We have been huge fans of Great Lakes Distillery for a long time, making sure to visit whenever we are in town from Chicago. However, we've recently found that Fox Den is the best spot in town to get delectable munchies or a full-fledged meal during a day of drinking. From the moment you walk into Great Lake Distillery, you are engulfed by the friendly bar atmosphere. If you head to the back left of the bar, you will find the window to order from Fox Den. Staff are friendly, helpful, and eager to help with your order! The last two times we've visited, we tried the Buffs Chicken sandwich, the Wonton Nachos, and the Bao Down Bao buns. All three were phenomenal. The Wonton Nachos were our favorite, but they are such a large quantity for the reasonable price that they would be better to share. Prices are reasonable, flavors are delicious, staff are friendly, and the booze access at Great Lakes Distillery is endless: win win win win! What more could you want for a weekend food and drink and extravaganza? Make your way to Fox Den at Great Lakes Distillery next time you can, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Fox Den is a kitchen located inside of Great Lakes Distilling. Their burgers were very good and we were glad we stopped in after a trip to the HD Museum. Our food was made pretty quickly and tasted great. You grab your food and can sit anywhere inside of the bar. They've got board games too! Would definitely go back for more burgers and fries if we were in the area. read more

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Fox Den is in the Great Lakes Distillery. Remember their number one rule - NO ketchup. Do NOT ask. I got the Thai Chicken Smashburger and Tony got the Bang Bang Burger. Portions are HUMONGOUS! Both burgers were cooked really well, thoroughly smashed. The problem was the seasoning. Mine came with some carrot and scallion slaw on top, but the chicken patty was so incredibly bland. There was just a slight peanut butter flavor and some spice I didn't recognize. It needed salt badly. Tony's burger, on the other hand, was way too salty, He said the bang bang sauce was pretty tasty once he got to it in the middle. Maybe their sides are good? We didn't get any. I had a maple rum and coke, syrupy and strong. I'm used to a lighter rum, like Bacardi. I liked it, though. Service was great. The place is really super loud. About the no ketchup rule ....you can choose from a variety of sauces like sundried tomato aioli or bang bang sauce, for example, for a dollar each. People next to me were eating French fries just plain. I would never. I'm not down with the no ketchup rule. Too bad, because I really wanted to like the place. read more

Fox Den - Thai chicken burger on the left, bang bang burger on the right. - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Came here to try some burgers and they were just alright! Both burgers tasted underwhelming, meat was hardly seasoned at all! Just bland with a lot of toppings in it. It was so hyped so pretty disappointed. read more

Fox Den - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

#1 smash burgers in Milwaukee! Everything on the menu is delicious and I have never been disappointed. Nachos are great for sharing and have a nice fusion twist to them. I also love the onion rings. Just note they don't have ketchup, otherwise this review would be a 6/5! Quick service and happy faces. Just remember this establishment is inside Great Lakes Distillery. read more

A couple of quick tips: don't ask for ketchup and you can't recreate/customize your food--you can remove items but you can't add on. That being said, I kind of dig that they are that committed to their operation and menu. It's a small menu and kitchen--and they bust it out. Super delicious smash burgers (the lacing on them is a work of art and tasty) and some of the best onion rings around. Thank you for making them fresh!!! Good grief, I'll never understand why more places don't do this. So--yay! To the Fox Den team cause it makes a difference and it's a happy one. The nachos are also pretty killer. Love the wonton chips. I haven't had them yet but I did see someone else dining on the chicken wings and they looked pretty epic. Their reco was for the garlic parm sauce. read more

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Checked out this food stall in Great Lake Distillery on a Friday night & it was not busy at all! Nice spot to get a filling meal & a beer. The spot is brightly lit & showcase the brewery in the back. I tried the umami burger & chimi hendrix and both really good! I love how smashed the burger was but definitely a split in half before taking a bite type of sandwich. The meat to bread ratio was crazy with how flat the patty is. I liked the chimi hendrix for the chimchurri sauce incorporated. read more

Fox Den - Umami Bomb* - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Tucked away like a fine oyster just booming to breakout of the distillery's clam. Oprah couldn't finish one of these delicious double smashies, but Gayle could! But it's not just amazing beef curtains,. Give yourself a giant big "O" and get the rings. to the pale and stale the spicy bang sauce is spicy. The bartenders in the distillery are more fun than Woody and Sam and just has a hidden great vibe. If you're into gummies, go ahead and pop one to give you chance to finish a basket! read more

Fox Den - Undercarriage of Unami burger - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Fox Den is conveniently located within Great Lakes Distillery Tasting room and boy oh boy is it delicious! The smash burgers are huge too! I got the "Annie R U Oakley, R U Oakley Annie" and it was excellent. We also got some orders of fries and onion rings (they come with a variety of sauces) which were also great! The staff at the window were very knowledgable including allergen info and service was fast. Definitely would come here for burgers again! read more

Fox Den - The eats! Look at the size of that smash burger! - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I really enjoyed my experience trying fox den. I got a burger (it was shockingly huge) and my friend got the chicken wings (again, large) and that alone made this such a fun place to try. We also got fries to share and we thought everything was delicious! We started plotting on what we would come back and try before we even left the first time. Apparently they don't do ketchup so it was also kind of cool to think of what other sauces we wanted with our fries. It's a chill place and we got our food and sat at the bar. read more

