Wow, what a great little hole in the wall. Did a show at the nearby concert hall and my tourmate and I were hungry but it was after midnight and options were pretty slim. But we found this place and wow... The ambience is great. It has the feel of a place that's been there forever but has only been there 11 years or so. The decor was very retro and homey. The woman (the owner's mother) working was quite friendly. Now the food. The sides are all homemade and the potato salad and brownie were tasty. Bonus points for having Vernor's ginger ale, hard to find outside of the Detroit area. And the burgers--- wow. DO NOT-- I repeat-- DO NOT order the double unless you haven't eaten in a week. I got the double cheeseburger loaded and OMG... I finished maybe 3/4 of it and hadn't eaten since breakfast and had been working hard all day. But it was delicious. Never had a steamed burger before and was skeptical, but no longer. I am now a fan. And so should you if you're ever in the Wallingford CT area. read more

I got a gift card from restaurant.com to try American Steamed Cheeseburger. It's located on a side street in Wallingford with a public parking lot across the street. There is no AC that I could tell, and had a TV playing baseball. The waitress cooked my food to order, which was the most epic cheese I have ever had! There was more cheese then meat, and it was so good! They also sold brownies, crochet, coke beverages, and chips. The ketchup was at both of the two tables. The bathroom looked a little added on, but did work. Definitely recommend though for the cheese awesomeness. read more

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The steamed cheeseburgers are large here. Definitely worth it. You'll for sure leave with a full stomach. They have some beverage options as well. Limited indoor dining which we utilized. Good option for takeout too. The employee was kind and friendly. We enjoyed our meal here. read more

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I was exploring town and had this place on my list to try since reading good reviews. I've never heard of steamed burgers so I was excited. Apparently, steamed burgers were invented in Connecticut! The place was a little hole in the wall with a couple of tables. It reminded me of someone's living room and the person who helped us was friendly; it felt like a friend cooking us lunch in his kitchen. I got almost like a dive bar vibe even though it's not a bar. The service was great, quick and cordial. I had a coupon on Yelp for 10% off for checking in; he said he didn't know about it but honored it. I had the single steamed cheeseburger on a poppy seed roll; with lettuce, tomato, cheese, ketchup, mustard, and pickles. The burger was actually really good and moist. I think the cheese made it a little bit too salty but all in all, it's not bad. I housed the whole burger and was super full. I also had the tuna macaroni salad as a side which was delicious also. They had Foxon Park soda; I had the root beer. My son had chips and a hot dog and my husband had the double burger; they seemed to enjoy their meals. Overall, a good place to try out some steamed burgers. read more

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I stopped for lunch and enjoyed a steam hamburger and a birch beer. The hamburger was steamed thoroughly. It was good, but nothing special. They had a great array of different soda flavors, which was fun. The decor was ok and seemed clean read more

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First time having a steamed cheeseburger, and it was great! Juicy all the way through and the generous melted cheese was awesome. My 10 year old son thought it was the best burger he ever had, and immediately asked for a second one. I highly recommend these burgers. read more

Slow service.Probably because they take a long time to be steamed. The owners were very friendly. Small place quiet and quaint. The salads were basic. It was expensive in my eyes. I won't be back. It's a once must try anyway read more

American Steamed Cheeseburgers - Stop for a bite to eat on our way home from Gillette castle fun day great weather - Burgers Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Wonderful service a friend sent me here and I see why this place is packed with patrons I ordered for 3 people they are very hosptable and aim to please. My order was confusing and they had a lot of pacience. Very happy my old friend of over 25 years suggested I come here door lunch on the go read more

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Meh. Just meh. Burger...no flavor. Literally, ground beef with no flavor. Yes, it was juicy, but a steamed burger should be. The cheese was also steamed and congealed. Completely Flavorless. The drink selection was cool, but a burger joint should live and die by the burger not the soda. Plus, the decor screamed "grandpa's basement mixed with a low rent barber shop." One and done for me. read more

Super delicious and very inexpensive. An awesome local place to try if you're driving through!

