The male and female couple running the establishment were very sweet! The restaurant was clean and comfortable. We ordered an order of onion rings and a classic burger to share. Onion rings had a nice beer batter, but were a little greasy. My friend and I both agreed that the burger could have been so much better with a steamed bun. The aged cheddar added a nice sharpness and was a nice touch. I would say Lemays is comparable to Ted's. If you're in town, it's worth a one time visit at least. read more

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My first steamed cheeseburger experience, this has been on my foodie bucket list! It is unique to this small area of Connecticut, you have to try it! They are huge! The girl at the counter and the cook were super friendly! read more

K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers - Burgers Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Cheddar is suuuper sharp, a bit curdled due to the steaming. The bun is nice and crusty but not dense roll. The beef- oddly juicy but loosely packed so a bit crumbly. Unique. It wouldn't be my go to burger place, but I would stop in again to support the mission read more

K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers - The classic Steamed Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

They make the best chicken nuggets i have ever had in my life! They were crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. I actually called my mother to tell her how incredible they were. We are a chicken tender, chicken cutlet, chicken loving family all the way back to Sicily. In the realm of chicken nuggets no one has anything on this little gem of a restaurant My husband had the steak and cheese smothered in caramelized onions. We shared the tater tots and I had to have a bite of one of their famous burgers too. The patty is tender, flavorful and unique. The cheese is real Wisconsin white cheddar and lots of it! I thought they mixed up the order because steamed real cheese looks like scrambled eggs. But no, it was heaps of tender cheesy goodness. He loved his steak and cheese sandwich too.This place is a 10 out of 10, no notes. The staff were polite and the service was fast. read more

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AMAZING! The burgers are so juicy and tasty, they melt in your mouth! The bun was bakery fresh and the whole thing was HUGE! We live around 3 hours away and I would 1000% travel to this establishment again just for the burgers. The staff made the experience even better. So kind and friendly. They explained to whole concept and our food was cooked perfectly. The cheese that they use is so creamy and coats the burger and fries. It's so special. The restaurant is clean and bright. Plenty of room to sit and enjoy your food. It's small and welcoming. If you like fresh fries that actually have potato inside and deliciously crunchy onion rings, you need to try out K. LaMay's! read more

K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers - Burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and Onion rings. - Burgers Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

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The idea of steamed burgers doesn't sound very tantalizing, but when I got down to it, I was pleasantly surprised. The texture alone was interesting, with a lot of juice and flavor in the burger itself and I'm sure that bread is in house, and it crumbles when being bitten into. I ordered online and the wait wasn't bad at all, and the staff seemed friendly. The parking lot here isn't huge at all but hopefully you won't have a problem with it. People look like they're in and out of this joint. Next time I want to grab a couple of sides to get a little taste of everything. read more

K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers - Steamed Cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Steamed burgers were juicy. Must stop for us Everytime we go to New haven . Customer service was fantastic. read more

K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers - Burgers Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

I haven't been here in a long time but they made the best steamed cheeseburger in the state and I am not sure if the owner sold and moved away yet but I heard that he was doing so. I just hope that whoever he sells it to won't ruin a great thing by changing the way everything is prepared or swapping out the specific ingredients Kevin uses for something cheaper to save a few bucks. Because that would destroy the whole steamed cheeseburger experience. read more

Came because of a news article about the original owners retiring and people seemed to like the burgers. I was not impressed. It was a $20 lunch consisting of a burger, fries and a soda. The steamed gimmick was just that as far as I was concerned. Once was enough for me. read more

Since moving to Meriden months ago, we have been meaning to try the steamed cheeseburgers! We finally got to try them at K LaMay's. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. There is parking in the front of the establishment. It's pretty small inside but there is indoor seating available which we opted for. The burgers were not bad, I think with a little more seasoning I would have enjoyed them even more. The sharp cheddar was not my favorite, but I did like the change nonetheless. I wouldn't consider this on my top favorite burgers, but it was still a positive experience to try. read more

My partner and I were super intrigued about this concept, and ordered a steamed cheeseburger w The Works toppings, double steamed cheeseburger w cooked onions and pickles, fries, and a Foxon Park white bitch soda - TASTE: 3/5 - the burger patties were okay; I thought they could've used more seasoning. We enjoyed the sharp taste of the Wisconsin cheddar cheese and the soda hit the spot! TEXTURE: 3/5 - the steamed cheese was melty and bubbly, which was really different. The Works toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, mustard, mayo, ranch, and hot sauce) definitely provided nice contrast to the burger. Thought the buns were too thick and fluffy, wish they were brioche instead for smooth softness PRICE: 4/5 - total came out to ~$35 SERVING SIZE: 4/5 - the burgers were huge! The single was twice as big as I expected, never mind the double SERVICE: 4/5 - we walked in at 5:15pm on a Thursday and had the space to ourselves. The owner was friendly and helpful w menu recommendations ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - enjoyed reading the newspaper clippings about the restaurant and its history, and the vintage sign art on the walls PARKING: 5/5 - plenty of parking in the plaza read more

