Mickey-Lu Bar-B-Q

Marinette, 1710 Marinette Ave, Marinette, WI 54143, United States | ★ 4.7 (1961 Review)

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1940s style Wisconsin backyard bbq! Burgers and bratwurst on an indoor charcoal grill. Every burger is fresh ground, hand pattied and flame kissed and pair perfectly with our malts and shakes made with real ice cream

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Jon Le Roy

★ 5

Whenever I get to Marinette I have to go to Mick-Lu's.
There is noting else like it.

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Brian Guilmette

★ 5

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Mark Reiman

★ 1

Place was closed for the entire week we were in town. I guess they close for hunting season so they can get fresh meat for their burgers.

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Gina Dettman

★ 5

Love it so much

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Brittany Maples

★ 5

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Dave Cyplik

★ 5

Small throwback burger and brat grill. So good...get cheeseburger and a brat. Delicious!

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Scott Wichmann

★ 5

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Pam Goedderz

★ 5

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Kevin Kleifgen

★ 5

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Wyatt Carlson

★ 5

The burgers are the best I've ever had

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Marissa R.

★ 5

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Phinley Schindel

★ 5

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Nate Tessmer

★ 5

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George R

★ 4

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Trina Recktenwald

★ 4

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Jane Senn

★ 5

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Mike M

★ 5

I made it a regular stop now when I come through town. It takes a little bit, but they are cooking on charcoal. The gals always seem so busy but do a great job. Well worth it, great food!

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Nik Kandler

★ 5

Amazing food, fast service. What more can you ask for.

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John Reinan

★ 5

Cute little spot. Food was good, atmosphere was cool. Where else can you get a phone sticker for a rotary phone still?

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H Gerhard

★ 4

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Aria Graff

★ 5

This place is great, we always stop when passing through Menominee 🍔 amazing prices, quality and service every time

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John Stecher

★ 5

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Mik Ott

★ 5

Very limited menu just like a vintage burger joint.

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Tommy Ray

★ 5

Awesome place for retro vintage burger and malt.

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Darren Mercier

★ 5

Every time I visit, it's a classic! I've been coming here for over 50 years!

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Thomas Jenkins

★ 5

Perfect little place

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Mace Watson

★ 5

Great place. Old school diner with small menu. Food was delicious. Just make note that the burgers are on the small side so you may want to get a double.

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h s

★ 5

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Deanna Gnas

★ 4

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Ben Bortle

★ 5

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Gina Lorenzetti

★ 5

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William

★ 4

Food, service, and prices are great. It could use a good cleaning. Or do yourself a favor and don't look where the owners don't expect you to look. For example, the window sill areas. Lots of trash laying there.

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Steve Dohm

★ 5

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Mr Brink

★ 4

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Mya

★ 5

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Brenda Sikorski

★ 5

Busy, but never disappoints!!!!

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Valerie K

★ 5

Came here as a teenager, came back a week ago as an adult, the burgers are still the same after all this time, and it really does bring me comfort knowing places like this still exist, I love this place.

Make sure you have cash on you though, they don't take credit or debit, but it's 100% worth it.

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Derek Wade

★ 5

Great burgers, great service

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Jon Brecht

★ 5

Great
Cheap
Nostalgic

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Chad DePetro

★ 5

Menu reads like the diner in My Cousin Vinny, but is excellent.

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Joanna Burress

★ 5

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Don K

★ 4

Smaller burger. Great bun. Excellent shake. Small sizes overall.

In 2024 pull/cloth to dry hands should not be allowed

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cherie hudson

★ 5

Its a small old gem right off the main drag. If you want a buttery char-grilled burger get a double with the works! It's intimate and fast paced so we took to go and stayed on the road. Ordered 2 sandwiches and we were on our way in 15!

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Sarah Presley

★ 5

I wish I lived here. I would come back all the time. I loved teaching my kids how to use the juke box. I was so excited that it actually works. The atmosphere was so fun. The chocolate malt was so good I had to order another.

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Kc Dembowiak

★ 5

First time there…..Fantastic definitely will he back!

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Brad Williquette

★ 5

Iconic spot for a burger and a shake!

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Jessica Sarriera

★ 5

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Julie Flink

★ 5

I love stopping here every time I go up north.

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Gunther W

★ 5

My grandparents went here when they were dating! They grill the burgers with charcoal. Butter on the burgers make you want more! We eat there, and then get some to go~ FYI They are closed on Mondays

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Megs McGaffey

★ 5

Super yummy and unbelievably cheap prices!