Great old-fashioned mom & pop local burger joint. Limited seating. Fabulous food and very friendly service.

Oops I ate my burger before I took pictures! The burgers here are uniquely steamed and taste great. I've ate many a burger from all over the US and this one was a good one. There are defiantly different styles of burgers and for this type of burger I would say it's great!!! Try this place out! read more

American Steamed Cheeseburgers - Awesome burgers!!!! - Burgers Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

I used to think Ted's was the best around Connecticut for steamed cheeseburgers. They really fell off and I have been coming to American Steamed a lot over the last year. They fire it out fast and definitely don't skimp on the cheese! Not to mention they have then worlds best drink selection! Love this place, it always hits the spot. read more

I tell myself that it's ok to shove these burgers in my face because they're steamed. Ignore the fact that the oozing cheese comes out from all sides and holds the burger together like delicious glue. It's true that this place may not have fries, but for the 4 years that American Steamed Cheeseburgers has been open run only by a small family, you won't ever question your choice to eat here. Food: 5 Service: 5 Ambiance: 3 read more

Basically they do one thing perfectly: Steam. Controlled. Just right. The Philly cheese steak w onions on an ultra fresh grinder roll is the ULTIMATE. It's a tiny place. Nothing fancy but he makes all his own sides & serves Boylan & local infamous Foxton sodas. This guy is the master of the steam universe. Support this local joint, you won't regret it! read more

Steamed hamburgers? How could that possibly be good? And yet! I was in Wallingford after a Jethro Tull concert and my wife and I were a bit hungry. We found this place on Yelp! and thought "Well, that's a thing we've never heard of, let's give it a shot!" We both ordered a double cheeseburger. You can choose from a handful of standard free toppings, and there's a list of specialty burgers as well, but we figured start with the basic. And boy were they good. Just the right amount of saltiness, and dripping in melty sharp white cheddar. What the burger might lack in juiciness, and it really doesn't lack much, is more than made up for by all that delicious melty cheese. I didn't know before I went if it was an eat-in place or just take-out and delivery. Turns out there are three tables inside so you can plop yourself down and munch. I didn't notice any side dishes. I wasn't looking, either. The burger is all you need. My wife couldn't finish hers, says she won't get the double next time. I couldn't NOT finish mine. And part of hers. They also have a couple of coolers full of a wide variety of regional sodas, a nice touch indeed because you folks have some fantastic regional sodas up here. Can't think of a better after-concert munchies fix. I'd eat here over White Castle, no question! read more

I had high hopes based on glowing reviews, however walking into the place I knew my hopes would be dashed. First, there are only 3 tables. I am still wondering why there was a desk set up by the kitchen. Not the cleanest place either. Food took forever and we were the only people in the place. During lunch hour only one other person came in, no phone ringing, no takeout, etc. the food was ok, however the prices took my breath away. Bag of chips-$5, bottle of soda$3, small serving of potato salad $3.50. No prices posted other than the burger/ main food items. 2 cheeseburgers, bag of chips(wife saw same brand in grocery store for $2.25), small potato salad, 2 bottles of soda-$30 read more

Visiting the area from New York and decided that I had to have a famous steamed CT cheeseburger. Came here based on the yelp reviews and wasn't disappointed. It's a tiny shop with one table and two chairs and one high chair...also 2 or 3 barstools at the counter. Burger was juicy and flavorful but the cheese really makes the burger...gooey and salty. A great topping to the burger. You get a choice of a plain or poppy seed bun (more like a roll that you get with an egg breakfast sandwich at the deli here). My only complaint is that the bun to burger ratio is off...the bun is too big for the size of the burger. Either more meat is needed or a smaller bun. Definitely get the onion rings. So good.....fries were good but pretty run of the mill. But they were fried nicely and crispy. read more

American Steamed Cheeseburgers - Burger came out halved. - Burgers Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

