It has counter seating and only one table for patrons who are unable to sit at the counter. The service was great, our server was kind, very polite and attentive. The food was good, the cheese curds were great with the sassy sauce. The onion rings are thick cut and delicious. I tried the Double Double Bacon Cheeseburger and the butter was just cascading down the hot burger. The butter flavor over-powered any seasoning that may have been on the burger but good overall. read more

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Our server Mulanda was personable and very nice. Calm under the circumstances. This small burger shop is very busy. I say small because I only saw the bar area and people waiting to sit. The wait time wasn't too bad. We wondered when we'd get our shake, but appears it is served with the food. Three people in our party asked and finally she responded. In addition, at the same time I got the shake my daughter asked for a straw for her water and ended up giving me hers because I did not get one with my shake. Last, I asked for mayo and was charged $1.03 for it (as noted on my receipt) but this was given to someone else in our party. We ordered the Sassy Burger with fries (no mushrooms or onions), Chicken Tender Plate includes fries, Super Super Bacon Cheeseburger with fries and a chocolate shake and last a Cheeseburger with fries. Appears the prices on the menu at not up to date because they do not match the receipt (the Super Super is about $2.50 more than what the menu says and the Sassy even without two items on it was $2.00 more). In addition, if this is because the cost for using a card there should not be a cost such as this as if I am not mistaken the business is supposed to absorb the cost. Just a bit confused about this now that I pulled out the receipt to confirm what everyone ordered. This should certainly be discussed when ordering. Nonetheless, my meal was amazing. Mine was the Super Super Bacon Cheeseburger. read more

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We were in the area and had been wanting to try the famous butter burger. It's not a very big place but it is a busy place. Two sides of bar seating. Our waiter was personable, but not exactly attentive. Our order was served hot and fresh. Very tasty. Three burgers and a chicken strip meal. The cheese and onions are just the right touch. The butter is unique. I've not had a burger made this way prior. read more

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Racist and homophobic. Walked in and no one greeted me or frankly looked at me. I waited patiently for several mins when a white family walked in and they were immediately greeted. Ordered food to go and everything was packaged poorly everything thrown in bag, Would absolutely not recommend. read more

Sally's Burgers is a must if you're in Milwaukee. The waitstaff is super friendly and welcoming, the cheeseburgers are juicy, buttery, and absolutely delicious, and the crowd gives the place a fun, laid-back vibe. Great food, great people--definitely coming back read more

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I grew up with weekly visits to Solly's for burgers and fries with my mom, brother, his two stuffed animals (an Odie dog and Fritzie - an orange velvet weiner dog that had been recovered so many times it was almost round). We moved north before I reached 18, and my brother and I moved even further to opposite coasts in our twenties. But we left behind great friends and memories in Milwaukee and every time we return a lunch at Solly's has always been on our To Do list. A few years ago we were there together and during lunch we visited with one of our original waitresses from the 70's - the one my brother had such a crush on. Best thing was - she remembered him and mentioned the orange dog before we prompted her! That's the kind of place this is. So, when I was in Milwaukee last week I knew I had to plan for a lunch of a butter burger with cheese (which I just call a cheeseburger at Solly's) and some fresh-out-of-the-fryer fries. As always - soooo tasty, so perfect, and a wonderful walk down memory lane. I hope they continue, with both the quality and menu, after they sell. If I were closer I would be in line to buy the restaurant to carry those memories on to another. read more

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Get over to Solly's for there original butter burger. I love these old places that have been around forever! Probably not good for you with that much butter but it was awesome and the coleslaw had a nice horseradish kick! Pro-tip dip your cheese curds in the extra butter melted on the bottom of your plate! Nice people, service and ambiance! read more

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I was surprised to see that I hadn't written review of Solly's in all the years I've been on Yelp! This is a family favorite location to get burgers - yes, their butter burgers have SLABS of butter ...partially why we don't eat here too often. But once in a while, my body can handle this much butter on a burger! During my recent visit, I was surprised to see that their milkshakes (and malts) have expanded quite a bit beyond just vanilla or chocolate - now has hot fudge, caramel, banana, and more. The interior has a classic diner feel with swivel chairs around both counters. They do close earlier than the typical restaurant, so double check their hours before you go. read more

Solly's Grille - Super Butter Burger + The Original Solly Butter Burger with a chocolate milkshake - Burgers Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

