Solly's Grille

Solly's Grille is a Glendale, Wisconsin hamburger restaurant[1] thought to be the creator of the butter burger.[2]

History

The Fieber family has owned the restaurant since 1936, and it is named after Glenn Fieber‘s stepfather Kenneth Salmon, known as Solly. When it opened, the restaurant was called Solly’s Coffee Shop, but Glenn renamed it Solly’s Grille in 1993 when he bought the restaurant from his mother.[1]

Though open since 1936, it has been in its current location since 1971.[3]

Honors and awards

In 2022, they were named a James Beard America’s Classic.[4][1]

References
  1. Kremer, Rich (February 18, 2022). "Solly's Grille Wins James Beard Award". Wisconsin Public Radio. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  2. Lapetina, Adam (August 19, 2014). "The 16 essential regional burger styles in America". Thrillist. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  3. Deptolla, Carol (February 16, 2022). "Solly's Grille in Glendale honored by James Beard Foundation as America's Classic". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 20 January 2023.
  4. "These Six 'Beloved' Restaurants Won the 2022 James Beard America's Classics Award". Eater. February 16, 2022. Retrieved February 16, 2022.

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