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    Krekels

    4.2 (26 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Double cheeseburger with fries!
    Ignacio C.

    Krekels is where you go for a great burger! It is one of the best smash burgers in the area! Flavorful, with a nice crisp texture on the ends with your choice of toppings and made to order! Request the double for the best smash burger impact! The storefront may not have the most current fixtures and the chairs may be a bit worn but that's only because Krekel's focus is clearly on giving you one of the best burgers in the area! Give them a visit. The wait might be a bit longer compared to one of those national chains but Krekel's burger is worth the wait!

    Number #2 on the meal deal menu, double cheeseburger.
    Kim M.

    Overall experience: 4.7/5 Location: about 3 miles from interstate 55. Perfect for a food stop on a road trip. We were driving from St. Louis to Chicago and stopped. Cute little place (pic of outside posted). There are small (tiny two-seater) tables outside, we had dogs with us so that was nice to have a place to sit with them out of the car. Service: Excellent. Small town friendly. Coming from Texas, we appreciate that. Ambiance: can't really speak to that as I was the one assigned to sitting with the dogs outside but my boyfriend who went in to order our food said it was older interior but clean and decent. Apparently there are no restrooms? Again, didn't go in, this was told to me by the boyfriend. But there is a Casey's General Store (gas station) a block away that has restrooms. Food: we both got the meal deals that included fries and a drink. I also got the chocolate chip malt. (Pictures included since there are only pictures of people on previous reviews). The meal deal options include double/triple patty options, but they're thin patties so it's like one tick patty. Very good burger comes dry and you choose your toppings. Basic burger place that doesn't try to get fancy, just serve good burgers. The fries were crinkle cut fries and yummy. The malt was super yummy, not too thick.

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    28 days ago

    Excellent smash burger and world's faur concrete! Super nice staff! Our group really loved our lunch, we'll definitely come back again.

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    1 year ago

    Great diner food. Always fast service. Staff is always polite and courteous. Clean. Nice outdoor area.

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    2 years ago

    The best hamburgers and fries! Lots of choices for meals. Ice cream always! Always busy -- everyone can find something to eat!

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    3 years ago

    Friendly staff. Might not always be the fastest but totally worth it due to the fun and delicious food.

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    7 years ago

    No China only plastic and styrofoam to eat from. The food is marginal at best. Go somewhere else!

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    10 years ago

    Great food for a great price. Absolutely love their ice cream. Pumpkin for fall and lemon for summer! Yum!

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    9 years ago

    Best place within 50 miles for burgers, fries, and frozen custard! They have lots of other wonderfully unhealthy stuff too. Go! Enjoy!

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    11 years ago

    I love Krekels. Their burgers are better than Steak n' Shake, in my opinion.

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    a Triple Cheeseburger (a silly amount of patties), crinkle cut fries, and a medium fountain beverage in which I chose, Mr.

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