C.F. Penn Hamburgers

It's still taste like 20 year ago they are GREAT

My husband and I stopped in due to the interesting color/decor on the exterior of the building as well as the notice that it was "Legendary Since 1927". We don't understand what the legend might be... The environment is what I call "evolved into retro", meaning it hasn't been updated in a long time. That's fine; I like a little real life going on and not having everything be cookie cutter, like a chain. There's a limited menu, but we were there for the "legendary" hamburgers, so that's what we ordered. The only toppings available for their full order were mustard and chopped onions. We were given packets of mayo to have on the side. The service was pretty quick, but we'd gotten there right at noon, so any lunch rush hadn't yet formed. The onion rings were great. They were thin, but well cooked and crunchy. The hamburgers were... soft. Really soft, like uncooked in the middle. It was like biting into mush. My husband was really hungry, so he ate his entire burger. I managed four bites, but it was an unpleasant sensation for me and I quit. We left, with no plans to return. That night we were sitting with some friends and mentioned our lunch date and everyone simultaneously said, "Yuck!" One said, "Everyone knows not to go there." ??? Really? It's been around a long time, so I figured I was just missing something. Nope. The hamburger patties are deep-fried, not grilled, something I definitely did not catch (which is lame, since there's no kitchen and the cooks are right there frying up lunch in front of everyone). Apparently Penn's is an acquired taste, but I don't plan to visit again to build that tolerance.

Literally took less than 5 minutes for a good sized order, the food is absolutely amazing, you really can't find a better deal anywhere near here, the staff were absolutely amazing and very friendly, this is definitely gonna be a new go to spot, the only complaint I have is that they kinda close early

I haven't had a hamburger from THERE for a couple of years. Stopped in on way out of Decatur. Oh my gosh still great!! I ate it so fast I had to go in for one more double meat all the way.

Great burger when you are craving nostalgia. Went again today amazing as always. Reminds me of childhood eating with grandparents.

I have been here 5-10 times. Every thing on the menu is fresh. When you get your order it’s always warm and the sweet tea is always freshly made . I recommend this place for lunch hours. They don’t serve breakfast. It’s a good restaurant to visit and employees really care and happy to cook your lunch.