In the 1800s, something magical happened in Wisconsin. It was a marriage of something great: beef and butter. Yes, that magical creation called the butter burger was born. While other states lay claim to this wonderful invention, Wisconsinites know the truth. Wisconsin is the true home of the butter burger. Today, you can find a butter burger restaurant in Wisconsin around every corner, but the best butter burger in Wisconsin can be found at Kroll’s East in Green Bay. This favorite local haunt turns out wonderful food. When you taste their butter burger, you’ll be hooked. Here’s what you need to know about Kroll’s East.

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Kroll’s East is an unassuming burger and chili joint located in the heart of Green Bay. If you’re in the mood for a big, flashy chain restaurant, keep driving. But if you want an authentic and delicious Wisconsin dining experience, this is the spot for some of the best burgers in Wisconsin.

The restaurant is a family-owned establishment and is now in its third generation of ownership. It was founded back in 1935, and thankfully, not much has changed.

The restaurant’s mission is to deliver the best quality at affordable prices and a comfortable atmosphere. It delivers on all counts!

The burgers are a thing of wonder. They are made fresh in-house from Black Angus beef and are char-grilled to perfection over hot coals.

They are true butter burgers: each is topped with a rich and creamy pat of real Wisconsin butter and is served on a toasted hard roll.

You can dress your burger up with cheese, raw or fried onions, or just keep it simple and enjoy the juicy wonder that’s the butter burger. Don’t forget to order some sides!

Kroll’s East is much more than a butter burger restaurant. It has a lot of other great menu items, including made-from-scratch chili from an old family recipe (with or without spaghetti), and a perch plate that offers the classic Green Bay fish fry experience. On Game Day, Kroll’s is also a fun place to watch the Packers – it’s often filled with fans. Learn more on the Kroll’s website. If you love Wisconsin butter burgers, here are some more Wisconsin burger shops you should put on your list.

If you are in town for a Packers game (or an epic butter burger road trip), this fantastic home has amazing views of Lambeau Field.

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Enjoying a butter burger while looking out over Lake Michigan is a truly blissful moment. Here are a few more amazing lakes in Wisconsin to enjoy with a good burger on a warm afternoon:

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