Skinny Louie — Restaurant in Coral Gables

This place was a huge letdown. First off, the place was extremely packed — way over the posted occupancy of 21, I counted at least 30 people jammed inside. On top of that, two tables were being occupied by kids who had already finished eating but were still running around and screaming, leaving almost no seating available (and there are only a couple tables total).

The service was just as bad. We waited far too long for 6 burgers and 2 shakes, and considering the menu is only 3 food items and 3 shakes, there’s no excuse for that kind of delay. To make it worse, the guy taking our order didn’t even ask about drinks, which most places do automatically, so we had to put in a second order just for that.

When the food finally arrived, it was a disappointment. The burgers came out cold and soggy, clearly slapped together without care — barely any onions on mine, though at least they got the order technically correct. For a place that calls itself “fast food,” it was anything but especially with the overpriced items.

Overall, between the overcrowded, chaotic environment, poor service, and low-quality food, this was not worth the visit if you’re r in town for a few days. Will try again to see if I just went on the wrong day but so far don’t...

“Skinny Louie, You Had Me at First Bite!”

I don’t even know where to begin—actually, yes I do. THE BURGER. One bite and I swear I saw a bald eagle wearing disco boots fly across the sky singing “Sweet Home Alabama.” That’s how American and epic this burger was.

And then—like a plot twist in a rom-com—I came back. The next day. And again. Now I’m on my fourth visit and honestly questioning every life decision that didn’t lead me here sooner.

Diana, you radiant burger goddess, thank you for that unforgettable smile, your patient menu guidance, and hands down the best milkshake in town. I don’t know what kind of sorcery is going on back there, but it’s delicious and slightly addictive. Vanilla? Chocolate? Doesn’t matter. They all taste like victory.

And the music? Vintage 70’s and 80’s AMERICAN GOLD. Every time I walk in, it’s like stepping into a time machine run by a jukebox. One minute I’m biting into a Louie Deluxe, next I’m vibing to Hall & Oates like I’m the third member.

Skinny Louie isn’t a burger joint—it’s a burger sanctuary. Come hungry, leave speechless, return tomorrow.

See you on round five. — A very full and...

I took my girlfriend to Skinny Louie about a week ago after hearing a lot of hype from friends. The restaurant is clean, the service was excellent, and the overall vibe reminded me of the old SNL Olympia Café skits — limited options and a “what you see is what you get” menu. The food was good: burgers were tasty, shakes hit the spot, and the fries were plentiful. That said, the portions are small for the price. The burgers are smash-style with a very thin patty — one patty feels insufficient, and two are pretty much necessary (I’d even consider a triple). But at $3 per additional patty, the cost adds up quickly. The shakes were also on the expensive side. On top of that, the menu is very rigid. Burgers can’t be customized (I couldn’t even add onions to a bacon burger), and the drink selection is limited to Coke, Sprite, or water — no Diet Coke or Coke Zero. Overall, Skinny Louie has solid service and decent food, but between the small portions, high prices, and lack of flexibility, it didn’t live up...