I've been to Solly's a couple times since my first visit back in 2015, but never during breakfast hours. I finally had an opportunity to do so before work, so I ordered a ham and cheese omelette with a bagel. Since you can get burgers during breakfast, I also ordered their famous butter burger without onions. The omelette was ok, but certainly nothing special. I didn't love that it was a little runny on the inside and, without hashbrowns, it felt overpriced at $12.75. The buttery portion of the bagel was the best part of that plate. As I commented in my review from 2015, the butter burger is small and expensive for what you get. We're talking only a little larger than a standard McDonald's cheeseburger for three to four times the price. It's a good burger and I appreciate the amount of butter they use on it, but it's heavily bolstered by its reputation. read more

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This place looks a lot bigger on the outside. We decided to come in before a Brewers and it was already full at 11am. It's a diner counter style seating, and we had to wait about 10 minutes for some stools to clear up. Their customer service was great. The lady working there was awesome. Very cheerful and made sure you didn't leave without a smile. We started off with an order of their cheese curds and we all ordered their Original Butter Burger w/ cheese. Although I definitely should have ordered a double. They were on the smaller side but tasted phenomenal. Definitely a lot of butter dripping off this burger as well. The cheese curds were good but some were still cold inside. Will without a doubt definitely be returning. read more

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After reading some of low scoring reviews I'm shocked! Ate here for lunch because my husband was hounding about this place. We were greeted right away and pick anywhere you want to sit. Our server was so nice and he was working alone and it was busy! We didn't wait long and let me tell you, best butter burger I've ever had, hands down! And in one of the top 3 burgers I ever had. I'm glad my husband made me come here. This place is a treasure! read more

Solly's Grille - Burgers Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

Ordered the grilled cheese specialty of the house with chips and a big boy burger with no bun. Rich at the front desk was really nice and our waitress too read more

Established in 1936, this restaurant in Milwaukee is still family owned and operated. I had the Solly's big boy burger, a menu stable with two 100% local sirloin patties, specialty, Big Boy sauce, Wisconsin butter, shredded lettuce, and stewed onions on a brioche bun. Messi, but delicious. You can hardly even finish your fries after eating this massive burger. The staff is very polite, and friendly. If you're in the area, this is a must stop. read more

Solly's Grille - Burgers Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

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We decided to come here for dinner despite the poor reviews about service and such. No one seemed very enthused that we were there. We asked one of the employees where we could sit and he pointed to a small table off to the side. About 10 minutes later, a woman brought us menus and said that shed be right back. The menus that we were given didnt even have the same prices on them! Huge red flag! After waking another 25 minutes for her (or anyone) to come back for our drink order, we left. Don't waste your time going there unless you want to be ignored. read more

How can you not love Solly's from its nostalgic charm to its creation and innovation of the Butter Burger. You really feel like you're stepping back into time when you walk into this place and our waiter at the counter was super patient and made some helpful suggestions on how to navigate our orders. I also have to compliment how impeccably clean Solly's is too. We went ahead ordered the Cheesehead burger with easy butter. I wish they would have given me the Solley's burger but in a double, but they said they couldn't do that. Anyway, that 1/3lb burger on the Cheesehead was a bit too tough and thick and I couldn't taste much of the meat quality on it. However, easy butter is the way to go. I could still taste the delicious butter as it slowly melted over my burger but I wasn't having a coronary at the same time either. Even our waiter said every employee gets their burger with easy butter. The steamed onions were also a nice touch. All in all, I would call this burger the absolute best White Castle burger I ever had, because that's what it tasted like. I hate White Castle lol, but this burger made it seem like this is what White Castle was aspiring to be. I read more

Solly's Grille - Original Cheesehead Burger (easy butter) - Burgers Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

My first memory of eating at Solly's is 1972. I came here with my dad and brother during my sister's sweet-16 party. I've eaten here dozens of times and it never disappoints. But today!!!! - I will try the brand new double decker "Big Boy" burger for the very first time - Let's GO!!! read more

Since this business is for sale we didn't hesitate to return. It has a superior and well-deserved reputation. The burgers ooze with butter and the French fries are the best anywhere! Overpriced? I think not. Quality comes with a price!! read more

