“Polar Whip” may seem like the name of a holiday train ride or Santa’s nickname for his sled. In fact, Nesler’s Polar Whip an Illinois hamburger institution that serves amazing food all year. So don’t wait for winter; come hungry to this historic hamburger joint today. No matter the season, the food is so delicious and affordable, it might just give you the chills.

Nesler’s Polar Whip is located at100 W Johnson St, Energy, IL 62933.

Located in Energy, Illinois, Nesler's Polar Whip has been a community institution for longer than many of us have been alive. They've been flipping fantastic hamburgers for more than 85 years.
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Polar Whip is a charming dive with a personal touch. Visitors may come from out of town to eat these burgers, but you're just as likely to find the place full of local residents celebrating home games and enjoying family feasts.
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You may recognize their resident burger lover as Wimpy from the old Popeye cartoons.
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But with burgers this cheap there’s no need to be like Wimpy and pay Tuesday for a hamburger today. The prices at Nesler's Polar whip seem to have barely budged since the restaurant's founding. Nothing on this menu will cost you more than $5, unless you add a seriously non-wimpy amount of add-ons.
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Which would (of course) be worth it, but remember these delicious burgers are hearty by default, and frequently have double-decker patties to begin with.
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For those looking for something on the more delicate side of decadent, however, Polar Whip also serves a veggie burger to wow you. Looking at these photos, can you even tell the difference? For a restaurant thats been around for so long, they've sure mastered the art of the soy burger.
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Of course, no discussion of the Polar Whip would be complete without mentioning their acclaimed sides and fries. The fried green beans are particularly good, but either way you'll be as blissed out as a fry-loving baby.
Debbie Kaminski / Nesler's Polar Whip Official Facebook Page

Winter weather and ice caps on frozen lakes aren’t the only polar parts of Illinois. Nesler’s Polar Whip has burgers to brighten your days, no matter what the calendar says. With 85 years of burgers under their belts, you can bet they know the path to a perfect patty. So, visit their Facebook, and plan your polar expedition today

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