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American, Diner
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Takeout, Seating, Table Service
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Reviewed yesterday via mobile

Revisited Al's Hamburgers on a cold, windy day. To warm up, we shared a bowl of chili ($7) which was all meat w/ a few beans and no noodles. It was hot and delicious ! We also ordered a regular 1/4 lb single hamburger w/...cheese ($7 + .60) , a Jalepeno Popper burger ($15) upgraded to a double patty and tator tots. Our food arrived hot and greasy, but so good ! This no frills, small but mighty hamburger joint sure hits the spot in downtown Green Bay.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 14 December 2023

We tried this place because it had good reviews (and Alton Brown had visited!). Well, it's just a small diner with counter and a few booths. The waitress/server didn't come to the booth to get our order, she leaned across the counter and we kind...of had to yell. The burgers were good but we didn't care for the fries, they were seasoned which I don't like. Also, just so you know, there's a surcharge if you use a credit card.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 21 November 2023

On my way back to the U.P. after visiting family in Chicago, I finally tried Al's for a lunch stop, located right downtown. 12:45 on a Monday afternoon I expected the place to be hopping with a lunch crowd, and was surprised that there was...only one other patron in the restaurant. I had the 1/2 pound burger with cheese and grilled onions ($9), tater tots ($4) and a pop ($3). The burger was quite good, the tater tots were the standard frozen things. I'd come back again. My only complaint (which takes my rating down a star) is this lunch was $16 before tax and tip, which seems expensive for a little, greasy burger joint.More

Date of visit: November 2023
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Reviewed 28 October 2023 via mobile

Great dinner. It’s easy to drive past if you don’t know it’s there. It’s simple food done very well and worth stopping for a burger. Limited seating. Friendly staff.

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 4 September 2023 via mobile

As good as the reviews by Guy Fieri and Alton Brown! One of the best burgers we have ever has. Small diner with big flavor! Definite redo!

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 29 July 2023 via mobile

We had stopped here 8 years ago and I didn’t order the smashed onion burger like my wife did and wished I had ever since. We’re back in the area for a couple of days and really wanted the burger so we went to Al’s...for lunch. No smashed onion burger on the menu but did have fried onions on a burger so my wife and I tried that. The burger tasted like a premade frozen patty, so so taste, very little onions but the bun and frozen fries were good. The shake was ok and expensive. I guess you can’t expect things to remain the same but it just doesn’t have the same feeling as it did 8 years ago. I tried so I guess I’ll have to make my smashed burger myself in the future.More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 10 April 2023

I had read a lot about this small. simple cleverly hidden place in downtown Green Bay where it has been since 1934. I finally had time to give it a try. Despite the name, this place has more than hamburgers. I saw saw chili dogs...pass by my on the wya to another booth. Frequently when I visit a restaurant for the first time, I ask the server, "If I only eat here once in my life, what should I get?". I've rarely been disappointed. This time I was directed to the doubled-patty 1/2 pound Big Al with sautéed onions & mushrooms, cheese and a horseradish mayo with tater tots on a ciabatta bun. It was good, it was messy and your cardiologist would disapprove. Was it the best cheeseburger I've ever had? No, but it was really good. They also have shakes with usual flavors, plus a flavor of the day. When I went it was carrots cake. I'm not a big ice cream person, so I didn't try one. I'll be backMore

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 13 February 2023

Happen to walk by the place and noticed the classic-looking sign. It was closed at the time so I peeked in the window. It looked like my kind of hole-in-the-wall place. So I returned later that day. It was actually bigger inside than the impression...I got from looking in the window. There were 3 nice booths and a lot of stools at the counter. It was about 4 pm on a Saturday so fairly quiet but I imagine it can get busy. It was my first time in Wisconsin and I saw they had a brat on the menu so decided to order that with tots. Honestly I make better brats at home. The tots were good. I wanted to have a brat since I was in Wisconsin but a place called Al's Hamburger Shop, I should have order a hamburger and I will next time I am in the area. The server was a very pleasant and personable young lady though I kind of longed to go in to a place like that and have someone older who would call me "hun" or "sweetie" just to complete the experience. So basically nice spot but don't order the brat.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 28 December 2022 via mobile

Service was great between shift change. Food was fresh and very tasty. The restaurants was cold and food was overpriced. $7.00 for a large handful of chili cheese topped fries.

