Our intrepid band of gastronomic adventurers continue their quest to discover the area’s best burger.
Adventure the Second: Wild Willy's Burgers

Wild Willy's Burgers, 765 Route 1, York ME
Burgers are what the Royal Burger Court are all about, and so for our second burgering adventure we ventured to a restaurant that is also all about burgers: Wild Willy's Burgers, boasting half a dozen locations throughout New Hampshire, Maine, and Massachusetts. Our quest took us to their flagship burger shack in York to see if our palates could discern what Willy’s calls “the taste derived from quality ingredients and the care taken during preparation.”
Burger Bites
(our capsule reviews -- for all the juicy details read full reviews here.)
SIR JOHN
“Wild Willy’s is appropriate for post-golf munchies, or a brief stop on a road-trip. It is inexpensive and it’s décor achieves the lunch wagon goal. However, the burger was lacking. A good stopping point, but not a destination.” Overall score: 19.5 (B)
SIR DAN
“As far as double-wides on the side of Route 1 go, you’d be hard pressed to find a tastier burger. Do us a favor though and accept a freakin’ credit card (or at least install an ATM!)” Overall score: 20 (B+)
SIR JOE
“Great spot to fill up the tank when time is of the essence.” Overall score: 19.75 (B)
SIR ROB
“Based on this visit and several others, this is still my favorite place to grab a burger during the day. The place is clean, fun, and the burgers are great. As a place for dinner though, it’s a bit casual. I’d stick with convincing your kid to use her hard-earned lemonade stand money to treat you to a tasty lunch.” Overall score: 19 (B)
SIR DAVE
“If hunger strikes on Rte. 1 in York there aren’t many choices. This, I suppose, is one of them. But personally I’d go the extra mile (on hands and knees if necessary) to eat at Mainiax Cafe instead.” Overall score: 9 (D+)
SIR JEFF
“Darn good for what I consider a pretty dive establishment. I really enjoyed my burger though it was somehow half medium and half well done.” Overall score: 18 (B)
Ye Verdict
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