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Visit the Birthplace of the Hamburger

By Kim Knox Beckius, About.com Guide

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A True Original

Antique Cast-Iron Hamburger Grills at Louis' Lunch in New Haven, Connecticut

You've never tasted a burger quite like the ones cooked in the antique, cast-iron grills at Louis' Lunch.

© 2005 Kim Knox Beckius, licensed to About.com.
Of course, most folks wouldn't dream of ordering anything but a burger. While Louis' Lunch has moved twice since 1895, arriving at its current Crown Street location in 1975, one thing that has remained constant is the cast-iron grills used to cook the restaurant's distinctive burgers.

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