We heard about Solly's and were told it was better than another burger joint we have been to. Of course we had to try it out then, because I am always down for a burger. Solly's offers a pretty wide array of things but we were really just there to try out the butter burgers they take pride in. Let's talk seating, it's minimal. They have two wrap around counters in an open kitchen concept, old school diner. We brought a larger party so we split between the two counters and that was only inconvenient because it was two different servers so we weren't able to get one check. So if you're a larger party, expect to wait a while for seating if you want to sit together or pay on one check. We ordered the cheese curds, and a few different burger options. The curds came out in a cute little fry basket with a small cup of ranch. They were good, actually really good. The fries came out before the rest of the food, which led to me eating almost all of my fries while waiting for my Big Boy burger. The fries were really hot and crispy, but didn't have any salt. Salt is readily available on the counter, but it doesn't really stick to a dry fry as well as it does the ones fresh out of the fryer. The burgers came out. The big boy is two 1/3 lb patties with a bun in the middle. I added bacon, because bacon. The bottom bun of the three bun sections was stout, but it had to be due to the butter pool coming off the burger (not knocking it, just calling it how I see it). The bottom of my bun had a large unmelted chunk of butter on it. To me a butter burger means the butter is in the meat, but I am not positive if there is butter in the burger meat or not at Solly's. I only add that because with how the butter was unmelted I feel like it was just spread on the buns and not in the meat. The burger was ok. I had high hopes and that may have tainted my experience, but the burger was relatively flavorless and somehow both really juicy and messy, but magically so dry I had to drink my soda in large gulps to clear my throat. I finished the whole burger, so it wasn't horrible, it was just really flavorless. When I went up to pay for both of the checks (remember couldn't put them together), I was told the card reader wasn't working. In their defense, there was a sign on the door that I missed walking in. Sadly, this wouldn't have been an issue if the on site ATM was working or if the QR code on the receipt worked for paying. Basically, I had to leave my family to go to an ATM offsite to get cash. Listen, I hate writing a less than spectacular review, but the overall experience was underwhelming. The wait staff was super sweet and this isn't a reflection of them or the cooks. I think the burgers are something you either like or don't. For me it was simply not something I liked. I would have given three, maybe four stars if there wasn't the issue with how to pay at the end. If you do go here, just be ready to doctor your food up with whatever condiments you can find unless you like the burger coming out tasting like buttery cooked beef. read more

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How times have changed over the past several months.. Bob and I stopped in a Solley's butter burgers. The butter burgers did not have onions on them. We were told that now you have to ask for them. Never had to do that in the past. So our burgers had NO onions To top it off when we wanted to pay the bill with my credit card they now put on a sercharge for using your crefit card. Never had that in the past. So moving forward I'll think twice about going to Solly's in the future. read more

Known for their burgers but have you stopped for breakfast? We stopped in after golfing nearby at Lincoln Park for breakfast. Burgers are still available in the morning. I opted for an omelette. Food was delicious as usual. I always need to remind myself that this is almost exclusively countertop seating. There is one table off to the side. Lunch and dinner times have always been really busy when I've gone here. Breakfast did not seem to be as busy the weekend we went and there was plenty of seating. read more

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The butter burger is mouthwateringly delicious. I love the old school charm of this restaurant. Staff were friendly, and despite some of what I've read from reviews on here, the service was excellent and prompt. read more

I haven't been here in many years. Wanted to see if I was missing out. I started with a cup of Lobster Bisque, which was pretty solid...good flavor and texture. I added a basic cheeseburger with a side of fries. Looking at photos, it seems they don't use as much butter as they used to, which is not a bad thing. I thought they used way too much butter the last time I went, which I felt was gimicky (is that a word). I love crinkle cut fries, but these were over-cooked and not seasoned, or under-seasoned if they were. I added salt and pepper to help, but that is best done when they are fresh out if the fryer, so the seasoning sticks to the oil before it absorbs into the fries. I will say the service I received was very good! She was attentive and friendly. I think Solly's burgers are still good, but the burger game in Milwaukee is MUCH improved, so I feel there are tastier options available now that were not available during Solly's earlier years. It's still a great place to bring out-of-towners for the nostalgia and Milwaukee institution" status. read more

Solly's Grille - Side of fries. They were over-cooked. - Burgers Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

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An old school venue recommended to me from a good friend who grew up down the street. It's two blocks from the Sprecher root beer location so you can go there for dessert. I highly recommend the double cheeseburger and their homemade chili. The staff was very friendly, including the owner who stopped to say hi. read more

Delicious food and excellent, friendly service. We stopped in for lunch on a Wednesday because this place popped up on my phone as "the best dive diner in Wisconsin"! It's small with only one table to accommodate a wheelchair or high chair. All the other seating is at one of the two U-shaped counters. Great little place for a quick casual meal. read more

Solly's Grille - One of the two U-shaped counters - Burgers Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

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Amazing butter burgers. An absolute treat. I don't get here often but I have made the two hour drive just for lunch here because no one makes burgers like this. Try it. You won't regret it ... and the shakes are yummy too. read more

