Kewpee Sandwich Shop

Racine, 520 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53403, United States | ★ 4.6 (1827 Review)

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Diner in business since 1920s offering burgers, shakes & chili in a modern space with a retro vibe.

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Joy Meyer

★ 5

It's a perfect greasy spoon atmosphere. It's like you walk into a world from 60 years ago

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C Clay

★ 1

I was doubled charged after looking at the menu and I tried calling of course they don’t take calls! How do I get a hold of the owner

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Shaun Gee

★ 5

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Daniel Jensen

★ 5

BEST BURGER JOINT TO EAT IN RACINE GREAT FOOD GREAT SERVICE GREAT PRICES DYNAMITE ROOT BEER AND THE BEST BURGERS AROUND RECOMMEND FOR ALL CHILDREN &ELDERLY. TOURISTS

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Chris P

★ 5

Kewpee serves a hamburger that pound for pound is one of the beefiest tasting burgers I’ve had. Simple toppings but the flavors just come together. That griddle works magic. Do not miss out on the chili, REAL homemade flavor with nice chunks of meat and tomato. Perfectly cooked fries, nice portion. I also tried the fish sandwich for the first time and although it wasn’t fancy, it was piping hot and crispy and didn’t have any metallic taste like a McDonalds fillet o fish. I’m getting it again for sure because I like following a cheeseburger with a fish sandwich. Finally don’t forget the root beer, which is nice and smooth, great balance between the licorice and molasses flavors. Perfect amount of carbonation. The place is often very busy, even on weekdays. Bring cash.

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Jack Czerwinski

★ 5

Man what a classic. Went here as a kid and always loved their burgers and shakes. GREAT place to eat!!

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Shelley Lussmyer

★ 5

Love this place. Day we came, doors were locked. They ran out of meat.

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Vondra K Crawford Martinez

★ 5

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Andrew Osanka

★ 5

Charming throwback to another era.

The burgers are fresh and delicious.

The decor and seating are fun too.

Don't forget the root beer!

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Tiffany Jensen

★ 5

It’s cash only but there is a ATM inside. Great burger place! Love the crinkle fries but the Root beer is the best!!

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Mike Trombley

★ 4

Great little burger joint. The burgers are perfectly sized. Not huge, but sliders either

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K T

★ 5

best burgers in racine

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Philip King

★ 5

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Jeanne Timber

★ 5

Best burgers..a tradition

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Super Carter

★ 2

For three and some change you get a nice little Burger, but you get soft onions and soft pickles, flat root beer that was pulled out of the picture sitting on the counter and that was my order to go

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Shari Kowal

★ 5

Mmm

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Emily Elis

★ 1

Checked online for the menu had my total that I was supposed to pay and it came out to be 20 something more then what it should have been FALSE Advertisement. So now I’m paying 20 more then what you online says so here I am double backing to get more funds. You guys also are never open durning your hours stated. Yall need to be more of a business and update your hours and everything even pricing . I will be contacting the BBB in regards to this

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David Garlock

★ 5

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Kingsley Hastings

★ 1

It’s takes 30 seconds to update your Google listing to show you’re gonna be closed for weeks. You took the time to update your voicemail… be better. Learn how to run a business! Then you won’t have people drive to your business only to find you’re randomly closed!

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Eric Giles

★ 3

Lots of hype from my Racine friends, but it’s just ok. Nothing crazy or worth going out of the way for, but if you’re in the area, prices are good and it’s pretty quick

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Kenneth

★ 4

Nice vibe. Very nice workers. Fair price. Fresh not frozen burgers. Unfortunately burgers were overdone. Might be health dept order to cook them this way.

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Brian Cohen

★ 5

The shakes were so good and not bad priced

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Jordan Kokke

★ 5

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Mónica Fernández García

★ 4

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flo crowdog

★ 5

Good flavor and good price, love it 😋

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Austin

★ 5

Guy with long hair stares at me menacingly, food is excellent!

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Sandra Harper

★ 5

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Chuck Parshall

★ 5

If you're in the mood for a true dinner type experience, Kewpee had the answer. A basic menu with low prices, good quality, and efficient service keep this place bumpin'!

