★ 5

What a fabulous find. We were SO glad we chose this place. We will likely be back for breakfast tomorrow but most DEFINITELY coming back for dinner. Blown away by the deliciousness of the burgers. McKenzie was a stellar server and her co-workers seemed to be doing a phenomenal job as well. I hear this place is looking for a buyer and 1) I wish I had the means to carry on this incredibe legacy, 2) I sincerely BEG the future owners to not change a single thing. I only wish I lived closer, I guess I'll be road-tripping back for truly delicious burgers.

Noteworthy: in my opinion, it would be difficult/cumbersome to dine here with small children since the seating is diner style and not compatible with booster seats or restaurant style high chairs.

Bottom line: don't hesitate, go eat here sooner than later!

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★ 5

All your expectations of an original butter burger will be fulfilled at Solly's Grille; the softest onions and copious amounts of butter makes this one of the best burgers I've had in a while. The meat Pattys are a little small but that's why I saw all the regulars order two burgers at a time. Thicker patties are available but I suggest you go with the original first to get the full experience. Excellent malts are also recommended. Can be crowded but I went about 2pm and had no wait.

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★ 5

Awesome burger and crispy krinkle fries!

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★ 5

Fun and retro without feeling old. Great breakfast that you can watch them make.

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★ 5

Best butter burgers with sautéed onions and cheese. When fries or onion rings are hot, they are the best. Malts and shakes are like from the 50's. Mmmmm Mmmmm good. The short order cook Joe is so professional and attentive. Can't wait for my wife saying we can go again. At least once a month for over 35 years and every chance I got from the early 60's. Took the bus, rode my bike and piled in a car with my buddies.

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★ 5

Best butter burgers in WI /, so good but after I eat here at lunch I feel like the a nap. So it amazong

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★ 5

One of my favorite places to go for a burger. With tons of butter on it, napkins are a must.

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Just. Awesome 🏆

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★ 5

Best patty melt ever, no condiments needed.

I visited with my sister for Tuesday lunch. I found the place accidently looking for coffee. I was not aware of the history and reputation. The place was packed no two adjacent seats at the counter, we seated ourselves at what was probably the only table off to the side. The furnishings are.. classic, but the place is much cleaner that other old diners. After what was a significant wait a friendly young man took my order. And after another significant wait, I was beginning to question my choice in coming here. Then the food came and I was genuinely surprised at all the 'little things' that came together to form what was the best patty melt I have ever been served. My sister had the mushroom Swiss and I tried one of the mushrooms and it had a really nice but gentle marinade to it, these were definitely not just dumped onto a grill from a can.

If you have time to sit down for a minute and take a break, you will be rewarded here. If you have places to be and people to see and live a life where you never have enough time, this sadly, may not be the place for you.

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★ 5

I can't believe it took me 50 years to get here. The cheeseburger was among the best I've ever had. Wish I had had a malt because that seemed to be very popular. I'm usually not a counter-sitting person, but at Solly's it works and is the only way to go.

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★ 5

Its an amazing place with amazing food!!!

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★ 5

Excellent

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★ 4

The food was quite expensive, but good! I've always enjoyed a Sollys butterburger. The service was okay. We've been customers for the last 10 years!

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★ 2

The service was incredibly slow, and all three of our sandwiches were slathered in butter. I mean, slathered. It looked like a heavy serving of mayo on a grilled chicken sandwich, but it was butter. I like butter. But not like this. Did not finish my sandwich. (Which wasn’t cheap, by the way.) Atmosphere is cute. Otherwise, one star.

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We decided to go there for dinner despite the recent bad reviews about the service. We'll, those reviews were spot on.
We talked in and one of the employees walked passed us and I asked where we could sit. He gestured to a small table off to the side. But, he seemed less than thrilled that we were there.
After about 10 minutes, a woman came up and gave us our menus and said that shed be right back.
The 2 menus that my daughter and I were given have different prices on them for the items.
After waiting for another 25 minutes of no one coming back fo even take out drink order, we left.
We do not recommend Solly's.

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★ 5

First time going! Food was great and the service was great too!

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★ 5

You must eat the Butter Burger there! Do not order it to go, it must be eaten hot off the grill.

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★ 2

If you like butter, you have found the place. Each butter burger has at least 2 tbsp of butter so all you taste is butter!