I am for the most part a vegetarian, but will flex and eat meat occasionally. I very rarely eat red meat, saving it for when you're at a place where you get the beef. This is one of those times. I had heard of butter burgers before and was thrilled to have the opportunity to eat one where they were invented. I arrived in the early afternoon on a Monday and there were only a couple other people there. The restaurant has an interesting layout with a curved counter in the center that is most of the seating (with some other tables on the side). I opted to sit at the counter so the server wouldn't have to go out of his way to get to me. I went basic: double butter burger with some fries on the side, opting for regular butter. My server was super friendly and walked me through everything, and I found the history of the burger and the restaurant on the menu interesting. The burger was great. The butter was SO creamy and the whole thing melted in my mouth. It was worth the flex! I also really enjoyed the fries: super crispy. I liked that I could watch my food being made in front of me. I'm glad I got to experience the real thing! Worth the stop when you're in town. It's clear they have a lot of love from locals and foodies alike. read more

Excellent burger and fries. Love their malts. They have on site parking. Convenient location in Glendale WI, on Port Washington road South of Bayshore. read more

This is a classic in the Milwaukee Area. I wanted to update my review as it has been a bit of time since I reviewed it. If you are in the area I would highly recommend checking this place out. It is fun and family friendly. They have burgers and fries and shakes. In addition they have homemade pies and rootbeer (Sprecher is just down the road and you can go tour it). It is just such fun and so nostalgic. read more

I really enjoyed Solly's! I've lived in the area many years and I finally got to try it! Okay, first things first, the size of this place from outside perspective is very deceiving. There is only bar seating available, first come first serve. I feel this information is important because if there are no seats together, and you're with a partner or multiple people it can be tricky. I saw people bring their children, which some took up seats and some sat in parents laps. Not much room to wait for a spot. You basically have to stand near the front to wait and see when spots get freed up. I had heard about the butter burger but maybe should have read reviews before getting my own. The butter is way too much for me. I didn't actually enjoy it. The tomato on my burger ended up too warm for my liking, which also made it mushy and I rather prefer my tomatoes cold and crisp. My burger was supposed to come with onions, but it came without. It was rather busy so I didn't send it back. The overall taste of the burger was good. The fries were cooked to perfection. I had to order a side of Solly's Sassy Sauce; it did not disappoint! Make sure you try this. I ended my night ordering a vanilla milk shake which was absolute heaven! Haven't had a diner milkshake in years. An older male came out and helped clear the counters. I'm unsure if he was the owner, be he was friendly, greeted us and asked us how our food was. They give you a chocolate at the end of your meal, which is a nice gesture, although I did not care to eat mine. But the thoughtfulness did not go unnoticed. The staff were so friendly! Although our server was soft spoken so it was hard to hear and understand her, which probably was the reason for the onion mistake. I'll definitely try Solly's again! read more

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Mark G. Unacceptable takeout service--severely understaffed during the holidays and appeared discriminatory. Very poor service. This was a simple takeout order, yet the experience was frustrating. When placing our order, I asked for shakes and a glass of water while we waited. However, customers who arrived after us and ordered later received their shakes and drinks before we did. To make matters worse, we were asked to move to a different area to make room for others who also came later. It almost felt discriminatory, especially considering we were the only Black customers in this neighborhood restaurant located in the Glendale/Whitefish Bay area. I am a visitor from Tennessee, and honestly, we have better manners and know how to treat people. Southern restaurants also know how to staff properly during the holidays, so this experience was shocking. To make it even more personal, I work for Fiserv based in Milwaukee, and this does not reflect the hospitality I expect in this community. After waiting for 20 minutes, we left and went to The Cheesecake Factory instead--service there was excellent, and the server was outstanding. Solly's is officially off my list, and I will most definitely share this experience with my fellow coworkers. Completely unacceptable and disappointing. read more

So I came in to try it to go... she had us waiting over 20 mins to order and even took somebody else's order so no I didn't feel as if she deserved a tip especially since it's to go. Do yall know she tipped herself almost 10$ ! i wanted to call the police but I feel as if they would've sided with her because it's predominately caucasians I was side eyed by everyone. I wouldn't recommend ! Although food was great I really felt offended. And that's fraudulent so if you go there be careful. read more

What a joint. Small little bar setting. Real diner feel, great service. She called me sunshine. Which hasn't happened since I was 6. Burger is solid, great melt on the cheese and nice butter to soften the bun Nd add to the flavor. Get the Onion Rings for sure and some "Sassy Sauce" to complete your meal. read more

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We went all out and got the Cheesehead Burger. Each was a whopping $16.50. Hubby says he'll just get their original butter burger. He'll get 2 of them, and it's still cheaper than the cheesehead burger, which wasn't that good anyway. The server was super nice, which made up for the whole experience. read more

