Went back a second time to see if the burger improved. I ordered with sauce again and this time without butter on the bun. The bun held up better this time depsite grease accumulating on it from the paper-lined basket in came in. The patties were cooked to well-done, so the meat was dry, and the grease helped a little. The patties also tasted over-seasoned with pepper, especially. I barely tasted the cheese, except when I bit a piece of oversized patty with cheese on it, and I didn't taste the onions, even though you could see there were plenty. I didn't add any condiments to the burger. The crinkle cut fries were crispy and lightly seasoned. Counter service was great, just like last time. I can understand the popularity of this place. It's just not what I'm looking for. I want a juicy burger (greasy doesn't count as juicy) with a balanced flavor from balanced seasoning and a balance of toppings, so everything can be tasted and it all works together. If we could give half stars, I'd give 3 1/2 stars. read more

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The old-fashioned style burgers were tasty, and the onion rings were also good. The fries were pretty basic. For four people, the total came to $70, which felt overpriced--especially since everything is à la carte and there are no kids' options. The nostalgic décor is cute, but overall, the experience didn't feel worth the cost. The service was good though they messed up our orders a few times. read more

Cute diner vibes and in the active Becher Block of restaurants in West Allis. This place will fill up! Smash burgers are great, even The Linda (which is the veggie burger, but it will fall apart when you try to eat it). Sides are ordered separately but both the fries and onion rings are yummy. Really solid place. Order at the bar, but they bring your food out to you and bus the tables. Get a scoop at Scratch after, they're connected seating areas. read more

Decided to stop at Archie's flat top for an amazing burger, cause we've heard so many great things about them through reviews! We were not disappointed at all! My husband and I decided to split a burger because it was so huge! The service was amazing. And the ambience was pretty cool as well. Definitely check it out.!! read more

Archie's Flat Top - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

Can't find my review- that I thought I wrote one of the first two times here.... Love the smash burger- crispy edges of the very tasty burgers. Ordered the Archie both times- for me... the two patties are too much (shared it with a friend the 2nd time)- can't get past how deliciously messy the whole damn burger is.... Love love love it. The fries and onion rings are outstanding. ... good beer on tap- and spirits available as well. The best part (if you have saved room) (which I learned the first time)- scratch ice cream is open/partnered with them in the space. (Had the fudge swirl cookie dough- and I dream about having that one again as well.) Please don't tell anyone about this place.... I love it too much. read more

Best smash burger I've ever had--crispy edges, juicy center, absolutely packed with flavor. The service is always above and beyond, and the vibe is unbeatable with great records spinning in the background. Archie's Flat Top nails it every time. Don't miss out on this place! read more

Archie's Flat Top - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

Tl:dr My husband said this so the best smash burger he's ever had in his life and you know I'm going to love a place that has Malort, Fernet, Campari in a separate spot on the list as "the good stuff." Enter Archie's Flat Top - a retro-style restaurant with one thing in mind - K.I.S.S. (Keep it simple, stupid) for Smash Burgers. The menu is short and to the point. You're going to get a burger, you're going to eat a burger and you're going to love that damn burger. (Yes, there's a cheddarwurst on the menu for your one weird friend - or kid.) The Archie is something to behold - this place has perfected the smash patty - thin and crisp and perfectly cooked without being dry. The Archie (and most of the others I saw people getting) is a damn big burger. The portion is incredible which is why you will add fries or onion rings separately from the menu (and again you barely need them.) The Archie had great onions, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, special house sauce, pickles on the side. The bun is amazing, but it gets messy and breaks down a bit as the sheer weight and sauciness of this burger makes it fall apart (I'm not complaining - just be prepared to use a lot of napkins.) The onions had a nice dice on them, the sauce is just a little tangy and with a kick and the pickles were bright and crunchy. The fries and onion ring options are good and crispy, but your main event is the burger and that's why you're there. That and the fact you can grab some Scatch ice cream which shares the hallway. If you eat at the bar, you can order up there, otherwise you're walking to the register at the bar to order and finding yourself a table. Either in the main space or extra tables over by Scratch. Miles, the owner, is being very thoughtful and taking a very hands on approach right now as the place has only been open for just shy of four months. He owns Station No. 6 nearby and will be starting a cocktail on tap at Archie's soon enough. He also has a love of records and is hoping to start a "Sunday Spin" day where folks can bring some records in and have a communal jam listening. Everyone needs to kick Culver's to the curb and start supporting this amazing small and local business with the best smash burger you're gonna find! And top it off with a truly Wisconsin blackberry brandy shot for the road. Again, "the good stuff." read more