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★ 5

It's been 6 years since I have had sollys and I have to say this was the best experience I have ever had. You guys need to promote the cook

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★ 5

This place is amazing. I love it so much. The staff are so nice and the food is amazing. The fries could be better, but definitely still worth it. Not super expensive and a great atmosphere. I've definitely had better food, but it was still great.

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★ 4

I loved it, the people I was with didn't. Super buttery burgers. The host lady was really friendly. Took a long time to get food.

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★ 5

What a place! From the outside, it appears to be a bar or normal restaurant, but I was surprised to enter and find a classic diner, complete with lunch counter! Their specialty is butter burgers, and depending on what one you order, they take this to the extreme.

I ordered the big boy (or lad?) burger, and oh man, it was like a parody of a butter burger. It came out dripping wet with rendered butter. It was absolutely delicious. I could feel my cholesterol rising with each bite, but it was so worth it.

They also offer malts and pie, I had the banana malt, great combo with the burger. They don't have pickles for the burgers, oddly.

Fries were just ok, crinkle cut, would prefer matchstick.

Overall I'll definitely be back, but for the not so over the top option!

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★ 5

This place is really good. There's many burgers to choose from. They have great sides too. I got and Oreo shake and it couldn't taste more like an oreo. Awesome. The atmosphere is great too. Try this place.

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★ 5

Was in for breakfast with my son and wife. Waited 45 min to get our food since the cook could only make one order at a time. Food was ok, waited to check out since the guy was out smoking and said he would be in shortly. I never complain if effort is out in. Every other customer was just as upset. Something if majorly wrong with the system at this place. It was awkward and severely understaffed.

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★ 1

Came into town from south of Chicago for a concert and found Solly’s online as a recommend place for burgers. I was really excited to go and take my brother in law. After arriving and sitting down for over 10 minutes, there was no acknowledgment from the staff and the only person that came near us asked if I was Steve for a take out order. Couldn’t even get a word in that we hadn’t been helped… so we left and went to the best spot in town, Sobleman’s…. Just should have went there in the first place…

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It is an old house conversion. So as you walk in its front porch, and then you seat on bar wrapped around the cook and wait staff.
Like eating in grandmas living room. The decor is older antic but clean not dusty or just there . Very interesting and a great experience.
This is the original butter burger so you do need to be aware and love buttered burger.
Great crisp fries and the meat is to perfection.
Not to mention the fountain drinks and malts.
It is a smaller place but worth the effort to stop in. It is off major exits so it is not way out. There are plenty of parking spaces.

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★ 5

Always perfect in every way. When you get through the door, grab any open seat(s) at the counter and catch the waitress to order a Solly's cheeseburger (dripping with a pad of butter), french fries, and a chocolate malt. The taste of my childhood. The taste of my dad's childhood. And soon to be the taste of my son's childhood. My grandpa's favorite is still quintessentially Wisconsin and perfect in every way shape and form. Tough with large groups, but doable if you wait.

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★ 5

Front desk was questionable when it came to who was seated and who needed to be. Food was very good and worth the wait though. Had the Wisconsin German Brat.

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★ 5

They have the best hamburgers I’ve ever had they are butter burgers really delicious. It’s a must when you’re in Milwaukee.

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★ 5

Unico, una joya

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I had a nice birthday at my favorite restaurant in Milwaukee County!

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★ 5

It's so Wisconsin. I thought they put double cheese on, but it was a slab of butter. There was a bit of a wait, but it was worth it.

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Great, unhealthy food!😁

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★ 3

The outside appearance of Solly's will not prepare you for what's on the inside. The outside looks like grandma's house and the inside is a wonderful atmospheric and nostalgic old time diner setting.
Coming from Sheboygan, butter burgers are made all over town. And those are the only butter burgers we knew growing up. And just to be clear the Culver's butter burger isn't anything like the burger we're talking about. Pleases don't take this wrong I love Culver's and everything from their service, cleanliness and their delicious food is wonderful.

The 3 of us ordered Solly's famous butter burger. Watching the burger be made was mouth watering and conjured up all kinds of taste expectations. The butter on the burger was as thick as the burger itself which I think is needed to make a good butter burger. My dad always said that a good butter burger should have a enough butter on it to run down your arms while eating it. You get that with a Solly's butter burger. But it was kind of a let down when the burger arrived. At first glance the burger on the plate looked like nothing less than a huge mess with a moat of melted butter all around it. The burger didn't stand tall but looked like it had been deliberately smashed/smooshed. Not very appetizing. The bun was very simple and reminds one of those cheap hamburger buns you buy at the store that are neither big enough or suited for a burger. I remember mom only using those buns for Sloppy Joes and never for a burger. I think Solly should think of using a better bun to herald their famous burger.