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garrett cranney

★ 5

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Shaunie Meulemans

★ 5

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Leonard Micolichek

★ 5

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Tony Sullivan

★ 5

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Marcella Dudley

★ 5

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Timothy Broderick

★ 5

If you go through Marinette towards the UPPER PENINSULA, you MUST stop at Mickey Lu’s for a Cheeseburger and a Strawberry Shake!!

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erin stillman

★ 5

Burgers are fantastic. Milkshakes are also fantastic (and real). Staff is always friendly. We stop every time we are up there.

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Suzanne Flynn

★ 5

Cute place with great cheap burgers!

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Kyle Bonnett

★ 5

Some of the best burgers and steak sandwiches I've had in a long time. Everything is reasonably priced as well.

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Tammy Risen

★ 5

Great burgers! Great service! Great experience! Highly recommend!!!

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Justin Luecke

★ 5

Great burgers and super affordable definitely will be back again soon.

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Luis Arreola

★ 4

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Audrey Leigh

★ 5

Great old fashioned dinner!

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Sue Harmon

★ 5

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Amy Jo

★ 5

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David Vande Vyver

★ 5

Great place to grab a burger or 2 to chow on, they definitely have that homemade flavor that a person grows to love quickly and I would highly suggest if your in the area to check them out and see why the locals love them so much! Also they have this cool small dinner vibe with a old jute box, and a big charcoal grill where you can watch them push out burger after burger 😉 definitely a neat experience.

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Charles Stellmach

★ 5

Absolutely my favorite burger joint! If you are in Marinette don't short yourself. There is nothing on the menu that isn't DELICIOUS!

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dan mudrak

★ 5

Best little burgers in town.

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Sherry Mae Mullikin

★ 5

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Richard Johnson

★ 5

Like walking back in time. Awesome, friendly staff.

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Maxim Muir

★ 5

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P Allen

★ 5

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Anney Brandt

★ 5

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Edgar Guzmán

★ 5

Great classic feel to this diner! The burgers were top notch and the service was very friendly.

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Lynette Bannow

★ 5

Piece of history! Old time burger place still cooked on an open hard wood fire! Topped with a pat of Wisconsin butter! Delicious!

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Phillip Oneill

★ 5

Micky Lu has always had excellent food.

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Jonathan Fritsch

★ 5

Excellent food! Fun nostalgic atmosphere!

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Michael Gray

★ 5

Definitely stop here.

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Ben

★ 5

Best Burger in the Midwest hands down!!

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sameer “Dimir” sridhar

★ 5

One place that amazing with a fantastic team behind the counter

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Jammey Leisgang

★ 5

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Aaron

★ 5

Amazing atmosphere combined with amazing food. Went there off a friend's recommendation and was met with polite, friendly and attentive staff. Double cheeseburger was phenomenal! Ended up ordering a second burger immediately because I had to taste it again. Haven't enjoyed sitting down to eat that much in a long time :)

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michael schaper

★ 5

Awesome old school lunch

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A Swa

★ 5

Blast from the past, hamburger joint. Little flame broiled burgers that are oh-so-delicious. Burgers are small, so you'll want to order two. If it's busy, it'll be hard to find a seat and they only take cash or check for payment.

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Bill Kennedy

★ 5

Small town diner, great food and atmosphere!

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darrin ferguson

★ 5

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Jeremy Wright

★ 4

Burgers are thin but fresh with a grilled bun. The bun is really what makes the burger. Hot dog is excellent, snap at the bite!! Nice being able to watch your food being made! Small place but inviting. Our order was taken promptly. This is pretty much a burger joint that sells hot dogs and brats as well. No fries just chips. This place is affordable for sure!

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Trev Leisner

★ 5

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Matthew Cramer

★ 5

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Ashlynn Rose

★ 5

The day this place isn’t around is the day I’m not either

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Rita Nelson

★ 5

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Tim Saunders

★ 5

Great food good pricing n the people were super friendly!!

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Becky Stepniak

★ 5

Great burger and a step back in time to the 50's

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Jason Schulte

★ 4

Just to be clear that most times when you see some place that has Bar-B-Q in its name you think BBQ pork, beef and chicken. In this case you are getting a bbq grilled burger. Meaning no BBQ sauce but a charcoal grilled burger cooked over real flames. The burger itself is very good. Your choice for a side is potato chips and that is it. You also have a choice of fountain soda and malts. I had a chocolate malt and it was very good.

