Nice place American style, very spacious and apparently very loved by the locals who have a blast…read morein the summer in the open tables outside, as commented by the person who brought a colleague and I there. You will find all the Americana you want, but I was more focused in finding something in the menu that was not a giant burger. I choose the fish salad and seemed to be the German version of the fish and chips. I love the fried here, especially the rustic style. Maybe they grow them in the huge field outside? For the locals, seems to be pretty popular among the biker community. I would have not known or gone to this area unless was work related, so it was ok for me.

The setting: Located in a bucolic area, surrounded by farms…read moreand orchards, this place used to be a barn, but has been renovated years ago, to make it look like a road stop - hence its name. The inside: Rustic, quaint and all dark timber. Complete with US memorabilia and old signs, vintage license plates, old school fluorescent beer signs and advertising and an old gas pump. The food: Used to be better. Back in the days when this was one of the only burger places in town. Or, quite possibly I've just outgrown the frozen standard patty and am expecting a little bit more for a burger that sets you back between €8-12. To give you an example: They serve these standard sesame buns that you can get in bulk at discount retailers. My dad ordered their Sea Burger (or whatever it was called) and it was fish in a batter, a sad tomato, some lettuce and no sauce or extra seasoning. Yeah. Call that a dry burger - it was completely lacking any originality or love. I had their signature Road Stop Burger and they used to be more generous with the baked beans if I remember correctly. The patty must have shrunk over the years and it seemed lost in an oversized bun - the last remnant and witness of a better, more plentiful past. In general this burger gave the impression that it's lacking something - probably more generous toppings and some fresh, ground beef. And if that's too much to ask for - at least fix the toppings. So ... nothing that knocks your socks off. Don't get me wrong - I still kinda like this place. If only for their large Biergarten (which can be packed during sunny periods) and their unique atmosphere inside. So back to the burgers - I can't get rid of the impression that they've streamlined and downsized their food (in size and quality) to increase profitability and maximize profits - resulting in decreased quality. This is always a bad sign and prelude to 'I won't frequent this place anymore'. Same with the starter platter - onion rings, jalapeno poppers, chicken nuggets, tortilla chips - none of it seems home made. It's all frozen food, pretty bland, fried and served on a platter with a generic dip. Oh, that's so 90s. If you're looking for a more unique starter, try the pretty decent tortilla chicken BBQ bowl. The service: Is usually swift and friendly, however nothing that would set this place apart. The verdict / TL;DR: You can still enjoy a nice bottle of beer (they serve Miller - I guess it's what they consider American beer), or Snapple. All in a relaxed atmosphere and unique setting. If you're a biker, you'll meet lots of like minded people. Mind the evening rush though, this place gets packed. Food wise: I cannot recommend the burgers anymore, at least not if you're looking for quality food at a fair price. In that case: Don't put up with a nothingburger and head to one of the fine burger locations in nearby Düsseldorf.

FOOD & DRINKS I simply love burgers with bacon and a sunny…read moreside up egg. Changing things up a bit to my taste wasn't an issue at all. They also have a good selection of vegetarian and vegan options which also covers their selection of milkshakes! It is always sad if you go to a burger place and your vegetarian friend only has one option while your vegan friends can't even enjoy the milkshake variations. They didn't ask how I want my burger so I had to trust the cook that it it will be served just how I like it and yes it did. It was still juicy and lightly pink in the middle. Not raw. The veggies and the patty tasted fresh. The bun was alright. The sunny side up egg almost perfect. The bacon could be crispier. Maybe a sprinkle of salt and white pepper would have bring out more flavor but I really can't complain. I also like to mention that the presentation of the burger was done with finesse. Especially if you consider I ordered with no sides. Kudos to the chef. SERVICE I rarely have been to a restaurant with that level of friendliness. Everyone is just very nice. I dig it. ATMOSPHERE Young and fresh just like their burgers. Well the burgers are a bit boring when compared to the interior of the restaurant. The restaurant is even split into two rooms with different designs. Very cool. RATING I have been here three times before. This time I wanted to take pictures and do a review. I never expected them to be so consistent. Especially when it comes to the service and quality. Even though the burger could be more exciting I rather want quality than a bad executed exotic burger just for the sake of being special.