Again only knowing the Sheboygan butter burger we grew up with there are two immediate differences that make it tough for me to give more than 3 stars for the Solly's butter burger.

(1) The Solly burger is fried and not flame broiled. This is a huge taste difference!

(2) The bun is a bun and not a Kaiser roll any other type of burger bun. Certainly nothing like the world famous Sheboygan hard roll. I think the bun makes a BIG difference in how the burger looks and tastes.

At the end of the day the Solly burger is unique and although very messy a good example of a butter burger. Not the best but good.
I've tried a lot of butter burgers and so called butter burgers over the years and from what we had growing up there's really no comparison. Would I eat a Solly's burger again? Probably not it just didn't have enough to keep me coming back for more. But Solly's was a great experience and happy times. I wouldn't trade that for anything.

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★ 5

This place is a find! We really enjoyed sitting at the counter chatting with the cook and server. Very genuine people! And the FOOD! We ordered breakfast: the best hash browns I’ve ever had! The eggs were done perfectly and the pancakes were delicious!

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★ 5

Best butter burgers you've ever had!

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★ 5

This place has the best butter burgers fries and milkshakes.

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★ 5

The best description I can think of while munching down a buttered down chesseburger and lobster bisque soup is "high end classy diner"!

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★ 1

Would have liked to be able to give a good review but didn't get an opportunity to eat. Came in at 10:25AM on a Saturday morning, (9 of us) We were looking for breakfast, server told us they were "transitioning" to lunch, so breakfast unavailable. Too bad. Found a different nearby restaurant to run up a $160 tab in, for breakfast.

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★ 5

It is a great classic place to get food - butter burger.

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★ 5

I've been to a few James Beard classic winners and they've always been fantastic. Solly's Grille is no exception.

It's a classic diner serving butter burgers and oversized milkshakes. I was not prepared for the glob of butter to be tossed into my cooked burger, but it was delicious.

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★ 2

Just know ahead of time that if you think you're ordering a Culvers type butter-burger, you're not. You're ordering a very small hamburger swimming in butter. The bun is soggy from the butter. Maybe other people like it that way, but I wasn't expecting it, especially for 8 bucks. Two burgers and onion rings for 25 bucks. The onion rings were very good.

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★ 5

Very good food and friendly service

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★ 5

The best butter burger ever...a bit too much butter for me though. Sit outside on a beautiful day

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★ 5

Delicious burgers, cheese curds, & fries, and welcoming crew & atmosphere. Would definitely eat here again if I find myself back in the Milwaukee area.

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★ 5

This place is amazing! If you want the best butter burger, this is the place to stop. Staff was friendly.

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★ 5

Great time and food. Just know you can ask for less butter.

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Wow! The butter burgers are so good we actually we went for lunch then went back again for dinner! James Beard Award winning most stop restaurant in Milwaukee.

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★ 5

A pre Brewers game tradition. Fantastic every time.

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★ 5

Beard Award Winning classic grill & diner food in a historical building with attentive staff & unique setting. Definitely worth a detour to try anything on the menu...from butter burgers to homemade pies..

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★ 5

Butter burger was really good, as was the grilled cheese!

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★ 5

A great little place with awesome burgers and malts! The staff was friendly!

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★ 5

I fell in love with Solly's Grille. 💘

True Wisconsiners know that life is perfect with your cheeseburger topped with butter just before serving. (Who doesn't add cheese in Wisconsin come on we are proud cheeseheads!)

Who cares about the eventual heart attack when you are surfing the clouds in love with your cheeseburger? 😀

Anyway, Solly's was founded in 1936 and to my knowledge remains in the same family. They are the forerunner to today's Koop's (1950) and Culver’s (1984) Restaurants.

Don't forget to start your meal with a signature milkshake - I had Strawberry. There was no skimping on the serving as the glass was full with more available in the mixer cup also brought to you.

Add onion rings to your order and finish the meal off with a piece of pie! I had apple because someone took the last piece of Strawberry Rhubarb just before I ordered it. The nerve of that person whoever they are!

Other than the one table all other seating was at an undulating counter with conversations started with total strangers. In this day and age an odd concept but it worked.