We finally used our Groupon for here today and were pleasantly surprised! It's a little hole in the wall kind of place that we drove by the first time. Not a ton of seating, but we didn't mind at all as a lot of steamed burger places are grab and go. The guy working there was super nice, we noted him washing his hands and wiping down counters between orders (EXTREMELY appreciated). The fries were okay but I'm more of a rings girl and they were seriously some of the best I've had. The burger was great. Onions, tomato, lettuce and extra cheese is the way to go. We'll absolutely be back, or ordering. Grubhub supported! They even have bendy straws. How can you not like a place with bendy straws? read more

American Steamed Cheeseburgers - Some of the best onion rings I've ever had. Crunchy on the outside, sweet and soft on the inside. - Burgers Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Nice people but I will not go back. They are attentive and seem like hard working I did not enjoy the food... read more

An old-timey looking, family owned burger spot. Very casual (food comes on paper plates). The owner is friendly and will greet you on your way in and out. The cheeseburgers here are great, and for a very reasonable price ($6.25)! I especially love that they don't skimp on any of the cheese; the sharp cheddar taste goes especially well with the burger. The hot dog, however, was overpriced ($4.25) for a pretty standard hot dog. I regretted not paying an extra $2 for another cheeseburger instead. read more

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Really kitchy place with quality steamed burgers and gooey cheese. In my opinion not as good as LaMays (my fave) or Ted's. I was in Wallingford and didn't want to drive to Meriden so ASC was perfect. No fries but a large selection of soda. The owner and counter help was super friendly. read more

This place has it all, the atmosphere, the staff, and the food. The cheeseburger was really good, it was big and juicy, with great cheese. There were hundreds of sodas to choose from, with interesting and new flavors, brands I'd never heard of. The place was covered in old pictures and newspaper articles, and those along with a friendly and talkative cook showed me some cool CT history. There were lots of interesting sports memorabilia, and plenty other pictures to look at. The cook himself was a very nice guy, showing us a lot of the stuff he had, and overall having quality conversation with us. It's a great place to hangout and eat in, there's always more to look at. read more

I like new places and would rather support these types of places over chain restaurants. The services was great and the place ,although small, was very clean. The staff behind the counter were pleasant and service was quick. I just ordered a cheese burger with lettuce, tomato, pickle, ketchup and mayo. I ordered it to go. The burger itself.... the meat....was very good. No weird aftertaste. I felt I was eating quality meat. The bread was fresh... a choice between a regular or poppy seed roll. The veggies were fresh. The cheese was not what I was expecting. It was good....different...but didn't satisfy my desire for a big juicy cheeseburger. When the order is placed to go, the burger is wrapped in foil. Unfortunately, the bottom bread was soggy from all the steam building up inside. It had only been wrapped for no more than 10 minutes. Given that this place is small and most orders will be to go, if the owner is reading this... consider a container/ packaging that can let out some steam and reconsider adding a selection of cheese. Keep what you have as the "original" and offer other types (american, pepperjack, cheddar) read more

Great steamed cheeseburgers, the customer service is great the owners really care about their business and customers, and are always looking to keep you satisfied. As soon as you walk in you feel welcomed. The wait is not that long which is a big plus. Definitely recommend to everyone! read more

I have only been here once with my husband but we will totally be back! I ordered the steamed cheeseburger with onions and mayor and my husband insisted he ordered extra cheese because a lot of places are skimpy on the cheese, however Burg'r Tend'r is not skimpy! My burger had just enough cheese and he was shocked that he didn't need to order extra, although who would complain with too much cheese? I always go back in forth about steamed burgers but this establishment convinced me to love them :) Keep up the good work!! read more

Burg'r Tend'r makes a great steamed cheeseburger. When it comes to a steamed cheeseburger (one of my favorite foods in the world), I want quality ground beef steamed to juicy perfection, topped with melty, gooey steamed cheese, on a nice soft bun with fresh, quality toppings - and that's what I got here. On top of that, I had the most pleasant experience ordering from and chatting with the friendly and helpful staff in this cute little one-counter, one-table place. I stopped in today with a Groupon that got me two steamed cheeseburgers, two orders of fries (I was able to substitute one order for onion rings), and two cans of soda. Everything was delicious. My burger was satisfying and put together very well (not too messy), and the fries and onion rings were both nice and crispy, even when I took the orders to go. Prices were reasonable all around, and the Groupon deals and coupons they have on their website and in various mailers are great deals. I'm not in this area very often, but when I am, I'll gladly stop in again. read more

