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    6 years ago

    Great local spot with a pool table and the best bartenders. Hit it up if you're in town.

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    Pete's Hamburgers - Hamburger with cooked onions, ketchup, and mustard.

    Pete's Hamburgers

    3.9(67 reviews)
    13.2 mi
    $

    We read that Pete's Hamburger is the oldest burger stand n Wisconsin, so we had to give it a try…read more When we arrived, there was already a long line with 15 people, and we waited about 35-40 minutes. It's just one gentleman boiling the burgers, and with some people ordering half a dozen at a time, things move slowly. There was no shade while waiting under the hot sun, it might be a good idea to wear a cap. The menu is as simple as it gets: burgers with or without onions, about $6 each and roughly slider-sized. Condiments are limited to mustard and ketchup, and they also sell canned drinks. There are a few small tables and chairs nearby if you want to eat right away. Overall, it was worth trying once for its history and classic Wisconsin charm.

    We were hiking at Wyalusing State Park and learned that Pete's hamburger stand was only a 20-minute…read moredrive away, so we decided to stop by for lunch. We arrived around noon on a Saturday and waited in line for about 20 minutes. There's no shade while you wait, so plan accordingly especially in summer! Parking is free and fairly easy to find on the street. It was a bit confusing when we arrived, as there are two windows on opposite sides of the stand and no clear signage indicating where to order. Turns out, you can order from either window. The operation is run out of a small shed with four people working inside. One person was boiling the burger patties, another was taking orders at the window near candy company, a third was at the opposite window, and a fourth was handling payments. The menu is simple: burgers with or without onions, and three condiments--ketchup, mustard, and spicy mustard. Each burger is $6.50, and they do accept credit cards. As for the burger itself, it was okay. The meat didn't seem seasoned, but it wasn't dry thanks to the boiling method. The bun was basic, and the burger size was slightly larger than a slider. Personally, I think it's a bit pricey for what you get, but considering the stand has been around since 1909, they clearly have a loyal following. Overall, I'm glad we gave it a try--it's always fun to experience a bit of local food history.

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    Pete's Hamburgers - Great "boiled" burger! Surely worth trying!! Very unique. Patty tasted "clean" but surprisingly retained so much flavor.

    Great "boiled" burger! Surely worth trying!! Very unique. Patty tasted "clean" but surprisingly retained so much flavor.

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    2 Mit Burgers

    2 Mit Burgers

    5.0(5 reviews)
    25.0 mi

    These are awesome! Steamed hamburgers with lots of juicy cooked onions are not new to Iowa and…read moreWisconsin. But 2 Mits is convenient to many of us on the Iowa side and I like it just as much - if not better - than another place in Wisconsin. The bread is very fresh and the burgers are top notch and flavorful. Please DO get the cheeseburger. Combined with the onions, it is a combination you can't beat. The only regret is that I did not bring some of my own brown mustard - all I saw was that yellow stuff so I passed on that. No biggie - the burgers are so flavorful one does not need to doctor them up! I'll be back again in a week or two when trout fishing. My only regret is not having tried 2 Mit sooner. It's simply fantastic!

    How are there no reviews for this on Yelp!? We regularly…read moredrive about 125 miles each way to get some of the deliciousness known as a "2 MIT Burger". I would be willing to drive farther but I only live 125 miles away currently. They serve a deliberately limited menu: hamburgers, cheeseburgers, and brats. Bags of chips, Cheetos, Doritos, etc. are also available as well as soft drinks. But those burgers --- not greasy at all, and served on a made-this-morning bun! You can get your burger with cooked onions ("mit onions") or "mitout" or you can get it with raw onions if you'd prefer. As someone who has eaten these in NE Iowa and SW Wisconsin for over 50 years: try one with cooked onions at least once. You'll love it!

    The Winchester - burgers - Updated May 2026

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