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New Haven Map: Louis' LunchLouis' Lunch Frommer's Highly Recommended

Cuisine Sandwiches, Burgers
Hours Tues-Wed 11am-4pm; Thurs-Sat noon-2am
Address
261-263 Crown St
Location Between High and College sts, New Haven
Phone 203/562-5507
Web site www.louislunch.com
Prices All items under $8
Credit Cards Not accepted
Season Closed Aug

Frommer's Review

The claim, unprovable but gaining strength as the decades roll on, is that America's very first hamburger sandwich was sold in 1900 at this little luncheonette. Although Louis' was moved from its original location to escape demolition, not much else has changed. The wooden counter and tables are carved with the initials of a century of patrons. The beef is freshly ground each day, thrust into gas-fired ovens, and then served (medium rare, usually) on two slices of white toast. The only allowable garnishes are slices of tomato, onion, or cheese. There's no mustard and no ketchup, so don't even ask. And there are no fries, either, just potato chips or potato salad. During late hours from Thursday through Saturday, they add franks and steak sandwiches . . . if the mood strikes them.

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