Tim S.
9/11/2025
We were in New Haven and I had to show my Brother where the first Hamburger Sandwich was made in America. We got a cheeseburger to split and a couple of Foxen Park sodas. How was it? Fantastic!...
Louis' Lunch
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261 Crown St
New Haven, CT 06511
Since 1895, Louis' Lunch in New Haven, CT has been serving a classic hamburger sandwich to customers from across the United States. Family owned and operated, we are currently run by the 4th generation and are one of the oldest, family-run businesses in the country. Our restaurant prides itself on staying true to the family history and continuing to preserve the past for future generations.
Recognized by the Liberty of Congress as the Birthplace of the Hamburger Sandwich, Louis' Lunch has been featured in many print and television spots, including: The Travel Channel, The Food Network, Zagat, Food and Wine Magazine, among many others.
Louis' Lunch is committed to serving a classic hamburger that is made with a proprietary blend of five cuts of meat, ground fresh daily. We want you to experience the meat's true flavor, so we serve it on white toast and only offer cheese, onion, and tomato as garnishes.
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3.51,251 reviews
Tomás M.
9/1/2025
Este es uno de los lugares más emblemáticos que existen, may que Louis' Lunch es la hamburguesería más antigua del mundo. Posta que es una locura ir a este lugar en New Haven, se siente la...
Thomas A.
9/1/2025
6/21/25 - Thank goodness for the restaurants in New Haven! Louis Lunch claims to be where the first hamburger was invented in 1895. As you can see in the pics, they haven't changed a thing...
Daniel Y.
7/30/2025
Nothing but LOVE here! Can anyone guess what my favorite food in the world is? Yeah a hamburger. With or without cheese. Doesn't matter. What does matter is that Louis' lunch is the GODFATHER...
Marie R.
7/23/2025
When craving a good quality hamburger, Louis's lunch delivers. Each hamburger is hand-rolled from a blend of five cuts of meat, ground fresh daily. The burgers are then cooked in the original...
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