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My husband heard about this place, and we decided to try them out for lunch with friends. I loved the vibe. It's a very small retro styled diner with a smattering of high top table that were all full. Someone was leaving and let us know we could grab their table. Around the corner, on the Scratch ice cream side, there was more seating. You order at the counter, and then they bring out the food. I had the Linda, which is the black bean burger, a root beer, and some fries. The burger was great! It was well-seasoned, had the perfect amount of cheese, and the pbr slow cooked onions, and sauce took it up a notch. The fries were Crinkle cut and delicious. I can't wait to return for a shakef read more

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Very cool vibe here. Dinner with some excellent records playing. We got here just in time as the place filled up quick after us. Ordered at the bar and got our food within 10 minutes. They have a good selection of drinks and a simple menu which they executed well. The food tasted amazing but it was a little pricey. The fries were pretty salty but good. The onion rings were perfectly crunchy and a good size. Heard the double patty burger was good but the sauce was a bit much and the bun could barely hold everything (including lettuce). Service was good and we were left to enjoy our food. Would probably come back but keep it simple. read more

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Great little place in West Allis and it is connected to an ice cream shop. Sat at the bar one night after working out with a friend. She got the black bean burger and I got the regular burger and we shared fries. The service was great and the food was wonderful. My only issue was not having enough room for ice cream. We had such a great time at this great spot read more

best smash burger PERIOD! Order the NO. 2 with crinkle cut fries! Came from Minnesota and will absolutely visit here again! read more

Though I'm sad that Randy's is closed and their awesome fish fry is gone, I've been looking forward to trying Archie's Flat Top since they took over this location. I called in an order for the No. 2 (a double cheese smash burger) without the onions and a side of crinkle fries. I'm not normally a fan of crinkle fries because they tend to not be crispy enough, but the ones at Archie's are pretty good. They seem thinner than most other crinkle fries, which I assume attributes to the crispiness they're able to obtain. I wouldn't mind a seasoning on them, but they had good flavor without being seasoned. As far as smash burgers go, the one from Archie's is top notch. The caramelization on the patties stands out and the bun is soft even with being grilled. The patties are wide, so the cheese doesn't cover all of it, which is the only thing I could nitpick. The food menu is very small (three different meat burgers, a veggie burger, a sausage, crinkle fries, and onion rings), but if you're good at what you do that's all that matters. Archie's Flat Top happens to be good at what they do. read more

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I have been driving past this old dive bar for years and all the sudden it looks bright and remodeled so I thought that they remodeled the place but the sign was different and it looked like a 50s diner through the window and I realized that the famous fish fry bar was gone. The place is a smash burger and ice cream place now. The the place is a throw back in time with the black and white floors, old school lunch center and hi tables. The menu is small with burgers, frys and onion rings. I ordered the Archie with onion rings. The Archie is two smash burgers PBR grilled onions, American cheese, special sauce, lettuce, tomato and pickles on the side. THEY FORGOT TO GIVE ME THE PICKLES, see my picture. The onion rings looked amazing and they were amazing with a thick crunchy shell and soft onion on the inside, one of the best onion rings I have had in a long time. GET THE ONION RINGS. The Archie smash burger looked good and it was good with fresh cooked beef on a fresh bun. My only two cents is I wish the beef patties were seasoned. My service had no issues except for the missing pickles and how you forgot that when every burger comes with them is beyond me and I love pickles. read more

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Fantastic burgers!!!! It is a great date night or family adventure. Next door is an ice cream shop that is a great way to top the experience. read more

What a fun spot! I love the simple menu and the delicious burgers. We tried the Archie, fries, and onion rings. The burgers are huge so I split one with my husband and it was a great portion. What a delicious smash burger!! It was cooked perfectly. Our food was served quickly after placing our order. Everything was fresh and hot. I am a big fan of those onion rings! Love the old school diner vibe the place gives off. I also appreciate the small menu because it helps someone like me (indecisive) figure out what to order quicker. We will be back! read more