Solly's isn't a big restaurant so plan on waiting if you arrive at a popular meal time. I made it just before the dinner rush.

You won't regret going out of your way for Solly's Grille!

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This is hands down the best burger I've ever had. Solly's has to be one of your stops if you are in Milwaukee.

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★ 1

Tried them, wasn't at all impressed... Got like $6 worth of food for $20. Got a 1/4 pound burger and was served MAYBE an 1/8 of a pound. Burger was about the same taste wise as white castle but a little bigger. Got a tiny little portion of fries... Not worth the money. Total rip off...

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★ 3

Im giving a mixed review because although the food was good (very buttery and crispy) but the atmosphere is a no-go for me. There are not any standard tables to sit at. You can only sit at the big curved bar which doesn't work for our family- we had our elderly grandma with us and a toddler, so high seats where we can't hear eachother just wont happen. My husband loved the food- but I'll never be back due to the seating situation.

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I ordered a super super BACON cheeseburger and asked for it with no onions. I received a cheeseburger and a super super burger both did not contain bacon.
I guess the girl taking orders was upset that she had to take an order to go instead of playing on her phone.

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★ 4

Food food but slow service, lunch for 6 people shouldn't take an hour and a half.

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★ 3

The burger was just okay. 18$ for a small burger and fries! But the service was excellent!

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★ 5

5/13/25 @ 6:15p
I came here to try the Original Butter Burger. It was super good. Our waitress Darcey was great as well!
•Sollys Original Butter Burger $8
•French Fries
•Chocolate Milkshake

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★ 5

Love love love their butterburger with steamed onions and cheese. Solly's forever!

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★ 5

Amazing butter burgers and a throwback diner.

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★ 5

Best Burger I've ever had this is such a must try place. Amazing food and service!

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★ 5

Delicious food but like everywhere else the prices were high.

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★ 5

If you haven't tried the butter burger... YOURE MISSING OUT!

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★ 2

$17.50 for a burger w stale bun and very thin patties. Butter draining off was not what I thought it would be. I won't return.

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My family and I stopped here on a weekend jaunt away, and my SO was excited to try the butter burger. We arrived and there was a short wait. This 'not-your-average' restaurant is built within a house and it's small, vintage dining space only seats about 25 people, where you sit and watch all of the magic of preparing your food happen. The wait was kind of a mess, as there were multiple families coming in and no one was there to greet or take names in order so folks were seating themselves out of line. We each ordered sandwiches and shared a plate of fries. The fries were hot and fresh, but nothing any different than what other places have. While the other two in my party really enjoyed their well known butter burgers, I opted for a BLT. I was a little worried after placing the order that I overheard the cook asking our waitress what a BLT was, and she had to instruct him on how to make one. Now, while I understand that this place probably makes way more butter burgers than anything else on their menu, a cook should be aware of the other options they offer on their menus. The plate looked nice when it arrived, but I felt the sandwich was drowning in butter and there was very little bacon on it. It was definitely not my favorite meal, but the others really enjoyed their burgers. So in conclusion, if you are feeling the urge to try a greasy, buttery burger, in a local, homely establishment, this would be the place to visit if in Milwaukee!!

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Extremely long wait for a forgettable burger.

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Excellent

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★ 5

I came here on a food journey after seeing Andrew Zimmern talk about the origins of the butter burger. This place is the real deal. My wife(vegetarian) and I walked in, sat at the counter style seating and proceeded to order cheese curds and I ordered the original sollys burger with cheese. I’ve eaten burgers from all over the country and beyond. This burger, while not fancy in any capacity, rivals any burger I’ve ever had. The butter replaces any need for extra condiments. The onions cut through the richness of the burger and butter creating a trifecta of amazing. The cheese curds were the best I’ve had. Go here. Don’t screw up and pass by this place. It will change your life, it changed mine and I’ll be going again soon.

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★ 1

The first time we came here with my older son who was visiting from Tennessee over the Christmas holidays of 2024 was great, so great in fact we wanted to bring my Aunt & Uncle visiting from Florida today. But today was an extreme disappointment. We came in. They sat the two people behind us. They cleared 4 seats. We had five people. They didn’t ask if we would be ok with our small child sitting in our lap, they sat another 3 people behind us. 3 more people came behind them and 3 more were about to leave so of course since they care more about filling empty seats then accommodating waiting customers who have been there a while, we would have never got a seat. I told the lady we were going to leave and she said fine. She didn’t care. I’ll never come here again!

