This Place Has The Best Steamed Cheeseburgers In Connecticut

Steamed cheeseburgers are a staple of Nutmeg State cuisine. The hamburger was invented in Connecticut, and many of the state’s residents (particularly in the central region of the state) love to eat it served up steamed with a slice of cheese. One of the best places to enjoy steamed cheeseburgers in Connecticut is the classic K LaMay’s. This no-frills spot opened up in 2006, but the steamed cheeseburgers here feel so timeless that it’s easy to feel like it’s been around for a century.

You’ll find K LaMay’s in Meriden. It’s a fairly small shop with a simple counter-service setup.

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Inside, there are several tables available for dine-in customers. Don’t let the no-frills appearance deceive you: this place is delicious!

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The steamed cheeseburger is a Connecticut classic that’s uncommon in most of the country. As you can guess from the dish’s name, the burgers are steamed rather than grilled or fried.

JK Ames/Google Local This gives them a moist, juicy consistency and a unique texture that you won’t find from other burgers. Much of the meat’s fat is drained away during the cooking process.

K LaMay’s steamed cheeseburgers are so tasty that the restaurant has been nationally recognized as having some of the best burgers in Connecticut.

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Everything here is made to order, and there are a variety of topping options available.

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For a true Connecticut meal, grab a locally-made Foxon Park soda to go along with your “steamer.”

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Even if you’re not a huge fan of burgers, trying a steamed cheeseburger is a must on any Nutmeg State resident’s Connecticut bucket list.

K. LaMay’s Steamed Cheeseburgers/Facebook K LaMay’s even offers a double hot cheese with no meat if you’re a vegetarian!

For more information about K LaMay’s Steamed Cheeseburgers in Connecticut, check out the restaurant’s website or Facebook page.

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This gives them a moist, juicy consistency and a unique texture that you won’t find from other burgers. Much of the meat’s fat is drained away during the cooking process.

Rich Rosa/Google Local

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K LaMay’s even offers a double hot cheese with no meat if you’re a vegetarian!

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Address: K LaMay’s Steamed Cheeseburgers, 690 E Main St, Meriden, CT 06450, USA