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What a great joint. I absolutely love that they only do a few things and do it so damn well. This is a real smash burger--with gorgeous, crispy, laced edges. I had a single Archie style (normally the Archie has two patties): PBR Onions, Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Special Sauce on a soft Potato Roll. Kiss the chef! Don't sleep on the pickles. It's a little thing but - wow - so good. They are made local and just right. That's the thing about Archie's. It's simple food with quality ingredients, done right. The crinkle fries?! I love crinkle fries and actually get excited when I see them and these lived up to their promise (yes crinkle fries have made me a promise to always be amazing and I'm devastated when they aren't). The onions rings? What I love most about them is that when you take a bite--the onion doesn't pull out. These are both done to perfection. Archie's: we will be back. read more

Archie's Flat Top - A single Archie style. Fries and. Onion Rings. - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

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I have been so excited to visit this place ever since I heard they were opening! I've had their burgers at the pop ups they've held at Station No 6 before, so knowing they were opening a full time shop and partnering with Scratch Ice Cream, I knew it would quickly become a staple for me. We stopped in around 5:30 on a Friday night, and there were only a few tables available. The diner has an old school ice cream shop feel, with the black and white tiled floors, record player and pinball machine. The menu is limited, but what they have they do awesome at! We both grabbed the No 2 Smash Burger (2 thin patties, cheese, onions and potato bun) and a side of their signature sauce. We split the fries and onion rings, and grabbed some wine and a drink. We took the drinks over to our hightop to wait, and the food arrived in less than 10 minutes! The burgers were crispy edged and well cooked, with melty cheese. The fries were crispy and not too salty, the onion rings were suppper crispy! And the special sauce had just enough kick to it that we were thrilled but not overwhelmed. All of the food was hot and fresh and hit the spot. We couldn't believe how fast it arrived from the worlds smallest kitchen, and then we got to grab ice cream from the other side of the store. The staff are great (see the kitchen photo), the food is delicious and its local. I will absolutely be back and highly suggest you check it out if you haven't been! read more

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This place is pretty cool! Good atmosphere and clean! The burger was excellent and staff was friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back! read more

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Just was there yesterday and the best smash burgers I ever had. Just like grandma used to make on the stove top. Make sure to get fries and save room for their ice cream. This place does not disappoint. read more

After hearing rave reviews about this spot, I finally decided to check it out--and it absolutely lived up to the hype! I went with the Archie Burger and a side of onion rings, and I have to say, it was hands down the best smash burger I've ever had. Perfectly cooked, incredibly flavorful, and the pbr onions were delicious. Despite it being a busy Saturday afternoon, the staff remained friendly, attentive, and on top of everything and my food came out surprisingly fast! Highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

Archie's Flat Top - Archie Burger - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

This was a new bookmark. I knew I'd be in town this weekend, and I love a good burger. The pics/reviews were food, so we were a party of 11 and went in Sunday afternoon before we headed to the Bucks game. They have a menu of their burger options (1 or 2 patties), which just include their sauce, onions, lettuce, or tomatoes, and pickles. It's simple & straight to the point. I can appreciate that. Our food came out fast, and everything was fresh and hot. Kudos there! The burger was a 5. I didn't like the crinkle fries, but they were fresh. I ended up deducting a star for service. It was dry. It wasn't very welcoming. There weren't any smiles. I'd elude to more, but I'll wait to see if I'm ever here again to confirm my initial thoughts. Food is definitely good. read more

Archie's Flat Top - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

The food was not good. The smashburger was large sized and was served hot. Unfortunately, it had surprisingly little flavor. You would think a generous amount of minced, grilled onions that had been soaked in beer would have some taste to them, but no. The fries were nearly inedible, served in a paper cup, and seemed to have been warmed in a microwave. They were stiff, chewy, cold under the few on top, and had no hint of being made on-site. The two staff members I interacted with were friendly and helpful, and the overall retro ambiance was fun. This place obviously has fans, but their burger isn't much better than Culver's and their fries are much worse. Not recommended. read more