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★ 2

I can't belive I paid $12 for the super cheeseburger. I would love to weigh that patty before it was grilled, it was so small. When I think 1/4 pounder I don't think it should be smaller than a McDonald's regular cheeseburger. When I asked about the server they said they came in smaller, okay that doesn't help me not feel ripped off. First time there and last time there

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★ 5

Excellent food. Fun experience for our family.

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★ 5

Haven't been to Solly's in 30 years. I recently moved back to Milwaukee and took my daughter there. OMG, better than ever! Delicious and wonderful staff. Thank you Solly's!!!

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★ 5

Great place! As a lot of other reviewers pointed out the burgers come with A LOT of butter. If you aren’t a fan, just ask for light butter. They will happily accommodate your requests. The meat is very high quality and all the ingredients are fresh and delicious. I cannot imagine why anyone would give this place less than 5 stars on food! There can be a wait depending on when you go, but I wouldn’t change a thing. The staff will hustle to get you taken care of but you never feel rushed. A true local gem. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a quality meal, and the best burger in town.

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★ 5

All burgers are not equal. Solly’s are fantastic. Try the butter burger with cheese or one of the special variations. The fries are awesome and the atmosphere of a local eatery with friendly and engaging servers is comfortable. Top it all with a freshly made chocolate malt. Delicious!!

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★ 5

Retro vibe, good burger, BUT maybe ask to go light on the butter...

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Two butter cheese burgers with stewed onions. So so good

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★ 4

Second time eating there, Always good. Very Clean, Great Staff and great service.

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★ 2

I personally did not care for my chicken sandwich at all as it was swimming in butter. I understand the burgers but not the chicken. The people next to us said they came at least once a month, so if you like butter burgers this is probably your place.

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★ 1

Waited to be seated, busy.
Waitress took order.
Received waters, right away.
30 minutes later.
Received cheese curds.
10 minutes later
Received sweet potatoe fries
15 minutes later
Received burgers
Burger’s so cold the butter never melted stayed in solid form.
Finished burgers
Malt’s came out.
$60 later, never again.
Wanted to know if this was the best burger in town. Burger being cold service so bad.
Drove over from southwest side of milwaukee.
What a joke.

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Nice atmosphere of a diner setting. However the counter stools were too close for comfort, no elbow room. Our server was great, polite and friendly. From what I observed all the staff was great. As far as the food it was a good burger but I have had better beef burgers. The butter was a bit much, I can see a buttered
bun, but it was swimming in butter. I almost choked on the butter. We paid around $52 for 2 cheeseburgers a patty melt one med fry and 2 sodas. A bit over priced but I am glad we got to try it, however I'm not sure if we will go back.

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★ 1

We showed up today on a Thursday morning at 9 am only to find it closed, no sign, no note, just rudely not open.

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★ 5

Typical diner atmosphere but better. Mel the cook is amazing. Falanda our waitress always friendly!

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★ 5

Kim was amazing!! She is so funny and friendly 😁 DEF recommend 👌 Huge menu and everyone was nice ❤️🐦‍⬛

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★ 2

Ambiance: 2/10
Food: 6/10
Prices: 2/10 - inflated beyond belief compared to places like Camino & Crave
Service: 10/10

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★ 5

Everything was great. This has been on our bucket list for a very large long time. We are glad we finally made it. Our only regret is not doing it sooner. As awesome as the burgers are, we really enjoyed the great people that work there.

We both got the Sassy!

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★ 5

Classic greasy spoon restaurant with the best butter burgers, smashed and fried to perfection. I'll have to try other menu items one day, but it so hard not to not have their burgers. The place is usually packed as seating is limited. Lots of regulars for breakfast and lunch. Cash only.

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★ 5

A charming local place, we came for the butter burgers but were a little taken aback by the quantity of butter on the burger. We made some adjustments for our personal tastes and enjoyed the burger and sweet potato fries. We got a rootbeer float and chocolate milkshake, which was quite a treat, prepared old school style and presented with the mid 20th century trade mark silver metallic "malt" cup.

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★ 5

Darcy was great I really enjoyed her service. This is the second time me and my wife went here and it was very enjoyable

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★ 5

Solly's has everything a diner should have: seating at the counter, bottomless coffee, vanilla malts and milkshakes, buttery burgers, and greasy spoon style breakfast. I love eating here and have to stop myself from going more often. Some of the best burgers in the city, especially love getting a double on a raft with fried onions, pickles, and mayo.

