Miami's famed smashed burger sensation lands in NYC! Indulge in juicy Black Angus beef burgers, crispy fries, and real ice cream milkshakes. Open late!
Originally from Miami, this popular burger joint offers a taste of the Sunshine State with its signature smash burgers made from 100% fresh Black Angus beef. Known for their fast-casual dining experience, they also serve up classic fries and indulgent milkshakes crafted with real ice cream. With late-night hours extending to 4 AM on weekends, it's a perfect spot for a satisfying meal any time.
This American fast-casual spot specializes in smash burgers, using 100% Black Angus beef for their patties. Popular choices include the Skinny Louie Cheese Burger and the Applewood Bacon Burger. They also offer an Impossible Burger option with gluten-free buns. Sides like crispy fries and creamy milkshakes made with real ice cream complement the burgers. While many find the food to be delicious and well-executed, one reviewer found the experience to be 'mediocre' compared to other smash burger options in the city.
"The Skinny Louie Cheese Burger and the Applewood Bacon Burger are highlighted. The fries and milkshakes, particularly the 'Choco Brownie Milkshake', are also recommended as good accompaniments."
Customers generally praise the quality of the smash burgers, fries, and milkshakes, with many highlighting the late-night availability. However, some debate whether the hype matches the actual experience, and one review questioned the pricing of their signature sauce.
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One reviewer questioned the pricing and taste of the Louie sauce, comparing it to a Big Mac sauce. There's also a discussion about whether the restaurant lives up to its 'Miami hype'.
"This user mentioned Skinny Louie's as a place they love for its skinny fries and milkshakes, noting it's fast food style."
Positive"This user recommends the burger at Skinny Louie, stating it is 50% sauce."
Positive"This user questioned the legitimacy and importance of the 'Burger Bash Award' mentioned in the original post. They expressed disbelief that people don't question such accreditations."
Neutral"This user criticized the original post for not including any pictures of the food, despite having four images."
Neutral"This commenter expressed confusion about the reviewer's rating of 9/10 while also stating the food 'didn't blow me away' and they 'wouldn't be missing it' if they never returned. They believe the reviewer doesn't understand how to rate food."
Neutral"This commenter stated that Skinny Louie is very mediocre and that there are too many smash burger options in the city already. They specifically mentioned 7th Street Burger, Hamburger America, and Gotham as sufficient alternatives."
Negative"The reviewer found Skinny Louie's burger, fries, Louie sauce, and milkshake to be very good, rating everything 9/10. Despite the high rating, they felt the burger didn't blow them away and wasn't worth the hype from Miami, though they couldn't fault the food itself. They also questioned the charge for the sauce, comparing it to a Big Mac sauce copycat."
Neutral"This commenter suggested Louis' Restaurant, stating it has the best veal in the city."
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