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Great burger joint. The good thing about steamed burgers is that they're very meaty, almost like eating a lean cut of steak. No grease whatsoever. And because of the steam, they are never dry or tough. I give K LaMay's the nod over Ted's because their cheese is sharper & more flavorful, and they use the perfect amount of salt on each burger. The online ordering system could use a little more clarity. By default, it is just a plain cheeseburger without the toppings shown in the photo. You can add toppings & condiments for free by listing them in the comments section, but it would be nice if there were selectable options, or if there was a least a note about this in their ordering system, telling you what options were available. Overall, very nice. I look forward to trying them again. read more

Was too bready and salty for my preference, but service was good. The ambiance was a take out location. They did have a few benches outside you could eat at on a nice day. I will go again one day maybe the seasoning was just a bit off when I went. read more

The burger and fries were great and the walls were filled with posters and flyers detailing the town's history that gave me a sense of pride. The only thing that I would warn is the type of cheese they use is sharp white cheddar. While I personally enjoyed that kind of cheese, others who were with me did not like it. We all agreed however that aside from the cheese, the food here was great! The workers were amazing and extremely nice. If you're looking for a burger but are tired of the usual McDonald's or Burger King, give this steamed burgers a shot. read more

What a great little place for some of the best burgers on earth. It's a good thing we don't live closer because these burgers would make me a whale. Steamed cheeseburgers are the way to go! The cheese is soft, gooey, delicious, and plentiful. The steamed burger was done perfectly. Make sure to grab some napkins because it's as juicy as could be. My mouth is watering even as I write this. I may need to take a ride down and grab a few. I've had some of the other steamed burgers but always come back to K LaMay's. read more

The steamed cheeseburger was solid and the service was great and prices were reasonable. I opted not to get the works, but went with tomato, onion and ketchup. I had two issues with the burger. First of all, the ketchup was overwhelming and overtook the burger both taste-wise, as well as causing it to fall apart far too easily. The second issue that I had was that the bun was much larger than the burger itself, resulting in inconsistent bites of just bread and an improper balance. Maybe this issue would have been resolved by ordering a double, but for a single it did not feel like the right ratio. The burger worked for a quick lunch, but I'm not sure that I would rush back for one either. One thing I did really enjoy though, was the cheese on the burger. read more

K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers - Steamed Burger - Burgers Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

knew would not eat until later that day. so ordered the toppings on the side/got home all the toppings are on the burger now soaked into the soggy bun. Also ordered onion rings, got home see they gave me fries...this is their job! so sick of ignorant ppl burger sucked! my family will never eat there again. read more

Always a great burger from K LaMays! I enjoy steamed cheeseburgers but the cheese they use here really makes the burger! It's the perfect balance of burger to cheese and bun, something that isn't always done well. The fries are awesome too, this place never disappoints! Stop in if you are in the area, and if you aren't make the trip!! read more

Great cheeseburger. I have never had steamed burgers before so I was unsure. My burger was great as were the cheese fries! Very friendly staff. I am very glad we decided to stop read more

Finally came here! My good friend said this was his go-to spot in high school for a good burger. Came with him yesterday in the pouring rain for some good food. The wait staff was very friendly and greeted us at the door and was patient with us while we ordered. They have some of the best cheeseburgers for cheap here. You can fill them up with whatever you like and get stuff on the side too. I ate mine so fast it was moist and chewy and delicious. I also had a side of tater tots and they were crispy and crunchy! Great place to eat, nice staff, easy to park in as well. read more

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Excellent food, top notch service. I wish there was an option for a lighter bun, but I managed fine. Really delicious and the cheese is unique and savory. read more

I anticipated trying K LaMay's since I have never had steamed burgers. Steaming burgers is how the hamburger got started many years ago in America, so there is an interesting history behind steamed meat. However, I was disappointed with the burger. First, the restaurant was not busy with only two other customers. The interior seats about 20 to 25 people and looked freshly painted. I ordered the double burger and potato wedges. The burger was quickly delivered. The meat lacked flavor and the melted cheese had a quirky taste. Maybe all steamed burgers are like this, but I don't have anything to compare it to. Also, it is not cheap. The burger itself is $7.95, another $3.05 for potato wedges, and $1.65 for a can drink. read more

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Tried for the first time and regret getting the cheese version because of the sharpness of the flavor WHICH may not be a problem for some people but I wish I had passed. I didn't like the high price either. $8.75 for a cheeseburger. read more

Stopped in today, my son wanted to be sure he got a steamed cheeseburger before going back to college in August. As always not disappointed, we all got steamed cheeseburgers. I got the "works" lettuce, tomatoes, mayo, mustard, ketchup, onion and pickles. My son got bacon and fried onions. We ordered a couple orders of fries. I got a Foxon Park White Birch soda and as always it brings back memories of drinking them a kid. The guys that took our order and prepared our food were very pleasant. I truthfully think that for the price, these burgers are so much better than many of the " artisan" burger places in CT. We will be back for sure. read more

