'll tow you. Don't talk on your phones and don't let them ring. Make sure you sit at the right table for your party size. Staff greets you immediately and they are ATTENTIVE! refilled drinks after every sip kind of attentive. The first waitress said lunch wouldn't start until 10:15. We got in at 10. Our son ordered the pancake thinking he's wait -5 minutes and get a burger. The next waitress said lunch wouldn't start until 11. Everything is good. There is no niche. It's all store bought products and basically they're just cooking so you don't have to. Plain white bread for toast. Quaker quick grits. You get the idea. I listed their attentiveness. Which is the best. But there are a lot of rules and they're not very patient. They ask you what you want. If you've got questions, you need more time to decide.

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    2 months ago

    Best old school burger in Union County. Breakfast sandwiches are delicious too! A must visit if you are in the area.

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    Best burgers and onion rings, don't care for their fries. Good that they are staying open later than 2:00p.m.

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    It's far too loud inside to enjoy your meal. I've been several times with others and it's always the same experience.

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    Best burger I've ever had in my life and so in expensive. The fries and the cheeseburger the way they make it is amazing highly recommend!

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    Best burgers in town! Onion rings are great to. Fries are frozen versus fresh cut otherwise I'd of given 5 stars.

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