My husband and I went to Archie's Flat top for dinner with another couple a month ago. (A little slow on the review). The atmosphere is reminiscent of an old-time diner with the checkered floors and round tables with red chairs. The burgers were big and soooo good!! We felt that the prices were also very reasonable, especially since it seems that everything has gotten so expensive. The fries and onion rings were crispy, hot, and delicious. We will definitely be going here when we are having our burger cravings. Only wish I had room left over for some of the ice cream they have. Probably will start with that the next time we go!! read more

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FOOD: I ordered the Number 2 and fries alongside a Coke. The food came out so quickly. The patties are huge! I was pleasantly surprised. I had to figure out how to grip my burger. It was a perfect treat post 6 mile jog. Will definitely come again read more

Archie's Flat Top - No. 2, Fries, and a Coke - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

Best smash burger I have ever had. I would recommend Archie's to anyone searching for a great burger and onion rings!

Worth the drive across town! The area is a cute, up-and-coming part of West Allis. We came late on a weekend after one of the snow days we've had recently so it was not busy. We were quickly greeted and serviced. You can order up at the bar and they bring the food out to you when it's ready. You can leave you trash at the table when you're done as they come by it to buss the tables quickly after. I ordered the Archie and it was one of the best smash burgers in the city by far. It was juice, greasy, messy, deliciousness. The special sauce is a MUST. I say this because I went today and made the mistake of getting the #1 which doesn't have it and it was not the same. Still delicious however. They only have like 6 menu items most are burgers and then fries and onion rings. They do a few things extremely well! Stop next door for your sweet treat at Scratch ice cream. DUH! read more

Archie's Flat Top - The Archie: Two House Patties, American Cheese, PBR Onions, Shredded Lettuce, Tomato, Special Sauce, Potato Roll, Pickles on the Side - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

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absolutely amazing burger - I think best in milwaukee !!! it is a smash burger type so a bit different but F-ing good !!! I recommend the Archie single - if you get the double your good for 2 days !!! read more

I have been seeing them in my social media feeds and it's always looked amazing, so we finally decided to get there and try it ourselves. Located in Becher near a host of awesome restaurants, this burger joint has a very limited menu. You can get a burger (single, double or Archie), fries, onion rings and alcohol! The burger came out fast and was so good! The sear on both sides levels a nice crunchy bite with juicy tender meat in the middle. Cheese perfectly melted and the condiments collide well with the burger. Admittedly, I felt the tomato and lettuce didn't really add to the flavor and made it a tad messy. Next time, I'll opt not to get that. The onion rings were solid, but I forgot to get the sauce and found myself craving something to dip the rings in. The beer was outstanding! Service was pleasant, making this a great stop. A must stop if you like a good smash burger!! read more

Archie's Flat Top - The Archie burger with onion rings and a Green Flash West Coast IPA - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

My girlfriend and I stopped in on a Sunday evening for dinner. We got there right around 5pm and ordered from the counter. As we sat and waited the place filled up so we came right before the rush. Our food came out about 10-15 min later. Everything hot and fresh. The Archie burger was very messy in the best way possible. Not for anyone on a diet. But so delicious. Do recommend. #eatlikejed #archiesflattopgrill #smashburgers #mkeeats #nomnom #goodeats read more

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To start with, the service here was excellent. We were greeted as soon as we walked in with a friendly smile. Our order taken promptly, and the food came out within minutes. The waitress also spent time chatting with us which made us feel very welcome. I'm a bit picky so I got a plain burger which I added some mustard too. This is the most exquisitely smashed burger patty i've ever encountered. It was seriously edge-to-edge crispy from that maillard reaction and seasoned very well. They do one thing here and they do it very very well. My wife got a double with all the fixings. The portion was very generous so she was able to box up leftovers for later. She said the PBR onions (fried onions caramelized in PBR) were the most delicious onion she'd ever had and that the other produce was crisp and fresh. The onion rings are insanely crunchy and tender in the inside and the onion is just cooked enough to turn sweet without turning to mush. The atmosphere is a retro 50s sort of feel with a spacious counter and a couple of pinball machines. The machines are in great condition but at $2.00 a play I think they're a bit steeply priced. $1.00 seems much more common in the area. There's also an ice cream shop attached so you can get dessert for the kids after your meal. Overall I'd definitely recommend this place for a family lunch or dinner. read more