K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers - Steamed Cheeseburger with the works - Burgers Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

If you are truly hungry this is the best place to go. The cheese is Wisconsin sharp cheddar, perfectly melted on your burger. The burger is huge, you can easily share it with someone. They don't skimp on the beef, you get a full burger that covers the entire bun, not part of the bun but the entire bun! The beef has a nice full flavor, and the cheese is unlike any other cheese that you normally get on a burger and again they don't skimp on the cheese either. I love my fries fried well and they aim to please with the perfectly cooked fries. I highly recommend their burgers, they are best steamed burgers around. read more

I don't know what I was expecting. It's been a few years since I've had a steamed cheeseburger and it wasn't at LaMay's. Most of the steamed burgers that I've had in the past were in bars. LaMay's is definitely not a bar. They don't have a license but won't throw you out if you bring your own. The focus here is on the burger. Formica table top kind of spartan, I suspect that it was a bit more crowded pre Covid. Now for the burger. We ordered doubles, a huge mound of steamed ground beef on a Kaiser roll. I was expecting a steamed patty but this appeared to be thick slices off of a steamed loaf. Regardless, it was quite good. Fries were good as were the thick onion rings. All in all it was a good experience, good food, reasonable prices, friendly service. read more

Still the best steamed cheeseburger I've had. Just the right flavor and fullness on your bread. This time I got sauteed onions , lettuce & tomato with bacon and cheese. Absolutely perfect ! I ordered wedge fries this time and they were crispy and soft in the centers. I would definitely order those again. They now have plenty of seating now that they renovated . A bright red wall has larger then life pictures on the wall depicting Meriden . The tables are long with six to a table comfortably. They have a giant roll of paper towels that by the end of my meal I knew why. Geesh, I used like 10 myself ! That burger was juicy as it could be .! read more

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Had a early lunch only place open at 1030am around Very clean burger was biggest steam burger iv seen. Fry's are crispy 10/10 read more

If you are looking for something different than this is worth a try. K LaMay's sream their burgers which gives them a unique flavor all their own. Only a handful of restaurants make steamed burgers so if you get a chance this is great place to go and try one. Enjoy! read more

The burger had a strange flavor and I absolutely didn't like all the sauce. They used to be good but lost their touch

This sounded promising so we got off the highway to try it but it was NOT what I expected. The burger tasted like a chunk of meatloaf with not much in terms of seasoning other than too much salt and then to add the cheese which was salty also was a bit overwhelming. I asked for onions but there were only a few . The onion rings and fries were ok. Don't think I would return. read more

I love their Steamed Cheeseburgers and toppings that you can pick and choose to add to your meal. It's always treat when I get a meal fro there! read more

Best steam cheeseburgers don't take my word go get one Or anything else want to try read more

Simple and Amazing. It's simplicity is what makes it amazing. Dillion who works there is a cool dude. Highly recommend read more

K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers - Burgers Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Don't get the hype for a tasteless steamed burger on a average bun? Definitely not 4 stars! Cook ,counter guy gets 5 stars but just not a fan of this steamed burger ‍I had ketchup onion-cheese-tomato and lettuce on it fYI read more

Delicious steamed cheeseburgers and great fries. Quick and reasonably priced. Fresh and enjoyable. Pleasant service and a clean place!

Stopped in since I was on a job site right down the road and it beats the Taco Bell, McDonald's, and kfc next door. It's in a nice little plaza. Got the steak and cheese and added bacon. I don't know why I didn't get a steamed cheeseburger. Never had one but I was craving a steak and cheese. It is filling but I feel like it was missing something when I was eating it. I'd still go back though if I'm in the area. read more

K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers - Steak and cheese with bacon! - Burgers Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

We all find ourselves in Connecticut at some point. Especially if you live there--or die there! Point is, if you're in the state, you need to stop by K LaMay's and get a steamed cheeseburger. The sharp Wisconsin cheddar cheese and steamed patty are HEAVEN. No joke Senpai, it's to die for. Heheh. All this talk of death is working up my appetite, yo! read more

Was hesitant to try but was worth the leap! The burger really just melts in your mouth, not over cooked at all. Will visit again. They offer additional toppings and also serve a steak and cheese but I believe this is their most popular item. The bread is a little much so I cut off almost half of it. The cheese they use tastes like a sharp cheese and it goes well with the burger. It wasn't the most beautiful burger but I my friends am not here for aesthetics. read more

K LaMay's Steamed Cheeseburgers - Mustard tomato onion on a cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Meriden, Connecticut

Would not recommend, cheese was undesirable, had a bitter taste and not fluid, it was chunky, also everything was cold. Will not return, going back to Ted's for sure. read more