First steamed burger in a long time. Messy but awesome. Owner is a great guy. Support the mom and pop businesses- forget Five Guys, Red Robin, and fast food joints. Will return when in the area. read more

We were starving and headed here off of the highway. Burgers were amazing and the cheese of excellent quality. We have bookmarked for our next time through. read more

Wasn't sure what is was walking into when I entered the restaurant.It was more of a store about to close. There was no real kitchen to speak of just a counter with a steamer on it. The owner was very nice and chatty. I have a steamed burger before at Teds and by comparison Teds is much better. I would have preferred a better quality meat mix. The burger itself tasted like lower quality ground meat. I also saw people post fried onion rings which I didn't see on the menu plus I didn't see a frier to even make them. read more

The steamed cheeseburgers here are delicious. I've visited many times and they are always consistent. The owner is super friendly and treats you like a valued customer. The only downside is the restaurant decor and that they don't sell fries. I personally need fries with my burger so I always feel like something is missing. If that doesn't bother you then definitely give them a try. They have convenient parking across the street and you can call your order in for pickup. read more

Great steamed cheeseburger tonight!!!!!! Would recommend stopping by for lunch or dinner read more

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Cool little family fun place. Worth checking out, food was good. Burgers are pretty sloppy!!

Not quite sure why there are all these glowing reviews. I was severely disappointed in my experience here. The bun on my steamed cheeseburger was not fresh and half of my burger was raw. I felt sick for the rest of the day after eating half of the burger. No prices posted except for the burger prices. We were charged $5 for a bag of chips that the owner said he imports from Canada. I come to find out later that they are made in CT. The place looked dirty. Eat at your own risk!!! read more

Read Doug B's review. He's spot on. Hell of a nice guy making good burgers at a reasonable price. Fries and a some good remodeling decisions could make this place a real Wallingford stand out. read more

A quaint little hole in the wall burger joint with excellent, friendly service and a unique product that sets it apart from the competition. My mom decided to give me and my gf a groupon for two free steamed cheeseburgers and we were both blown away. The burgers were to die for and the service was fast and very friendly. The prices are dirt cheap, like 5 bucks for a burger and they also had Foxon Park sodas, which is a nice touch. We also tried their onion rings and French fries--both fire. I seriously recommend this place to anyone looking to get a reasonably priced, good quality burger with a slightly different taste than the standard 5 Guys, Shake Shack, Wayback etc. This was my first time trying a steamed cheeseburger and I'm certainly hooked. I will DEFINITELY be back. read more

American Steamed Cheeseburgers - Steamed cheeseburger ketchup, lettuce and mayo w/awesome fries. - Burgers Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

The cheeseburger I had was overflowing with a bubbly soupy cheese that gave me indigestion the moment I finished my meal. The rest of the burger was quite bland otherwise. Considering the reputation of this place: I expected better. read more

For my first visit I kept it simple, cheeseburger (steamed) onion rings and fries. The burger and rings were both great, the fries were fries. Not a knock, just nothing that really stands out from fries elsewhere. For drinks they have Avery's soda and Foxon Park both with a decent assortment of flavors. As well as regular soda and water. The owner was very friendly and eager to hear feedback, including a survey form with our food. I thought that was a good sign. Most people are more content with getting your money rather than how they can make sure it's better spent on their product. Overall, if you like a good burger you would be crazy not to try this place. I know I'll be heading back again soon and I am a fat guy so I know my food. read more

Tom is awesome. Great. Place and the fish tanks make me feel at home yes i feel a little out of place in there but tom makes up for it and is a great guy to talk to read more

Went there last night for the first time and absolutely loved it! The owner is very friendly and personable. The cheeseburgers were perfectly cooked and they didn't skimp on the cheese which I loved! Will definitely be back! read more