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We went on the Saturday after Christmas before New Years and it was an off night. Unfortunately, they were short-staffed and trying to keep up. I'll chalk it up as a one-off and try again not during the holidays when it seems everyone I know is sick. It's still an experience, counter seating, talking to your neighbors, laughing with the server, and drippy delicious butter burgers. I have been coming here since I was a kid, and before I was born my grandma worked here. My niece and her boyfriend wanted to try it and the food did not disappoint. We ordered a large fry to share and the server took the time to put it in 3 plates. The chocolate malts are still amazing; although, the fries have changed I don't care for them as much. If you haven't been, definitely a place to try! And please for the love of God, break the diet, eat the butter and top it off with a MALT- not a silky shake. Let me know how it was for you when you go! read more

Solly's Grille - Big boy burger was tackled and the burger one. Don't worry the rest was eaten by fork/knife. Boyfriend was happy! Lol - Burgers Near Me - Glendale, Wisconsin

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I'm actually disappointed to see my Yelp app check-in for here did not work. Darn it! Maybe I was too excited for having made it to the original home of the butterburger a mere three days after learning about it on a National TV program! Read on... This review is based on a lunch experience on November 2, 2023. I was watching one of my favorite cooking programs "Cooks Country" when to my surprise, they said they were going to teach the preparation of Wisconsin butterburgers. How could there be preparation for this I thought? If you don't know this show they give a little origin story as to why they share the recipes that they do. She said she discovered these burgers when she come to Wisconsin for a wedding and ate at Solly's. The inventor of the butterburger. I bet you thought it was that other place that does all the advertising! So did I. I decided to look up where Solly's is so that I could go to the original home of the butterburger someday. I was surprised to find that this is in the middle of Milwaukee, four miles from a work conference I would attend a few days later. Score! The butterburgers at Solly's have a softened browned onion topping, and distinctly different from the place with multiple locations, you can taste the BUTTER on these burgers. It's like eating a stick of butter, in a good way! According to the TV program, it's two tablespoons per burger. I didn't have the nerve to ask my server if that is true. It tasted true. And while you can get a burger fixed all kind of ways I suggest the first time get it as intended. Onion and butter is not basic on this burger! My dining partner ordered chicken tenders, fries, and lobster bisque. So you've got options if you need more than a burger. Also, our server was Steven! He is excellent! Y'all need to make sure you don't sleep on Steven! He was on it with our Coca Cola refills! Big plus is the interior which I'm assuming has not changed it's counter service and stools since original days. I meant to ask about the names on the gold plates. I assume the names are longtime customers. I like too that when you enter you see the accolades. I dig the low key atmosphere. I also appreciate that there was 30 to 50 years age difference between me and my dining partner and the rest of the patrons. That longevity tells me that people know what's good and stick with it! Just because that chain is doing constant advertising doesn't mean they invented the butterburger or that they're doing it best! Bookmark Solly's right now. You never know when you'll be in Milwaukee and can get the tried and true original Wisconsin butterburger. read more

Niche place on places to visit in WI. Tried this when I first moved for their famous butter burger and they really weren't joking about how much butter there was. It was by no means best burger I ever had but a unique experience in the old school decor and bar seats. Original owner was there and the waitress was really friendly. I got their strawberry rhubarb pie and it was amazing. Onion rings were on point too. Cute little late night diner vibes I would come back and maybe try a different item. read more

Butter burgers still taste great but getting a bit pricey. Two single cheeseburgers (no sides and a Diet Coke - $26 ($22 + Tip).

Love this local gem! Best breakfast in town! We always get breakfast sandwiches and the kids love the French toast. Amazing! read more

Takes some time to get your oder but it's always well worth the wait. Recommendation: The Cheesehead burger it's a 10 read more

A Whitefish Bay classic! I always love stopping into Solly's whenever I get a chance. Me and my family have gone here since I was little and the experience never gets old! The old school, diner style seating and the open kitchen give a special ambiance you can't get anywhere else! My mom always gets the double Solly butter burger and I had a bite- wow! The butter could make me drool! It's a bit messy but the thin Pattie's and meaty cheese and onions pack a flavor punch. I opted for the veggie burger that also came with a mound of that signature butter and it was good! It was a bit bland and I didn't love that the bun wasn't toasted but I think the fresh veggies and butter pulled it together in the end! Me and my dad shared the chocolate malt and that was delicious- always a staple whenever I go and never fails! Try out Solly's grille (preferably on a cheat day)! read more

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