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★ 5

I had Solly's famous butter burger, which has about 3T or 4T of butter on the burger, and that is what Solly's is known for! But I asked to go light on the butter, which is about 1T of butter.

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★ 5

It just slides down your throat so easily, and the malts are amazing. That's it. There is nothing else to say. Run, drive, or fly to Solly's.

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★ 4

The OG butter burger. Good food, decent service for a lunch counter, but a bit too much on the pricey side for what you get.

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Peno burger (normal butter, lettuce, tomato) 5.6/10
Sassy Burger (normal butter) 4.5/10
Vanilla milkshake (8.6/10)
Fries 4.5/10

Note to self. Ask for extra light butter or no butter. A normal amount of butter is a quarter cup of high quality Wisconsin butter that melts into the hot patty leaving your burger marinating in a shallow hot tub of liquid butter. It's just a bit too much butter and made me feel a little nauseous after ingesting the whole thing.
I will still give the other burgers a try on my return visit

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★ 3

Older restaurant. Cooking, very heavy in butter. Great service and good food.

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★ 5

Nothing better than 🧈

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★ 3

Old school counter with stools (no tables and chairs) which was kind of fun. The food was delicious (except the unseasoned crinkle fries) although the “full butter” butter burgers have a comically large amount of butter and we had to remove about 80%. In fairness you can order with half or no butter but as we had never been there before we didn’t know how much butter it would be. The service was not great though. Waitress did not refill our drinks, the ketchup had literally about an ounce in the bottle and we weren’t able to ask for more because she never came back. Had to ask the person cooking for a box and the hostess for the bill. Was a little bit on the expensive side for cheeseburgers but they were very good. I would still go back if the service was better.

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★ 5

Pure Americana, check it out!

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★ 5

One of the many must experience for yourself, classic timeless diner feels, extra fine food and a good portion of friendly service!!

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Paid full price for an incorrect breakfast.
Ive ordered the same thing each time.
3 eggs over hard, bacon and 2 sides of hashbrown.

Eggs were runny and the hashbrown had onion added to it (I didn't ask for it) I took about 3 bites realized what's wrong, told the server. and told the server what was wrong, and her response was, "That's just how he cooks things," as she passed me the bill.

There wa zero effort to make the meal the items as I requested. I left hungry and unsatisfied which sucks because I enjoyed my fist few times here.

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The server was so kind and explained the menu to me because I had never been there before. The food was delicious and we'll be back!

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★ 5

Love Solly's!! Butter Burgers, Onion Rings and a Milkshake. The perfect combo.

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★ 5

Exactly like I remember it from when I was a kid! The food was incredible, best milkshake in town. Our server Mulanda was so attentive and kind. I can’t recommend this place enough.

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Came in from out of town and went at 2:30 on Sunday when it says it's still open but sadly they were closed :(.

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★ 3

Food is good, love a good butter burger, but it is very overpriced at $8.25 for a relatively small cheeseburger is just too much. Also $3.25 for a (not very) large soda and a dollar to refill? That's movie theater level robbery. Love it, but Kopps down the road is just as good (if less buttery) and I can get a double cheeseburger with much larger patties for $9.25 and a large soda for $1.60.

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★ 5

Makes what other places call 'butter burgers' cry in shame. Everything we've had here has been fantastic.

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★ 4

Super cool retro diner!

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★ 5

Internationally recognized Hamburger Expert George Motz called out Solly's as the inventor of the Butterburger and the best version of it in the country.
I whole heartily agree.
With hand made crinkle cut fries, You'd be hard pressed to find a more decadent American meal.

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★ 5

Favorite place in Milwaukee

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★ 5

Are you kidding !!
After 60 years still the best butter burgers

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★ 4

Finally got the chance to try this place and came in for lunch. It was about 30 past noon. I order the Big Boy burger. It came with kringles fries. Fries came out first. I like kringle fries. Then the Big Boy came out. This was like a premium Big Mac burger. Taste 100% on point. It was juicy and buttery. Definitely one of the better burgers I ate in the Milwaukee area. The only thing was this was a premium burger with a premium price. Almost $20. Good to try at least once. Would I buy it again? Eh?!! Not for the price. But I would try a different burger.

