Johanna G.
Yelp
I stopped by Skinny Louie on my way home from work, curious to finally try a smash burger, and I'm so glad I did. It's not every day you find a vegan/vegetarian-friendly smash burger, but Skinny Louie offers an Impossible patty for all three of their burger options. Super simple, no-frills, and conveniently one of the few spots in the area open late.
I went with the Skinny Louie burger (no cheese) and paired it with a cookies and cream shake. They also have bottled water and old-school glass bottled Coke and Sprite, which I thought was a nice touch.
The burger: The patty-to-bun ratio was no joke--definitely a 2:1, which made every bite feel extra satisfying. The caramelized onions and pickles were great, but the real standout was the sauce. Whatever it was, it brought everything together perfectly.
The shake: I had to wait a bit for it to melt before I could sip it, but wow. If there was an "extra cookies" option, it felt like they already checked that box. Cookies and cream is my go-to, and this one might be the best I've had in a long time.
The staff & vibe: I was greeted right away by Atisha, who was super welcoming and took my order at the register. My food came out pretty quickly. They called it over the speaker (great for outdoor seating), and also announced it inside, which was helpful since I stayed in (it was a little too chilly out). Very vintage, burger joint vibe going on here.
All in all, this place hit the spot. Solid veggie option, great service, and a killer shake to top it off. Will definitely be back!