Overall I got done eating the burger and drinking the malt and was ready for more. This says a lot. My only complaint is the burger is so thin that a double burger still is pretty small. Though the patty might be thin the flavors are huge. It just was a great stop and a great burger. I would come here again when passing through the area.

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Nicole Page

★ 5

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Jacob Cordes

★ 5

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Jon Gooding

★ 5

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Christopher Zahn

★ 5

Absolutely delicious 😋😋

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pickers heaven

★ 5

I ate here once when visiting up by Marquette 3 years ago loved it so much that I order 20 minutes down the road every time I’m nearby.
They do a really damn good job, I always pictured the shipyard workers coming down here to pickup their lunch or after a packers game. The place is fantastic little old but that’s part of the charm of what you are waiting for. if you have never been you should make it a bucket list item. Don’t think I could make a single complaint towards them their super thorough on the orders and it’s quick. You guys are the best look forward to many more years of eating this 🍔 burger

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David “Inotice.” K

★ 5

This place is an icon! Shakes and burgers. You know, the essentials.

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Michael Capel

★ 5

Best burger I’ve had in ages- totally unique to this place. Will be back soon!

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Laura

★ 5

The burgers are small, but yummy. Love the shakes! It's a little old gem of a diner. No fried foods, but burgers are cooked over an open flame in front of you. Brats too!

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Dale Loberger

★ 4

Great atmosphere and staff that looks like it hasn't changed since opening in 1942. Lots of nostaglia and real malt shakes! Cash only and they don't have lettuce or tomatoes for the burgers. Still pretty good though.

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Griffin May

★ 4

Burger was rather flaky, but I can't complain about the price.

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Taylor Hanson

★ 5

Delicious buttered burgers. Paired with a chocolate milkshake was a great dinner.

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Liem Nguyen

★ 5

Stopped by this restaurant on our way back home. The restaurant is cash only but there is an ATM inside. The atmosphere was very cool. Service was very good. I was greeted as I walked in and my order was placed within 5 minutes. The burger patties were prepared on charcoal grill and the smell was sensational. The buns resembled a soft and thin baguette. It was butter and added with the regular condiments. This was one of the best burger I've ever had and the cost was unbeatable. Would definitely stop by here next time on our way north.

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Jasmine Bessette

★ 4

I loved the atmosphere of this place of business. Truly felt like a little trip back in time. The burgers were good and affordable. My only thought would be to offer actual cheddar cheese or an alternative cheese selection. American cheese just saddens me when they are out on burgers.

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mariah amor

★ 5

Awesome place with yummy burgers!

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James Pryal

★ 5

This place is amazing. Please don't ever change! I have been coming here since I was a kid. It's always amazing. Thanks for being the best burger joint in the Midwest.

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Scott Zich

★ 5

Excellent,yummy !

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Doug Johnson

★ 5

So many memories. Simple, classic, tasty. Friendly staff. Do not miss.

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Mai Slauson

★ 5

The best burger I've had.

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Mike Brown

★ 5

Fast service and excellent cheeseburgers. Played some songs on the jukebox.

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dominic bender

★ 5

Excellent all around. Beats any other sit-down joint in the area.

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Taylor Mcvane

★ 5

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Mike Wach

★ 5

Best old skool restaurant around. Burgers are phenomenal and what they're known for. Been going here whenever I'm through for 16 years!

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Mie Oliphant

★ 4

Burgers are basic, but well prepared. Priced right! Ice cream sundaes are in traditional glass dishes. Seating is tight. If you are a group of 3 or more, you have the choice of the bar stools or two tables. (One table seats 4 & the other 6.) All other tables/booths seat 2. Food is fast. Pay in cash! Ice cream is good quality. Working old fashioned juke box - 3 songs for 25c! Bathrooms are small & on either side of the juke box. I'll be back!

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Tomi Balistreri-Wudtke

★ 5

Hands down best burger of my life.

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Jonathan Kelly

★ 5

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Chris Parish

★ 5

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Jennifer amore

★ 5

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J.R. Hansen

★ 5

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Jake Ermer

★ 5

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Jd Maynard

★ 5

Live in omro pass this place alot and had to stop the burgers were delicious I like a softer bun but I'm not about to complain the nostalgic memories it brought back ugh I loved the down home kicltchen feel

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Joshua Morehouse

★ 4

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Jerry McKenzie (Dad)

★ 5

I'm from Texas. I have to say best burgers and shakes this side of the Mason Dixon line. Tell me I am wrong.

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Shawna Krueger

★ 5

Cool vintage vibes & good burgers! The staff is always super friendly too!

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Dave Madden

★ 5

Classic 50s diner.