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★ 5

Me like food, this good food. Yum yum in tum tum

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★ 5

Solly's is a must-try for anyone seeking an authentic Wisconsin butter burger experience! The burgers are rich, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the signature butter adds an amazing touch. The diner has a classic, nostalgic vibe that makes it a fun place to visit.

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★ 5

Always fantastic food, smiling, warm wait staff. Love the counter seating, easy in and out.

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★ 3

I know this is a popular place but I don't see it. The original was average at best and it was overall a bit pricey. On a positive note the cheese curds were outstanding

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★ 5

Best absolutely best burger ANYWHERE, highly recommend to ANYONE!!!!

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★ 3

Decent food but much to expensive!!

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★ 3

Very mid for burger lovers. This is just an experience. The butter makes the burger, without it you'd have a basic frozen beef burger on a pick n save bun. Breakfast was good tho.

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★ 5

Awesome butter burgers

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★ 5

Totalmente recomendable. Somos de España y lo hemos encontrado de casualidad, pero nos ha encantado. Todo el personal nos ha tratado espectacularmente y las hamburguesas estaban muy muy buenas. Es cocina abierta y da gusto ver al cocinero hacer las hamburguesas, super limpio y sencillo. Los camareros son super amables y el dueño igual. Un 10

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★ 4

Was ok at best. Been here many times and was much better. Fries were not cooked enough. My burgers order was not right. Waited a long time for check.And I guess the economy has hit here like everywhere. Two people had two burgers each with fries and cokes. Total cost $45.48.

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★ 1

Very disappointed burger was so greasy no taste just greasy or butter will never waste my money or time there again

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★ 5

Amazing

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★ 5

Great burgers!

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★ 5

Super nice guy up front as well as workers behind the Counter and behind the scenes.

Great Atmosphere 👍

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★ 5

It's the buttery cheeseburgers we go for and enjoy over and over again. A chocolate malt is great also. A classic experience!

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BEST BUTTER BURGERS

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★ 5

A burger that will not disappoint a true butter lover. Nice old-school vibe with friendly service.

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★ 5

Best burger of my life!!!

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★ 5

First time in Milwaukee and my 1st time trying a Butter Burger. I was super scared at 1st, but after talking to the waitress and she explained how to order, the sizes, the local favorites, and walking me through the menu - I was ready to order. I had the 1/3 lb burger with sweet potato fries. It was absolutely delicious 😋 - honestly and no exaggeration - this was the best burger I have ever tasted. Literally, my mind was blown; something so simple looking would be so darn delicious.

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★ 5

Was visiting Wisconsin from pennsylvania. And came here with a friend for lunch.. Such a delicious burger and yummy milkshake. Great looking place and love the barseating. An absolute must try if in the area!

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★ 5

Still love Solly’s Grille and I bring people any time I can when visiting. The Super Super Cheeseburger is a favorite with just the awesome amount of butter. The service on our recent visit was great for our group during lunch when they were very busy. The food is great and I also highly recommend their malts! We always stop in any chance we get and recommend you do the same!

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★ 4

Outatanding service and great buttery burger!

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★ 5

I'm turning in 60 in October. I still love sollys as much as I did when I was in my teens

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★ 5

Awesome burger place, with a lot of very cool history! Been in business since 1936. The food was great, the atmosphere was nice, the staff was awesome! My waitress was Mulanda, and she was wonderful! Very nice, and knew a lot of the history. It was certainly a pleasure meeting her! I will definitely be back for the Big Boy burger, the original I had today was great, but the big boy is next on the list!

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★ 1

WORST CUSTOMER CARE ANYWHERE ON THE PLANET. Their coffee cup broke off at the handle and spilled a full cup of hot coffee into my lap. Even my sock had a coffee stain. I was more than an hour away from home, changing clothes was not an option. The waitress refused to give me a refund for the coffee. Now let's face it a free $11 breakfast would not break the bank either. The waitress said she was in charge and refused to do anything for me. Besides a below average meal, the lack of any consideration was even worse.

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★ 5

Great burgers, well worth the hype

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$40 with tip for a few small burgers with 2 orders of onion rings. I'm very familiar with butter burgers since I'm a lifelong Wisconsinite. This was the worst one I've had at a restaurant. Speedy, friendly service is the only reason I'm giving this a second star.

If you come here skip the burgers and try something else. Way way too much butter. I never thought I would say that.

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Didn't get to try the food. Was ignored upon walking in for uncomfortable few minutes. Walked out

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Food quality has gone down and prices have gone up.

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