Ever since "Gami Burger" opened their doors to the public back in mid-2025, they have gained quite a following through social media and word-of-mouth. Located in the heart of Carmichael and at the intersection of where Arden Way and Fair Oaks Blvd meet, this place took over the space where Willie's Burgers once stood for many years. To see a new burger joint replace a former burger joint brought joy and a sense of relief. And to those of you that still want that Willie's burger craving, they still have their two locations in Sacramento; 16th & Broadway as well as Old Sacramento at Front and K St's.
I dined here solo during the afternoon on Sunday 3/29/2026 at around 3:45pm. From the looks of the outside, the changes were only subtle with their business name painted on the navy blue walls. As for outdoor seating, the picnic-style benches complete with the blue umbrellas complete the overall exterior aesthetic of the building. Once inside, the wooden seating remains unchanged with a fresh coast of varnash giving it a fresh look. There are also upgrades to the flooring, lighting, wood paneling, and of course, the digital menu boards.
Their menu consists of all the comfort classics; burgers, sandwiches (chicken, pastrami, ahi tuna), hot dogs, fries, onion rings, slaw, salads, shakes, floats, and even a kids menu. In addition to the soft drinks, they also carry a respectable amount of beers on tap as well as select red and white wines. Since it was my first time here and I didn't want to go too overboard on my calories for the weekend, I went with a "Single Cheeseburger" which includes American cheese, Gami sauce, Sunomono pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes. I also opted for caramelized grilled onions. All burgers include a slightly toasted Brioche bun. I complete my meal with a bottled "Ed & Pete's Old Fashioned Lemonade" but chose on skipping the fries.
After paying, I was given a small pager that notifies me that my burger is ready. After taking the first bite of the cheeseburger, I will point out that my burger looked amazing with all the proper fillings. However, the bun was a little too toasted for my preference as I like more of a buttery soft bun. The beef patty also didn't have that seasoned juicy taste to it but nonetheless, it was delicious. I would have to say that the amount of lettuce (as you can see in the photo I took) was a bit extreme. Either way, this was still a decent burger but I would have to give it a 3.75 out of 5.
All in all, Gami Burger has a lot of potential; even more so now that they opened a 2nd location in Midtown Sacramento (in February 2026) at 23rd & K St (replacing the short-lived "Burger Patch"). I will definitely give their business a try again as the employees were polite, courteous, and friendly during my visit. With above average service, decent prices, a wonderful inviting interior, and decent quality food, I am giving the Carmichael "Gami Burger" an above average four stars.