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Owen S

★ 1

A lot of bun, pricey and the charcoal flavor was overwhelming.

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Scott Hansen

★ 5

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Tim Duval

★ 5

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Wi R

★ 5

The best

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Ink Girl

★ 4

4 star only cause they not open on Mondays. Over all amazing food. Always a favorite to go to always. Fast and good prices.

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Shane King

★ 5

Always awesome. I get 2 burgers and vanilla malt every time - since I was a kid.

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Ame Holden

★ 5

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Bonnie Sommers

★ 5

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Jordan molitor

★ 5

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Dan Ratzman

★ 5

Like walking back in time inside. Food was excellent, fast service, friendly waitress. Great coffee ☕️ too !

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Angela Subjek

★ 5

Such a cute little lunch counter experience. The prices are right and the malts is perfection. Can't wait to go back.

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Jessica Schneiderwent

★ 5

Just like back home. Nice little spot.

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Forest Holterman

★ 5

Beautiful older place. Cheap and delicious

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Chelsea Ramirez

★ 5

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Jacob Peters

★ 5

Old fashion butter burgers and shakes. Very good food old fashion dinner experience.

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Anton P

★ 5

Awesome little bar b q diner

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Carli Ihde

★ 5

I’ve lived all around the Midwest and these burgers are the best I have ever had. It’s worth all the hype. Toasted buns and buttery deliciousness accompanied by a classic atmosphere and inexpensive prices. We will travel hours out of our way to come here. Get yourself a burger (or 2 or 3) and a malt, play some jukebox tunes and enjoy yourself. This place is a gem of the Midwest.

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かみかぜのりお

★ 5

Delicious food. Excellent prices. Helpful staff.

Flames fly from a charring grill. Servers bustling. The aromas will arrest you; satiation soars at this place.

Old school diner. A deficit of paper, plastic & waste. The Michigan stateline is right around the corner.

You owe it to yourself to try this tasty space.

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chris aschenbach

★ 5

Best diner in Marinette,WI

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Ironman Detectorist

★ 5

Fun little restaurant with the up north feel I remember as a kid. The grill is original from 1941 when they first opened. Food and service were very fast and delicious! Highly recommend for a quick stop or to go meal! Thank you!!

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David Timmers

★ 5

Burgers are delicious, I just moved here and am so happy there is a great place to get great burgers 🙂

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T Ronkowski

★ 5

The food was absolutely delicious! The employees were super friendly! Definitely worth the stop.

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Lizzie Borden

★ 1

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Jim Dummer

★ 3

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Joseph Wallace

★ 5

Great burgers and Bratwurst.

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Wally Blatz

★ 5

A Blast from the past. Stopped in for a burger and shake. Good prices good food. Burger reminded me of the burgers at the old charcoal grill on 27th and fond du lac in Milwaukee. Time tested burger excellence. Definitely worth the stop I will be back.

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Taylor Diederich

★ 5

Old school charcoal grill. Butterburgers, chilidog, shakes.
Cash only.

Classic Wisconsin Feel.
9 out of 10 Ope's.

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Samuel Fassbender

★ 5

Must try if you live here or are passing through. Great burgers and we paid $18 for two people to eat. Highly recommend.

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William Strehlow

★ 5

It's a gotta stop place

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Samantha Zie

★ 5

I hope this place necer changes. Please stay exactly the same. Always warm and friendly service. The food is the exact warm summer vibes I need during the cold season. Unwrap a taste of charcoal summer happiness. Even in the summer, these burgers taste like sweet nostalgia. You might need two burgers to fill you up when you're really hungry but your wallet won't be ble to tell the difference.

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Richard Roffers

★ 5

Absolutely love it here. Food service everything about this place is really cool.

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Jackie Ronsman

★ 5

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Jessica Mouford

★ 5

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Gloria Puyleart

★ 5

Cozy little 50's style diner with awesome char-broiled burgers and malts made with real ice cream!

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Lacey Mattsen

★ 5

Absolutely delicious! Can't wait to go back!

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Mike Saunier

★ 5

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Nicole Hockers

★ 5

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Tonya F

★ 4

Cute retro place. The menu is on the wall, they have booths and stools around the counter. It's like stepping back in time. The service was excellent and so were the malts. We had burgers and hotdogs both were charbroiled as expected. It's a fun little place to grab a bite. Don't expect anything fancy, they stick to the basics.

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Laurie Dunlap

★ 5

An icon in the area!

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Debbie Dibell

★ 5

Love it !!!

