Louis' Lunch is not just any restaurant. It is the oldest hamburger restaurant in the United states. Established in 1892, Louis' Lunch claims to be the originator of the hamburger when a patron asked for a quick lunch that could be eaten by hand.
Though others also claim the invention of the hamburger, the Library of Congress recognizes Louis' Lunch as the originator.Louis' Lunch also claims to be one of the oldest family-run companies in the United States. It is currently owned and operated by the fourth generation of the Lassen family.
Tourists can enjoy a hamburger at Louis' Lunch Tuesdays through Saturdays. The menu also includes drinks, sides and homemade pie. Remember to bring some money as Louis' Lunch is a cash-only establishment.
Louis' Lunch is located on Crown Street near New Haven Green. It is within easy walking distance of the Yale University Art Gallery and the Yale Center for British Art.