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Chris Williams

★ 5

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Demetruis Solomon

★ 5

Good Service!!!!!!!! 👍

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Demetruis Solomon

★ 5

Good Service!!!!!!!! 👍

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Heather Lopez

★ 5

Best burgers in town

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Nick Weber

★ 5

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Jonathan Appling

★ 5

Quaint lil throwback diner. Its not spectacular but anytime im in the area I grab a few burgers. They are good

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C. Gray

★ 5

Burgers are ALWAYS excellent, service is very good... Gets overly crowded because it's too small of a place for how popular it is...

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Lu Carstens

★ 4

Had a burger and fries, both delicious . The root beer float was perfect, just the way I like them. So busy but it moved quickly.

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Antonio Ortiz

★ 5

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Cynthia Andrew

★ 5

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Twyla McConnell

★ 5

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joey charo

★ 5

Always great food

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Lynn Maslowski

★ 5

Blast from the past. A must go to burger place.

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Ayla L (Fey)

★ 3

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Kimily Wright

★ 5

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Stella Laurent

★ 5

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NOWHERE MAN

★ 3

The burgers needed more flavor and one was a little pink in the middle the fries were ok nothing to write home about! I use to come to this place years ago and the burgers tasted better in the past!

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Ginger Podhola

★ 1

Hours suck

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Kiba Killz

★ 5

This place is perfection and will always be the hours suck but the food is worth going out of my way for

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Diane Neu

★ 5

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Chris Becker

★ 5

This is a stop you have to make! Great burgers, fast service, FREE refills on drinks! Old Fashioned Shakes that will blow you away. Get in before the lunch crowd!

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Jose Antonio Rodriguez Acevedo

★ 5

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michael marable

★ 5

Awesome place to eat and good conversation

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Randy J

★ 5

Been way too long since I’ve visited, but living in Madison makes that difficult. Just the best dang burgers around, and at great prices. Can’t even get a burger at Culver’s for the same price of a burger, fries, and root beer at Kewpee’s!

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Lauren Woodward

★ 1

Always closed, their business hours mean nothing. Don’t waste your time. The only excuse for running a business like this is if they are going under and just don’t care.

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Noel Veltri

★ 2

I’m super disappointed in my visit today. My husband and I were finally able to take our 2 year old daughter for her first Kewpee visit. Upon arriving, they had signs up indicating they would not be doing table service and to order at the front. Not the worst thing, the employee working the register was very nice and I had no problem with placing an order. It’s the actual food that was the problem. We ordered 5 burgers, 3 root beers and 2 fries. Each one of the burgers were flavorless and tastes like you were licking a greasy grill. The fries are always great, no complaints there. One of my biggest disappointments was the root beer. It was basically flavorless and wasn’t even served in glass mugs! I don’t know if it was the styrofoam cup making the root beer taste different or what, but it was just sad all around. We’re all at home now with stomach aches. I’m so saddened that this is what Kewpee is now.

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Alex Caudill

★ 5

This place was recommended by all the locals. Did not disappoint.

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Aaron Colson

★ 5

If you want a burger in Racine, Kewpee's is the spot.

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Debby Venne

★ 5

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Michael Waite

★ 4

One of the last Kewpee themed diners and the only one in Wisconsin. Classic diner fare. Very busy little grill. For the doll aficionados.

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Kurrin Dorey

★ 1

It's like playing russian roulette if this place is open when it says it is which is sad because they are really good.

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Matthew Anderson

★ 5

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Tyler Sayas

★ 4

Good old school diner with home made root beer and a decent burger

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Dejuan Curry

★ 4

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Lea Avila

★ 5

Kewpee’s is right there with In N Out burgers (if you know you know). They are the best burgers I’ve had in a while. The crinkle fries are piping hot when served, chili is delicious as is the strawberry shake. Oh and the cod sandwich so good.

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Tim W.

★ 5

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Janie “Jane B.” Bela

★ 5

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ruben martinez jr

★ 5

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bobby O

★ 5

Great burgers cooked the old fashion way.

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B&J P

★ 4

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Oladiran Ajetunmobi

★ 5

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Bactasha Hamilton

★ 4

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Yul Stephens

★ 5

Excellent Burgers 😋

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Tracy Moser

★ 5

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CV Racine

★ 5

Old school diner. Staff is friendly. Food is tasty. Kids always look forward to going here.

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Stephanie Dominguez

★ 5

Historical eatery in downtown Racine with a great atmosphere. Service was great despite being super busy.