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Olin Kasperowicz

★ 5

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alex degroot

★ 5

A hidden gem in marinette for sure. Very old school almost dive like location but phenomenal burgers.

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Carleen Mansfield

★ 5

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Connie Gauerke

★ 5

Excellent

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Jeffrey Dufour

★ 5

My all time favorite Restaurant

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Nickie Deren

★ 5

Great charcoal burger diner that has a selection of oldies music! Has old pictures posted on walls. Oldies establishment that still serve quality burgers for a great price! Highly recommend!!

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Stephanie Ashley

★ 5

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★ 4

Were passing through on vacation and just happened to see this place when we drove by. Nice little old time type diner. Was really busy and not a very big place so you might have to wait. Food was good but two plain hamburgers and small shakes was $15. This Joe Biden inflation is out of hand.

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Alicia Armstrong

★ 5

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Jean K

★ 5

Very small and cute retro restaurant. Their menu is very limited, but nice choices. Don't expect fancy. This is a good place for stepping back in time. Still old spinning stools up to the snack bar or very small booths. They cook things in a fireplace grill with charcoal when you walk in. We had the cheeseburgers with the works and a chocolate milkshake. They are small burgers, but tasty and we watched her grill them in front of us. The menu is small, but if you love a milkshake or an ice cream sundae or pie dessert, you will be happy. Prices are so good. We ate inside and were out within a half hour. I have driven by this place many times, yet it never caught my eye as a place I would want to go to get a meal. Then a friend recommended us to go and it was worth it. Don't miss this place. It's better than the franchise restaurants for sure. It is like stepping back in time which is always fun. All staff were kind. Food was tasty. We will return for sure. I have attached photos.
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I returned here in December 2024. What a packed place at 1 pm! I managed to get a seat at the counter. It was standing room only for people wanting to get in. Lots of take out orders going. The workers here never stop moving. It's a gold mine. It was worth the wait for my burger and I have to commend the whole crew of workers who seem to have it all dialed in with who does what job, etc. with friendliness. Nostalgic place. Great tasty burger, especially with the chunk of butter they can put in your burger if you prefer.

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Linda KUBITZ

★ 5

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Gabby Schwalm

★ 5

Food was amazing for the price! Service and atmosphere were great. The Christmas decorations and the charcoal grill/fire made the place feel very cozy.

The fact that the jukebox/'stereophone' still works adds to the charm. At 25 cents for three plays, you can listen your heart out to the great songs available (like Da Yoopers!!!)

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Amber Lemery

★ 5

By far the best burgers and malts I’ve ever had! They always have fast service and I love the atmosphere!

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Crystal Lynn

★ 5

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Tom Hoffmann

★ 5

Great burgers over a real charcoal fire!
Service was quick and friendly.

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Lauren Blomberg

★ 5

The cutest little diner! We were in town for a wedding and found this place on google.. decided to try it and dined-in the night we got into town. The food (and prices - I'll also mention here it's cash or check only) was great and we ended up stopping by again the next day to get takeout! Friendly staff, fun atmosphere, delicious food. Would definitely recommend.

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Darren Jacobson

★ 5

Always fantastic!

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Carol Powell

★ 5

Cute old school diner with a very welcoming atmosphere. The burgers are cooked on an open grille, handmade milk shakes. Simply delicious!! Next time we are in town we will definitely be back.

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Jim Nelson

★ 5

Burgers taste just as they did 40 years ago. Love this place. Quick and delicious

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Kevin Lefebvre

★ 5

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mgioltk

★ 5

Great place for a burger and shake

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Scott H

★ 5

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Nina Šunde

★ 4

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Kyle Powell

★ 5

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Tony

★ 4

Service is great it's a cool little place. I just wish the burgers were larger and not cut in half and they gave you bigger malts and shakes. Food taste great.

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Sam Hagemann

★ 5

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Danny Dunaway

★ 4

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Tina Bonifas

★ 4

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Troy G

★ 4

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Colin Piaskowski (HTA Colin)

★ 5

Step back in time. 2 Fire roasted and Toasted roll/buns, beef patty, onions, ketchup, pat of butter, wrapped in wax paper. Super delicious, very similar to Kroll's in Green Bay but less expensive and the bun is a little bit softer. Worth the stop if you need a quick bite. Cherry pie warmed up was delicious. Went well with the vanilla malt. Update the grilled cheese is amazing as well. I do not know if I have ever had a more evenly toasted grilled cheese. Picture to follow next time.

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Betty Prlbyl

★ 4

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Steve Thome

★ 5

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