For burger lovers searching for the best burger in Coral Gables, Skinny Louie brings the classic smash burger formula to the heart of downtown on Giralda Avenue. The menu keeps the focus where a burger shop should: smashed beef patties, melted cheese, fries and shakes served in a casual setting just steps from the restaurants and nightlife of Giralda Plaza.
Rather than turning the burger into an overly complicated production, Skinny Louie is built around the appeal of the smash burger itself — thin patties cooked on the griddle and served in the familiar American burger-shop style. That straightforward approach makes it an easy choice for a quick lunch, casual dinner or late-night food in Coral Gables.
The Giralda Avenue location also puts Skinny Louie squarely in one of the city’s busiest dining districts. With takeout and delivery available in addition to dine-in service, it’s a convenient option whether you’re spending the evening downtown or simply craving burgers and fries in Coral Gables.
Coral Gables Gazette Food & Dining Editor
Skinny Louie earns its Best Burger spot by keeping the spotlight on the smash burger, not a pileup of unnecessary extras. At 153 Giralda Avenue, thin beef patties hit the griddle and arrive with melted cheese, fries and shakes in the familiar, casual language of an American burger shop. That focused menu is a welcome counterpoint to Coral Gables’ more elaborate dining scene, especially when the craving is for something fast and unfussy. Its downtown location, steps from Giralda Plaza’s restaurants and nightlife, makes it especially useful for lunch, casual dinner or late-night fuel, with dine-in, takeout and delivery all in the mix. For a neighborhood burger destination, Skinny Louie gets the fundamentals right and makes convenience part of the appeal.
The Gazette Take: Skinny Louie is Coral Gables’ straightforward answer to the burger craving, served right in the middle of the action.