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Aleisha B.

★ 5

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Rachel Shepherd

★ 5

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Alex Burg

★ 3

This place is great but they have weird hours and are always randomly closed. We drive from IL to come here and are bummed when that happens. But so good when we can actually get it!

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Jason K

★ 5

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Christopher Windham

★ 5

The dolls are super creepy and cute at the same time. Burger and fries were excellent. Chilli was a bit watery but serviceable.

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Tyler Tigges

★ 5

Always try to stop here when I'm in town

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Corey F

★ 5

great burgers great value home made root beer you can buy the merch. only wish they were open all day but the exclusiveness adds to the value

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Bryan Wezyk

★ 5

Reasonably priced.

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D G

★ 1

.Hamburgers were cold and meat tasted like it was 2 days old. Very disappointing.

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Phantom Magic

★ 1

19 people inside, seven people eating, six sitting at the dinner waiting for food. Six people standing waiting for food. About five employees plus the owner that kinda grilling buns and watching the burger cook. The burger cook has 20 burgers that are done and drying out on right side of the grill while cooking another 20 burgers. Hardly and burgers are going out in a fifteen minute time span to the people waiting for food. Hey owner have some leadership and stop being the bun boy! Burgers were dry of course. No seasons on the burger, not even salt an pepper. Fries were good. I miss the old owner because this place sucks!

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Nancy Haigh

★ 5

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Carl

★ 1

Want to give Kewpees 5 stars, but I can’t. They are never open during their posted hours. My partner and I have tried to come here 5 seperate times and only were able to eat there once. You will drive here to be met with a big “closed” sign in the door.

It’s 11:30 am on a Saturday they claim to be open til 2pm. I will not be wasting any more of my time attempting to eat here.

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Jason Pechloff

★ 5

Quick service, good value food. Bring cash though.

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Jake Gordon

★ 5

Ummm, you get how much food for how little $ ? Super good burgers were juicy with great toppings. Fries were piping hot and crispy. Root beer was very delicious. Server was great and the food came out wicked fast. Best part was the four of us all ate and were super full for $25 which is a steal these days. Cheers

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Fernando Robelo

★ 5

Like entering another decade, great service great food and great prices!

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Tom Chvilicek

★ 5

Food was as good as it ever has been.

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Dwylia Wright

★ 5

I love their old fashioned cheese burgers. Customer service was awesome.

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Catalina C

★ 5

We didn't eat there it was closed

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Rhiannon Weiss

★ 4

Great when it's actually open.
The prices are great and the food is great. But 4 out of the last 5 times I came to this place during advertised business hours, they were randomly closed. Always call first I guess...

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Tim Swanson

★ 5

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Michael Bieri

★ 5

The staff are SUPER friendly & hard working! Our server was great! We watched the cook making our burgers, which were delicious. My only critique is that it's location isn't super convenient & there has been some criminal activity in the area, but we had no issues. The interior is cute with all the kewpie decorations.

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Rebekah Mcgravey

★ 5

Love my home town cooking

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Bennie Kirk

★ 5

It's been awhile but best little dinner

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aaron s

★ 5

Good food and friendly folks

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Nicole Feest

★ 5

Pretty sure there are only 5 Kewpee locations left in the US. How depressing.

We were visiting and had to stop in for a burger and fries before they closed (they close earlier) and ended up leaving with some of their merch cuz it's classic nostalgia. Go for burgers that taste like what McDonald's wishes they still were and leave with a sweatshirt or tee!

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Bob Robinson

★ 5

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G Lisski

★ 5

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Richard Cranley

★ 5

I've been going here since the 60s. Still the best in town.

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Road Warrior

★ 5

We're from out of town and always try to make the pilgrimage to Kewpee's. This place is a time capsule in the best sense of the word. Every visit is like your first, it never changes and it never should, a piece of burger history frozen in time down to the employee uniforms, tile floors, and the stainless steel counters surrounded by built in stools. Delicious well seasoned cheeseburgers with caramelized onions and the perfect amount of grease, hot delicious fries, and cold fizzy soda, what else could you want? I definitely recommend stopping by

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Pasty Zimmerman

★ 5

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Michael LaPointe

★ 5

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Cylla Neuwirth

★ 4

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Burt Tabora

★ 5

Burgers are awesome. Freshly made. No frozen meat. Very consistent!

