George Motz

"The Best Burgers From Each of the 50 States: Joe Rouer's Bar, Wisconsin - I’ve eaten a ton of burgers over the years in the name of research, and rarely does a burger come along that literally knocks me off my feet. That’s exactly what the burger at Joe Rouer’s did to me. This no-frills bar surrounded by dairy farms has a refreshingly simple cheeseburger that actually explodes with beefy flavor. That’s thanks to the absence of silly condiments and a patty that is cooked in a sort of beef stock ... Read more

Titus Pullo

"Together with some melted cheese, this is one of the most glorious burgers I've ever had. The ultimate bar burger. The type that's caused serious craves for a few generations of people from these parts. This is one of those burgers that if you want to try you need to go here because nobody else makes them this way."

Thomas Huhti

"Joe Rouer's, classic bar with legendary burgers that this author would love to eat right now. The cheese curds are pretty darned good, as well."

Tom's Burger Blog

"This burger wasn’t trying to be fancy or overblown. It put forth no intention of reinventing the burger. It promised just one thing—to be a great-tasting burger. And it more than delivered on that promise. So the next time you’re in Green Bay, take a little drive out to the country and sink your teeth into one of these mighty fine burgers. Better yet, get two."

Road Tips

"I got a double cheeseburger. The cheddar cheese was oozing on the top of the top patty. And it was... AWESOME! Oh, my GOD! It was a KILLER burger! The zest from the old flat top grill just added to the great taste of the burger. It was juicy with such a great flavor. It was one of those burgers where I was sincerely unhappy when I took the last bite."

You Care What We Think

"This burger was really good. Really greasy, but really good. The flavor was fantastic. It was seasoned with something I didn’t recognize but could have been Lawry’s and something else. I loved it. I wolfed this burger down really quickly."

The Daily Tribune

"Joe Rouer's Bar, tucked along a county highway 26 miles northeast of Green Bay, can't be spotted from Wisconsin 57 by vacationers headed to Door County. But it's hardly a hidden gem, as it has earned a reputation for serving one of the best burgers in Northeast Wisconsin."