Archie's Flat Top - Dining room and counter - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

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Wow! Yum! What an amazing smash burger. Loved that the burger was juicy without being greasy and messy. The food came out quick and it was overall a very tasty meal. read more

Archie's Flat Top - No. 1 with a side of house sauce - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

A legit smash burger! Fat onion rings. Fast service. Total diner vibe. Would visit again. read more

Stopped by Archie's for a quick burger, and it was so delicious! It seems like this is easily a neighborhood favorite. The burger was fantastic and the fries on the side were generously portioned out. I just tried their regular burger, but I look forward to coming back to try others. Parking was east to find on the street, so no troubles there. This is also connected to Scratch, the ice cream shop, so you could grab a sweet treat afterwards as well. It was a busy evening when we stopped by, but the service was quick. It seems like you could also easily do carry out/pick up. read more

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First time coming here. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. I ordered the black bean burger.. the filling was good.. the reason i say that is because it completely fell apart. I left the bun and ate everything with a fork. I realized others have reviewed the same. I was very disappointed. We ordered fries and onion rings. My bf ordered the archie burger. He described it as a wet burger... the pbr onions are strong.. there was just too much on there with onions sauce etc... it's definitely not your average burger. Not sure if I'll be back. read more

I stopped by this new place while sitting next-door at Stsrion No. 6. it is a great addition to the neighborhood burger was sooo flavorful and was quite large in size. Fries were old-school crinkle fries are always my favorite, but they were seasoned nicely. The vibe of the inside is an old-school ice cream parlor which is nice but I think I would rather sit outside of the bar than sit inside. When we ordered out food, it was very fast and efficient. The service was great! read more

Archie's Flat Top - Onion rings - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

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The Archie double was amazing! Also had some great ice cream, and a fruit punch sour beer. All a 10/10 read more

Archie's Flat Top - The Archie - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

So let me tell you about this hidden gem in west allis! This is the best smash burger i have had in my 32 years of living. Legit! The bun is soft and pillowy. The meat was juicy crispy and flavorful. The toppings were perfection especially the pickles. And the Archie sauce is bomb! And on the cherry on top is after you finish you smash burger you can grab some craft ice cream on the other side of the restaurant. The lemon crumble ice cream was immaculate! Ten out of ten recommend!!! read more

This was quite a place. SUPER CLEAN and fresh!. The burgers were as they say but the edges were over burnt and had to be taken off as you could not bite them. But the burger on the bun that was left was excellent and really tasty!. The area was a little noisy as there is no carpet on the floor and with high ceilings you get a lot of heavy echos. There was one drunk while we were there who used bad language, he should have been asked to leave as family were everywhere, other than that I would eat another one anytime. read more

Had a hard time figuring this review 2 score out. Has been on radar for a long time, finally went. Good place, clean, counter order, very attentive server/busser. Ordered the Archie. It was massive, two large smash patties spilling out way beyond the bun - like getting a pork chop sandwich in Iowa. Absolutely delicious, but crazy difficulty to eat. Meat has desirable crispy edges and was well seasoned. Bun pretty much fell apart and I gave up on it. But man, great taste. Really needs a bun that's buttered and toasted. Dining companions had basic number ones, and both liked it a lot. Simple and classic. Fries were ok - just standard crinkle cuts. Place was moving food quickly and moderately busy, yet they didn't seem fresh. Not hot, cooled quickly. Younger eaters didn't mind. Onion rings were.... Just ok. Large, breading overwhelmed. Saved only by the sauce cup purchased. Should probably just come by default. I will come back. Burger was really tasty. Enough that even with a few shortcoming, still giving it a 4. But, would experiment a bit more on menu items. And sides need a bit more attention. read more

I got the crispy chicken sandwhich with cheese. The sandwhich looked nice but had no flavor at all I was disappointed ! the fries were decent but would have been better with ketchup! read more

Archie's Flat Top - Crispy Chicken Sandwhich w/ cheese - Burgers Near Me - West Allis, Wisconsin

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