Since 1928

Ground Fresh Tastes Best

It takes a lot of work to make really fresh hamburgers, but we believe that is what sets us apart. Every day, Keystone Meats of Lima, delivers locally raised beef to each store and our employees grind and patty the days product. It is because of this fresh ground product that we believe there is just no comparison.

Hamburger Pickle On Top!

Makes Your Heart Go Flippty Flop!

Variety At Its Finest

From breakfast to dinner, we have something for you. We are dedicated to serving you the best quality product, made to order. This is the reason that our loyal fans keep coming back. Stop in to one of our three Lima locations and let us win your business.

Sandwiches

The Classic Burger and Crispy Fish sandwiches have plenty of options to top it the way you want.

Sides

From savory to sweet, you can pick one to go with your sandwich…or why not both!

Breakfast

Start your day off right with a breakfast sandwich, hash brown or donut, and a Kewpee Famous Coffee.

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Locally Raised Beef

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gifts and collectibles

Kewpee Hamburgers has been a staple of the Lima community and making it’s residents hearts go flippity flop for nearly 100 years.  If you would like to take home a collectible Kewpee item, all you need to do is stop by your nearest Kewpee location and check out these great items! You can also pick up a pack of Kewpee Kewpons, which are the perfect surprise gift for your friends and family.

Apparel

You asked, and we listened. We are so honored that you, our customers, would like to purchase Kewpee Hamburger apparel. We have finally made that a reality. Items can be purchased online and either picked up in person at Proforma in Lima, or shipped to you.

History of Kewpee Hamburgers

1928

In 1928, Hoyt F. “Stub” Wilson and his wife Julia M. “June” Wilson, built the first Kewpee location in Lima, OH.

1930

As downtown Lima grew, so did the Kewpee. This structure, built in 1939, was one of the first buildings in Lima, OH to have central air conditioning.

1940's

As curbside service grew impractical, the downtown location went back to using the drive-thru window. A turntable was installed to spin a car around to exit the lot. Of course, this was a huge hit with the kids!

1960

Competition began to pick up as national fast food chains opened. In 1972, Kewpee expanded to the Allentown Road store.

 

1981

The final location opened in 1981 at the Bellefontaine Ave location. This is the largest location, able to seat 180 customers.