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Gary Ebben

★ 5

Best burger in town

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Logan W

★ 5

The food was so good that we ordered more food to take home.

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Tim B

★ 5

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Shaun A.

★ 5

Best old fashioned burgers around very good

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Joshua Bell

★ 2

They are starting to be closed back to back even when it’s says they are open

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Jeff Resch

★ 5

Owner makes a fantastic burger and breakfast sandwich!

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Dylan Collier

★ 5

Holy smokes Racine!! Where can anyone get a burger for under $5 these days?! You can here! Get a double burger for less than $5. They only take cash, so be prepared or use the ATM inside. Menu is super small, that usually means it’s good and that was the case here. Just burgers mostly. Served quick, homemade root beer which was delicious. I’ll be back for sure. I don’t know where else you can get lunch for a few dollars anymore.

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Ryan McCarthy

★ 5

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Rama Daje

★ 5

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Ryan Read

★ 5

0ne of the best burger joints around.

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Jen Dobbs

★ 5

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Chris Bernal

★ 4

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Roxanne West

★ 5

I was so happy that they were open

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Mike Palecek

★ 5

Great burgers and homemade root beer. Busy place at lunchtime.

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regina werth

★ 5

Best in town

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Nikolas Garcia

★ 5

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Bryant Miller

★ 4

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la diablita

★ 5

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Kriss Van Koningsveld

★ 5

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Stacey Allen

★ 5

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Caracal Keithrafferty

★ 5

A treasured staple of Racine, this is the most afforable burger joint in the city, with some of the tastiest food to boot. A+ experience.

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Andy Keyes

★ 4

They were busy doing thier best to keep up. It was the end of the day they were very busy. Food good for a small burger 🍔 place. Just a tad over cooked on the burger. I would definitely go back.

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Jeremy Cowick

★ 5

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Thomas

★ 5

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LaTevin Lymon

★ 5

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Joe Gaucher

★ 5

Great Cheeseburgers and malts!!

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Rhonda Orlando

★ 5

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Chris Paulin

★ 5

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Jeffrey Beschta II

★ 5

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Kelly Castro

★ 4

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Lee VK

★ 5

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Kody Schilling

★ 5

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Liz Cis

★ 5

My husband and I went there yesterday after my Dr appointment. Service was excellent and so was the double cheeseburger and fries! I hadn't been there in years and my husband was never there and he loved it! We will be back again. I'm going there with my brother next week.

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Yuneekah Williams

★ 5

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Jc Contreras

★ 4

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Angie Friis

★ 5

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Jack Bush

★ 5

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Shane Ager

★ 5

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kendall sneide

★ 3

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atwaanw will

★ 4

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Regina Spillman

★ 5

Great place to eat! Awesome food and Malt's are so amazing!

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Justin Davis

★ 5

Best burger in town.

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Marcus Lawrence

★ 4

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Bobby Servantez

★ 5

Best burgers in town the staff is respectful and their service is swift 👌

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Vida Giovingo

★ 5

It was my first time coming here. The burger was very delicious.

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Robert Whitehurst

★ 5

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Kia Russ

★ 3

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Ellie Freeman

★ 4

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Benjamin Giovingo

★ 5

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Cathy Pyne

★ 5

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Ellis Barrett

★ 5

Food was cooked very well everything was perfect.

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Ray Rorek

★ 5

Never had a bad meal here. Burgers are fantastic. Prices are great.

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Ashlee Morgan

★ 5

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Andrew Beernink

★ 5

It is a great place to go to

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Donald Wilson

★ 5

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mke414 “Foodie guru” sloan

★ 4

Sumn changed. Just didn't taste like the best burger I ever had a couple years ago

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Greta

★ 4

Great place for burger lovers! Burgers and fries were tasteful, shakes were some of the best we have had. However chicken sandwiches taste like a school lunch- not terrible, but burger toppings can't provide the same for a chicken sandwich. Endless root beer pours- what more could you ask for!

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Laura Crass

★ 5

Waitstaff was awesome today-very friendly! (compared to years” past cranky waitstaff-just sayin’). If you come to Racine, make sure to stop here! Love the old school feel. Love the Kewpee dolls. A true gem of Racine! Hope it’s around forever!

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STAN L

★ 5

Loved it. Best burgers and you can't beat the price.