Fox Den - Burger and basket of fries - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Friendly staff and quick service, being inside of Great Lakes Distillery works. The burger was great, huge patties and amazing flavors. Only critique is the bun. It's a nice soft bun but maybe too soft. I'd definitely come here again to try their other burgers read more

Fox Den - Umami Bomb - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

My hubs had this pop up on Instagram, and we decided to try it with friends. We found parking in the lot without a problem, and we got there right in time as the inside filled up shortly after we arrived. (About 6:30 on a Friday.) My husband had food allergies, and the person at the register suggested he not order anything at all. He ordered the bang burger, and while they could leave off the bang sauce they charged extra to replace it with bbq sauce. Definitely a first, and not great service imo.(This option is allergy friendly for egg, nuts, and sesame allergies.) The burgers were all delicious and humongous. They are a little pricey for just a burger, but it is well worth it. The fries were also very good. Our friends got the curds, which were squeaky with a great batter. Perfection. They also were very happy with the burgers they ordered. I want to go back to try more things on the menu. I think the excellent food compensated for the subpar response to the allergies. read more

Fox Den - Annie Are You Oakley and Bang Burger - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sooooo I love that this place is in the Great Lakes Distillery which is awesome! Heard the burgers and fries were fantastic and they were BUT when I asked for ketchup and salt/pepper the snooty response was we don't have ketchup and our burgers/fries are seasoned properly-huh....... Also when I asked for some bang bang sauce for my fries I was charged $1.00 for a very small container. C'mon man! read more

Chicken smash burger?! Yes please! This is located inside the Great Lakes distillery (walk in and to the left). There's ample parking in a connected lot or on the street. We ordered food and then sat at a table near the bar to also order drinks from the distillery (two separate processes fyi). We ordered the wonton nachos to start and each ordered a burger (buff chick and bang!). They are quite big! My chicken burger was on the cusp of being too salty but I enjoyed it otherwise. The nachos were so so so yummy! My friend liked their bang burger too. The person working the window was very nice and the food came out within a reasonable time given how busy he seemed. Overall, I'll definitely be back for those nachos and I'd give a chicken sandwich another try but maybe would try a different version. read more

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SO good. The atmosphere is very chill. There's a big bar in the middle that you can sit at and tables around it. To order food you go to an "order window" so it feels very laid back. Burgers are AMAZING. Huge smash patties with wonderful flavors. Onion rings were crispy and good, fries has unique flavors that I loved and cheesecake bombs were to die for!! Best food I've had in awhile plus reasonable prices. Oh, almost forgot the frozen caramel Milwaukiatto drink, amazing! read more

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The food was amazing. Found out about this little gem today on TikTok. We ordered burgers,fries, cheese curds and garlic parm wings. My husband would have like the wings to be cooked a little harder. The cook was nice and friendly. Fast service. The location was very clean and the drinks from the bar. OMG! read more

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Amazing burger! The combinations make for a great burger experience. The fries were really good as well.

Great smash burgers, probably some of the best I've ever had. The wonton nachos were amazing and the fries and dipping sauce were outstanding! Will definitely be back read more

Fox Den - Wonton nachos, fries and smash burgers - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

We just love the Fox Den inside Great Lakes Distillery! The bang band burgers are one of the best in the city. The crispy edges smash burger along with the spicy sauce hits it on every taste level. The little pickles add to it. The Bao Buns are a nice selection and the onion rings are excellent. read more

We came to Great Lakes distillery to taste whiskey, and we had lunch while we were there at Fox Den (the food is a separate company from the drinks). The food is fresh and creative. I had the Chimi Hendrix burger and their famous fries. The owner is sassy, which adds to the experience. read more

Fox Den - Chimi Hendrix burger - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Crispy huge Lemon Aleppo (pepper) wings! Need to say more... of course they're delicious! read more

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Though the kitchen is small the food surpassed my expectations giving proof that you don't need a big space to do great things! We went for the burgers but fell in love with everything we ordered. The wonton nachos were especially delicious! Highly recommend, and hope to get back soon! read more

Fox Den - Umami bomb burger and Boa buns - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Amazing food. Limited menu but the flavors more than make up for it. Super friendly staff.

Best burgers in Milwaukee, hands down. Excellent, fast and friendly service, plenty of seating since it's in a distillery. Fries are delicious and they've got a better selection of sauces than any other place in town (sorry, Eagle Park!). My partner loves their Aleppo fried wings, since he only eats Tower Chicken. read more

I don't have a bad thing to say about this place. Me and my wife are foodies, and this is top tier!! Cheese curds were the best I've ever had and the smash burgers are right up there with them!! read more

Fox Den - Burgers Near Me - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Great food and drinks. Best nachos and unique with pickled carrots and fried wontons.

The food was amazing. Had the Bao Down and Curd's the word with tiger sauce. Highly recommend. Service was great! Food looked beautiful. Thank You. read more

Went today and really enjoyed the food. The Bang! Burger sauce provided nice heat to complement very good beef flavor. You had better be leaning over the table when you eat your burger or you'll be wearing it. It's a six napkin meal for sure. I got the lemon aleppo wings and some onion rings to take home. The chicken was very moist and the seasoning was about the same heat level as the burger. Go! Get you some! read more

So awesome that they have two vegan burgers! One was a little bit spicer than the other. Both were tasty. Order of onion rings came with a lot. Great spot. I bet the meat patties are just as good if not better! read more

I had the Unami burger and fries and it was excellent. The burgers were cooked "smash" style with a crisp caramelized taste.