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 14 September 2022 via mobile

Told we had to try it. Overall good. Burgers, hotdogs and fried food no frills place. We'd go back for a quick burger.....

Date of visit: September 2022
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Reviewed 3 August 2022 via mobile

Quaint traditional diner. Basic yet delicious burgers, with no request too much trouble. The milk shakes are huge and ‘divine’. Well worth a trip for a good ole tasty, unpretentious burger, fries and shake.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 6 April 2022

The history of a restaurant matters if the service, food, and value improve. Al's was first opened in 1934 and has survived the economic peaks and valleys better than others. During our visit, the service was top-notch -- the employees could not have been happier...to have us there. We were greeted immediately when we arrived, our waitress was available whenever we needed something, and a second employee checked on us while we were eating to ensure that we were enjoying the food. We didn't have to wait long for our meal. While my burger was flavorful, the thin edges were overcooked, making then hard and crunchy -- inconsistent with the rest of the burger. The fries were evenly cooked, and the chocolate malt was very good. The value, however, missed its mark. Al's is listed by Trip Advisor as Cheap Eats when it is not. Two burgers, two fries, a shake and a malt were billed at $36.50 before tax. This price is more typical of a New York City lunch. Even though inflation is taking its toll on many establishments, Al's is considerably more expensive than advertised. We liked Al's -- the location, the atmosphere, the staff, and -- generally -- the quality of the food. Be prepared, however, to pay more than you expect.More

Date of visit: April 2022
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Reviewed 1 September 2021

My wife, mother-in-law and I were so excited to try Al's Hamburger Shop on a drive from Kenosha to Door County. My wife only read the positive reviews while I drove. We should have read all the recent (2021) negative reviews. BTW, we were visiting...my wife's home state from Texas and have traveled statewide for 40 years. Love all things Wisconsin including Green Bay. But........our visit July 26, 2021 to Al's was a huge disappointment. Service was ineffective at best - all the waitress could seem to accomplish was stand at the shake/malt counter while a young woman (assumed to be in training) shadowed the older woman but did absolutely nothing. Drinks went unfilled, service was lacking. The food...variety of burgers, cheese curds and onion rings were blah...at best. Meat not seasoned, dry, overcooked, greasy...simply not appealing. Bun not that good. Ditto on curds and rings. The ONLY items that were good were the two malts for the women at the table. Its just about impossible to mess up an ice cream drink - right? The prices - outrageous. Up to $15 for a burger and $7 malts for a "local diner" is insulting. From what I can gather, this establishment was truly great dating far back to its origin in the 1930's. Was sold again as recently as 2016 and at some point had a severe fire. It strongly appears that this establishment is resting on its laurels. Is overpriced especially considering the service and food are not good. Perhaps a shortage of staffing is also a problem. Maybe Al's should retire that name and rethink the menu, quality, staffing/service and work much harder to regain a following.More

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 29 May 2021 via mobile

Amazing service, amazing cheeseburgers! Everything about Als burger is top notch. Fresh buns, toppings, and cooked perfectly.

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 18 May 2021

What use to be an extremely good restaurant with a full menu and daily special that opened at 6am WITH breakfast on the menu was sold and turn into an average at best "hamburger joint". If your heading there for the "Big Al's Super Slider"...keep right on going the hamburger that Al's was known for no longer exists. It's out right pitiful that they need to still use the name Al's Hamburger to sucker them in, SAD!More

Date of visit: May 2021
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  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4