It's one of the best burger restaurants you'll find in Bochum. We go there regularly and always try…read moredifferent burgers. They are really great. Make sure that you try one of their milkshakes! I'd recommend "Milchschnitte"-Milkshake. The service has been excellent so far even for larger groups. But be aware that it gets crowded in the evenings especially on weekends, so go ahead and make a reservation.

Deutsche Übersetzung unten:…read more I am an American from Texas and was visiting the Schwelm area to attend the wedding of some dear friends. I saw this place and almost broke out laughing. The American theme of the restaurant was anything but subtle. I insisted that my German friends bring me here for dinner. I had a wonderful time. It is always fun seeing what America means to people in other countries. I expected the food to be very bad, but I found the hamburgers were totally legit. The only difference from American burgers was that they had tons of sauce drowning them, and the seasoning of the meat was a little different. I thought the fries were really good as well. The decorations inside were hilarious. I am a police officer, and I loved the statue of the highway patrol trooper. It was also neat that a customer arrived in a classic American muscle car (Chevrolet Chavelle) while we were there. However, I noticed that a lot of the customers were what we would call "douche bags" in America... Our waitress was very friendly, and the food came out fast. I love Germany, but it was neat getting a taste of home during my visit. I would recommend this place for anyone, but I think Americans will really enjoy it. Bin ein Amerikaner aus Texas und besuchte das Schwelm Gebiet, um die Hochzeit von einigen lieben Freunden zu besuchen. Ich habe diesen Ort gesehen und fast lachend ausgelöscht. Das amerikanische Thema des Restaurants war alles andere als subtil. Ich habe darauf bestanden, dass meine deutschen Freunde mich hier zum Abendessen bringen. Ich hatte eine wundervolle Zeit. Es ist immer lustig zu sehen, was Amerika für Menschen in anderen Ländern bedeutet. Ich erwartete das Essen sehr schlecht, aber ich fand die Hamburger total legitim. Der einzige Unterschied von den amerikanischen Burger war, dass sie Tonnen Sauce hatten, die sie ertränkten, und das Würzen des Fleisches war ein wenig anders. Ich dachte, die Pommes waren auch sehr gut. Die Dekorationen im Inneren waren urkomisch. Ich bin ein Polizeibeamter, und ich liebte die Statue der Autobahn Patrouille Trooper. Es war auch ordentlich, dass ein Kunde in einem klassischen amerikanischen Muskelauto (Chevrolet Chavelle) ankam, während wir dort waren. Allerdings habe ich festgestellt, dass viele der Kunden waren, was wir "douche Taschen" in Amerika nennen würden ... Unsere Kellnerin war sehr freundlich und das Essen kam schnell heraus. Ich liebe Deutschland, aber es war ordentlich, einen Vorgeschmack auf Zuhause während meines Besuchs zu bekommen. Ich würde dieses Hotel jedem empfehlen, aber ich denke, Amerikaner werden es wirklich genießen.

Buttershaker is an average American bar and restaurant. I stopped in while I was waiting in…read moreDusseldorf 3 hours for a bus. The staff were very nice and we found a place to sit as soon as we walked in. I ordered the US bacon cheeseburger and a pilsner. Our food came out incredibly quickly, in under 10 minutes. The burger was completely average, when the server took my order I wasn't asked how I like my burgers cooked. It was way too well done for me and there was no pink at all. The burger was also very dry and seemed to have lost a lot of flavor. The bun was very mushy and would have been a lot better toasted. In addition, the lettuce on the burger wasn't rotten but was on the older side. It was a decent place to rest on a trip while having nothing to do, but I wouldn't eat at Buttershaker unless I was in the same situation again. I definitely would not recommend the burgers, and my friend did have a salad that she enjoyed.

I attended their "All you can eat" Tuesdays. Face value, it's a good deal, but the food quality…read moreisn't anything exemplary. Solid if you're extremely hungry.