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T.A Hendy

★ 4

Kewpees Burgers are the best. Unfortunately, staffing and inconsistent hours make it impossible for me to stop here unless I am right in the neighborhood. I say that because I went specifically there for Kewpies and they were closed. This has happen several times when business should be open. website and phone on is useless . So just go there alot less.
I say Pay a few reliables to keep the ship running on time. At minimum communication with customers shows you care. We all know staffing can be an issue but Management needs to be in charge of the total business and figure it out.
This situation is not unique to me. Apparently they don't really give a damn.

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S V

★ 5

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Rock

★ 5

Burgers, fries, and root beer all tasty and affordable. Nothing fancy! Cash sales only.

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Adam Nelson

★ 5

Solid as the pound. Why there aren't hundreds all over the country at least I've no idea. In n out burger compares. Food is very consistent year in and out, no matter who is working. Very reasonable, satisfying great portions. Kewpees is something all of racine can agree on, therefore the heartbeat of our city. Nothing in town comes close. I'd take a kewpee burger over a burger at sebastions fine dining or corner house hands down. Thanks

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Desi Carter

★ 5

Best burger in Racine for as fast as you get it. Always fresh and hot. Keep up the good work.

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F Farhan

★ 4

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Denis Mulvihill

★ 4

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Brandon Makela

★ 3

They fell off heavy and that makes me sad

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Leah Becker

★ 1

I have been here twice at 2:30 PM and closed do not believe their website. They are not open till 6 PM.

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De H

★ 4

Yummy.

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Robert Greening

★ 5

Classic Racine hamburger joint. Come here for a good old fashioned greasy burger and fries. Wash it down with a root beer or shake. The kewpee dolls are a little creepy but that's part of the draw. There's a reason it has been a staple in the area for decades so come and experience it for yourself. You may need something for the heart burn that will follow but well worth it.

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Julie Ann Jacoby

★ 5

Must have when visiting Racine. You've gotta sit at the counter. Order a double cheeseburger with fries and a root beer float. This place is what burgers are all about.

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Brad Schimian

★ 5

Quintessential

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Erik Piirto

★ 5

I compare every burger in my life to this burger.

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Nancy Mueller

★ 5

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MARC HESER

★ 5

Best burgers around. 1950s counter service

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Georgia Hall

★ 1

Kewpee's - Saturday at noon. What a waste of time! Their posted hours online say they are open, but when we get there, they are actually closed. No closed sign posted on the door, or we wouldn't have parked and gotten out of the car. This is the third time this has happened to us. Website hasn't been updated since 2022. At least post reliable hours!

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Aaron Rodriguez

★ 1

Couldn't say if the burgers are still good because they are always closed. Went today at 12:30 on Thursday for lunch and closed. Recommend Park Inn for a great burger!!!

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Jacky Chen

★ 4

My daughter loved the cheeseburger and her french fries and especially her homemade root beer.... Only sad thing is there was no server there. They must be shorthanded. But that's okay my daughter was happy anyway.

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Robert Libby

★ 5

Excellent food. Great home-made rootbeer. Great prices

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Santiago B. Rios

★ 5

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Steve G

★ 4

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THE FUNKY ONE

★ 5

Always good

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香料國境

★ 5

Fast and efficient.

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Shane Schmitz

★ 3

The taste of the Burger is great. The lack of the meat to the bun is bad. The wait was terrible. Didn't seem busy , all employees looked to be working just took a bit to long for a to-go order. The restraunt needs some polishing up. Keep the nostalgia just clean things up. Will I be back oh yeah. Can't pass up a Kewpee .

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Tiffany Zarletti-Passe

★ 4

This is a very unique place to grab a burger. The food was simple but good. It was very busy when we visited, so finding a place to sit was challenging. Many people ordered to go.

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Jeanette Mann

★ 5

Delicious and cheap! Cash only

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jaz laz

★ 2

Drove an hour to try this but you guys were closed. Probably should update your hours

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Slim#2 Myturn2

★ 3

It was ok

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Richard Mullins

★ 5

Food was cooked very well everything was perfect. Food was good nothing raw. Highly recommend going there was my first time will be back!!

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Antonio Sanchez

★ 5

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Jacki Ruk (Jax)

★ 5

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J M

★ 5

Good food and good shakes and nice staff

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Kristina Jones

★ 5

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